Lighthouse Communities Foundation IPO

About Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) is a Pune-headquartered Section 8 not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged urban youth aged 18–35, particularly from slum and low-income communities, to achieve sustained livelihoods and good citizenship.Operating via a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model—leveraging government infrastructure alongside CSR and philanthropic funding—LCF delivers its flagship “Lighthouse: Centre for Skilling and Livelihood” program. The model follows a comprehensive six-stage pathway: foundational agency-building, workplace readiness (spoken English and digital literacy), personalized counselling, vocational skilling across 30+ sectors, placement support, and alumni mentoring.Additionally, LCF serves as the Indian anchor partner for the Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) and runs Lighthouse Kiran for adolescent socio-emotional learning. Currently managing 51 operational centres across six Indian states, the foundation has impacted over 2.8 lakh youth since its inception.

SSE (Social Stock Exchange) IPO

An SSE (Social Stock Exchange) IPO is a structured way to support NGOs listed on the exchange. It’s not a tradable instrument. Your contribution goes directly to the NGO and the specific program it supports and is eligible for 80G tax benefits. Learn more.

Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) – Youth Outreach & Impact

• 2,80,000+ (2.8 Lakh+) youth impacted across programs since inception.
• 92,387+ youth completed foundational skilling and workplace readiness training.
• 89,511+ youth connected through livelihood literacy initiatives under the GOYN framework.
• 69,369+ youth enrolled in sector-specific vocational skilling programs.
• 49,866+ youth successfully transitioned into employment or entrepreneurship.
• 77% employment retention rate maintained one year after placement.
• 23,641+ school students and adolescents supported through socio-emotional learning programs (Lighthouse Kiran / Jeevan Shikshan).
• 51 operational Lighthouse centres established across 6 states in India.
• 7,500+ employer and industry partners engaged for youth job placements.
• 465+ government school teachers trained to integrate socio-emotional learning in classrooms.
• 500+ aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs supported through the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

Programs Offered by Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF)

• Lighthouse: Centre for Skilling and Livelihood (Flagship Program): Delivers a comprehensive, holistic six-stage development pathway—covering personal agency-building (Rhythm), foundational workplace competencies (Spoken English and Digital Literacy), career counselling, vocational skilling across 30+ sectors, job placement facilitation, and long-term alumni mentorship.
• Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) Initiatives: An ecosystem approach for Opportunity Youth (aged 15–29) featuring:
  • Lighthouse Connect: Livelihood literacy and last-mile connectivity to jobs, training, apprenticeships, and education re-entry.
  • Project Udaan: Industry-aligned skilling and on-the-job training (OJT) in the logistics and supply chain sector, with an emphasis on female participation.
  • Youth Leadership (YAG & YIF): Empowers youth voice and civic action through the Youth Advisory Group and provides micro-grants for community-led solutions via the Youth Innovation Fund.
• Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP): Equips aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs—especially women—with foundational business skills, handholding, and vital market linkages such as exhibitions and subsidized retail stalls.
• Lighthouse Kiran (formerly Jeevan Shikshan): A social-emotional learning (SEL) and life-skills initiative for adolescents (aged 15–18) in government schools, strengthening self-awareness, resilience, and teacher capacity before youth transition into the workforce.

Are there any financial returns?

No. This is a Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instrument, unique to the Social Stock Exchange. It’s essentially a structured grant — you’re contributing to a social cause.

There are no financial returns and no principal repayment. The contribution reflects in your demat holdings and is eligible for 80G income tax deduction. ZCZP instruments are issued only in dematerialised form and cannot be traded in the secondary market.

How to Contribute via Zerodha?

• Log in to Kite Web and go to the Bids section to find SSE IPOs.
• Select the LCFZCZP listing and enter your contribution amount (minimum Rs 1000).
• Once submitted, accept the mandate on the UPI app.
• The ZCZP instrument will appear in your demat holdings once listed. You will receive audited impact reports on how your contribution was utilised.