Charity Reg No: 1039747 BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION . GREATER READING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 18A WAYLEN STREET READING RGI 7UR Charity Reg No: 1039747 BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION . GREATER READING 18A WAYLEN STREET READING RGI 7UP Index FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Page No Independent examiners Report on the accounts Management's Declaration Balance Sheet Income and Expenditure account Charity No . 1118652 Page I Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of The Bangladesh Association Greater Reading I report on the accounts of the trust forthe year ended 31.08.2024 set out on pages 3 and 4 Res ective res onsibilities Of the trustees and examiner: The charitls trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts . the charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Art) and that an independent examination is needed . The charity is preparing accrued accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales It is my responsibility to . Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5) (b} of the 2011 Act and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs report . My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity commission . An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs statement- In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 11) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 and section 44111 {3) of the 2005 Att and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations . and Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act and section 44(1} (b) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (IIHave not been met . or {2) to which , in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date Name Mohamed Azharul Islam Relevent Professional qualification or body(if any) FCA Address 15a Whiteknights Road, Reading RG6 7BY Charity Reg No: 1039747 Page 2 BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION . GREATER READING MANAGEMENT'S DECLARATION We approve the attached accounts of Bangladesh Association, Greater Reading for the year ended 31 August 2024 and confirm that we have made available to Mr M A Islam FCA all the books, records and information relating to these accounts. Mohammad Khalqur Rahman Kuti Meah Treasurer (On behalf of all Trustees > Date Charity No: 1039747 BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION: GREATER READING BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024 Page 3 2024 2023 Net Book value Cost Depreciation FIXED ASSETS Freehold Premise Premise Improvement Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 223,645 1,061,287 223,615 223.645 1,061,287 1,061,287 1344 436 1,293,619 1,295,525 CURRENT ASSErs Cash at bank and in hand . general fund Cash at bank: community developement fund 49,821 470 50,291 30,619 470 31,089 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals and creditors Loan: karj e Hasanat 6,540 4,085 87,540 90,285 Net Current assets (liabilities) '159,196) Net Assets Represented by: Funds carried forward 1,256,370 1,236,329 1,256,370 1,236,329 Charity No 1039747 BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION . GREATER READING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 Page 4 2024 2023 INCOME Members contributions and General Collections HMRC Gift Aid 130,374 124,619 135,357 126,980 EXPENDITURE Salaries Educational, social and religious disbursements Charitable donations and relief Water charges Gas and Electricity Insurance Telephone and internet Repairs, renewals and maintenance Professional charges Bank commission and credit charges Depreciation charges 61.490 8,398 5,497 2,228 10,984 1,304 677 19,666 1,360 1,806 58,762 1,726 924 14,032 1,472 607 28,074 1,360 1,431 115,316 110.713 Surplus of income over expenditure for the year 20,041 16,267 Surplus fund brought forward from previous year 1236 329 1220 585 Total fund carried forward 1,256,370 1,236,852