Achievement and Performance for the Year ending 31[st] March 2021
As for everyone, this past year has been a very strange one. With Covid cases rising in Bangladesh and government lockdown that lasted until June 2020, all activities ceased. Our charity manager and wife returned to the UK. With no work available, many people in Bangladesh were suffering and in April and May, once we had resolved the logistic problems, we were able to provide relief supplies to approximately 110 families via our Village Partners. Working with other trusted partners, 160 families related to a school in a slum area in Dhaka were helped. Another 50 families in Sirajganj received supplies and about 50 people in one of the Hijra, or trans-sexual, communities in Dhaka were aided. A total of £6,700 has been sent for Covid relief.
Our tailoring centre was closed until October and thus only 21 ladies have been able to complete courses to the end of this financial year.
As an educational institute, by government requirement, the English Exchange centre had to be closed from March 2020 onwards and, along with all schools, colleges and universities, remains closed. A small number of classes, with an attendance of only 20 students, have been held online.
After careful consideration of safety concerns, our charity manager returned to Bangladesh for the months of October and November and was able to monitor BdP related activities and give some assistance at three training sessions held by partner organisations, SIM and Delta Trust, and with our own Village Partners. Because of an expected second wave of Covid in winter, seminars with the Village Partners were only with the leaders and we did not gather groups at village level.
After several months of correspondence, the trustees decided to enter into a partnership with Bengal Creative Media to build a Facebook presence to make Christian teaching widely available. This will replace the street distribution of scriptures that we have sponsored for many years. We have sent £11,000 to BCM to fund this project for two years..
We have made a one-off grant of £5000 to the Light of Hope School, which is the school mentioned above where Covid aid was given. Recently, we have given £5000 to Sikha Kolyan Trust to update their conference facilities for Bible-based training and a further £5000 to SKT to provide a matching-fund to subsidise national groups wanting to use their facilities and hence boost its popularity. Prior to that we gave £5000 to the Agape Bible School and the Theological Education by Extension operation based at SKT.
The trustees affirm their conviction that, as can be seen, a considerable number of people are benefiting from the above activities in line with the objects of the charity and guidelines of the Charity Commission. Our income this year was £88,742 and expenditure was £65,029. Our balance contains £50,000 designated for training purposes in Bangladesh.
THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2021
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP
Reg. charity no: 1075089
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2021.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that the charity’s income during the year mean that a receipts and payments account and a statement of assets and liabilities as provided for in Provision 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) are all that are required by the Act, and that, in addition, an examination of accounts as provided for in Provision 145 section(1) is sufficient. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Provision 156(2-4) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me any reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Provision 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R J BACKHOUSE MA MSc DipEM Formerly Finance Director, PCA Engineers Limited, Lincoln
10 Farnes Court Worksop Notts S81 0LZ
4 Jan 2022
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 36,159 | - | 36,159 | 34,824 |
| Donations – Bangladesh Theolg. | 50,000 | - | 50,000 | - |
| Media & Handicraft Sales | - | - | - | - |
| Investment Income | 303 | - | 303 | 328 |
| Tax Refunds on covenants | 2,280 | - | 2,280 | 2,188 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 88,742 | - | 88,742 | 37,339 |
| Expenditure | 65,029 | - | 65,029 | 45,893 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | 23,713 | -8,554 | ||
| FUND BALANCES B/FORWARD | 70,591 | 79,144 | ||
| FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD | 94,304 | 70,591 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
Expenditure |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Bangladesh Community & Educational | 20,639 | - | 20,639 | 16,892 |
| Bangladesh Media | 2,911 | - | 2,911 | 13,099 |
| Bangladesh Theological | 32,904 | - | 32,904 | 14,148 |
| Bangladesh Needs | 732 | - | 732 | - |
| Other Countries Educational | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Theological | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Media | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Needs | - | - | - | - |
| Disaster Relief | 6,911 | - | 6,911 | - |
| UK Media | - | - | - | - |
| Management and Administration | ||||
| Employment Costs | - | - | - | - |
| Publicity | - | - | - | 74 |
| Administration & Insurance | 931 | - | 931 | 1589 |
| Donation designated for retiring staff | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 65,029 | - | 65,029 | 45,893 |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2020
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank Cash in Hand Visa Account Balance Debtors: E.g. HMRC Gift Aid LESS:CURRENT LIABILITIES NET CURRENT ASSETS FUND BALANCES |
Total 2021 Total 2020 £ £ 88,251 68,059 1,551 309 - 4,503 - 2,223 |
|---|---|
| 94,304 70,591 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 94,304 70,591 |
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| 94,304 70,591 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2021
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP
Reg. charity no: 1075089
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2021.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that the charity’s income during the year mean that a receipts and payments account and a statement of assets and liabilities as provided for in Provision 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) are all that are required by the Act, and that, in addition, an examination of accounts as provided for in Provision 145 section(1) is sufficient. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Provision 156(2-4) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me any reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Provision 130 of the Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
-
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R J BACKHOUSE MA MSc DipEM Formerly Finance Director, PCA Engineers Limited, Lincoln
10 Farnes Court Worksop Notts S81 0LZ
4 Jan 2022
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 36,159 | - | 36,159 | 34,824 |
| Donations – Bangladesh Theolg. | 50,000 | - | 50,000 | - |
| Media & Handicraft Sales | - | - | - | - |
| Investment Income | 303 | - | 303 | 328 |
| Tax Refunds on covenants | 2,280 | - | 2,280 | 2,188 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 88,742 | - | 88,742 | 37,339 |
| Expenditure | 65,029 | - | 65,029 | 45,893 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | 23,713 | -8,554 | ||
| FUND BALANCES B/FORWARD | 70,591 | 79,144 | ||
| FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD | 94,304 | 70,591 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
Expenditure |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Bangladesh Community & Educational | 20,639 | - | 20,639 | 16,892 |
| Bangladesh Media | 2,911 | - | 2,911 | 13,099 |
| Bangladesh Theological | 32,904 | - | 32,904 | 14,148 |
| Bangladesh Needs | 732 | - | 732 | - |
| Other Countries Educational | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Theological | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Media | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Needs | - | - | - | - |
| Disaster Relief | 6,911 | - | 6,911 | - |
| UK Media | - | - | - | - |
| Management and Administration | ||||
| Employment Costs | - | - | - | - |
| Publicity | - | - | - | 74 |
| Administration & Insurance | 931 | - | 931 | 1589 |
| Donation designated for retiring staff | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 65,029 | - | 65,029 | 45,893 |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2020
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank Cash in Hand Visa Account Balance Debtors: E.g. HMRC Gift Aid LESS:CURRENT LIABILITIES NET CURRENT ASSETS FUND BALANCES |
Total 2021 Total 2020 £ £ 88,251 68,059 1,551 309 - 4,503 - 2,223 |
|---|---|
| 94,304 70,591 |
|
| 0 0 |
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| 94,304 70,591 |
|
| 94,304 70,591 |
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