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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
Charlty number 1085598
Company number 03900232

SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH l￿fERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their annual directors. report together with the financial
statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are also prepared to
meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the
Memorandum and Arkncles of Association, and 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 l January 2019).
Objectlves and Aciivltles
The objects of the Organisation are.
To promote the benefit of the community in the City of Sunderland, primarily the Black,
Minority and Ethnic Community, and especially those who are suffering from the effects of
unemployment and other forms of social deprivation, through the provision and promotion
of multi-cultural activities and facilities which will provide opportunities for the members of
the said community to take control of their own lives, which will aid personal development
and which will make the experience of unemployment more positive.
To promote and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare in the fields of recreation,
leisure, education, self-help and otherwise;
To advance economic regeneration, job creation and job retention in the area through the
promotion of co- operatives, community enterprise and other forms .of sm311 business and
in particular, but not exclusively, those which will provide locally needed services and those
which involve members of the community who are unemployed or suffering from the
effects of social deprivation.
SBIC is a responsive, connected and creative organization, always seeking new ways to help
and support.
SBIC'S work during the year was significantly strengthened by the contribution of
volunteers. An average of 40 volunteers supported the charity, each giving approximately
two hours per week, In total, this represents over 3,200 hours of volunteer involvement.
Volunteers played an essential role acros5 all of our charitable activities, including Health
and Wellbeing, Education and Training, Employment and Enterprise, Community
Development, and Young People's Programmes. Their contribution enhanced our capacity
to deliver services, extend our reach, and ensure that our activities continued to provide
clear public benefit. The trustees recognise and are grateful for the commitment, skills, and
time that volunteers bring to the organisation, which remains a vital non-financial resource
supporting the achievement of our charitable aims.

SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by gu8ranteel
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Principles & Values
• We are positive about the future and the ability of BAME communities to contribute
towards a more inclusive society.
We are a learning organisation always seeking new ways to help our clients.
We are a produrtive and creaiive organisation ready to make the most of limited
resources.
We will support our stakeholders acquire the tools they need.
We are outward facing as we see the value of working with partners to achieve
mutually shared ambitions.
Organisational Culture
Supportive
We take time to understand each other's work and seek out ways we can add value.
Productive
We fully deliver our outputs and outcomes in the most efficient ways possible.
Learning
We consistently grow our skills and knowledge.
Proactive
We bring energy, commitment and creativity to our work.
Outward facing
It is our responsibility to be visible in the community.
Passionate
We care deeply about the people we work with and SBIC'S organi5ational purpose.
Background
The Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre {SBICI, established in 1999 in Hendon,
Sunderland, is a long-standing anchor organisation supporting racially minoritised
communities who are often underrepresented in mainstream services. SBIC currently has
1,847 active members and works to address social, economic, and racial inequalities
through culturally rooted, trust-based approaches developed over 25 years.

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(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEESANNUALREPORT
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Organisational Development and Premises
Following a 14-month refurbishment, SBIC reopened its modernised centre in May 2025.
The £1.3m Youth Investment Fund (YIF) capital investment enabled the transformation of
the building to include a 350-capacity hall, six education and training rooms, a youth hub,
upgraded digital infrastructure, and improved outdoor space. A commercial kitchen was
added with loan and grant support from Social Investment Business {SIB).
The redevelopment was the result of a multi-year process beginning in 2019, involving
feasibility studies, planning approvals. and partnership working. During the closure period,
SBIC operated from temporary premises, maintaining core services despite reduced capacity
and lower footfall.
Context and Need
Sunderland's overall population has declined over the past four decades, while its racially
minoritised population has grown significantly-by 266Yo since 2001. The Black community
alone has increased by over 500Yo. These demographic changes sit alongside persistent
socio-economic inequalities, austerity impacts, and rising incidents of racism and far-right
hostility, all of which disproportionately affect SBIC'S beneficiaries.
Service Dellvery and Impact
Despite operating constraints during refurbishment, SBIC supported thousands of
individuals across youth work, employability, education, enterprise, health, and wellbeing.
