It works for improving the quality of the marginalized sections of people in rural & semi-rural areas.

It is 100% statutory compliant NGO for the last 18 years of its working. Less than 1% of NGO’s are registered under FCRA, SCALE has been one of them for the last decade. It is an ISO 9001:2015 certified NGO conforming to the principles of transparency, compliances & processes. Though it is yet to take government funds, SCALE has delivered outstanding results during the last 18 years of its service.

We have a well -structured organization with expertise in computer education, environment & women empowerment. So managing the multiple streams is not a challenge.

One can contribute through donation as well as voluntary services.

SCALE‘s funding has been through credible donors, including corporates, foundations & members.

Our expansion has been in a phased manner. We had started with Uttarakhand in 2002 because the state was newly formed. It had few avenues for learning & skill building. Thus the livelihood options were very limited. Later replication & expansion happened in other need based areas.

Yes, SCALE is a FCRA certified organization.

Yes, SCALE offers 80G rebate.

SCALE will send you the receipt & rebate notification against your donation to SCALE. Along with this receipt and the rebate notification, please submit it with your tax returns.

SCALE always carries out the assessment surveys in targeted areas, prior to its project selection. This is to determine the needs of the area as well to establish if the people are from an economically weaker section of our society. Besides SCALE takes only those projects where it has the competence to make a substantial difference to the lives of the beneficiaries.

We select only those schools which are economically backward, needs support and importantly, it has the hunger to deliver the qualitative results.

SCALE does not charge. However, it will continue to monitor the results, utilization of its resources and also mentor the stakeholders in schools.

We have fortnightly submissions of expenses done to our auditors. We have a quarterly review of our accounts. Auditing is done once a year.

SCALE is focussed in promoting solar energy, women empowerment & quality IT education in rural & semi-urban areas.

Yes, you can donate for a specific project.

Donors will be apprised on the project through SCALE newsletter to the donor or through its website https://www.scaleind.org

If you are a member, balance sheet copy will reach you anyway. If a donor, your donation utilization report will be sent to you. If there is a specific request, SCALE will address it accordingly.

One needs to put in one year of active voluntary service on any of SCALE project/s. Once eligibility is complied with, then it needs only the Governing Council approval.

We will certainly inform the person in case the applicant does not meet the eligibility norms.

One needs to fill the Voluntary Registration Form for approval.

One can wire transfer the funds to SCALE account. For the organization, it can also associate with SCALE on specific projects.

If one is an Indian resident, a copy of the Pan Card is needed with details of address & the phone number. If one is Non-Resident Indian or a foreigner, one has to provide the details of the Passport / Security Number having the name, address, phone numbers & bank name.

It will have to be shared with the bank & Ministry of Home which handles the donations under FCRA.

SCALE keenly looks forward to any constructive and viable ideas from people. Any suggestions which help to improve and develop SCALE model for efficient delivery to the under-privileged sections of our society will always be welcomed.