REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1054503
Trustees' Report and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
for
THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
A & N (Haslemere) Limited Aruna House
2 Kings Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2QA
THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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| Trustees' Report | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard.
The trustees acknowledge that these financial statements have been prepared and approved significantly later than the statutory deadline. This delay arose as a direct consequence of an ongoing governance dispute within the Association, which necessitated the appointment of interim trustees by the High Court. The interim trustees have worked diligently since their appointment to regularise the financial and administrative affairs of the Association, and the trustees are satisfied that the financial statements now present a complete and accurate record of the charity's activities for the year ended 31 December 2023. The Charity Commission has been made aware of the circumstances. The trustees are committed to ensuring that future financial statements are filed on a timely basis.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Association was formally established when its constitution was approved and signed on 7 March 1996, although fund-raising had commenced prior to that date. The Association was registered by the Charity Commission on 11 April 1996.
The aims and objectives of the Association as outlined in the constitution are:
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to advance the Islamic faith in accordance with the teaching of the Holy Quran and Hadith;
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to advance the education of Bengali children by the provision of mother tongue classes and English classes;
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to provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation for members of the public in the interests of social
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welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of those members of the public for whom the facilities are intended;
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To relieve poverty of people primarily but not exclusively living in Bosnia (of all faiths, creed and colour) where they have been victims of war, or natural disasters, by provision of money, medicine, food, clothing and other appropriate means.
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to promote such other charitable purposes as the Executive Committee may from time to time determine.
Membership of the Association is open to all Bangladeshi or Bengali origin British nationals living within fifteen miles of Farnborough town. A membership fee is payable annually. The Executive Committee is elected from the membership by ballot every fifth year in March.
Public benefit
The trustees have given consideration to how the Charity considers it benefits the public as defined by the Charities Act 2006 and having due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission. It achieves this amongst other ways by
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Holding the five obligatory daily prayers in congregation every day.
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Providing adult education classes in Arabic.
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Providing Islamic study classes for children.
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Offering local schools access to and tours of the Islamic Centre as part of their religious studies.
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Funeral prayers in congregation.
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Marriage ceremonies.
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The Charity's objective throughout the year has been to provide facilities for worship and to serve the wider community in line with the charity’s aims and public benefit obligations.
The charity has continued to operate under Interim Trustees, supported by a committed team of volunteers responsible for the day-to-day running of the Mosque. The charity’s principal activity remains the provision of congregational worship, including the five daily prayers and Friday Jumma prayers. Two Jumma congregations are held each week, serving approximately 800 beneficiaries.
The charity has ensured that service users are supported with accurate and timely information through the publication of updated annual prayer timetables and a dedicated Ramadan timetable.
The Trustees have maintained the property to a good standard to ensure it remains safe, accessible, and fit for purpose. Maintenance and improvement works undertaken during the year included:
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Professional deep cleaning of carpets
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Replacement of the boiler system in the smaller building
In furtherance of its charitable objectives, the charity has delivered a range of religious, educational, and community engagement activities. These included hosting visits from local schools and scout groups, contributing to greater community understanding and cohesion. The charity has also continued to operate a weekend Islamic school and a weekly adult education class, providing ongoing learning opportunities for both young people and adults.
Regular fundraising activities have been undertaken throughout the year to support the charity’s operational costs and to enable contributions to wider charitable causes.
The charity remains committed to promoting community cohesion and inclusivity, working to build positive relationships within a diverse, multi-faith society. Appropriate measures are in place to identify and manage risks, including safeguarding and the prevention of extremism. The Trustees are satisfied that adequate controls exist to ensure that the charity’s funds are applied solely in furtherance of its charitable purposes and are properly safeguarded.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The principal source of funds are the donations from individuals. A small percentage of annual income also arises from membership of the Charity.
Investment policy and objectives
Investments are under the guidance of the trustees whose role is to ensure that the Association is best served by their decisions and actions. They sit in committee to agree on the actions best suited for both current and any potential future investments.
Reserves policy
The present level of reserves £711,420 (2022 - £689,253) includes capital assets, which are viewed as essential to the constitution of the Association. The fixed assets detailed in note 10 of the accounts include items deemed designated and therefore are excluded from what is viewed as freely available reserves. Therefore, at 31 December 2023 there was a balance of £344,755 (31 December 2022 - £265,397) of non-designated unrestricted reserves. This would be sufficient for the Association to continue for between thirty months to three years if further donations were unavailable. The committee expects that sufficient donations and memberships will be received to ensure the general expenses of running the Charity are met during the year ahead and to therefore maintain the current level of reserves. It is the responsibility of the trustees to manage and maintain adequate reserves to ensure the continued existence of the Association.
