Achievement and Performance for the Year ending 31[st] March 2023
This has been a year of transition for Bangladesh Partnership when we have ended or reduced our commitment to several projects but also had major input into a new one. This latter is with the Learning for Living Welfare Trust. This trust, with which we have had some involvement in the past, produces educational and religious materials, with online and residential courses provided. They have existing residential facilities but lacked a brick-built dining room and had insufficient ensuite bedroom facilities. So, using funds previously given to us for training purposes, plus new funds received, we have been able to provide sufficient to build a new dining room and kitchen. Above that a new conference room will be built and then the existing conference room will be converted to small bedrooms.
For five years we have partnered with a ladies’ tailoring project run with government permission under SIM Bangladesh. That five-year permission has now expired and, with the lady trainer feeling her age, it was decided not to apply for renewed permission. 26 ladies received training through this project during this past year.
Our involvement in English teaching has been through our charity manager when he has been resident in Bangladesh. 20 students per month were taught for the first three months of this year. Since then visa processing has been moving very slowly so further activity has not been possible. We may be able to re-start this in the coming year.
Our involvement with three families in educational and church-based work at village level has also been reduced over this past year with closure due to take place in June of 2023. We have provided financial and advice input into several family situations, particularly one family with a non-verbal autistic child.
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 £54,672. Expenditure was £101,201 with £80,000 of that going towards the above-mentioned building project.
THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2023
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP
Reg. charity no: 1075089
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2023.
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
14 Dec 2023
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 50,685 | - | 50,685 | 63,556 |
| Donations – Bangladesh Theol. | - | - | - | - |
| Investment Income | 465 | - | 465 | 253 |
| Adj. to Gift Aid due in 21-22 a/c | 13 | 13 | 0 | |
| Tax Refunds on covenants | 3,509 | - | 3,509 | 2,353 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 54,672 | - | 54,672 | 66,162 |
| Expenditure | 101,201 | - | 101,201 | 41,444 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | (46,530) | 24,718 | ||
| FUND BALANCES B/FORWARD | 119,022 | 94,304 | ||
| FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD | 72,492 | 119,022 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
Expenditure |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Bangladesh Community & Educational | 5,330 | - | 5,330 | 11,758 |
| Bangladesh Media | 2,348 | - | 2,348 | 2,086 |
| Bangladesh Theological | 90,511 | - | 90,511 | 13,097 |
| Bangladesh Needs | 2,182 | - | 2,182 | 12,784 |
| Other Countries Educational | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Theological | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Media | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Needs | - | - | - | - |
| Disaster Relief | - | - | - | - |
| UK Media | - | - | - | - |
| Management and Administration | ||||
| Bank and Interest Charges | 172 | - | 172 | 96 |
| Publicity | - | - | - | - |
| Administration & Insurance | 658 | - | 658 | 1,621 |
| Total | 101,201 | - | 101,201 | 41,444 |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| 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 2023 Total 2022 £ £ 63,931 113,377 2,592 948 - 5,969 - 4,698 |
|---|---|
| 72,493 119,022 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 72,492 119,022 |
|
| 72,492 119,022 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2023
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP
Reg. charity no: 1075089
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2023.
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
14 Dec 2023
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Income | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 50,685 | - | 50,685 | 63,556 |
| Donations – Bangladesh Theol. | - | - | - | - |
| Investment Income | 465 | - | 465 | 253 |
| Adj. to Gift Aid due in 21-22 a/c | 13 | 13 | 0 | |
| Tax Refunds on covenants | 3,509 | - | 3,509 | 2,353 |
| Total Incoming Resources | 54,672 | - | 54,672 | 66,162 |
| Expenditure | 101,201 | - | 101,201 | 41,444 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | (46,530) | 24,718 | ||
| FUND BALANCES B/FORWARD | 119,022 | 94,304 | ||
| FUND BALANCES C/FORWARD | 72,492 | 119,022 |
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THE BANGLADESH PARTNERSHIP Reg. charity no: 1075089
Expenditure |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | ||||
| Bangladesh Community & Educational | 5,330 | - | 5,330 | 11,758 |
| Bangladesh Media | 2,348 | - | 2,348 | 2,086 |
| Bangladesh Theological | 90,511 | - | 90,511 | 13,097 |
| Bangladesh Needs | 2,182 | - | 2,182 | 12,784 |
| Other Countries Educational | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Theological | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Media | - | - | - | - |
| Other Countries Needs | - | - | - | - |
| Disaster Relief | - | - | - | - |
| UK Media | - | - | - | - |
| Management and Administration | ||||
| Bank and Interest Charges | 172 | - | 172 | 96 |
| Publicity | - | - | - | - |
| Administration & Insurance | 658 | - | 658 | 1,621 |
| Total | 101,201 | - | 101,201 | 41,444 |
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| 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 2023 Total 2022 £ £ 63,931 113,377 2,592 948 - 5,969 - 4,698 |
|---|---|
| 72,493 119,022 |
|
| 0 0 |
|
| 72,492 119,022 |
|
| 72,492 119,022 |
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