Governance & Compliance
Committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical operations
Legal & Regulatory Framework
Fully registered and compliant organization with all statutory certifications
Trust Registration
Tax Exemptions
Compliance Status
FCRA Registration
Governance Structure
Clear accountability and decision-making framework
Board of Trustees
Strategic direction & oversight
Advisory Board
Expert guidance
Executive Leadership
Operational management
Committees
Specialized oversight
Board of Trustees
Strategic direction & oversight
Advisory Board
Expert guidance
Executive Leadership
Operational management
Committees
Specialized oversight
Key Committees
Finance & Audit Committee
Financial oversight, audit review, budget approval
Program Committee
Program design, impact assessment, quality standards
Fundraising Committee
Resource mobilization, donor relations, sustainability
Organizational Policies
Comprehensive policies ensuring ethical and effective operations
Financial Management Policy
Guidelines for financial operations, budgeting, and expenditure control
Code of Conduct
Ethical standards and behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers
Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding measures and protocols for working with children
Conflict of Interest Policy
Guidelines for managing conflicts and maintaining organizational integrity
Whistleblower Policy
Protected reporting mechanism for concerns and violations
Data Privacy Policy
Data protection and privacy compliance measures
Volunteer Policy
Guidelines for volunteer engagement, roles, and responsibilities
Procurement Policy
Procedures for purchasing, vendor selection, and procurement processes
Financial Reports & Transparency
Complete financial disclosure and impact reporting
Annual Reports
Annual Report FY 2025-26
- •18,000 students reached
- •55 schools transformed
- •450 teachers trained
Annual Report FY 2024-25
- •15,000 students reached
- •50 schools transformed
- •400 teachers trained
Annual Report FY 2023-24
- •12,500 students reached
- •45 schools transformed
- •350 teachers trained
Fund Utilization (FY 2025-26)
All figures are from independently audited financial statements
Audited Financial Statements
Complete audited financial statements including balance sheet, income & expenditure, and notes
Certifications & Affiliations
Recognized for transparency, quality, and impact
Certifications
GuideStar India
2024Platinum Transparency
Highest level of transparency certification from GuideStar India
Credibility Alliance
2024Norms Compliant
Meets all governance, financial management, and transparency norms
ISO 9001:2015
2023Quality Management
International standard for quality management systems
Give India
2024Verified NGO
Due diligence verification completed for donor credibility
Professional Affiliations
Audit & Accountability Mechanisms
Multiple layers of oversight ensuring responsible stewardship
External Audit
Annual independent audit by qualified chartered accountants
Quarterly financial reviews
Annual statutory audit
Board audit committee oversight
Compliance with accounting standards
Board Oversight
Regular board meetings and governance reviews
Quarterly board meetings
Annual general meetings
Committee-level oversight
Strategic direction review
Impact Assessment
Systematic monitoring and evaluation of programs
Baseline and endline studies
Third-party impact assessments
Real-time monitoring systems
Beneficiary outcome tracking
Beneficiary Feedback
Direct feedback mechanisms from communities we serve
Community feedback sessions
Student and parent surveys
Grievance redressal mechanism
Participatory evaluation
Governance Inquiries
For questions about our governance, compliance, or to request additional documentation, please contact us
governance@vistara.org
We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours
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