The trustees have previously discussed a matter which was raised regarding the funds originally donated for the purchase of the Mosque. It was agreed following guidance that the original donations were restricted in nature but the use of those funds were to achieve the Charities core objectives and they are therefore deemed designated general funds.
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is an unincorporated organisation and trustees have a responsibility under the Association's constitution to manage and administer to the rules set out under the Charities Act 2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1054503
Principal address
The Secretary BWA 282 London Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3JP
Trustees
Committee members and office bearers:
There have been disputes regarding the election of trustees. The matter is being dealt with currently and in the interim period the High Court have appointed interim trustees:
Interim Trustees:
Mr Basit Larry Kukoiyii Mr Suber Akthar
Independent Examiner
A & N (Haslemere) Limited Aruna House 2 Kings Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2QA
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 10 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
BL Kukoiyii - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs Anugrah Sharma FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
A & N (Haslemere) Limited Aruna House 2 Kings Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2QA
10 March 2026
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 102,394 Charitable activities 4 Charitable Activities - Madrasah School 26,108 Investment income 3 1,884 Other income 1,343 Total 131,729 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 5 2,263 Charitable activities Charitable Activities 74,333 Madrasah School 30,073 Other 2,893 Total 109,562 NET INCOME 22,167 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 689,253 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 711,420 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
31.12.23 31.12.22 Total Total funds funds £ £ 102,394 102,649 - 3,295 26,108 22,736 1,884 300 1,343 507 131,729 129,487 2,263 - 74,333 64,178 30,073 18,598 2,893 3,258 109,562 86,034 22,167 43,453 689,253 645,800 711,420 689,253 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 360,486 | - | 360,486 | 368,632 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Debtors | 11 | 1,703 | - | 1,703 | 1,393 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 356,164 | - | 356,164 | 327,484 | ||
| CREDITORS | 357,867 | - | 357,867 | 328,877 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 12 | (6,933) | - | (6,933) | (8,256) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 350,934 | - | 350,934 | 320,621 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||||||
| LIABILITIES | 711,420 | - | 711,420 | 689,253 | ||
| NET ASSETS | 711,420 | - | 711,420 | 689,253 | ||
| FUNDS | 13 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 711,420 | 689,253 | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 711,420 | 689,253 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 10 March 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
BL Kukoiyii - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statement requires trustees to make judgement, estimated and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for income and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimations means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates.
There were no significant judgement and accounting estimates included during the financial year.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Governance costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the Charity and its compliance with regulations and good practice. These costs include costs related to the independent examination, legal fees and apportionment of any overheads.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are those funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the Trustees out of general reserves for a particular purpose. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. The Trustees will review the funds on an ongoing basis. At the conclusion of the purpose for the fund any excess remaining funds will be transferred back into general funds. If a shortfall arises the Trustees will consider whether any additional general funds should be transferred to designated funds. Any investment income, gains or losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Any investment income, gains or losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI
WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
| 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted funds £ Donations 102,394 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted funds £ Bank Interest 1,884 4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Activity Fees received Charitable Activities Fees received Madrasah School 5. RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies Unrestricted funds £ Support costs 2,263 6. SUPPORT COSTS Raising donations and legacies Charitable Activities |
Restricted funds £ - Restricted funds £ - Restricted funds £ - |
31.12.23 31.12.22 Total Total funds funds £ £ 102,394 102,649 31.12.23 31.12.22 Total Total funds funds £ £ 1,884 300 31.12.23 31.12.22 £ £ - 3,295 26,108 22,736 26,108 26,031 31.12.23 31.12.22 Total Total funds funds £ £ 2,263 - Governance costs £ 2,263 996 3,259 |
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
8. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
9.