From May to July 2025, footfall reached 2,653 as services resumed at scale.
Independent social impact analysis shows that for every £1 invested in SBIC, £8.25 of social
value is generated. User survey5 demonstrate strong attribution of outcomes to SBIC'S work:
95% of respondents felt safe and respected
870/0 reported increased social confidence
88% felt more involved in their community
77Yo Stated no external service influenced their outcomes
Trustees note the effectiveness of SBIC'S strengths-based model, underpinned by Social
Accounting, SROI, and a co-produced Theory of Change,
Key Programme Areas
Youth Servlces: 302 young people engaged in structured programmes and 246 in
cultural activities. Youth participation and safeguarding remain strategic priorities,
supported by YIF investment.
Employability & IAG: 242 users supported through a six-stage employability

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framework addressing health, skills, confidence, finances, and work readiness.
Education & Training: 155 racially minoritised learners accessed accredited training
during the closure year. Capacity is projected to rise to 375 learners in 2025-26.
Enterprise: 140 participants engaged in enterprise activity, resulting in 7 new
businesses and 37 enterprise-ready individuals.
Health & Wellbelng.. 467 users supported, addressing health inequalities linked to
poverty, discrimination, and structural racism.
Strategic Direction
Trustees recognise the importance of Strategic partnerships in maximising collective impact,
particularly across health, enterprise, and employability. SBIC aligns its work with national
policy priorities, including the Government's 10-Year Health Plan, focusing on prevention,
community-based care, and reducing health inequalities.
Innovation will continue, including exploration of Al-supported ESOL learning to enhance
accessibility and real-world communication skills.
Governance and Funding
The 2024-25 programme was funded by a diverse portfolio including the Youth Investment
Fund, Social Investment Business, City of Sunderland, National Lottery Community Fund,
Lloyds Foundation, UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Sport England,
Independent Age, Ballinger Charitable Trust, Mercers Charitable Trust, Greggs Foundation,
Community Foundation Tyne and Wear, Macmillan Cancer Support and others. Trustees
express gratitude to all funders and social investors for their continued support.
Conclusion
Trustees are confident that SBIC remains financially stable, strategically focused, and highly
impactful. The renewed premises, strong community trust, and robust evidence of social
value place the organisation in a strong position to expand services and deepen impact for
racially minoritised communities across Sunderland in 2025-26.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on their legal duty on
public benefit, and are satisfied that the Charity delivers public benefit, and due regard is
paid to the guidance on public benefit when deciding on what new projects the charity
should undertake.

SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited byguar8nteel
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
Reserves Policy and Going Concern
The trustees have a policy of holding 3-6 months running costs in free reserves
(unrestricted not invested in tangible fixed assets). This reserves fund on 31 March 2025
was £136,379 which is consistent with this policy. These reserves are held to cover short
term gaps and shortfalls in funding and provide working capital. The financial statements
have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees have reviewed and considered
relevant information, including the annual budget and future cashflows in making their
assessment. With the current resources available, the trustees have concluded that they can
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity. its Trustees and Advisors
Charity Name: Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre
Registered Charity Number: 1085598
Company Number.. 03900232
Registered Office and operational address:
30 Tatham Street,
Hendon, Sunderland,
Tyne & Wear SRI 2QD
Trustees:
Syed Musaddique Ahmed
Md Shahen Ahmed
Motlib Miah
Syed Shoyjhad Miah
Syed Muazzel Ali
Syed Abu Musa
Syed Akhlaque Miah
Syed Murshed Miah
Molik Shohid Ahmed
Syed Foyzul Islam
Syed Abu Musa Ahsan
Md Suhel Miah
Sabina Rokib
Syeda Chompa Begum
Utara Ghosh
Syeda Shilpe Chowdhury
Shahida Parveen
Ruksana Miah
Bushra Rahman

SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
{A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
Chief Executive.. Abu Shama
Auditor:
Torgersens
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor
East Suite, Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Catherine's Court
Sunderland SR5 3XJ
Bankers:
Royal Bank of Scotland
Drummond House
l Redheughs Avenue
Edinburgh EH12 9JN
Structure, Govemance and Management
Governing Document
The organisation, a registered charity, is controlled by its governing document, the Artbcles
of Association and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the
Companies Act 2006.
