A fully integrated Donation-as-a-Service platform – Trusted Donations launched
● Trusted Donations is a platform connecting Donors (Individuals and CSR Organizations) and
NGOs
● Access to thousands of on-ground feet on street across the country to verify charitable services
on the Phygital model
● Aims to open a wide expanse of NGOs to CSR Organizations by eliminating geographical
boundaries
Chennai, 1st September, 2023: Born to streamline and transform philanthropy in the country, Trusted
Donations – A fully integrated Donation-as-a-Service platform was launched today by CIGS Tech
Innovations. It is a fully integrated, unified platform for verified NGOs that helps corporates and
individuals access a diverse range of causes and donate securely. With access to on-ground trained
workforce, Trusted Donations has deployed a phygital model to physically verify and certify the
impact of NGOs across every nook-and-corner of the country before listing them on the platform.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Mohan Kaul, Chairman – Commonwealth Inclusive Growth Services
Ltd, said “We are delighted to launch an integrated, unified Donation-as-a-Service platform that aims
to make a positive difference in the social impact ecosystem. Our vision at Trusted Donations is to
create a world where philanthropy is accessible, transparent, and impactful. We aim to revolutionize
the way people perceive and engage with NGOs by providing a secure and user-friendly platform that
fosters trust, transparency, and accountability. The platform is built on a strong foundation of
technology that helps provide donors with a vision of their fund reaching the right hands and the
impact it is creating. I congratulate the team on the launch and wish them for their remarkable journey
ahead.”
Mr. Mahesh Ramachandran, Founder & Chief Mentor – Trusted Donations, added, “The culture of
philanthropy is ingrained in many societies, more so in India. However, the gap really is a common
platform that offers insights into the country’s most valuable NGO ecosystem. We have launched
Trusted Donations to address this need and provide a trusted platform for corporates and individuals to
fulfill their philanthropic drive in a more sustainable and secure manner. We are confident that Trusted
Donations will play a catalytic role in bringing together the NGOs, individuals and corporates on one
unified platform, so that the right impact is created for a better tomorrow.”
Trusted Donation is a platform that provides a user-friendly interface for individuals & CSR Funds to
reach deserving, verified NGOs seamlessly. The platform also employs a dedicated team of consultants
that will closely work with organizations to design customized donation programs that align with their
values and objectives.
The companies can, through Trusted Donations’ support, enhance their social impact, engage
employees, and contribute to sustainable development. For Individual donors, the platform will
provide the ease of identifying verified NGOs and track their donations, all on a single, user-friendly
platform.
About CIGS Tech Innovations Pvt. Ltd: CIGS Tech Innovations Pvt. Ltd., is a subsidiary of
Commonwealth Inclusive Growth Services Ltd., was incorporated in April 2022. The company has been
working extensively, to develop its Technology Platform, Trusted Donations, to act as a technological
bridge, connecting validated NGOs with donors, encompassing both individual benefactors and
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) entities, to strive for lasting social improvement.
About Commonwealth Inclusive Growth Services Ltd (CIGS Ltd): Commonwealth Inclusive Growth
Services Ltd (CIGS Ltd) has been committed to executing economically sustainable and socially
beneficial initiatives in the realms of banking & financial services. Currently, CIGS extends its services to
several thousand villages spread across over 20 Indian States and Union Territories, through a network
of about 4,000 agents, benefitting crores of customers.