FORWARD is committed to full transparency, accountability, and legal compliance in all its operations.
FORWARD maintains full legal and financial compliance under Indian regulations. Below are our registration details, certifications, and compliance documents.
Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
Registration No.: RGD-131-5/1995-96
Date: 22nd April 1995
Validity: Renewed for 5 years effective from 13 May 2025
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010
Registration No.: 105120012
Valid till: 2027
Income Tax Act, 1961
Validity: 10 years
Valid till: 2036-37
Income Tax Act, 1961
Validity: 5 years
Valid till: 2031-32
Companies Act, 2013
Status: Active
NITI Aayog
Status: Active
Goods and Services Tax
GSTIN: 21AAAAF06855F1ZV
Status: Active
Permanent Account Number
PAN: AAAAF06855F
Status: Active
FORWARD is committed to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. We believe that transparency is the foundation of trust and credibility.
All financial statements are audited and available for public access. Our financial records are maintained with the highest standards of accuracy and accountability.
Our governance structures are clear, transparent, and accountable. We maintain regular communication with all stakeholders about our decisions, policies, and activities.
All our programmes are documented, monitored, and evaluated. We share our learnings, successes, and challenges openly with our partners and communities.
We provide regular updates and reports to our donors about the utilization of funds and the impact of their contributions. All donor contributions are acknowledged and tracked.