About Bavada Trust

A registered charitable trust serving the abandoned elderly and orphaned children of Maharashtra — with dignity, compassion, and full legal transparency.

Purpose

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To provide safe, dignified, and loving shelter to abandoned elderly individuals and orphaned children — ensuring they receive proper food, healthcare, education, and emotional support. We exist to restore hope and rebuild lives for those society has left behind.

Our Vision

A Maharashtra where no elder dies alone and no child grows up without love. We envision a self-sustaining, fully transparent trust that sets a national standard for charitable care — recognized by the government and trusted by every donor.

Legal Identity

Bavada Vrudhashram and Balanathalay Trust is a fully registered charitable trust under Indian law, operating under the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra.

Services

What We Do

The trust operates two distinct wings under one roof — a Vrudhashram (old age home) and a Balanathalay (children's home) — with comprehensive care programmes for each.

Old Age Home (Vrudhashram)

Permanent shelter, nutritious meals, medical care, and companionship for abandoned or destitute elderly individuals. Each resident is treated as family.

Children's Home (Balanathalay)

Caring for orphaned and abandoned children with quality education, daily meals, healthcare, and a nurturing environment to help them grow into confident adults.

Healthcare & Medical Support

Regular medical check-up camps, doctor visits, medicine procurement, and hospital coordination for all residents — fully free of charge.

Education & Skill Development

School enrollment, tutoring, vocational training, and scholarship assistance for children in the Balanathalay wing to ensure every child has a future.

Adoption & Guardianship (Dattak)

Legal support and facilitation for adoption procedures under Indian law. Strict legal verification, background checks, and documentation before any child placement.

Women Empowerment & Livelihoods

Sewing machines, self-help group setups, financial literacy classes, and vocational training for destitute women and single mothers toward independent livelihoods.

Founder

The Person Behind the Trust

Founder & Managing Trustee

Jeetendra Bhosale

Bavada Vrudhashram & Balanathalay Trust, Thane, Maharashtra

"Every person — young or old — deserves dignity. Our trust exists so that no one has to face their final years alone, or grow up without love."

Driven by a deep personal commitment to social welfare, Jeetendra Bhosale founded the trust to address the growing crisis of abandoned elderly and orphaned children in Maharashtra. Under his leadership, the trust maintains full legal transparency, annual audited accounts, and a zero-compromise approach to resident welfare and safety.

Government Compliant

National Standards for Elder Care

Bavada Trust strictly operates in accordance with the Minimum Standards for Senior Citizen Homes established by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India (March 2024 Guidelines).

Barrier-Free Infrastructure

Fully accessible living space featuring safety handrails at 900mm height in corridors, contrasting slip-resistant borders on level changes, anti-skid tiles, and wide wheelchair-friendly pathways.

Medical & Isolation Care

Equipped with a designated 4-bed medical isolation ward, emergency oxygen cylinders, daily BP/weight monitoring, and direct linkages to nearby ambulance services and geriatric hospitals.

Verified Caregivers & Staff

Supervisor-led certified caregivers. All employees undergo rigorous medical screenings, regular training, and absolute police background checks with Aadhaar verification before induction.

Nutritious Diet & Hygiene

Freshly cooked dietician-approved balanced meals. Gas-leak-protected kitchen, strict three-times-daily washroom cleaning, and zero-waste composting protocols.

Safety & 365-Day CCTV

24/7 security with robust fire-safety equipment. CCTV surveillance cameras monitor all common grounds with a mandatory 365-day event recording backup.

Resident Rights & Dignity

Upholding a strict charter of elder rights — respecting privacy, enabling spiritual independence, and performing final rites in accordance with the resident's wishes.

Legal Notice

Adoption & Guardianship Policy

The trust provides a legal Dattak (Adoption) facility for eligible families. This process is strictly regulated and follows Indian adoption law to protect the child's best interests.

Legal Verification Required

Before any child is considered for adoption or guardianship, the trust conducts a thorough legal process including:

  • Identity verification of all applicants
  • Police background check clearance
  • Financial stability assessment
  • Home study by a certified social worker
  • Charity Commissioner approval
  • Court-approved documentation

Long-term Resident Protection

If a child has been under the care of the ashram for more than 10 years, and someone later claims to be the biological family or guardian, the trust will:

  • Not release the child without formal legal proceedings
  • Require DNA or documentary proof of relation
  • Involve the Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
  • Ensure the child's own wishes are considered
  • Proceed only with court authorization
Learn About Adoption Process
Core Values

What We Stand For

Compassion

Every decision is made with empathy. Residents are not charity cases — they are family.

Legal Integrity

Full compliance with Indian law. Every process — admission, adoption, or donation — is documented and transparent.

Transparency

Annually audited accounts. Every rupee donated is accounted for and spent on resident welfare.

Protection

The safety and dignity of every resident — child or elder — is the trust's highest priority, always.

Empowerment

We don't just shelter — we educate, train, and support every resident toward self-sufficiency and confidence.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Bavada Vrudhashram and Balanathalay Trust is registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. All monetary contributions qualify for tax deductions. You will receive an official receipt immediately after payment.
Destitute elders and abandoned senior citizens who have absolutely no family or support system qualify for 100% free care. For families who do have supporting relatives but still wish to admit their elder under our care, nominal operational charges apply. Quick verification is conducted via local Panchayats or police.
Admission and care are 100% free for destitute elders and orphaned children who have absolutely no family or support system. For families who do have supporting relatives but still wish to admit their person under our care, nominal charges apply to help support the trust's operations.
Absolutely! We love visitors. We encourage families to celebrate birthdays, festivals, or memorial days by organizing lunches for our residents. Please contact Founder Jeetendra Bhosale in advance for slot coordination.
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