Achievement and Performance for the Year ending 31[st] March 2022
Bangladesh experienced its highest wave of Covid deaths between June and August ’21 resulting in several periods of lockdowns and project closures. Restrictions were eased through the latter months of the year although educational institutes were not allowed to open fully until March ’22.
Thus our tailoring centre was only able to see 15 ladies complete part one of the course and 11 ladies completed part two. All received instruction is matters of hygiene and health and family care.
From April to September, the English Exchange classes, at which our charity manager teaches, functioned online. Later on it was possible to run several one-week intensive courses at elementary level and in this way the government target of 180 students for the year was achieved, less four.
Lamb hospital in the north-west of the country experienced a great increase in demands on their facilities due to Covid. We are pleased that we were able to partner with others in raising £12,000 to help carry them through this period of increased pressure.
Bengali Creative Media, who are our partners in a Facebook project, have been putting their staff through intensive training and they have now launched their page, asmani kitaber bani, linked with Youtube presentations. Further partnerships are being built with like-minded groups in the use of social media for the dissemination of Christian teaching.
We were pleased to assist our partner group of churches, Shanti Shongho Bangladesh, gain government registration and we were able to contribute to the completion of the wall and care-taker accommodation at their burial facility.
For three months our British charity manager was asked to provide interim leadership for SIM Bangladesh with its 80 national staff and multiplicity of projects and so, in this way, we were able to contribute to development projects assisting hundreds of people.
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 £66,162. This includes a bequest of £24,800. Expenditure was £41,444. We have reached an agreement with the Learning for Living Educational Welfare Trust to give them £60,000 in the coming year for construction of kitchendining room facilities at their existing conference centre.
THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP
Reg. charity no: 1075089
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2022.
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
5 Oct 2022
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 56,556 | 7,000 | 63,556 | 36,159 |
| Donations – Bangladesh Theolg. | - | - | - | 50,000 |
| Media & Handicraft Sales | - | - | - | - |
| Investment Income | 253 | - | 253 | 303 |
| Tax Refunds on covenants | 2,353 | - | 2,353 | 2,280 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 59,162 | 7,000 | 66,162 | 88,742 |
| Expenditure | 34,444 | 7,000 | 41,444 | 65,029 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | 24,718 | 23,713 | ||
| FUND BALANCES B/FORWARD | 94,304 | 70,591 | ||
| FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD | 119,022 | 94,304 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
Expenditure |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Bangladesh Community & Educational | 11,758 | - | 11,758 | 20,639 |
| Bangladesh Media | 2,086 | - | 2,086 | 2,911 |
| Bangladesh Theological | 13,097 | - | 13,097 | 32,904 |
| Bangladesh Needs | 5,784 | 7,000 | 12,784 | 732 |
| Other Countries Educational | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Theological | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Media | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Needs | - | - | - | - |
| Disaster Relief | - | - | - | 6,911 |
| UK Media | - | - | - | - |
| Management and Administration | ||||
| Bank and Interest Charges | 96 | - | 96 | - |
| Publicity | - | - | - | - |
| Administration & Insurance | 1,621 | - | 1,621 | 931 |
| Donation designated for retiring staff | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 34,444 | 7,000 | 41,444 | 65,029 |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
| 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 2022 Total 2021 £ £ 113,377 88,251 948 1,551 - 4,698 - 4,503 |
|---|---|
| 119,022 94,304 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 119,022 94,304 |
|
| 119,022 94,304 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2022
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP
Reg. charity no: 1075089
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2022.
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
-
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
5 Oct 2022
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 56,556 | 7,000 | 63,556 | 36,159 |
| Donations – Bangladesh Theolg. | - | - | - | 50,000 |
| Media & Handicraft Sales | - | - | - | - |
| Investment Income | 253 | - | 253 | 303 |
| Tax Refunds on covenants | 2,353 | - | 2,353 | 2,280 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 59,162 | 7,000 | 66,162 | 88,742 |
| Expenditure | 34,444 | 7,000 | 41,444 | 65,029 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | 24,718 | 23,713 | ||
| FUND BALANCES B/FORWARD | 94,304 | 70,591 | ||
| FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD | 119,022 | 94,304 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
Expenditure |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Bangladesh Community & Educational | 11,758 | - | 11,758 | 20,639 |
| Bangladesh Media | 2,086 | - | 2,086 | 2,911 |
| Bangladesh Theological | 13,097 | - | 13,097 | 32,904 |
| Bangladesh Needs | 5,784 | 7,000 | 12,784 | 732 |
| Other Countries Educational | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Theological | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Media | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Needs | - | - | - | - |
| Disaster Relief | - | - | - | 6,911 |
| UK Media | - | - | - | - |
| Management and Administration | ||||
| Bank and Interest Charges | 96 | - | 96 | - |
| Publicity | - | - | - | - |
| Administration & Insurance | 1,621 | - | 1,621 | 931 |
| Donation designated for retiring staff | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 34,444 | 7,000 | 41,444 | 65,029 |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
| 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 2022 Total 2021 £ £ 113,377 88,251 948 1,551 - 4,698 - 4,503 |
|---|---|
| 119,022 94,304 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 119,022 94,304 |
|
| 119,022 94,304 |
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