Foreign Bank Details

Narayan Seva Sansthan has several initiatives dedicated to helping those in need and the differently abled in every possible way, be it educating underprivileged children, providing advanced medical treatment or physical aids to the differently abled, or offering free food to poor people. To fuel our missions, we majorly depend on public donations and over the years, we have gained the trust and support of people from all over the world. We are able to further our cause for the betterment of society thanks to our numerous donors in India and across the world, all wishing to do their bit and give back to society, helping make the world a better place for all.

What are Foreign Donations?

Any donation or transfer that comes from a foreign source and has not been given as a gift or for some personal use is considered to be a foreign donation. This contribution can be in the form of monetary help or in the form of goods. Also, the entity or NGO receiving the donation can use the contribution for any kind of social, educational, religious, economic, or cultural purpose.

The contributions or donations made by non-resident Indians (NRIs) are not considered to be foreign contributions. However, donations made by residents of other countries or a person who is of Indian origin but is of foreign nationality are considered to be foreign contributions.

What is the FCRA?

The FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) is a consolidated act put in place to regulate foreign contributions and to make sure that no contribution from foreign sources is utilised inappropriately or in a way that may have an adverse effect on national security. The FCRA is applicable for NGOs, associations, and groups in India that accept any kind of foreign contribution for social, educational, religious, economic, and cultural purposes.

Enacted in 1976 for the very first time, the FCRA was recently amended in 2010, when some new measures were added for the regulation of foreign contributions and donations. For NGOs, FCRA registration is mandatory, and initially, it is valid for five years. However, the NGO can get its FCRA registration renewed after the registration period if it continues to comply with all the norms listed under the act.

Criteria for Obtaining FCRA Registration for an NGO To register under the FCRA, an NGO must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• It should be a duly registered organisation for charitable purposes.
• They must agree to receive foreign donations through specific types of bank accounts only.
• They should be registered under the NGO Darpan Registration.
• It should have been active for at least the last 3 years.

Checking FCRA Registration for an NGO

For foreign donors who wish to make a difference in the world by making a donation, ensuring the legitimacy of an NGO for accepting foreign donations is of prime importance, so they can rest assured that their money is going to the right cause. For any NGO, FCRA registration is mandatory for accepting any foreign donation. So, you can check the list of FCRA-registered NGOs at the FCRA website to ensure the NGO you have selected is authorised to receive foreign donations. Narayan Seva Sansthan is not only registered under the FCRA but has also made it extremely convenient for people from across the world to make a donation to further our cause of helping those in need. With a widespread network and reach in India, Narayan Seva Sansthan is now working to expand its global reach, with the establishment of several branches in countries like Hong Kong, UK, USA, Republic of South Africa, Canada, Australia, Japan, Kenya, and Singapore. We have partnered with a number of foreign banks, in compliance with the guidelines stated under the FCRA to ensure seamless accessibility for our donors from across the world. You can check out our bank details based on the country where you reside and easily transfer funds.

Making a Difference in the World

Narayan Seva Sansthan has numerous initiatives to help people from the marginalised communities in India. We provide free healthcare and corrective surgeries, food distribution, education, skills development programmes, etc. to the needy. We also organise mass wedding ceremonies for the differently abled, medical camps for diagnosis and treatment of physical or congenital disabilities, camps for the distribution of physical aids, and much more. You can explore our list of initiatives and choose the cause you wish to support.

The bank details of all our Foreign Affiliates are listed as follows:

United Kingdom (Charity Reg No:1149630)

United States of America (Tax-Exempt 501 C-3 ID#33-0928054)

Hong Kong (IR File No 91/148 12-Tax Exempt Charity)

Kenya (Association Registration No:0105-05-003178)

India 

Singapore