Calcutta Rescue Fund
Donations & subscriptions are raised in the UK & applied for the relief of poverty sickness & advancement of education among the poor who live in & around Kolkata.
Activities & Mission
Donations & subscriptions are raised in the UK & applied for the relief of poverty sickness & advancement of education among the poor who live in & around Kolkata.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 364). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £185,606 | £153,654 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £184,091 | £224,724 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £268,238 | £262,278 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £301,005 | £242,958 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £626,124 | £599,728 | £598,647 | £213,895 | £213,390 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Calcutta Rescue Fund
What does Calcutta Rescue Fund do?
Donations & subscriptions are raised in the UK & applied for the relief of poverty sickness & advancement of education among the poor who live in & around Kolkata.
How much income did Calcutta Rescue Fund report in 2025?
Calcutta Rescue Fund reported total income of £186k and reported expenditure of £154k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Calcutta Rescue Fund?
Calcutta Rescue Fund has a program ratio of 95.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 364 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Calcutta Rescue Fund registered as a charity?
Calcutta Rescue Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1985 as charity number 290917. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Calcutta Rescue Fund?
Calcutta Rescue Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is PENNY NETTELFIELD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Calcutta Rescue Fund operate?
Calcutta Rescue Fund operates across 2 areas: India and England And Wales.
Is Calcutta Rescue Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Calcutta Rescue Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290917.
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LYMINGTON
Hampshire
United Kingdom
SO41 3NP
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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