GLOUCESTERSHIRE BENGLADESHI ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 (Regislernl Charity I(￿1260) GLOUCESTERSHIRE BENGLADESHI ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 (Regithrnl Cknity lo81￿) CONTENTS Page Trustees Annual Rq)ort Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Financial Statements GLOUCESTERSHIRE BENGLADESHI ASSOCIATION Page I AIqNUAL REPORT FOR THK YLIR EM)KD 31 March 2025 The Gloucestetshire Bangladeshi Association is constituted by the Constitstion dated 2 November 1999 and is Registered Charity No.1081260. Legal and Administrative Inforniation Principal address 14 Conduit Stree( Gloucester.GLI 4XH Bankers Lloyds TSB Bank 19 &qstgate Street Gloucester.GLI INU Independent Examiner H A Bhula (FCCA) 5 Howard Street Gloucester Solicitors Tayntons 8-12 Clarence Street GloUc￿er GLI IDZ Aims and Organization A Management Cornmittee el￿ted from the members of the Ass(Kiation and comprises: PTrsident Vic¢ President Honary Secretary Honary Treasurer Committee member Committee member Con]n]it*e member Committee member Mr. Shabin Ahmed Mr. Jamal Uddin Mr. Nesar Alom Mr. Mohammed Ghani Mr. Abdul Ghoni Mr. Saydul Islam Mr. Oliur Rahman Mr. Nunu Miah There were no changes during th¢ year. The constitution allows for a further five members be dected as committee members. The Association has not had any reason to take up this option. GLOUCESTERSHIRE BENGLADESHI ASSOCIATION Page 2 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Marth 2025 (Contd.) Aims and Organization (Contd) The objects of the Ass(Kiation are: _ To promote the welfare of the community and in particular Bangtadesbi Community in meetiftg their needs; as regards to religion and Bangla edUc￿lon. sports and leisur4 housing and healtty employmenl welfare right immigration and nationality and any othu needs which affe£ts their wdfare. To meet the social and cultural needs of the community and in particulat Bangladeshi Community. li To promote good ielations between persons of diffffent racial groups, generally and particularly those of Asian thigin living in the area of benefit. Review of progress and achievements The Association continues to operate an open-door policy in respect of rdigtous education for the benefit of Muslims and non-muslims who are eager to learn about Islam. The Ass(Kiation also has an ongoing policy of seeking to create l)arniony within the community at large and, to this en(t has c(koperated with the police. hospital and social services to nyaximize understanding of the various cultural needs. Review of fmancial activities aDd affairs As shown on the Receipts and Payments account on page 4. ther¢ was a net sutplus of £ 48,812 for the year. (2024 surplus £ 17.312) and bank and cash balances on hand of £99,064 on 31 Marth 2025 (2024 £50,252). Income from donations and collections was up by £15K" and Rentsl income was also up by £5.5K with now both properties rented (K During the year more refurbishment work was carried out on th¢ propty next to the main mosqu¢ with the fitting of new carpet which cost £7,470 (2024 £25,000) of wljith £4,970 was paid by some kind donors. Mr. Shahin AFfflied. President On behalf of the Executive Comrnittee 25° January 2026 GLOUCESTERSHtRE BENGLADESHI ASSOCIATION TO THE TRIISTEES OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE BENGLADESHI ASSOCIATION Page 3 I report on the accounts of the Trust for the ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 6. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. you consider the audit requirement of sectAon 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to stat4 on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charlty Commissioners under section 43 (7)(b) of the A¢ whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent exaDIiDers" report My examination was carried out in ac£A>rdanrx with the General Directlons giv¢n by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting reLx)rds kept by the Trust and a comparison of the accounts present&a with those records. It also includes the consideration of any unU￿al 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 audiL and consequently I do not exptess an audit opinion on the accounts. Indq)endent examiners" report In com]eGtion with our examination. no matter has come to my attentson." (l) wbich giv&s me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the to keep accounting reths in awdance with section 41 of the Act; and to prepare acccxmts which accord with the accounting records and to cornply with the accouniing requirements of the Act have not been meL OT (2) To Whic￿ in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. H A BHULA Chartered Certified Accountant Gloucester. 25" January 2026 GLOUCESTERSHIRE BANGLADESHI ASSOCIATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT GENERAL PURPOSES FUND Page 4 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Voluntary sources Donations and collections Rental incxjme County Council SuFVOrt GrantslAppeals 81,521 19.950 86.441 14.500 1.(100 101,471 81.941 PAYMENTS Direct charilabkn expenditu Gross wages .Nic and Pension Repairs and maintenanc8 to Mosque Repairs and maintenance - Olher proFHty General rates Insurance Llght and heating - Mosjue Postag6, stationery & photocopying Travel expenses and donations Waler raies- Mosque Professional chavJes Sundry and bank chanJes 29,985 1,977 274 1,325 30,139 2.679 824 1265 548 5.800 144 455 45.188 39.629 Capital exwiditure 7.470 25.000 Total payments 52,658 Net sU￿lUS for the year 48,812 17.312 Net Loan movement Cash and bank balances at 1 Awil 2024 50252 Cash and bank balanc￿ at 31 March 2025 99.064 50252 GLOUCESTERSHIRE BANGLADESHI ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILITIES AT 31 MARCH 2025 Page S 2025 2024 Monetary Assets Bank and cash balances: Lloyds TSB current account ('0286442n Lloyds TSB current account ('04881248) Cash in hand 55,671 43,381 12 23,911 26,329 12 Total for general purposes funds 99,064 50,252 Non.Monetary Assets ma￿et value book value Land and buildings used by the Association-: Umar Mosque-conduit Street ( at cost > Refu￿IShment cost 375,988 469,985 215,233 Assets held for functional use by the Trust: Various fumiture and fixtures (net book value ) 5,692 Nil Falkner Road property Shop 183.294 124,692 183.294 124,692 -1-The propety occupied by the association being 14 Conduit Street,Gloucester.GL14XH. is owned by Mohibur Rohman,Rajah Miah,Shahin Ahmed and Abdul Rakib WIK) are also part of the Management Commtttee. 2-As stated in the Proprietorship Register. No disposition by a sole proprietor of the land (not being a tnjst corporation) under which capital money arises is to be registered except under an order of the registrar or of the court &Ex￿pt under an order of the registrar no disposition by the proprietors of the land is to be registered unless the certificate is fumished signed by the secretary or solicitor of the committee of the society that the disposition is in accordance of tha rules of the society and has been authorised by the committee. The financial statements on pages 4 to 6 were approved by the Executive committee on 25th January 2028 and were signed on its behalf by . Signed . For and on behalf of the Execulive Committee GLOUCESTERSHIRE BANGLADESHI ASSOCIATION Page 6 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting Basis The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comply with section 42(3) of the Charities Act 1993. 2. Incoming resources Voluntary income is received by way of donationsllegac4es and gifts and is induded in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. No value has been placed in the Financial Statements on goods and services received for use by the charity for its own activities. 3. Resources expended Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Capital Expenditure The Association spent £NIL on adjoining and shop property (2024 £25,000). 5. Taxation The association is a registered Chaiity under the Charities Act 1960 and as such is exempt from taxation of its income and capital gains.