Recrultment and Appointment of New Trustees
The SBIC Board of Trustees has between seven and twenty members. Trustees are
nominated and elected from SBIC membership. Notice is sent to all members prior to the
Annual General Meeting IAGMI, with each member entitled to vote.
Organisational Structure
SBIC is managed by a Board of Trustees elected from the membership and governed by the
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The Board takes all strategic decisions relating to SBIC, including:
receiving and reviewing reports from the Chief Executive
acting as the formal employer of SBIC'S staff, ensuring activity and performance is
regularly reviewed and evaluated
• monitoring and assessing SBIC'S financial position, including budget setting
developing, reviewing and monitoring SBIC'S strategic plan and annual work plan, to
influence and direct SBIC'S work
agreeing and reviewing appropriate policies and ensuring SBIC meets its legal
responsibilities

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TRUSTEESANNUALREPORT
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Risk Management
Trustees reviewed the risk register this year and monitor it regularly, with a full review
carried out annually. Trustees are confident that risks have been identified, appropriate
preventative measures are in place and remedial activities are available. SBIC'S financial
processes are regularly reviewed, both by the Board and externally, to ensure they continue
to be robust.
Indemnity Insurance
S81C has professional indemnity insurance cover, in respect of the trustees and officers of
the charity.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the
trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company
for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the chariL3ble company and enable
them to ensure the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees
are al50 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Board on: 30 loi Iioig and signed on their behalf by..
Mr Syed Musaddique Ahmed
(Chair of Trustees)

SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre Limited (the
'charily') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement offinancial position. statement
of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, in¢luding FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements-.
give a true and fair view of the state ofthe charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for the year then
have been properly prepared in accordan￿ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice;
have been prepared in accordance With the requirements of the Compani8s Act 2006.
Basis for oplnlon
We Conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS {UK)) and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's
responsibilities for th8 audit of th8 financial statements Section of our r8POrt. W8 ar8 independent of the
charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethi¢al Standard, and w8 have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtsined is sufficient and approprlate to provide a basls for our opinlon.
Other matters
Th8 financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024, forming the comparative figures of the
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. are unaudited.
Conclusions relating to golng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees. use of the going concern basis
of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainlies relating lo
events or condilions that, individualty or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charitable
company's ability to continue as a going con￿rn for a period of at least twelve months from when the
financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concem are described
in the relevant sections of this report.
other inforniation
The other infomation comprises the information included in the annual report, other Ihan the financial
statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information
contained in the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not Gover the other
information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any
form of assurance Conclusion thereon.
Our responsibility is to read Ihe other infomation and, in doing so, consider whether the other
infomiation is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the
course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstaled. If we identify such material
in¢onsist8nci8s or apparent material misslat8m8ntS, We ar8 required to determin8 whether this gives
rise to a material misststement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have

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performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatemenl of this other infomiation. we are reqUI￿d
to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Opinions on other mattors prescribed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the Course of the audit..
the information given in the Irustees, report for the financial year for which Ihe financial stat8ments
are prepared Is consistent with the financial statements,. and
the trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are requirod to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course
of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees, report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act
2006 requires us to r8POrt to you rf, in our opinion:
adequate accounting r8cords have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit hav8 not been
received from branches not visited by us. or
the financlal ststements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums; or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specrfied by law are not made,. or
We hav8 not r8C81V8d all the information and explanations we require for our audit. or
the trustees We￿ not entitled to pTrpare the financial statements in a¢cordan¢e with the small
companies regime and take advanlage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the
trustees, report and from the reqU1￿ment to prepare a strategic report.
