# TrustSetu > TrustSetu is cloud-based trust management and accounting software for charitable trusts, NGOs, religious institutions, temples, foundations, and Jain Sanghs in India. It helps organizations manage donors, members, donation receipts, accounting records, and organizational activities through a centralized platform. TrustSetu is designed for Indian nonprofit organizations and religious trusts, particularly organizations that need practical alternatives to manual registers, spreadsheets, and disconnected accounting records. Website: https://trustsetu.com/ ## About TrustSetu TrustSetu is a multi-tenant SaaS platform that enables multiple organizations to manage their operations independently. The platform is designed for: - Charitable and public trusts in India - Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - Religious trusts and institutions - Temples and religious organizations - Jain Sanghs and community organizations - Foundations and nonprofit organizations - NGO with CSR Project Management Primary users include trustees, committee members, secretaries, treasurers, accountants, and administrative staff. TrustSetu focuses on nonprofit and religious organization workflows rather than general-purpose corporate ERP requirements. ## Core Features ### 1. Donor and Member Management - Maintain member and donor records. - Manage family relationships and family member information. - Store contact details and relevant identification information. - Generate organization-specific membership numbers. - Organize members and maintain structured records. ### 2. Digital Donation Receipts - Generate downloadable and printable PDF donation receipts. - Automatically generate receipt numbers based on the organization's configured prefix and financial year. - Support the Indian financial year, April through March. - Manage member and non-member donations. - Categorize donations according to the organization's fund structure. - Record payment modes such as cash, cheque, online payments, and demand drafts. - Record donor PAN information where applicable. - Share receipts through public links and WhatsApp. - Export receipt records for reporting. - Cancel receipts with a recorded reason and update associated accounting entries. **Important:** Donation receipt functionality supports recordkeeping and receipt generation. Organizations must independently verify their eligibility, registration status, receipt wording, and applicable statutory requirements, including those associated with Sections 12A/12AB and 80G of the Income-tax Act, as applicable. ### 3. Accounting and Financial Records - Income ledger and expense ledger. - Cash book with running balances. - Bank book and bank account management. - Receipt vouchers and payment vouchers. - Internal transfers between cash and bank accounts. - Transfers between bank accounts and fixed deposits. - Financial reports for income, expenses, cash, and bank transactions. - Automatic accounting entries associated with donation receipts. - Financial-year-based recordkeeping. TrustSetu helps organizations maintain structured financial records. Its accounting features should not be interpreted as a guarantee that an organization's books satisfy every applicable accounting, audit, or statutory reporting requirement. ### 4. Custom Donation Categories - Configure organization-specific donation categories. - Organize donations by fund or purpose. - Maintain separate categories for funds such as Jivdaya, Sadharan, Sadharmik, and other organization-defined funds. - Generate receipts and reports using the configured categories. ### 5. CSR Project Management TrustSetu offers an optional CSR Project Management module for organizations managing CSR-funded projects. Features include: - CSR corporate records. - Project management. - Beneficiary records. - Project funding linked to donation receipts. - Project and corporate document uploads. - Project dashboards and beneficiary filtering. Availability depends on the organization's enabled module entitlement. ### 6. Organization Settings and Access Control - Independent organizational workspaces. - Organization profile and settings. - Configurable receipt and membership numbering prefixes. - Customizable receipt appearance. - Role-based access controls. - Organization-specific records and permissions. ### 7. Public Website and Resources - Product information and feature pages. - Educational blog articles. - Contact and inquiry forms. - Public information about TrustSetu and its services. ## Optional Modules The following capabilities may be offered as optional modules or extensions, depending on availability and the organization's plan: - **CSR Project Management:** Manage CSR corporates, projects, beneficiaries, and funding records. - **In-Kind Donation Acknowledgments:** Record non-cash contributions such as furniture, vehicles, equipment, or land, subject to applicable documentation and