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% Spent on Beneficiaries
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| Year of Establishment | : | 1993 |
| Registered Address | : | Main Road, Kadamalaigundu Post, Aundipatty Taluk, Theni 625579, Tamil Nadu |
| Website | : | https://www.lawtheni.org |
| : | venkatesan_law@yahoo.co.in | |
| Telephone | : | +91 4554 294720 |
| Donor Contact | : | Mr. Venkatesan (Secretary) / +91 9442882715 / venkatesan_law@rediffmail.com |
| Registered Under | : | Others |
| Auditor | : | K. C. S. Associates |
| Bankers | : | Canara Bank |
| Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee | : | Mrs. K. Thilagawathi, President , Mr. G. Venkatesan, Secretary , Ms. P. Selvi, treasurer |
Literates Welfare Association (LAW) is committed to social development and the empowerment of marginalized communities. It focuses on poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, education, health awareness, and community development. It envisions a society where all individuals live with dignity, prosperity, and self-sufficiency. Its mission includes forming self-help groups, promoting environmental awareness, providing vocational training, advocating for education and health rights, and facilitating social inclusion initiatives.
Major Interventions:
Environmental protection is a key focus of LAW’s initiatives. It conducts awareness campaigns on biodiversity conservation, climate change, and sustainable practices. Programs include eco-competitions for students, nature camping experiences, and environmental awareness through street theatre and cultural performances. LAW also promotes organic farming, tree plantation drives, and water conservation efforts.
Community Health and Water Resource Management: LAW works on health initiatives such as disease prevention awareness and access to clean drinking water through the installation of water purification systems in rural schools. Additionally, LAW collaborates with the TWAD Board to promote water resource management, rainwater harvesting awareness, and water quality testing in various districts. These initiatives aim to enhance water conservation efforts and ensure access to safe drinking water for rural communities.
Family Counseling Center (FCC) extends legal aid and emotional support to women facing domestic violence, abuse, and other socio-legal issues. The center collaborates with law enforcement, self-help groups, and social welfare organizations to provide guidance, awareness, and rehabilitation services.
Students Development Centre (SDC) provides quality education support to rural school-going children, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Special initiatives are undertaken for tribal children, ensuring continuity in education and preventing school dropouts. This program also employs unemployed youth as part-time teachers, contributing to their financial stability.
Skill Education Support for Women program offers vocational training to rural women, equipping them with marketable skills such as garment making. LAW provides training materials and resources, enabling women to achieve economic independence through employment or entrepreneurship.
₹ 1,905
| Income & Expenditure Statement | |||
| FY 2022 (₹) | FY 2023 (₹) | FY 2024 (₹) | |
| Income | |||
| Government Sources | 3,952,034 | 3,366,090 | 5,994,648 |
| Foreign Sources | 595,680 | 2,455,525 | 624,540 |
| Institutional Sources | 705,000 | - | - |
| General Donations | 56,770 | 63,905 | 39,500 |
| Sales/Fees | - | - | - |
| Interest/Dividend | 6,515 | 26,315 | 13,642 |
| Other Income | 100 | 15,969 | - |
| Total Income (A) | 5,316,099 | 5,927,804 | 6,672,330 |
| Expenditure | |||
| Direct Program Activities | 854,800 | 2,726,731 | 5,632,694 |
| Program Staff Cost | 4,085,500 | 2,887,433 | - |
| Travel Expenses | - | - | - |
| Direct Program Expenses | 4,940,300 | 5,614,164 | 5,632,694 |
| Fund Raising Expenses | - | - | - |
| General Staff Cost | - | - | - |
| Overhead Expenses | 207,333 | 189,792 | 1,018,446 |
| Depreciation | 96,372 | 79,056 | 65,806 |
| Other Expenses/Transfers | 64,800 | 44,000 | - |
| Total Expenditure (B) | 5,308,805 | 5,927,012 | 6,716,946 |
| Surplus / Deficit (A-B) | 7,294 | 792 | -44,616 |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| FY 2022 (₹) | FY 2023 (₹) | FY 2024 (₹) | |
| Assets | |||
| Fixed Assets | 627,716 | 558,660 | 492,854 |
| Current Assets | 267,932 | 434,379 | 745,763 |
| Cash And Bank | 507,946 | 65,450 | 100,256 |
| Total Current Assets | 1,403,594 | 1,058,489 | 1,338,873 |
| Investments | 75,000 | - | - |
| Accumulated Deficits | - | - | - |
| Total Assets | 1,478,594 | 1,058,489 | 1,338,873 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Trust Corpus | - | - | - |
| General Funds | 973,604 | 974,397 | 929,781 |
| Earmarked Funds | 491,919 | - | - |
| Unutilized Grants | - | - | - |
| Total | 1,465,523 | 974,397 | 929,781 |
| Loans | 13,071 | 84,092 | 409,092 |
| Loans (From Members) | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - |
| Other Liabilities | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | 1,478,594 | 1,058,489 | 1,338,873 |
| Financial Notes |
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1) Other Income includes interests on TDS.
2) Due to the lack of a detailed breakdown of the program expenses in FY24, we have assumed 15% spent as overheads. 3) Other Expenses/Transfers include Grants written off. 4) Reserves for programs and grants received in advance for FY22 are shown under Earmarked Funds. |
| FY 2022 (₹) | FY 2023 (₹) | FY 2024 (₹) | |
| Beneficiary Details | |||
| Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) | 4,200 | 30,000 | 64,000 |
| Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) | 26,000 | 160,000 | 600,000 |
| Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Staff Details | |||
| No. of Staff | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| Number of Consultants | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Number Of Volunteers | 60 | 25 | 35 |
| Total | 77 | 40 | 47 |
| Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) | 180,000 | 240,000 | 264,000 |
| Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) | 60,000 | 60,000 | 72,000 |
| NGO Name | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | % Spent on Beneficiaries | Income (₹) | Expense (₹) | FY |
| Pardarshita | Development | Services for the Poor | Delhi | 100 | 2,351,491 | 2,159,092 | 2013 |
| Wise Men Civic Welfare Association | Development | Services for the Poor | Andhra Pradesh | 100 | 8,515,643 | 8,547,635 | 2015 |
| Bhukamp Grastha Bahuudeshiya Vikas Pratisthan | Development | Camps/Activities | Maharashtra | 100 | 175,108 | 437,825 | 2014 |
| Shri Ganesh Shikshan Prasarak Mandal | Development | Comprehensive | Maharashtra | 100 | 29,054,897 | 32,064,233 | 2015 |
| Nalanda Bahuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha | Development | Camps/Activities | Maharashtra | 99 | 766,198 | 717,416 | 2015 |
| Literates Welfare Association (LAW) | Development | Community Development | Tamil Nadu | 84 | 6,672,330 | 6,716,946 | 2024 |
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