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully in th8 trust88s' responsibilities statement set out on pag8 7, th8 trustees (who
are also the direclors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the
financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such intemal
control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are
free from materlal mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing th8 charrty's ability to
continue as a going con¢em, disclosing, as appIl￿ble, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounling unless the trustees either intend to liquidat8 th8 charty or to cease
operations. or have no realistic alternative bul to do so.
Audltorfs responslbllltles for the audlt of the flnan¢lal Ststements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statem8nts as a whole
are free from material misstatement. whelher due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an
audit wnducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misststements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually or in the
aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on
the basis of thes8 financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-￿mplianCe with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above. to detect material misstat8m8nts in respect
of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting
irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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Explanatlon as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detectlng Irregularities,
including fraud
The objectives of our audit with regards to fraud are to design tailored and specific audit procedures to
enable us to gather sufficient audit evidence. These tests are proportionate and appropriate to the
charitable company in terms of assessed risk level and the nature of the entity's activities. However. the
primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests wilh those charged with
govemance.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements which applied to the
charitable company, which we deemed to be the Companies Act 2006, and Statement of
Recommended Practice to charities, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (Charities SORP (FRS102)}.
We obtained an understanding of how the charitable company had complied with these
regulations by reviewing their treatment of transactions, reviewing minutes of meetings and
discussing complianc8 Wlth trustees and those charged with governance.
W8 assessed the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, in¢luding the risk of
material misslatement due to fraud and identified that income relating to the capital
refurbishment is most susceptible to fraud or error. We d8sign8d our audit work to test the
controls in place regarding the processing of these transactions and how these controls are
capable of prev8nting or detecting fraud or error.
Our audit procedures gathered evidence to support the claims of the Irustees whilst maintaining
professional scepticism to allow us to draw our own conclusion on the matter.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintsin
professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Id8ntify and assess the risks of material misstat8m8nt of the financial statements. whether due to
fraud or error, deslgn and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtsin audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not
detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error,
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override
of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, bul not for the purpose of expressin9 an opinion on Ihe
effectiveness of the internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by the trustees.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting
and, based on the audit evidence obtained. whether a material uncertainty exists related to events
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concem.
If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's
report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or. if such disclosures are inadequate.
to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of
our auditor's report. However. luture events or conditions may cause the charity to Gease to
¢ontinue as a going concem.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial ststements represent th8 underfying transactions and events
in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We communi¢al8 with Ihose charged with governance regarding, among other mallers, the planned
scope and liming of th8 audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficienci6s in
intemal control that we identify during our audit.
Use of our report
This report is made solely lo Ihe charitable companys members, as a body, in accordance with Chapler
3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state lo
the charitable company's members those matters we are required lo stale to them in an audilorfs report
and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume
responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable companYs members as
body, for our audit work, for Ihls report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Alison Henshaw FCCA
(Statutory Audilorl
For and on behalf of
TORGERSENS
Chariefed Accountanls
& Statutory Auditor
East Suite, Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Calherlne's Court
Sunderfand
SR5 3XJ
Dale..
/-,/26
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
For th8 y8ar ended 31 March 2025
Unrèstrided
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitabl8 activities
Grants and contracts
Other trading activilies
900
900
4,842
153,884
13.967
1,574.417
1.728,301
13,967
475,390
30,911
Total Income
168,751
1,574,417
1,743,168
511,143
ndlture on:
Charitable aclivities
Operation of the charity
Totsl expenditure
10
190,973
274,226
465,199
543,930
190,973
274,226
465,199
543,930
Net Income/(expenditure)
(22,222)
1,300,191
1.277,969
(32.787)
Transfers between funds
23
1,199,466
(1,199,466)
Other reco nlsed alnsl
losses
Gainsl{losses) on r8valuation of fixed
assets
(1.067.707)
(1,067,707)
Net movement of fiinds
109,537
100,725
210.262
{ 32,787)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
697,911
57,181
755,092
787,879
Total funds carrled fonvard
807,448
157.906
965,354
755,092
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
d8rive from continuing activities
The notes on pages 16 to 26 fomi an integral part of these accounts.
