Building Institutions That Create Sustainable Livelihoods
Trustome Livelihood Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inclusive socio-economic development, financial inclusion, livelihood promotion and community empowerment.
Our approach is rooted in creating long-term opportunities rather than temporary relief, helping communities move towards self-reliance, dignity and resilience.
Explore Our ProgramsWho We Are
Trustome Livelihood Foundation represents a strategic institutional transformation from the earlier Trustome promoter-funded initiative into a professionally governed Section 8 not-for-profit organisation.
Our field experience and operational learning have reinforced an important understanding: access to credit alone is not enough to create sustainable economic change. Communities also need skills, livelihood opportunities, strong grassroots institutions and sustained support.
To address this need, Trustome has adopted an integrated livelihood model combining financial inclusion, skill development, livelihood promotion and empowerment within a scalable institutional framework.
From Experience to Institutional Transformation
Earlier Trustome Initiative
Operational experience and field learning developed through earlier Trustome initiatives.
Learning From the Field
Experience demonstrated that access to credit alone is insufficient for sustainable poverty reduction.
Integrated Approach
Financial inclusion, skill development, livelihood promotion and empowerment were brought together within one framework.
Section 8 Foundation
Trustome Livelihood Foundation was established as a professionally governed not-for-profit institution focused on inclusive socio-economic development.
An Inclusive and Economically Empowered Ecosystem
To build an inclusive and economically empowered ecosystem where underprivileged and economically weaker sections achieve sustainable livelihoods, financial dignity and long-term social resilience.
Creating Scalable Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods
To implement scalable livelihood and skill development initiatives through convergence with Government schemes, institutional partnerships and other effective delivery systems.
Scalable Programs
Developing approaches that can be implemented across communities.
Skill Development
Strengthening capabilities that support livelihood and economic participation.
Convergence & Partnerships
Working through Government schemes, institutions and development partnerships.
What We Aim to Achieve
Our institutional objectives focus on creating sustainable economic opportunities while strengthening the grassroots institutions that support community development.
Poverty Reduction & Financial Inclusion
Facilitate non-profit microfinance support, credit linkage and financial literacy for economically weaker households through institutions and Self-Help Groups.
Institution Strengthening
Promote the formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups, producer groups and grassroots institutions.
Women-Led Economic Empowerment
Enhance women's participation in income generation through livelihood training, enterprise facilitation and financial inclusion.
Livelihood & Micro-Enterprise Development
Support sustainable livelihood activities and micro-enterprise development through skill-linked economic interventions.
Government Scheme Convergence
Align interventions with relevant national and state livelihood, skill development and digital inclusion missions.
Monitoring & Accountability
Establish transparent monitoring systems with measurable outcomes, impact reporting and compliant fund utilisation.
Built on Experience. Designed for Scale.
Trustome combines operational experience, grassroots orientation and structured governance to create a foundation for scalable development programmes.
Field Experience
Operational experience and field learning from prior Trustome initiatives.
Financial Systems
Established financial systems and a strong compliance-oriented approach.
Grassroots Network
Engagement network with a strong grassroots orientation.
Institutional Base
Promoter-supported institutional foundation designed to reduce start-up risk.
Scalable Governance
Governance framework designed to support Government and CSR partnerships.
Governance With Accountability
Trustome Livelihood Foundation follows a structured organisational framework designed to support programme implementation, financial management, compliance and impact monitoring.
Our Legal Identity
Registered Office
No. 393/A, 3rd Cross, 14th Main, Saraswathipuram, Mysore – 570009, Karnataka, India
Committed to Responsible Microfinance Practices
Trustome Livelihood Foundation states that its microfinance operations comply with the Reserve Bank of India's Master Direction - Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans, 2022.
Responsible Lending
Microfinance lending aligned with the applicable regulatory framework.
Household Income Assessment
Board-approved processes for assessing household income.
Responsible Repayment
Household loan repayment obligations are managed within the prescribed framework.
Transparent Pricing
Standardised factsheet and board-approved pricing policies.
Fair Practices
Fair Practices Code, standard loan documentation and grievance redressal mechanisms.
Responsible Recovery
Safeguards concerning recovery practices and recovery agents.
Reference: RBI Circular RBI/DOR/2021-22/89, dated March 14, 2022
Institutional Credentials
Building Sustainable Change Starts With Strong Institutions
We are committed to creating systems that enable communities to access opportunities, strengthen livelihoods and build a more resilient future.