About
Ashok Trust
Our Story
Ashok Trust is a non-profit organisation working to support children and adults with additional needs, with a clear focus on family wellbeing and respite care.
Our belief is simple: when caregivers are supported, families stay stronger and your loved one is more likely to thrive at home, in school, and in the community. Families are often “on” all day, every day caring, advocating, managing appointments, keeping routines steady. Many have little support and no breaks. Ashok Trust exists so families can breathe again. We don’t treat respite as an add‑on. We treat it as essential support that holds up the whole household because carers need wellbeing to keep going. This is consistent with mainstream respite framing: it exists to support carers’ health and prevent exhaustion.
How Our
System Works
We guide families through a simple, supportive process designed to make care easier and more accessible.
01 - First Conversation & Home Assessment
We begin with a detailed conversation with the family, followed by home visits to understand the real environment the family is living in.
This helps us assess the individual’s developmental, behavioural, educational, and daily living needs in a realistic way, not just based on reports.
02 - Documentation & Access to Benefits
We support families through essential documentation, including:
- Applying for UDID (Unique Disability ID) cards
- Accessing government schemes and benefits
- Completing paperwork smoothly
This ensures families receive the support they are entitled to without added stress.
03 - Assessment & Care Planning
We facilitate IQ testing and other functional assessments with professional Doctors.
We design a personalized care plan that matches the carer’s respite needs, strengths, and future goals.
04 - Placement, Education & Essential Support
We help place the individual in a suitable special school or program based on their needs.
We also fully fund their education and essential support, ensuring financial barriers do not limit access to the right care.
05 - Family Support & Respite Care
Families and caregivers receive the respite they need- time to rest, work, and manage their personal responsibilities while the child is safely cared for in our Trust-supported school or program.
Alongside this, we provide simple, practical guidance to help families manage daily care with confidence.
06 - Ongoing Support & Progress Monitoring
We stay connected and regularly monitor progress.
Support is adjusted as needs evolve, and we ensure transparency in how resources are used so families and supporters can see real impact.
The Mission &
Scope of Work
A caregiver who sleeps through the night. A parent who can keep their job. A family that can attend a sibling’s school event. A home that feels calmer and care that can be sustained long-term.
What we’re building
A respite care support system families can rely on: easy to access, grounded in trust, and shaped around real routines.
What we believe
We believe care should not come at the cost of a family’s wellbeing, and caregivers should not feel guilty for needing rest.
What “success” looks like
A caregiver who sleeps through the night. A parent who can keep their job. A family that can attend a sibling’s school event. A home that feels calmer and care that can be sustained long-term.
Our promise to families
We will treat your loved one with dignity, and we will treat your exhaustion with respect. You are not failing. You are caring.
Our Goals
Promote Independence
Empower each individual with skills to manage daily tasks independently, encouraging confidence and self-sufficiency.
Alleviate Social Isolation
Reduce loneliness through programs that build social connections and foster an inclusive, supportive environment.
Support Families and Caregivers
Offer comprehensive respite care, providing caregivers with relief and peace of mind while ensuring their loved ones receive compassionate support.
Expand Accessibility
Actively work to eliminate barriers, making essential resources, therapies, and educational opportunities accessible to all individuals in need.
Our Founders
Meet the Pioneers
Behind Ashok Trust
Mr. San Mahajan
Founder - Ashok Trust
Arundhati Chandel
Director - Ashok Trust
Rajan Thakur
Manager - Ashok Trust