Chartered Accountants in India, working with clients across the UK

DARPAN Registration
NGOs · DARPAN

NGO DARPANregistration.

NGO DARPAN is the government's portal for voluntary organisations. Registering gives a unique ID that government schemes and many funders, including UK charities checking partners, look for. Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies can register. We register and keep the profile current.

Profile set upFees agreed in writingKept up to date
ForTrusts, societies, Section 8
GivesUnique NGO ID
NeedsOffice bearer details
CostFree

Why register.

  • Government schemesNeeded to apply for many grants.
  • Funder checksA recognised identity for due diligence.
  • TransparencyA public profile of the organisation.
  • Other registrationsOften requested alongside FCRA and tax registrations.

Documents needed.

Organisation
  • Registration certificate
  • PAN
  • Trust deed or articles
People
  • Office bearers' PAN and Aadhaar
  • Contact details
  • Roles
Activities
  • Areas of work
  • States of operation
  • Achievements

See FCRA Registration before receiving UK funds.

Why charities choose us in India.

UK funder and Indian partner

We explain Indian rules to UK trustees and keep Indian partners compliant.

Reviewed before filing

Every return and certificate is checked by a second Chartered Accountant.

Fees agreed in writing

A written scope and fee before work starts.

A compliance calendar

FCRA, income tax and trust deadlines in one place.

One team end to end

Registration, audit, returns and FCRA handled together.

Secure and fully online

Encrypted document sharing and e-verification.

DARPAN registration for NGOs supported from the UK.

We help UK charities, foundations and diaspora donors across the UK, and the Indian NGOs they support, stay within the FCRA rules.

London

City of LondonCanary WharfHarrowWembleySouthallHounslowIlfordEast HamCroydonEdgware

South East

ReadingSloughMilton KeynesOxfordWatfordLutonCrawleyGuildford

Midlands

BirminghamLeicesterCoventryNottinghamWolverhamptonDerbyNorthampton

North of England

ManchesterLeedsBradfordSheffieldLiverpoolNewcastlePreston

East and South West

CambridgePeterboroughBristolSwindonSouthamptonBath

Scotland, Wales, NI

EdinburghGlasgowAberdeenDundeeCardiffSwanseaBelfast

DARPAN registration FAQs.

The government portal giving voluntary organisations a unique ID.
Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies.
Yes.
No. FCRA is separate and needed for foreign funds.

NGO seeking funding?

We will register you on DARPAN and keep the profile current.

This page is general guidance based on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and its rules as amended in June 2026. It is not legal advice for your situation. FCRA is strictly enforced and procedures change, so please speak to us before receiving any foreign funds.