Annual Report Diya Foundation

Annual Report & Audit 2008

Diya Foundation A Vocational Centre for the Differently Abled

Report of Managing Trustee 2007-2008

T

he year 2007-08 marks a year where our vision and mission took on real shape in the activities of the year. We take joy in sharing our accomplishments and dreams with you that have taken us to a whole new level.

The Sheltered Workshop: We began the year with an increase in strength. We admitted four new trainees, one new service staff, one new physically challenged person, impacted five clients from the Medico Pastoral Association and trained six women from Oasis through the candle project.

Expansion of our Projects: At the start of this year we took a look at what we need to put in place to make Diya Foundation more professional. The following highlights show how we have achieved this: 4 The financial projections for the year to make Diya self sustaining. 4 The hosting of our website – www. diyafoundation.com 4 The Annual Report for the year 20062007. 4 A documentary on Diya titled 'STEPPING STONES'. 4 A sales tax registration and VAT certificate. 4 A membership with Credibility Alliance. We projected and achieved by March

2008 the opening of our two new income generating projects: Chocolyn, the Chocolate Project was started in August ’07 on an exciting note with sad overtones. We lost Carolyn Arulappan, one of our very first trainees to cancer on May 3, 2007. At her funeral, instead of buying flowers, friends and family donated money to Diya Foundation. This enabled us start the Chocolate project in her memory and honor. We, at Diya are very grateful to her family for their generosity of spirit and thoughtfulness. The Candle Project: Working to order has been a great experience. It meant team work, meeting deadlines while being supportive through times of stress and pressure and most importantly understanding our strengths. Social skills improved tremendously, as also all round well being – the thrill of coming to work and knowing that you are needed.

sponsoring the snacks for our Christmas party and Charity Bazar. We also thank Chung Wah for sponsoring Chinese food for the Charity Bazar and being a big support to Diya Foundation.

Future Plans:

In the coming year 2008-09, our initiative is to launch environmentally friendly candles and contribute to the reduction of carbon emission. The Greeting Card Project, a sneak preview: The art workshop on Saturday, March 1, 2008 in partnership with Via Design, and the Diya trainees paved the way for the creation of greeting cards which we hope to market in the corporate world. Funding: Our very sincere thanks to OPUS for their surprise Christmas gift: a CD titled 'The Opus Christmas Card ' in aid of Diya Foundation. Sale of this CD generated Rs.58,000. We thank OPUS for always being there for us from surprise gifts to

In order to comply with transparency norms a few things are an absolute must: Our Annual Report, a Personnel Policy, a strong & interactive Board and a supportive Advisory Committee. We are also looking at a more permanent space for Diya and a residential plan within the community. The past year has been wonderful. We thank all our benefactors, beneficiaries, family, friends, patrons, volunteers for their unstinted support, time and belief in Diya Foundation and its work. We thank God for the year past and pray that He remains with us through the challenges of the coming year. Sincerely, Maria S. Santamaria Managing Trustee

Staff Details As on March 31st, 2008

GOVERNANCE

There were 10 staff members, out of whom 4 were men with a disability. Gender

Details of Board Members As on 31st March,2008

Paid full time

Paid part time

Paid Consultants

Volunteers

5 5

Nil Nil

1 Nil

2 9

Male Female

Distribution of Staff according to salary levels as on March 31st, 2008 Slab of gross salary plus benefits paid to staff (in INR) < 5,000 5,000 - 10,000 Total Staff

Staff Remuneration Head of the Organization Highest paid Staff member Lowest paid Staff member

Male

Female

Total

5 Nil 5

3 2 5

8 2 10

Gross monthly salary +benefits (in INR) Nil 8,000 800

Name

Position on Board

Maria S. Santamaria

Chairperson

Suman John

Secretary

Harish Ramakrishnan

Treasurer

Gerard Santamaria

Member

Marguerita Lobo

Member

Anup Soans

Member

ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY 4 No remuneration, sitting fees or any other form of compensation was paid to any board member. 4 No national or international travel was undertaken by any staff or board member during the year. 4 Diya Foundation is registered as a Trust under Income Tax Act of 1961. Registration No. 386/98-99, Bk IV Vol. 407 pages 87-96 dated 23rd March, 1999. 4 Diya Foundation is registered with Income Tax Department under section 12A (a); No. Trust/718/10A/Vol I/ D-261/2000-2001/CIT-II. 4 All contributions to Diya Foundation are exempted under Section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 no. DIT(E) 80G(R) /269/W-I/2005-2006 valid from 01.04.2005 to 31.03.2008. Presently under renewal. 4 Income Tax Permanent Account No. AAATD3446M 4 This Annual Report conforms to the minimum norms prescribed by the Credibility Alliance.

