Westminster Bangladeshi Association (WBA) ANNUAL REPORT 31st March 2025 Supporters/ Funders 1•0 '"1 *Pe¢kndy LfWA ij 114 ## **Westminster Bangladeshi Association** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025** ## **Contents** 1. Report of the Trustees 2. Reference and Administrative Information 3. Objectives and Activities 4. Public Benefit Statement 5. Achievements and Performance 6. Financial Review 7. Structure, Governance and Management 8. Risk Management 9. Plans for the Coming Year 10. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities 11. Independent Examiner’s Report 12. Chair’s Statement 13. Summary of Financial Statements 14. Declaration ## **1. Report of the Trustees** The Trustees are pleased to present their Annual Report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees confirm that the Charity has complied with the Charities Act 1993 (as amended by the Charities Act 2011), its governing constitution, the Charities SORP 2005, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), issued on 16 July 2014. Westminster Bangladeshi Association was established in 2002 and is registered as a charity in England and Wales. The Charity exists to support the Bangladeshi and wider local community through cultural, educational, social, and welfare activities. The Board of Trustees is elected by the Charity’s membership. Trustees serve a five-year term, with elections held at each Annual General Meeting. ## **2. Reference and Administrative Information** |**Information**|**Details**| |---|---| |**Charity Name**|Westminster Bangladeshi Association| |**Charity Registration Number**|1099623| ||Westminster Bangladeshi Association| ||Pimlico Resource Centre| |**Principal Office**|Walston House
Aylesford Street| ||London| ||SW1V 3RL| 2 ## **3. Charitable Objectives** The Charity’s objectives are to promote the welfare, education, and cultural development of the Bangladeshi community and the wider population in Westminster. These objectives include: - Advancing education through classes, workshops, and training - Promoting cultural understanding and community cohesion - Supporting social welfare and reducing isolation - Providing recreational and leisure activities for social wellbeing ## **Activities Undertaken** To achieve these objectives, the Charity delivered: - Language classes - Homework classes - Cultural events, national celebrations and commemorations - Information and guidance services - Social and recreational activities for healthier lifestyle - Health and Wellbeing Workshop - Community Facilities ## **4. Public Benefit Statement** The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The Charity’s work provides clear and measurable benefits to the community, particularly individuals facing social, economic, or language barriers. ## **5. Achievements and Performance** Key achievements during the year included: - Increased participation in educational and recreational programmes - Successful delivery of cultural and community events - Strengthened partnerships with local organisations - Continued support for vulnerable residents through advice and outreach ## **6. Financial Review** The Charity remains financially stable. The Trustees have monitored income and expenditure carefully to ensure resources are used effectively. Key financial points: - Income generated through grants, donations, and community programmes - Expenditure focused on charitable activities and operations - Reserves maintained at an appropriate level for the Charity’s size and activities 3 ## **7. Structure, Governance and Management** The Charity is governed by its constitution and managed by a Board of Trustees elected by the membership. Trustees are responsible for: - Setting strategic direction - Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance - Overseeing financial management and risk - Supporting effective service delivery |No|Name|Position| |---|---|---| |1|Mohammed Janal|Chairman| |2|Moyna Miah|Vice Chair/ Treasurer| |3|Mukith Ali|General Secretary| |4|Sabree Hasnat|Education / OrganisingSecretary| |5|Moboshir Ali|Cultural Secretary| |6|Kamru Miah|Head of Sports and Communications| |7|Zuber Ahmed Rahul|Religious Secretary/ Head of Public Relations| |8|Shorif Uddin|Assistant Head of Sports / Team Support| |9|Shaik Jewel Ahmed|Assistant Religious Affairs / Event Management| |10|Shah Muhammed Foysal|Press/Media Secretary| |11|Md Monjur Murshed|Assistant OrganisingSecretary/ Team Support| |12|Shafiqur Rahman|Executive Member| |13|Nowshad Miah|Executive Member| - Day-to-day operations are delegated to the senior staff team, supported by volunteers. ## **8. Risk Management** The Trustees regularly review the Charity’s risk register. Key risks and mitigation measures include: - **Financial risk:** Strong budgeting and financial controls - **Operational risk:** Safe and effective service delivery procedures - **Governance risk:** Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements - • **Reputational risk:** High standards of conduct and safeguarding ## **9. Plans for the Coming Year** The Charity aims to: - Expand educational and skills-based programmes - Strengthen outreach to vulnerable residents - Develop new partnerships and funding opportunities - • Enhance volunteer recruitment and training - Improve digital communication and engagement 4 ## **10. