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| QUEENS PARK BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION Registered Charity No. 1033590

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The trustees submit their report and financial statements for the year ended 31% March

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| Annual Report | ‘It is our privilege to present to you the financial statements for the year ending 31° | March 2025. It is exciting to see the commitment of the organisation to adapt to | changing and volatile circumstances, whether that be in the local context within which | it operates, or in improving its own efficiency. We have secured new funding streams | to provide our community support, hope to become stronger in the coming financial | year, increase our capacity and continue our services. QPBA would like to express our | thanks to all of our funders, donors and supporters who have helped us much with the , grants they have given during this successful year.’ we would like to give our thanks to | all of our members and organisers who have made this organisation what it is today.’ | The Management Committees Board is elected by members to run the organisation on their behalf. QPBA hasa total of over 3063 members. Members have the right to | attend and vote at General Meetings and can stand for Public Election onto the Management Committee of the organisation through public election. | Elected Board of Management Committees | Bulbul Anmed (Chair) Raful Miah | Mohammed Helal Uddin Azad Miah | Moinul Islam Moin Mohammed Hussain , Abdul Malik MD Al-Aman Shah | Mustak Kabir Afsana Aktar (Co-opted) 6 December 2023 | Dali Begum Ruman Miah (Co-opted) 6 December 2023 Sorwar Miah MD Shirajul Islam (Co-opted) 6 December 2023 | Mohammed Shamshu Miah

| Current Organisation Address Previous Address 1st Floor, The Stowe Centre No.13 Selbourne House 258 Harrow Road 36A Elgin Avenue | London W2 W2 5ES London W9 3AZ

| London W2 W2 5ES Bank NatWest | Kilburn High Road Branch 127 Kilburn High Road London NW6 6JL

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| QUEENS PARK BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION is a non-profit making community-led | organisation working for the benefit of residents in North Westminster, Brent and North | Kensington. QPBA is a community organisation and democratically accountable | organisation, with our members (residents) in control. We organise advice, education, | training,communityrecreationrelations,servicesharmony & activitiesand quality for disadvantagedof life. people to improve | Our Objective To ensure all local residents in the area have good access to services including advice, housing, health & wellbeing, employment, education and leisure activities.

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Trustees’ responsibilities

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Company law requires the charity trustees, to prepare financial statements for each financial
year which givea true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the results of
the return at the period. In preparing those financial reports, the trustees are required to:
e Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
e Make judgments and estimates that a are reasonable and prudent;
e State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
| materials departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
° Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to assume that the company will continue on that basis.
| The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
| reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable it to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the relevant Act. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps and detect
fraud and other irregularities.
| Reserves Policy
: QPBA aims to retain general unrestricted funds of three months of expected operating
expenditure for the following year to ensure that we can meet our ongoing programme
commitments and reviewed yearly.
| Name: Bulbul Ahmed
Position: Chairperson
Date: 13/12/2025 Signed: Bre
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Foreword from Chair — Bulbul Ahmed

| IT am delighted to welcome you to our annual report for the year 2024-25. | am honoured to be Chair of the Queen’s Park Bangladesh Association and to have this opportunity to reflect on our remarkable organisation. QPBA holds a unique and vital role in upholding the democratic voice of our community, a responsibility that is both humbling and deeply inspiring. Our work is not just about representation; it is about resilience, inclusion, and generational change.. The organisation’s incredible achievements this past year are plain to see and we are thrilled | to deliver its important mission. This year has been another challenging one, but what stands | out are the year’s many triumphs; from seeing new groups and connections forming to securing space for families in our locality, as well as observing confidence building and celebrating opportunities and personal achievements. Those victories show us the difference our work makes and are the fuel for us to continue.

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The lingering shadow of COVID-19 continues to shape the lives of many, revealing deep fractures in health, wellbeing, and social connection. As the cost of living crisis intensifies, personal and financial resilience is being steadily eroded, leaving communities more | vulnerable than ever. Inequality in North Paddington is not only stark, but it is growing. People living in poverty, disabled individuals, Black and minority ethnic communities, and migrants | face disproportionate barriers to healthcare and financial stability. healthcare and financial stability. and financial stability. financial stability. stability.

| face disproportionate barriers to healthcare and financial stability. healthcare and financial stability. and financial stability. financial stability. stability. | | have worked with QPBA throughout my life, over 36 years, and our response to all these | crises has been incredible. | i :| know of the complexity and breadth of the Association’s work and have great pride in it. | am looking forward to everything that is to follow in my time as Chair. | want to continue listening to | our members, local residents and learn from their experience. | will fight for the issues that are | | important to you, holding the Council and other organisations accountable for delivering the services that are needed for our community. | It has been an incredible 12 months and, as we embark on a new journey together, | would like | to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who works in and with the Association. From our | trustees, volunteers and of course my colleagues in the Association, we have all worked hard and with passion as we are more determined than ever to make a difference and play our part in engineering a safer community. . | | |QPBA has always been committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the local Bangladeshi and all ethnic minority groups through our services. All our projects have been | very well managed, this has only been possible through hard work and total commitment of our users, Staff, volunteers and | thank them all. | believe we are now on the right path, our | | progress in strengthening QPBA, building connections, understanding and trust between the communities. | “It is an enormous honour to be Publicly Elected Chair of Queen’s Park Bangladesh | Association. | wish to thank our 3000 members and the Board of Trustees for the faith they have placed in me. | hope to continue to serve the needs of the community.” Thank you! | 5|Page Annual Report & Accounts 2024-2025

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Foreword from the General Secretary - Mohammed Helal Uddin | T ph e ople pastyearin need and has beenin a remarkablecrisis will always periodbe there, for ourthisAssociation.is the breadOur andsupportbutter to of help the work of QPBA. Never has our movement of compassion been more necessary and impactful. Our | capacity to rally people on such a large scale, drawing together like-minded individuals to support the work of our movement, is extraordinary! | hope that our Association inspires our | communities to work together and| believe it is an organisation that offers unique services and prospects to the whole community. | | spent time with our staff, coaches and volunteers, watched them in action, and listened to the residents they support, and the true depth of what we do here became clear. They help them believe they can achieve, not by focusing on what is missing but by building on their strengths. | We know that it’s not ability that holds people back, but opportunity.