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMrrED
(A company limited by guarantee}
BALANCE SHEEr
As at 31 March 2025
Charlty Number 1085598
Company Number 03900232
Total
2025
Total
2024
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
17
671,069
524,341
Total fixed assets
671,069
524,341
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
18
19
1,950
385,546
22,905
281,492
Total current assets
387,496
304.397
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
20
{ 48,315)
(15,202)
Net current assets
339.181
289.195
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
1,010,250
813.536
Credltors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
21
(44.896)
(58.444)
Total net assets or Ilabllitle$
965.354
755,092
Funds of the ¢hari
Unrestricted income funds
Designated income funds
Restricted income funds
136,379
671,069
157,906
173,570
524.341
57.181
Total funds
965,354
755.092
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with Ihe provisions applicable to charitable compani8s subject to the
small companies regime and in a¢cordan¢e with FRS102 SORP.
The notes on pages 16 to 26 form an integral part of these accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on:
and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr Syed Musaddiqu8 Ahmed
è)loi Izrtlo Chair
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year 8nd8d 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Cash flows from o eratln actlvltles
Net movement in funds
Depreciation
(Gains)Ilosses on investrnents
Decrease in trade receivables
Increase in trade payables
Cash generated fmm operatlons
210,262
4,771
1.067,707
20,955
22,521
(32.787)
4.583
16,856
9,478
1,326.216
{ 1.870)
Cash flow from investln actlvltles
Purchase of property. plant and equipment
Net cash from investing activities
(1,219.206)
(1,219,206)
(4,137)
(4,137)
Cash flow from flnancln
actlvftles
Repayment of borrowing
Cash inflows from new borrowing
Net cash used In flnan¢lng activities
{ 2,956)
61,800
(2,956)
61,800
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at start of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
104,054
281,492
385.546
55.793
225,699
281,492
All of the cash flov￿ are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 16 to 26 form an integral part of these accounts.
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting Policies
The principle accounting policies adopted. judgements and key SoUr￿S of estimation uncertainty in the
preparation of the financial statements are as follows-
2 Basis of accounting
2.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the hislorical cost convention with items recognised at cost or
transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note{s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)- Charities
SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and
the Charities Act 2011.
Sunderfand Bangladesh International Centre Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
2.2 Preparatlon of the accounts on a going concern basls
The charity reported total unrestricted funds at the year end of £136,379 and has already secured a significant
amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the
next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concem.
3 Income
3.1 Recognition of income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the reSoUr￿s, any perf0rrnan￿ conditions attached to
the item{s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the
monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliably.
3.2 Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assels and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or pemiitted by
FRS102 SORP or FRS102.
3.3 Grants and donations
Income from government and other grants. whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants. is recognised when the
harity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met. it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advance or provision of other specified Servi￿ is deferred until the criteria of income
recognition are met.
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company lirnited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
3.4 Donated goods and services
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless
impractical to do so.
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity
provided that the value of the gift can be measured reliably. Donated services and facilities thal are consumed
immediately are recognised as income with the equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the
appropriate heading in the SOFA.
3.5 Volunteer help
The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report.
3.6 Intsrest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the
charty- this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
3.7 InGome from membershlp subscrlptlons
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in donations and legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as
income eamed from the provision of goods and ServI￿S as income from charitable activities.
3.8 Investment galns and loss•s
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investment and any gain or loss resulting
from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
3.9 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. Designaled
funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use
for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for
particular areas of the charities, work or for specifi'c projects being undertaken by the charity.
4 Expendlture and Ilabilitios
4.1 Liablllty recognition
Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
4.2 Charitable activities
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of work and other activities undertaken to further the
purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
4.3 Gov•rnanco and support costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all
costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable
activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis
consistent with the use of resources.