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare a financial statement for each financial year, which gives a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: (a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply consistently (b) Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. (c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. (d) Prepare the financial statements on a going concerning basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping account records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the charity act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Reserve Policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specific use, should be maintained at a specific level equaling its expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will endure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. WESTMINSTER BANGLADESHI ASSOCIATION continues to strive to achieve this level of reserves. ## **11. Independent Examiner’s Report** An independent examiner has reviewed the financial statements in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The examiner confirms that: - Proper accounting records have been kept - The accounts agree with those records - No matters requiring further disclosure have arisen **Accountants** Wahid Ahmed & Co 3[rd] Floor, Duru House 101 Commercial Road London **Bankers** NatWest Bank Westminster Branch P.O. Box 3038 57 Victoria Street E1 1RD London SW1H 0HN 5 WESTMINSTER BANGLADESH ASSOCIATION DETAIiED INCOME AND EXPENDtTURE ACCOVNr FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOME Re5tricred UDre5rrirted Totsl ToTrl Abbey Cornfflunity Naiional Lottery Donat•)n Quaker Sa¢i•l Action Tht London Ctthmunity Wesrrninster council Churchill Garden Residents 360 18,560 18,560 3,OS5 3,055 S,245 iO.C*JJ 10.000 4.6C 500 lo.￿0 10,700 500 TOTAL INCOME 33.160 3.555 .715 29.1rf15 EXPENDttURES Wy5. u1•r1￿ •nd NICS Rent, rates and hall hire Telepts)ne and fax Printing. pomage and mtionery Rèfreshmènt¥ eV￿ts and ￿tertaInM￿At Athitiès matèrials EU6 Projert Insurance Accountanry c￿aning Depreciatic 1.735 8,093 844 1,2C 7.610 656 1.735 8,093 8M 1.204 7,610 656 4.245 8,483 449 1,264 2.373 3.325 339 650 344 650 si 114 650 si 114 127 TOTAL fXPENOIWRE L159 11,301 27,061 NETSURPLUSIIDEFICM 13.018 2.3% 15.414 2.744 BAiAMCE blf 1080 21636 22.716 19,972 BAiANCE clf 24032 38,13D 2L716 VIESTMINSTER BANGLAOESH ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHE ASAT JI MARCH 2025 Nole5 21Y25 2024 Kxed Assets Tangible assets 1.033 1.147 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 776 35.285 36,061 420 20,933 21,353 Creditors.. an￿￿n1$falling due thin yefyi -11,082 -11902 24.979 9,451 Net fund5 26.012 10.598 2025 1024 Movement of hjnds Total funds br￿jg￿t fon￿rd Net surpluslldeficitl 10.598 15,414 7,854 2,744 Net lunds 26,012 10.598 t￿1r a¢t(x•)ts in with FInar￿￿￿ R4XrtingsLATh*ard irtthè UK * Rep&kn of irel¥bd IFRS 10211SSUEd on i6J￿¥ 20waTrd*ryth the chWit￿ Act ZOIL pErnffted ￿the FPS W2 SORP or FR5 102. Iret15.10¢0 5.IZ FRS IQ2 SIWI. NOTesToTheACCSXMS IJ rflI￿￿n bef(x nv• kn¥. at ￿ra$bOr otF* CO￿l￿ra￿ eXPec￿￿be re￿Ved. Skn,wyand NICT 1,735 4245 4245 76 P•OTE5TOThE AC£VUPa5 SAY Fixed*55ets Af I 2024 1.415 At 31 March 2025 Af l X124 OwrBEforthe yèar Al 31 March 2024 114 382 1,033 1.147 776 10,598 15,414 2.744 ## **12. Chair’s Statement** On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to present this Annual Report. The past year has demonstrated the resilience and dedication of our community, staff, volunteers, and partners. Their commitment ensures that Westminster Bangladeshi Association continues to be a trusted and valued organisation. We look forward to building on this progress in the coming year. _Chair of Trustees_ Westminster Bangladeshi Association ## **13. Summary of Financial Statements** A detailed set of financial statements accompanies this report. Highlights include: - Total income from grants and donations, - Expenditure focused on charitable activities and operations - Net movement in funds reflecting the Charity’s performance - Reserves maintained at a responsible level ## **14. Declaration** The Trustees declare that they have approved this Report and the accompanying financial statements. They confirm that the information contained herein is accurate and reflects the Charity’s activities and governance for the year ended 31 March 2025. ## **Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees:** ## Name: __ Mohammed Janal Position: Trustee / Chair Date: ___ **5[th] January 2026** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11