About SEEDS Trust
Established in 1997 by a group of like-minded people committed to social change, with the vision of creating self-reliant communities and conserving nature for present and future generations.
Our vision
Self-reliant communities, conserved natural resources
SEEDS Trust envisions enabling needy communities to become self-reliant through integrated approaches, and conserving natural resources for the benefit of present and future communities.
Our mission
Global transformation through local change
To enable disadvantaged groups through an integrated approach that addresses their physical, educational, environmental and economic welfare, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the target area.
Programme areas
Where we focus
Women and child development
- Education and rehabilitation for women, girls, and street and working children
- Tribal, fisherfolk, women, farmer and community development
- Health, water and sanitation
- Human and labour rights
- Skill training and income generation for disadvantaged groups
Biodiversity conservation
- Conservation of mangroves and associated marine and coastal ecosystems
- Wildlife conservation: slender loris, elephant, tiger, vulture and their habitats
- Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project
Governance
Legal status
SEEDS Trust is registered as a non-profit, non-government organisation and holds income tax exemption and foreign contribution registrations.
| Legal name | Social Education and Environmental Development Scheme (SEEDS) Trust |
|---|---|
| Registered under | Indian Charitable Trusts Act 1882 |
| Date of registration | 10 January 1997 |
| Trust registration no. | 1/1997 |
| 12A exemption | C.No.464/100/CIT-II/2001-02 |
| 80G registration | C.No.464/100/CIT-II/2001-02/80G |
| FCRA registration no. | 075890286 |