Arunai
Charitable Trust

(Regd. No. 70/1994)

Arunai Charitable Trust (A C T) was established during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of TPR Association (TPRA) at Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India, by the joint efforts  of TPRA and Arunai Friends Association (AFA). “A C T” was constituted with having Fifteen (15) Founder Trustees and the Trust was duly registered in the Sub-Registrar Office at Tiruvannamalai (Regd.No.70/1994) on the 14th day of November 1994.

At a Glance

The “A C T” was envisaged as the forum through which members, their very close friends, well-wishers and philanthropists especially in services and business could contribute annually to promote higher education of students. During the initial years the “A C T” has given Prizes to students who obtained Highest marks in +2 Examination and Financial Assistance to five students who continued studies after +2 every year.

With cooperation and contributions from members and friends, apart from continuing prizes to students, in the 10th Anniversary year 2004-05, increased assistance was given to more students pursuing Diploma & Professional Degree courses totalled to Rs.63,000. In 2005-06 it was Rs.84,000; in 2006-07 – Rs.91,000; in 2007-08 – Rs.1.73 lakhs; in 2008-09 – Rs.1.90 lakhs; in the year 2009-10 – Rs.2.25 lakhs (include Rs.12000 prize money to school toppers). In 2010-11 – Rs.2.33 lakhs includes Rs.13,000 cash prizes to student toppers. For the current year 2011-12, distributed Rs.3.0 lakhs as financial assistance+cash prizes.The year 2011-2012 was a turning point in the history of the trust. For the first time 18th founders day was organized on 14/11/2011 and a nice brochure was brought out. Some of you must have received a copy of it (soft copy is available here – link provided in the home page). Membership has risen to 81 from 40 and the number of endowments to 26 from 12 one year back. It is the result of team work of office-bearers and the positive response by our community friends. This year 2012-13 Rs.64 lakhs diatributed as Financial Assistance to 44 students.

Would be a Good Idea

IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA that, each year, your name APPEAR in Contributors List – not just for the sake of name
– you really help a student to benefit.

The “A C T” provides opportunity to every member and also their closely known friends to help deserving and needy students. The following are some ways in which you can help

  1. Contribute Rs.50,000/- and become a PATRON MEMBER (one time payment). You are a permanent member of the Trust and are exempt from annual obligatory contribution

Become a Trust member

  1. Become a member of the Trust by paying Rs.12,500/- (Rs.10,000 membership donation + Rs.2,500 Entry Fee).
    {NOTE: for 1 & 2 above – For Membership, you must be in age group of 25 to 60 years. Member admission and Entry Fee is subject to AGM approval.”}
  2. Annually (Each Year) mobilize / contribute donation of Rs.2,500/- or more, to retain your membership.
  3. Contribute annually any amount of your choice (Suggestion is from Rs.250 to 500 or more per year). Contribution of Rs.10,000/- or more will be added to theScholarship Fund (The interest from the Fund only will be used annually). Other amounts are used as donations to be used for giving assistance to students.

Create Endowment Fund

  1. Contribute Rs1,25,000/- and create Endowment Fund in memory / honour of your Parents / Well wishers. Endowment Fund can be instituted by a single person OR jointly by family persons. You can also specify your choice of the recipient and purpose. Interest amount, Rs.10,000, will be paid annually to a student each year as a Repayable Loan.
  2. ATTENTION ACT MEMBERS: Institute a RECURRING ENDOWMENT of Rs.10,000/- per annum, committed for a minimum of 4 consecutive years, in the name of benefactor of your choice. This amount be given to a deserving student as financial loan assistance each year commencing from the year ENDOWMENT is contributed.

For Contributions and Donations to
ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST
INCOME TAX Exemption is available under section 80G.
Validity Gets extended. See the Extract of FINANCE BILL here BELOW.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY
THE DIRECTOR OF INCOME TAX (EXEMPTIONS), CHENNAI-34

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT :: Income Tax Exemption under 80G FINANCE (No.2) BILL, 2009. Approval of Charitable Trusts under Section 80G.

With effect from 1st October, 2009, the requirement of periodic renewal of approval under Section 80G is being done away with. The explanatory memorandum clarifies that, all Trusts whose Section 80G approval expires on or after 1st Oct., 2009 will not have to apply for approval again, and their approval will continue to be valid in perpetually unless withdrawn. For information and clarity that ACT’s 80G Certificate show the validity from 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010. FINANCE (No.2) BILL, 2009 reproduced above applies to ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST’s 80G approval. Hence its VALIDITY continues.

To subscribe or Contribute towards Options 1 to 5 above, you please deposit directly into ACT Bank Account as detailed below

Beneficiary Arunai
Charitable Trust
Bank KARUR VYSYA BANK LTD.,
Anna Nagar,
Chennai 600 040
Account No 1154172000004904
IFS Code KVBL0001154
MICR 600053005

If you have deposited into the Bank, please fill the FORM and SUBMIT to get your Receipt with 80G – IT Exemption OR please send your Bank Draft in favour of “ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST” Payable at Chennai. All our Members and their Friends, Philanthropists, Organisations and Societies located outside India can contribute towards Options 1 to 5 above, only in Indian Rupees – INR (not in foreign money), direct into the above given Bank Account OR by Bank Draft favouring “ARUNAI CHARITABLE TRUST” Payable at Chennai indicating your Name, Address and the Option/s from the list above, to reach

Mr.K. CHANDRASEKAR (Trustee)
157/16. Siva Flats, 20th Main Road,
Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600 040 :: Phone: 4558 4382
E-Mail: kc@arunaicharitabletrust.com