4.4 Irrecovérable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which Ihe expenditure was incurred.
4.5 Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
4.6 Provisions for Ilabllltles
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of
the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
5 Assets
5.1 Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity
Tangible assets are stated in the statement of financial position at cost, less any subsequent accumulated
depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses, except where stated in the notes to the financial
statements that the asset has been revalued.
Community building
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Revalued
15Qh reducing balance
6 Changes in accountlng pollcy
The following have been applied for the first time from 1 April 2024 and have had an effect on the financial
statements..
6.1 Cost model to Fair Value model
Land and Buildings within the financial statements have been revalued in the current year. meaning they are no
longer accounted for on the cost basis but instead accounted for under the revaluation method. Sunderland
Bangladesh International Centre has applied this change as the difference in values was material to the financial
statements and allowed users of the assets to understand better the true value of the company's assets. As a
result of this change tangible assets have decreased by -£1,067,707.
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
Analysls of Income
Unr8Stricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
7 Donatlons and lega¢les
Donations and gifts
900
900
4,842
900
900
4.842
8 Charitable activities
Income from rants
Back on the Map
Ballinger Charitable Trust
Recovery Grant Support Fund
Community Foundation
Greggs Foundation
ICOS Shared Sunderfand
Independent Age Grant
Lbyds Bank Foundation
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mer¢er Charitable Trust
North East Business Innovation
Power for Change
Sport England
Sunderland Black and Minority Ethnic Ne￿Ork
(SBMEN)
Sund8rland Clty Council - Community
Cohesion and Reliance
Sundertand NHS - Learning Disability Project
Sunderfand Voluntary Sector Alliance
The National Lottery Communlty Fund-
Reaching Communities
Together for Children
Wirgin Money Foundation
Youth Investment Fund capitsl
Youth Investrnent Fund revenue
other grants
Other income
6,339
20,000
6,339
20,000
11.756
20,000
40,000
10.000
10,000
20.000
14.270
19,512
27,500
47,244
35,000
11,049
20.000
14.270
19.512
13.131
27.500
25,000
98.911
25,000
47.244
35,000
11.049
8,000
8,900
4,499
4,499
49,499
49,499
8,162
2.626
2,626
64,005
64.005
99,443
24,560
15.000
76.412
1.256,000
103,887
1,256,000
103,887
30,000
6.871
1728 301
30,000
6,871
153,884
1.115
1.574,417
475.390
9 Other trading activities
Room hire
Temporary letting of office space
Temporary secondment of staff
Gen8rat8d income
6,555
6,555
19,093
3,581
8.237
6,262
1,150
13,967
6,262
1.150
30,911
Income was £1.743,168 (2024: £511,143) of which £168.751 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £173,624) and
£1.574,417 was restricted (2024.. £337.519).
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company Ilmited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
8ar ended 31 March 2025
Analysls of expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
10 Charltable activities
Direcl costs
staff salaries
Direct project costs
39,355
96.816
205,492
68,734
244,847
165.550
219,919
279.369
Su ort costs
Premises costs
Office costs
Professional fees
Depreciation
Loan Inte￿$t charged
11.866
10,753
11,134
4,771
5,478
11,866
10,753
11,134
4,771
5,478
17,305
17,364
2,430
4.583
Governan￿ costs
Auditorfs fees
Independent examine¢s fees for reporting on
the a¢¢ounts
AGM
10,800
10,800
1.290
1.670
543 930
190 973
274 226
465 199
Expenditure on charitable activities was £465,199 (2024: £543,930) of which £190,973 was unrestricted or
designated (2024.. £122.545) and £274,226 was restricted (2024.. £421.385).
11 Fees for examination of the accounts
2025
2024
Independent examin8ls fees for reporting on thè accounts
Audit fees for reporting on the accounts
1.290
10.800
10.800
1,290
There were no other fees paid to the examiner {2024: £nil)
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
12 Analysls of staff costs. and the cost of key management personnel
2025
2024
Salaries and wages
Social Security costs
P8nsion costs (defined contribution pension plan)
Severance pay
231,093
9,972
3,782
204,877
10,192
3,880
970
219,919
No employee received remuneration above £60,000 {2024: nil).
