About
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Headquarters
Kolkata, West Bengal
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Since
2009
Universal Smile, a charitable trust, is driven by the motto "Ensuring eternal smiles for children." The organisation's mission revolves around fosteri Read moreng the well-being of underprivileged youth, with a particular emphasis on sibling groups within struggling families. Its aim is to create a nurturing atmosphere that alleviates loneliness and fosters positive growth. Its vision is founded on the belief that positive changes are attainable, even in the absence of prior experience in this domain. The Trust ensures that children receive fundamental necessities such as safe housing, proper sanitation, and nutritious sustenance. Education is central to its efforts, as it strives to provide high-quality mainstream learning opportunities to cultivate responsible citizens. Additionally, it enhances innate abilities through effective training in various domains, including arts, sports, and crafts. Universal Smile actively commemorates important events and raises awareness by planting saplings. Moreover, it identifies budding talents and sponsors the educational expenses of external needy students, while also promoting women's empowerment through literacy initiatives and diverse training programmes.
Cause Area
Programs
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Cultural Competition
HPCL hosted a cultural competition on April 7, 2019, featuring a diverse range of categories including Painting, Sketching, Recitation, and a unique "Go as you like" segment accompanied by a brief speech. Remarkably, the children participating in all these categories achieved success, securing first place in each. This outstanding performance showcased their exceptional talents and creativity, adding a touch of pride to the event's overall success.
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Vaccination Drive
The inaugural vaccination against cervical cancer took place at a vaccination camp hosted by the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City on May 11, 2019. This significant event marked the commencement of efforts to combat cervical cancer, offering a ray of hope to countless individuals. The camp's mission was to provide accessibility to this crucial vaccination, contributing to the broader goal of safeguarding public health. This milestone underscored the Trust's commitment to making a positive impact on the community's well-being through vital healthcare initiatives.
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Children Care Unit
A Children's Care Unit was established at Picnic Garden Road, Kolkata, initially accommodating six children. This unit is thoughtfully equipped with essential provisions for their lodging, health, and hygiene needs. Furthermore, it takes a holistic approach by overseeing their fundamental education and engaging them in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including singing, drawing, dancing, and sports training. This initiative represents a dedicated effort to ensure the overall well-being and development of these young individuals.
Impact Metrics
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Girls Into Our Folds
Year-wise Metrics- 2015-16 14
- 2016-17 12
- 2017-18 14
- 2018-19 15
- 2019-20 15
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Boys Into Our Fold
Year-wise Metrics- 2015-16 16
- 2016-17 18
- 2017-18 20
- 2018-19 21
- 2019-20 22
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATU5338H
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Registration ID
IV-05201
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VO ID / Darpan ID
WB/2018/0184996
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12A
DIT(E)/8E/239/2013-14/T-142/2654-56
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80G
DIT(E)/8E/239/2013-14/G-292/2657-59
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust
Website
Financial Details
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2017-18
IncomeRs.3,557,516ExpensesRs.3,542,198Admin ExpensesRs.508,799Program ExpensesRs.3,033,399Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2018-19
IncomeRs.3,598,113ExpensesRs.3,584,086Admin ExpensesRs.485,934Program ExpensesRs.3,098,152Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2019-20
IncomeRs.3,540,665ExpensesRs.3,528,196Admin ExpensesRs.379,425Program ExpensesRs.3,148,771Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.