Training, Employment and Empowerment

During the last year 14 mentally challenged adults were trained at Diya Foundation.They went through training on various tasks in the different units based on their skills and achievement levels. Each was paid a stipend on a regular basis.

List of activities: Material

Products

Tasks

Number of Trainees

Staff Support

5

2

Paper

Paper bags, pens, bowls, pen stands etc.

Cutting, folding, pasting

Resin, Papier mache

Bowls, baskets, fridge magnets, flower vases etc.

Mould/design creation, Production, painting

5

Cleaning liquid

Citronella based liquid

Measuring, pouring, bottling

3

1

Wax

Designer candles

Mould preparation, production, packaging

13

7

Food products

Dosa mix/gingergarlic paste (only to order)

Cleaning, grinding

7

1

Chocolate

Premium assorted chocolates

Preparation, production, packaging

2

2

With the setting up of 2 new units, namely the Candle and Chocolate units, 3 staff members were trained specifically to take care of production and quality control.

Review of Progress Year

3

Units No. of Mentally Challenged Trainees 2006 - 2007 4 11 2007 - 2008 6 14

No. of Staff 8 10

Sales through Individuals in-house Trained through Production Outreach INR 1,49,820.00 4 INR 7,52,899.81 11

Work to order Projects, 2007 - 2008 Products Candles Paper Pens Cleaning liquid Dosa mix/ginger-garlic paste Chocolate

Units 40,000 Nos. 3,800 Nos. 600 Lts. 225 Kgs 200 Kgs

DIYA'S Mission Diya Foundation seeks to enrich the quality of life of differently abled adults by training them in vocational skills and empowering them to live a fulfilling and productive life.

APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE CONSULTANTS Chocolate Unit:

Amy D'souza Anisha Chacko Ravi Prabhakar, Origami Oscar D'souza, Saju Abraham, Sameer Mittal, Shantanu Chattopadhyay Melissa Mathew Dolores Arulappan

Candle Unit:

Paul Dass and Senthil Kumar, Pro – Vision India

Website hosting and management :

Geordee N. George, Rinji Varghese

Accounts:

Vikram Pai

Auditors:

Shanthakumar and Co.

Every time Diya brings self esteem, self dependance and pride to a differently abled person, we bring it into our lives as well.

Bankers:

Canara Bank, D’Costa Sq.

Objectives

Documentary on Diya:

To create awareness in society and engage people in programmes that uphold and recognize the essential dignity and humanity of mentally challenged persons.

DIYA'S Vision Diya Foundation envisions differently abled individuals and their families alive with dignity and pride in the present and hope in the future,

Values and Beliefs Diya is committed to the belief that every differently abled individual is trainable, to work and earn, and be independent to the extent possible. People with mental retardation are not surplus citizens.

4 To train and support persons with disability to live life independently to the extent possible within and as close to the community to which they belong. 4 To provide support to persons with disability to live within their own families. 4 In cases where family support is not available to provide support with respect to care and protection by way of a residential set-up or group home set up. 4 To provide support to families where none other exists by way of a day-care center. 4 To promote awareness measures within the community to create a circle of support by lieu of volunteers, consultants, professionals in the field.

HDFC Bank, Ulsoor Fr. Biju, Christ College. Debbie Rodricks

CLIENTS America-on-Line, Hassan Gems & Jewellers, Christel House, Nava Spoorthi Kendra, Sobha Developers, Himalaya Drug Co., Salveo Life Sciences, Employees of Tesco ,KPMG, and Sonata Software, Jack and Jill School and Kiddy's Nursery.

PATRONS Chung Wah chain of restaurants and Opus. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all our donors , volunteers, parents of our trainees and well wishers whose service and support has enabled Diya touch and transform the lives of the differently abled.

Audit Report 2007-2008

Contact Us: Diya Foundation # 19/1 Gospel Street St Thomas Town P.o. Bangalore 560084 India Tel: +91 80 65719148 Artwork: Art workshop held at Diya Foundation Concept, Design & Layout: [email protected]

Mobile: 0 9880052833 email: [email protected] Website: www.diyafoundation.com