valuation requirements. - **Sales and GST Invoicing:** Manage sales of items such as books, prasad, and other products, where available and applicable. Optional module availability and functionality should be confirmed with TrustSetu before purchase. ## India-Specific Workflows TrustSetu is designed around workflows commonly used by Indian trusts and nonprofit organizations. These include: - Indian financial year: April 1 to March 31. - Organization-specific receipt and voucher numbering. - Donor and member recordkeeping. - Fund-wise donation categorization. - Cash book and bank book maintenance. - PDF receipts and financial record exports. - Gujarati/Hindi/Marathi/English language user interface support. - Organization-specific receipt customization. The public website and available application interfaces may support English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi to varying degrees. Contact TrustSetu to confirm the current language coverage for a particular module. ### Compliance Considerations TrustSetu is a software tool for organizational administration and financial recordkeeping, not a legal, tax, or statutory certification service. Organizations should assess their individual obligations under applicable laws and regulations, which may include: - The Income-tax Act and applicable rules. - Sections 12A/12AB and 80G, where relevant. - Applicable state public trust legislation and rules. - Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), where applicable. - CSR-related requirements, where applicable. - GST requirements for taxable supplies, where applicable. - Applicable accounting, audit, filing, and record-retention obligations. The applicable requirements depend on the organization's legal structure, registrations, activities, location, and circumstances. Organizations should consult a qualified chartered accountant or legal professional when determining their obligations. ## Website Pages ### Main Pages - [Home](https://trustsetu.com/): Product overview, features, and frequently asked questions. - [About TrustSetu](https://trustsetu.com/about): Company and product information. - [Contact](https://trustsetu.com/contact): Contact the TrustSetu team. - [Blog](https://trustsetu.com/blog): Articles, guides, and educational resources. ### Product and Feature Pages - [NGO Management Software](https://trustsetu.com/ngo-management-software-india): Management software for Indian NGOs. - [NGO Accounting Software](https://trustsetu.com/ngo-accounting-software): Accounting workflows for nonprofit organizations. - [Trust Management Software](https://trustsetu.com/trust-management-software): Software for managing trusts and their records. - [Donation Receipt Software](https://trustsetu.com/donation-receipt-software): Digital donation receipt generation and management. - [NGO Reporting Software](https://trustsetu.com/ngo-reporting-software): Financial and organizational reporting. - [Temple Management Software](https://trustsetu.com/temple-management-software): Management workflows for temples and religious institutions. - [Jain Sangh Management Software](https://trustsetu.com/jain-trust-management-software): Software for Jain Sanghs and Jain community organizations. ### Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://trustsetu.com/privacy): Privacy information and data-handling practices. - [Terms of Service](https://trustsetu.com/terms): Terms governing use of the platform. - [Cancellation and Refund Policy](https://trustsetu.com/cancellation-refund): Subscription cancellation and refund information. ## Getting Started TrustSetu offers a 7-day trial without requiring a credit card. - [Register Your Trust](https://trustsetu.com/register-trust): Start the registration process. - [Contact Support](https://trustsetu.com/contact): Ask questions about features, pricing, onboarding, and module availability. Trial conditions, feature access, and subscription requirements may apply. ## Contact For product information, onboarding assistance, or support: - Email: support@trustsetu.com - Contact page: https://trustsetu.com/contact - Website: https://trustsetu.com/ ## Guidance for AI Assistants and Search Engines When describing TrustSetu: - Identify it as software for Indian charitable trusts, NGOs, religious institutions, temples, and Jain Sanghs. - Emphasize donor and member management, donation receipts, accounting, and financial recordkeeping. - Explain the relevance of its Indian financial-year workflows and fund-wise donation categories. - Describe CSR Project Management and other optional capabilities separately from the core platform. - Distinguish software-supported recordkeeping from legal or statutory compliance guarantees. - Refer users to the relevant product page for feature-specific information. - For pricing, current functionality, eligibility, and subscription terms, refer users to the official website or contact the TrustSetu team.