At a weekly social session run by our staff and volunteers in Queen’s Park, | saw the real impact they have, as the community came together in a safe space to spend time together, share their worries and support each other. | was extremely proud to represent this Association and to explore how we can tackle the most pressing issues confronting our diverse community. On behalf of the Management Committee, | feel the positive working relationship with the core staff team has helped us grow the organisation's reputation across Westminster and London. | Our record over the recent years will show we have delivered and grown QPBA.

The organisation is now in a strong position and we have restored the pride and dignity of QPBA. We are delivering activities and projects that benefit our core group, including homework clubs, cultural classes, Bangla mother tongue lessons, sports activities and there | yearsare a huge shows numberthat larger ofpeople funding attending bodies eachtrust QPBA. session.TheTheLondon new fundingYouth securedQuality Mark in the Bronze past award and the Active Westminster Mark are evidence of the improvement to governance, | systems, and processes that the senior staff have implemented. We could not serve the community without the support and generosity of our funders, so | | peoplewould likein toNorth sayWestminster a big Thank and You! the We surrounding raiseda significantareas. amount in the past years to help | But we must make sure that we are able to be there for all those who need us. We are striving to address increased demand for our services whilst the resources available to us are under | ever-increasing pressure. The cost of living crisis, economic hardship and the reduction in : charityWe are fundraisingcommitted into co ntinuingme have hato d evelopa significantas an imporg a nisationct on theso abilitythat to our p me e oplet growica n gthrive needs. and grow despite the turbulent times we find ourselves in. “There is so much to be proud of this year, and so much to look forward to. From transitioning to our new team, refining our programmes, expanding our reach, and | delivering measurable impact, for the community we serve — it has truly been a year to | remember.”

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Treasurers’ Report — Moinul Moin

It is my privilege to present to you the financial statements for the year ending 31st March | 2025. The financial statements have been examined by H&H Accountants, London. | Over the last 5 years, QPBA has built something extraordinary - brighter futures for the whole community growing up in some of the most challenging situations. Having faced extremely challenging times, we have continued to improve QPBA’s | reputation and image. We have secured several funding sources from local and London H wide partners to provide more services today.

| By upholding the democratic process and working closely with our core staff, we strengthened QPBA’s foundations and improved our systems and processes. These efforts directly contributed to increased grant funding, allowing us to expand our reach. Our dedicated staff and volunteers have been instrumental in driving this progress. ! would like to express my thanks to all our donors and supporters who have helped us much with the grants they have given during this successful year.

We have focused on using our finances more efficiently and according to the project budget without affecting the quality of the essential services we provide. As QPBA : grows, so too should its processes which ensure that information and oversight reflect good practice. This will be a key project on my part. Most of our funding secured is restricted funding, so this means it can only be spent on the funding headings in line with the grant agreement. We have worked closely with the core staff and residents to identify the projects needed and they have applied for the funding for these projects. Our knowledge of the community needs has been the reason why all the projects were so successful and the funders and happy with the delivery. Most of our funders have visited our activities monthly for 1 year and were surprised to | see many more people than we estimated. That is why the income for the organisation | has been increasing every year during our elected period. 1 “We’re proud to have an exceptional Board of Management Committee whose | diverse expertise helps QPBA uphold the highest standards across the charity. | Now, we have a unique opportunity to reintroduce our mission to a wider audience, continuing to welcome new generations of supporters and partners who will carry forward our 37-year legacy of improving lives across all ages and communities.”

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Thank you.

Management Committee’s Statement

We wish to thank all our staff, volunteers and supporters for their contribution which made it possible to keep our service. We are very grateful for all the support given by trusts, foundations, local councils, governments, charities, individuals, and businesses | who share our passion, values and ambition to improve. We have two Quality Marks, London Youth Mark & ActiveWestminster Mark. QPBA hopes to continue to provide passion to our work by encouraging more local people to become involved as volunteers and steering groups in our projects.

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| Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025

|||Income Received|Restricted|Unrestricted|2025|2024| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Grant/Funding|£126,359.00|£0.00|£126,359.00|£119,955.00| |||PartnerSupport||£200.00|£200.00|£0.00| |p
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Donations||£0.00|£0.00|£4,291.00| |||Total Income|£126,359.00|£200.00|£126,559.00|£124,246.00| |||Expenditure||||| ||
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StaffSalary|£5,856.00
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£23,711.00| |||cay|£60,364.00|£0.00|£60,364.00|£92,018.00| ||necoantaney&|£1,500.00|£0.00|£1,500.00|£1,500.00| |:|Other Expenses|£187.00|£0.00|£187.00|£0.00| ||
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CarriedForward|£18,421.00|£6,822.00|£25,243.00|£19,606.00|

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These financial statements were approved by trustees on 13/12/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

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| Independent examiner's report | | report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Queen's Park | _ Bangladesh Association (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

| Responsibilities and basis of report | As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements | __ in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). | | report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under | section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable 1 directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

| Independent examiner's statement | | have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in | connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: | 1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

2. The financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  1. The financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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