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Founded in 2007 by father and son Brian and Shane Flanagan, Bekind is an Irish registered charity that works for the relief of poverty among the street children in Kolkata, India. In 2011, we realised a long-held dream by opening of our first protection home, the Bekind Boys’ Home, where we have since supported 35 boys and care for 25 boys today. 


Since its foundation, Bekind has raised over €870,000 to help the poor in India  through various fundraising events and donations. Bekind is a completely volunteer-led organisation. Nobody at Bekind takes a salary or expenses, so your donations can make an even greater impact.

Today, the impact of Covid-19 means restricted opportunities for fundraising, which will result in difficulties in continuing to provide care for the 25 boys in Bekind Boys’ Home. 



Here’s where you can help – with or without money!

Become a part of our story and help us support the kids who cannot support themselves – in any of the following ways:

  1. Sponsor a Child
  2. Make a Donation
  3. Become a certified Digital Fundraiser

Sponsor a Child

Four years ago, Raju (name changed) was lost and begging on the platforms of Howrah Train Station in Kolkata. Today, he’s the third highest performing student in his class of fifty students at the school he’s enrolled in. This transformation has been a result of the donations we’ve received from everyday people like you! 

Sponsoring a child by standing order gives them a chance at a worthwhile future by providing them with a safe and loving home and quality education & care that every child deserves. You choose the amount and you can stop the donations at any time you wish.
 
And your donation can go even further! If you donate €250 or more in a year to Bekind, we can claim tax back on your donation at no extra cost to you! All it takes is a simple form filled in by you. Read more about it here. 
SPONSOR A CHILD

Make a Donation

Bekind helps street children in Kolkata, India by providing them with quality education, nutritious food to eat, clothes to wear and much needed shelter. With a simple donation, big or small, you can contribute to the effort of breaking the never-ending cycle of poverty in a child’s life. As little as €20 can make a life-changing difference for a child. The donations you make directly go towards the care and support of children providing them with education, food, clothing or shelter and are not wasted on administration and non-essential costs.

Our main aim is to provide a better life, quality education, a healthy diet, and the simple joys of holiday celebrations and most importantly, a safe place for every child. 

You can donate whatever amount you would like via PayPal or via a cheque made payable to “Bekind Ireland Ltd” and sent to the following address:
Bekind Ireland
33 Woodpark
Castleknock
Dublin 15
Ireland

Become a certified Digital Fundraiser

Before Covid-19, fundraising events throughout the year formed the bulk of the contributions that came our way. With the world going digital, we’re asking you to go digital as well! Help us continue with our efforts to build a better life for children and become a digital fundraiser. 

All you need to do is register with us as a volunteer, raise funds online for Bekind and make a difference. Your time and effort to raise funds will help make a difference in the lives of these children and help you gain invaluable experience for your future as well. We'll even give you a certificate as a small token of our appreciation.

If you would like to participate, get in touch by filling your details below and we’ll help you make this change.
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Donate today, and Bekind Ireland will use your gift to increase the quality of life for impoverished vulnerable children in India.

Thank you.

There are even more ways you can help

Tax efficient giving

Your gift has the power to do more! Have you donated to Bekind Ireland in the last four years? If so, just a moment of your time could make all the difference to those we help, and it won’t cost you a cent.
  • How it Works

    The Government-approved Charitable Donations Scheme allows charities like Bekind Ireland to claim 44.9% in tax back on donations over €250, at no cost to you, our donor.


    All you need to do is sign and return a CHY3 tax-back form (available here) so we can claim the tax back from the Revenue Commissioners.


    The form is valid for five years (unless you choose to cancel it). With this scheme we have the potential to unlock much needed income which could fund life-changing projects like our Bekind Boys' Home. But we cannot do this unless you sign and return your form today!

  • Do You Qualify?

    In order for us to claim tax back on your donations you must have donated €250 or more to Bekind Ireland within one calendar year, in the last four years. You can make your donation as a one-off donation, or by instalments.


    For example, a monthly gift of €21 over 12 months totals €252, and qualifies for the tax back scheme. This only applies to personal gifts, and not to funds raised through sponsorship. 


    It doesn’t matter if you’re PAYE or self-assessed. Since 2013, self-assessed tax payers can no longer claim tax back on charitable donations – only the charity can make this claim from Revenue.

  • How your tax helps

    We can claim 44.9% in tax back on donations over €250, at no cost to you. That’s an additional €112.32 on top of a €250 donation, which makes a huge difference to the children we help.

  • What do I need to do?

    Simply download your CHY3 tax-back form (available here), fill in and sign it, confirming that you are an Irish tax payer, and that you have paid enough income or capital gains tax to cover the amount we will reclaim.


    Send your completed forms to: 

    Bekind Ireland, 33 Woodpark, Castleknock, Dublin 15, Ireland


    or email a scanned copy to info@bekind.ie and we’ll do the rest.