Trustee

Haren Parekh, a member of the founder’s family, has a strong connection with BCPT and its legacy. With his extensive financial expertise and close relationship with the Founder, he is the trusted Trustee for all financial matters.

Haren Parekh is a consultant providing services in the area of CFO advisory services. He is a highly accomplished professional with over 39 years of rich experience in the field of Banking, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Secretarial, Compliance, Infra, and Capital Markets. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and is also a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has played a pivotal role in establishing HDB Financial Services Limited (a subsidiary of HDFC Bank Limited) from its inception to 110 bn + in revenue and 1300+ branches and a liability profile of over 500bn.

On the BCPT board since - 13.09.2023

ELIGIBITY FOR OUR GRANTS

  1. Geographic Focus: We focus on organizations serving the Mumbai area. 
  2. Scale of the Non-profit: We prioritize supporting smaller and mid-level, up-and-coming non-profits. 
  3. Community Focus: The project or program funded must benefit the 
local community. 
  4. Clear Mission and Impact: The organization must have a clear mission and demonstrate how the project will meet community needs with measurable outcomes. 
  5. Funding Approach: We prioritise funding to projects that are underrepresented and not heavily funded by larger organizations. 
  6. Regulatory Compliance: NGOs must have valid regulatory documents, ensuring adherence to legal, financial, and regulatory requirements. 
  7. Capacity Building Participation: NGOs that are part of the cohort of BCPT’s Capacity Building workshops are given priority.