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||
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| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | ||||
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL | ACTIVITIES | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | Unrestricted funds £ |
Restricted funds £ |
Total funds £ |
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| Donations and legacies | 102,649 | - | 102,649 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 3,295 | - | 3,295 | |
| Madrasah School | 22,736 | - | 22,736 | |
| Investment income | 300 | - | 300 | |
| Other income | 507 | - | 507 | |
| Total | 129,487 | - | 129,487 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 64,178 | - | 64,178 | |
| Madrasah School | 18,598 | - | 18,598 | |
| Other | 3,258 | - | 3,258 | |
| Total | 86,034 | - | 86,034 | |
| NET INCOME | 43,453 | - | 43,453 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 645,800 | - | 645,800 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 689,253 | - | 689,253 | |
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2023 Charge for year At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Improvements Freehold to property property £ £ 473,666 100,938 111,029 96,768 6,947 834 117,976 97,602 355,690 3,336 362,637 4,170 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 46,486 44,661 365 45,026 1,460 1,825 |
Totals £ 621,090 252,458 8,146 260,604 360,486 368,632 |
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| 11. | Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land depreciated. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Prepayments |
of £300,000 |
(2022 - £300,000) which is not 31.12.23 31.12.22 £ £ 1,703 1,393 |
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| 12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Taxation and social security Other creditors |
31.12.23 31.12.22 £ £ 738 - 6,195 8,256 |
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| 6,933 8,256 |
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| 13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Mosque Madrasah School |
At 1.1.23 £ 311,574 362,637 15,042 |
Net movement At in funds 31.12.23 £ £ 33,181 344,755 (6,947) 355,690 (4,067) 10,975 |
| 689,253 | 22,167 711,420 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 689,253 | 22,167 711,420 |
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Mosque Madrasah School TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 105,620 - 26,109 131,729 131,729 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (72,439) 33,181 (6,947) (6,947) (30,176) (4,067) (109,562) 22,167 (109,562) 22,167 |
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Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Mosque Madrasah School TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.22 £ 265,397 369,584 10,819 645,800 645,800 |
Net movement in funds £ 46,177 (6,947) 4,223 43,453 43,453 |
At 31.12.22 £ 311,574 362,637 15,042 689,253 689,253 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Mosque Madrasah School TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 106,666 - 22,821 129,487 129,487 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (60,489) 46,177 (6,947) (6,947) (18,598) 4,223 (86,034) 43,453 (86,034) 43,453 |
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Mosque Madrasah School TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.22 £ 265,397 369,584 10,819 645,800 645,800 |
Net movement in funds £ 79,358 (13,894) 156 65,620 65,620 |
At 31.12.23 £ 344,755 355,690 10,975 711,420 711,420 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Mosque Madrasah School TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 212,286 - 48,930 261,216 261,216 |
Resources Movemen expended in funds £ £ (132,928) 79,358 (13,894) (13,894) (48,774) 156 (195,596) 65,620 (195,596) 65,620 |
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14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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THE BERKSHIRE HAMPSHIRE SURREY BENGALI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | ||
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| for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 | ||||
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||
| Donations and legacies | ||||
| Donations | 102,394 | - | 102,394 | 102,649 |
| Investment income | ||||
| Bank Interest | 1,884 | - | 1,884 | 300 |
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Fees received | 26,108 | - | 26,108 | 26,031 |
| Other income | ||||
| Employment Allowance | 1,343 | - | 1,343 | 507 |
| Total incoming resources | 131,729 | - | 131,729 | 129,487 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Wages | 32,014 | - | 32,014 | 30,681 |
| Premised overhead | 10,618 | - | 10,618 | 2,937 |
| Rates and water | 7,470 | - | 7,470 | 4,367 |
| Insurance | 2,707 | - | 2,707 | 2,446 |
| Light and heat | 10,682 | - | 10,682 | 8,565 |
| Sundries | 2,065 | - | 2,065 | 245 |
| Madrasah Schooling Expenses | 30,073 | - | 30,073 | 22,943 |
| Freehold property | 6,947 | - | 6,947 | 6,947 |
| Improvements to property | 834 | - | 834 | 1,043 |
| Other | 103,410 | - | 103,410 | 80,174 |
| Telephone | 658 | - | 658 | 882 |
| Bank charges | 1,870 | - | 1,870 | 1,920 |
| Fixtures and fittings | 365 | - | 365 | 456 |
| Support costs | 2,893 | - | 2,893 | 3,258 |
| Governance costs | ||||
| Auditors' remuneration for non audit work | 3,259 | - | 3,259 | 2,602 |
| Total resources expended | 109,562 | - | 109,562 | 86,034 |
| Net income | 22,167 | - | 22,167 | 43,453 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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