The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the Trustees and the Centre Manager. The total employee
benefits of the key management personnel of Ihe tharity We￿ £34,503 (2024.. £42,545).
13 Staff Numbers
The av8rag8 monthly head count was 14 staff (2024: 12 stafQ and the average monthly number of full-time
equivalent employees during the year We￿ as follows:
2025
Number
2024
Number
The parts of the charity in which the employee's work:
Charitable activilies
14 Transactions with trustees
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their
charity or a relaled entity.
Trustees. expenses
No trustee expenses have been inCur￿d In the year.
Transaction{s} with related parties
The following detail the related paty transactions in the reporting period.
During the year the son of the Chair Mr Syed Musaddique Ahmed was employed as a part time youth worker. His
totsl annual Salary including employer Nl was £9,396 (2024: £6,375) this was the normal rate of pay for a part time
youth worker and there was £nil outstanding at the year (2024 £nil). Mr Syed Musaddique Ahm8d was not part of the
decision making process.
15 Deflned contribution pension scheme
The charily operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from
those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The employerfs pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amount to £3.782
(2024.. £3,880). There was £657 outstanding as at 31 March 2025 {2024: £2.049).
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
16 Corporation Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of
the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the exlent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.
Flxtures,
fittings and
equlpment
Total
Community
bulldlng
17 Tanglble flxed assets
Cost
Balance brought foNard
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation
498,501
1,219,206
31,806
530,307
1.219.206
{ 1.067,707)
650,000
(1,067.707)
681 806
Balance carried fO￿ard
31.806
Depreciation
Basis
Rate
RB
15¥.
Dep'n
Balance brought forward
D8prèclatlon charge for year
Disposals
Balance carrled fO￿ard
5.966
4,771
5,966
4.771
10,737
10,737
Net book value
Brought foThvard
498,501
25,840
524,341
Carried forward
650.000
21.069
671,069
The fair value of the companls Freehotd Property was revalued on 23rd December 2025 by an independent valuer.
The directors do not believe the value changed between the valuation date of 23rd December 2025 and the year date
of 31st March 2025, despite some small additions in this peric*J.. The name and qualification of the independent
valuer ar8 Jonathan W8ast811 MRICS.
Had thls class of asset been measured on a historical cost basis. the Carrying amount Y￿Uld have been £1,717.707
(2024 - £489,501).
18 Debtors and prepayments (receivable within 1 year)
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Accrued income
1,950
15,298
7,607
22,905
1,950
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarant8e)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Forthe
8ar ended 31 March 2025
19 Cash at bank and In hand
2025
2024
Cash at bank and in hand
385,546
385,546
281.492
281,492
20 Creditors and accruals {payable within l year)
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Taxation and so¢lal securlty
Pension
A¢¢ruals
Independent examination of accounts
Audit
Other aGGruals
Loan
11,850
9,710
657
3,600
4,907
2,049
1.290
10,800
1,350
13,948
48,315
3,356
15.202
21 Creditors and accruals (payable after more than 1 year)
2025
2024
Loan
44,896
58,444
58,444
44,896
The loan is subject lo inlerest at 7.90/0 and is unsecured. The total loan amount was £61.800 including an
arrangement fee of £1,800. The term of the loan is 60 months commencing November 2023 with a 12 months capital
repayment holiday.
22 Events after the end of the reportlng perlod
No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the r8POrting period but before
the accounts are authorised which ￿late to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting perfod.
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
23 Analysls of charitable funds
Fund
balances
brought
forward
Fund
balances
carried
fO￿ard
Income
resource
Resources
expended
Gainsl
(losses)
Transfers
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated fvnds
Capital Fund
173,570
168,751
(186,202)
< 19,740 }
136,379
524,341
(4,771 )
190.973
1,219.206
1,199,466
{ 1,067,707)
1,067,707
671,069
697,911
168,751
Purpose of unrestrlcted funds
General unrestricted fund
The 'free r8s8rves' after allowlng for designat8d funds.
