Frequently asked questions

Quabit — Your Helping Hand — is a community initiative based in Kolkata, West Bengal, focused on improving access to education and healthcare for families who need it most.

No, not at present. Quabit is not registered as a trust, society or Section 8 company. Registration details will be published on our Transparency page when they are available.

We are based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Our planned initiatives are focused on Kolkata and the surrounding area. Some volunteer roles can be done remotely.

Our programmes are currently at the planning stage. Each one is labelled with its real status on the Programs & Projects page, and we will only report results that we can back up with evidence.

Not yet. Online donations are not open because Quabit is not registered and has not set up a payment provider. No payment can be taken through this website. You can contact us or subscribe to updates to hear when donations open.

No. Quabit does not hold 80G approval, so donations are not eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, and we will not issue 80G certificates.

No. Quabit is not registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) and cannot accept foreign contributions.

Donations will be used for the programme you choose, or where the need is greatest if you choose general support. We will publish funding utilisation reports on our Transparency page. Please read our Donation & Refund Policy.

Our Donation & Refund Policy explains when refunds are possible — for example, a duplicate payment or an incorrect amount reported promptly.

Anyone aged 18 or over who shares our values and agrees to our Volunteer Guidelines and Safeguarding Policy. You don't need prior experience for most roles.

Yes. Roles such as design, writing, social media, translation and research can be done remotely. Teaching support and health camp roles are on-site in Kolkata.

Roles that involve contact with children or vulnerable adults require identity verification, references and agreement to our Safeguarding Policy before you start.

We review each application and contact you to discuss suitable roles and next steps, such as an orientation session. Response times depend on our current volunteer capacity.

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