Understanding the registration of trust Trust registration is a crucial legal step for those who want to form a charitable entity that works for public welfare. A trust arises when a founder(s) make(s) a gift of a property or assets to trustees who are to hold them for charitable, religious, educational, medical or other lawful uses. Trusts are registered to ensure that they are legally recognized and to lend credibility to the donors, beneficiaries and government officials and financial institutions. The trust structure is used by many people as a simple governance model which also allows for long term charitable activities. Various registered trusts can be used in education, healthcare, women empowerment, child welfare, environment protection, rural development, poverty alleviation, skill development, welfare of senior citizens, disability and community development. The ngo registration procedure normally starts with the selection of the appropriate name for the trust and the drafting of a trust deed that outlines the aims, powers of the trustees, administration rules and processes of administering assets. The trust deed also contains information on the settlor, trustees, registered office and the charitable purposes of the trust. Once all the basic formality and paperwork is ready, the trust deed

An ngo is very helpful in the improvement of society by solving social issues and providing opportunities for sustainable development. One of the most significant advantages of non government organization is that it serves the interests of public good with no interest of earning personal profit. An ngo is essentially involved in services to communities and has its work in the field of education, healthcare, women empowerment, child welfare, environment, rural development, poverty alleviation, skill development, disaster management, welfare of senior citizens and support for people with disabilities etc. Through identifying local needs and putting in to practice arrangements that are practical, an ngo helps to enhance the quality of life for thousands of people. Another huge advantage of an ngo is the fact that it makes people (citizens, volunteers, professionals and donors) more involved in a cause that really matters. By working together on this project, the society has enhanced the well-being of its people and contributed to the overall social development of the nation. The registered non-governmental organizations also have a higher level of credibility with government departments, corporate organizations, financial institutions and charitable foundations. This credibility will enable it to become easier to receive the donation, grant

An individual who truly wishes to serve the community and promote charitable, educational, religious, cultural, environmental, healthcare or other legal purposes for the public good can form a non governmental organization. Any individual who is legally competent to enter into a contract and legally required can take part in setting up an ngo in India and proceed for national level ngo registration. The age of 18 is generally recommended as the minimum age for a founder or trustee because a major can legally sign documents and assume legal duties. Under law, there is no minimum level of education required to establish an ngo. A person can be very well educated or have minimal formal education and still set up an ngo as long as they understand what the ngo is and meet the legal requirements. Any group of individuals representing diverse professions and backgrounds like teacher, doctor, lawyer, social worker, businessmen, retired government officers, student above the age of majority, farmers, professionals, homemakers, community leaders can form a public welfare oriented ngo. The number of founders will vary according to the legal structure chosen. For a charitable trust, the minimum requirement is at least one settlor and trustees and for