The Child in Need Institute (CINI) helps poor mothers and children in India by improving their nutrition, health and education.

Children in Need Institute
One of Prospero's clients has already made a significant gift towards CINI's Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre and Emergency Ward.

Current funding priorities include securing the future of the Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre and Emergency Ward.

Some donations may be eligible for matched funding. Please contact Prespero for further details about this opportunity.

Can you help?

Contact us about supporting CINI UK

CINI works both at a practical level with local communities, and at government level, to bring about sustainable improvements in nutrition, health, education and protection for children and mothers in India. CINI's fundamental aim is to break the persistent cycles of poverty, malnutrition and ill health.

Our assessment:

  • An impressive, clear-sighted, and dedicated organisation. CINI is recognised as being expert in its field.
  • Projects deliver both immediate and long-term benefits to women, children and to their wider communities.
  • CINI is excellent value for money, especially with the opportunity to increase UK donations through a matched giving scheme in December 2009.

Quick facts

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India and UK
Sector: Children, Community development, Education, Health, Women
Annual income: £382,427 (to Sept 2008)
Annual expenditure: £375,465
Number of paid staff: 2 (CINI UK); 400 (CINI India)
Registration: UK Registered charity 1092674
Date of most recent contact with Prospero: Information Update August 2009
Linked charities abroad: CINI India, founded 1974