Designated funds
Capital Fund
The current value of designated funds invested in tangible fixed assets.
Transfers between funds
Amount
Reason for transfer
B&￿een general funds and This r8pr8sents the ¢ontrlbullon to Ihe bulldlng
designated capital fund
refurbishment paid for by core income that was
transferred lo the capital fund.
Between restricted funds
This r8pr8sents the contrlbullon to the building
and designated capital fund refurbishment paid for by restricted grants that were
transferred to the capital fund.
19.740
1,199,466
1,219,206
Fund
balances
brought
foThYard
Fund
balances
carrled
forward
Income
resour¢e
R•sour¢es
expended
Galns I
{losses)
Transfers
Restricted funds
Community Cohesion and
Relian¢e
Greggs Foundation
ICOS Shared Sunderland
Indep8ndent Age Grant
Ma¢mlllan Cancer Support
Sunderland NHS - Learning
Disability Proj8Ct
The National Lottery
Community Fund- Reaching
Youth Investment Fund
capital
Youth Investment Fund
rev8nu8
49.499
49,499
20.000
14.270
19,512
47,244
20,000
{ 14,270)
19,512
(47,244)
(19,331 )
19,331
37,850
64,005
(89,494)
12.361
1,256,000
(1,199,466 }
56,534
103.887
(103.887 >
57,181
1.574,417
274,226
1,199,466
157,906
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear end8d 31 March 2025
23 Analysis of charltable funds continu8d
Purpose of restrlctod funds
Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor
Community Coheslon and
Funding io contribute to equipment for the new centre after the refurbishment.
Reliance
Greggs Foundatlon
ICOS Shared Sunderland
Funding to Contribute lo the Community Connections officer.
Working in partnership wilh ICOS and New Horizon Sunderland to deliver the Shared
Sunderland project with is fund8d by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and funding SUPPOrt for
2 project staff.
Funding received to engage and support 300+ racially minorttised women aged 65+ living
in poverty in Sunderland's deprived areas.
Working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to improv8 the ¢an¢er care and
support all BAME communities within Sund8rland fvnding proje¢l delivery and staff costs.
Independent Age Grant
Macmillan Cancer Support
Power for Change
Programme of personal development leading to an incr8as8 in confidence and leadership
skills to bénefit the organisation and wider community.
Sund6rland NHS - Learning To deliver a project to build awareness of Leaming Disability wlthin the BAME community
Disability Project
of Sunderland.
The National Lottery
Community Fund-
Rea¢hing Communities
Youth Inv8Stment Fund
Impact for change project to bring people together, build strong relationships across
Communities, improve the places and spaces that matter to communities and enable
more people to fulfil their pot&ntial.
Funding for the building expansion and refurbishment work.
24 Capltal ¢ommitments
As at 31 March 2025, the charity had capltal ¢ommilmenls of £62.765 relating to the retention on the building works.
One instalment of £31,382 was paid post year end with Ihe final instalment due slx months later. The charity had no
other capital commitmenls (2024 -£nil).
25 Analysls of net assets between funds 2025
un￿$t￿Cted Designated
Funds
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
2025
Tangib18 fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other nel current assetsl{liabilities)
Long term asselsl{liabilities)
671,069
671,069
385,546
146,365)
(44,896)
965.354
229.836
(48,561 )
(44.896)
136,379
155,710
2,196
671,069
157,906
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SUNDERLAND BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE LIMrrED
(A ¢ompany limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear 8nded 31 Mar¢h 2025
Anatysls of net assets between funds 2024
Unrestricted Designated
Funds
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Tangibl8 fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net current assetsl(liabilities)
Long temi assetsl{liabilities)
524,341
524,341
281,492
7,703
{ 58,444)
755.092
228.318
3.696
(58,444)
173,570
53,174
4.007
524,341
57,181
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