Is Calcutta Hope a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Calcutta Hope as a registered charity (number 1084800) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Calcutta Hope's charity number?

Calcutta Hope's charity number is 1084800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1084800?

Search 1084800 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Calcutta Hope have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Calcutta Hope?

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When was Calcutta Hope registered as a charity?

Calcutta Hope was entered on the register on 30 January 2001.

Registered charity · No. 1084800

Calcutta Hope

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Calcutta Hope is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Calcutta Hope?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £155
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £161
Registered charity number: 1084800
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.calcuttahope.org

Quick answer

Calcutta Hope (number 1084800) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Calcutta Hope do?

The Trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects (the objects) the relief of poverty and hardship among homeless children and young people in Calcutta India through the provision of shelter and nutrition, health, educational, general welfare and vocational training programmes. Calcutta Hope Charitable Trust Deed 3rd September 2000

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Calcutta Hope

Answers Calcutta Hope gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Calcutta Hope as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 January 2001
Also known as: Kolkata Hope
Where it says it operates: India

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Calcutta Hope registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Calcutta Hope yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Calcutta Hope. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Calcutta Hope?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Calcutta Hope a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Calcutta Hope as a registered charity (number 1084800) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Calcutta Hope's charity number?: Calcutta Hope's charity number is 1084800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1084800?: Search 1084800 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Calcutta Hope do?: The Trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the following objects (the objects) the relief of poverty and hardship among homeless children and young people in Calcutta India through the provision of shelter and nutrition, health, educational, general welfare and vocational training programmes. Calcutta Hope Charitable Trust Deed 3rd September 2000
Does Calcutta Hope have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calcutta Hope. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Calcutta Hope?: Calcutta Hope's website listed in our register data is http://www.calcuttahope.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Calcutta Hope?: The register records Calcutta Hope as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Calcutta Hope registered as a charity?: Calcutta Hope was entered on the register on 30 January 2001.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.