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Registered as Charitable trust Vide No. 8546/95-96
Reaching Hand is a registered Charitable Trust started in 1996 to work with vulnerable children, marginalized women & deprived families empowering them to lead a life of hope, self-worth and dignity. It envisions a promising future for all by acting as a catalyst for social change. Empowerment of children, women & families from weaker sections of society through quality education, health care and skill development is the key focus of Reaching Hand
Our Vision
“To empower communities globally, bringing hope of a better tomorrow”
Our Mission
Create opportunities through innovative strategies across our focus communities
Connect with beneficiaries through life-transforming engagements
Collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to raise volunteers and resources
Our Management Team
Reaching Hand is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Trust deed specifies its objectives and powers. Our governing board consists of six members and is directed towards the mission of creating real and lasting changes in the lives of marginalized children and women by initiating specific programs.
Our Trustees
Mr. ABEY THOMAS
President
Mr Abey Thomas is an automobile engineer and an entrepreneur by profession. He demonstrated his leadership qualities when he established his first business venture at the early stages of his career. His interest in business led to establishing a hardware and network training firm along with his partner. His solo practice continued to grow inclining towards land development and construction
He was with Mr VM Samuel (late) since the birth of the vision of Reaching Hand in 1996. He has been in the board of trustees for Reaching hand since 2006, most actively involved with the New Home( group foster home) project and the extensive disaster relief activities.
Mr Abey aims to carry forward the vision set by Mr VM Samuel (late), the founder and president of Reaching Hand. He aspires to reach out to the underprivileged in various parts of the country to impact their lives for the better.
MR. K. T SAJU
Secretary
A Mechanical Engineer by profession, passionate about serving the under-privileged in society.
MR. T. M. SANTHOSH
Treasurer
An MBA who works as a Director in a Private Limited company in Bangalore
ADV. SASHMEETA MULMI
Trustee
Sahsmeeta is a lawyer by profession who currently works as the director of IJM (International Justice Mission).
MR. ABRAHAM EAPEN
Trustee
An Engineer by profession and passionate to create an impact.
Our Advisors
MRS. SANDY SAMUEL JEROME
Advisor
A journalist by profession, now a homeschooling Mom, writer and blogger. Prior to having children she worked for Google and The Daily Mirror regional newspapers in London.
MR. LUKE NINAN
Advisor
Luke has over 23 years of leadership experience in multinational corporate sector. His expertise lies in Portfolio, Program & Project Management. Luke channels his commitment toward meaningful social impact. His unwavering dedication extends to caring for both underprivileged children and the elderly.
MR. MATHEW ABRAHAM
Advisor
Co-founder of People Pro enterprise for social impact – a leadership training organization for the past 25 years. Recognized as an inspiring visionary and a experienced business architect. Expertise in Vision Formation, Business Development, Strategic Operations, Curriculum Development, Parent and Teacher Training, and more.
MR. VINOD ABRAHAM
Advisor
Vinod Abraham, is a procurement professional with close to 35 years of experience. An engineer by professional education, he has worked in the manufacturing sector, the IT sector and is currently working in the Financial Services sector.As an individual, he has been very passionate about the underprivileged.
MR. JAMES ALFRED DCUNHA
Advisor
For most of my working years was in Dubai, UAE. Served a manufacturer ‘RAK CERAMICS’ from 1994 to 2017 in Sales and Marketing. Joined as a Sales Executive and was a Sales Manager at the time of my exit. RAK Ceramics are one of the world leading manufacturers of Ceramic, Porcelain tiles and Sanitarywares.
Note:
None of the Board members are related by blood to each other.
Board members are elected/re-elected every two years.
No board members receive any remuneration or benefits from this organisation
KEY APPROVALS
Registered as Charitable Trust Vide No. 8546 / 95-96 in 1996 at Bangalore, India
Recognized by Child Welfare Committee, Bangalore
Registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act – 1976, Vide No. 094421267, dated: 01.10.2022
Registered under Section 12A (a) of Income Tax Act 1961, Vide No. AAATR4101PE20214, dated 28.05.2021
Recognized u/s 80G (5) (VI) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, vide no.AAATR4101PF20214.
Documents: 80G, ITR-2021-22, RH PAN, Trust deed
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CHILDREN IMPACTED
Late Mr. V.M Samuel
Founder
A Philanthropist, Social Entrepreneur and a visionary. He is well-known for his leadership skills & innovative ideas. He registered this Charitable Trust—Reaching Hand in Bangalore. The organization was founded in the year 1996 with the intention of giving educational grants and scholarships to underprivileged families and other deserving candidates. He lead and served this organisation tirelessly for 25 years to make it what it is today. He had a special heart for children and his dream and vision was to make today’s destitute children, tomorrow’s leaders—he did everything in his might to impact the lives of many destitute children in India and made this vision a reality.
