FRIENDS OF CALCUTTA

Friends of Calcutta is a voluntary Irish charity dedicated to improving the educational prospects of under‑privileged children in Kolkata and across West Bengal. By channeling every euro raised in Ireland straight to grassroots projects, the organisation ensures that its support reaches the classrooms, libraries and learning programmes that need it most, without any administrative overhead siphoning off funds.

The charity’s core activity is fundraising within Ireland and directing those resources to partner schools and community‑based education initiatives in India. By focusing exclusively on education, Friends of Calcutta helps to break the cycle of poverty, offering children the tools and confidence to pursue further study and brighter futures. As a registered charity (CHY 13218) with the Charities Regulatory Authority, it operates with full transparency and accountability, reinforcing donor confidence and community trust.

Based in Ireland, Friends of Calcutta invites supporters to join its mission of “Together We Progress”, fostering a lasting link between Irish generosity and the aspirations of young learners in Kolkata and West Bengal.