Custodians of Purpose and Public Trust

The Trustees of CanCare India Foundation serve as the custodians of the Trust’s vision, values, and public responsibility. They hold fiduciary and ethical responsibility to ensure that the Foundation functions solely in furtherance of its charitable objectives and in the interest of public benefit.

Trusteeship within the Foundation is guided by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to responsible social action.

Role of the Trustees

The Trustees collectively provide strategic direction and institutional oversight to the Foundation. Their responsibilities include:

  • Safeguarding the objectives and intent of the Trust Deed
  • Ensuring lawful, ethical, and transparent functioning
  • Overseeing financial stewardship and resource utilisation
  • Approving policies, programmes, and major initiatives
  • Ensuring long-term sustainability and institutional integrity

Fiduciary Responsibility

All Trustees act in a fiduciary role, holding the Trust’s assets, reputation, and public credibility in confidence and responsibility. Decisions are taken collectively and in good faith, with due regard to legal obligations, ethical standards, and the Foundation’s mission.

Ethical Standards & Independence

Trustees are expected to maintain high ethical standards, independence of judgment, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. Where potential conflicts arise, they are disclosed and addressed in accordance with established governance practices. Trustees function with autonomy while remaining accountable to the legal and charitable framework within which the Foundation operates.

Collective Leadership

The governance of CanCare India Foundation is based on collective leadership rather than individual authority. Trustees work collaboratively, drawing on diverse professional, academic, and social experience to guide the Foundation’s work in public health, cancer literacy, and social engagement.

Appointment and Continuity

Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Trust Deed and applicable laws. Provisions are in place to ensure continuity of governance, orderly transition, and institutional stability over time.

Commitment to Public Good

Above all, Trustees are committed to advancing the Foundation’s mission with sincerity, responsibility, and respect for human dignity. Their stewardship ensures that CanCare India Foundation remains a credible, mission-driven, and socially accountable institution.