Westminster Ban ladeshi Welfare Trust Ister Charit No: 1119371 f the Trustees ear ended 31st Mar WBWT h 2024 The Trustees submit their finance and report for the year ended 31" March 2024. Westminster Bangladeshi Westminster Welfare Trust {WBWTI was established on 15th May 2000 as a charity and its name has been in the charity commission's Central regSster in May 2007. The 'Board of Trustees, are elected by the membership of the Charity and appointed for a term of five years at the Annual General Meeting. Name of the Charlty Trustees who manage the Charity (Board of Trustees) Trustee5 Name Rezaul Islam Chowdhury Aslam Khan Shaista Miah Riyaz Marikar Shebul Ahmed Mohammad Shahjahan Tipu Sultan Alms nd Ob"ects l. To Promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Westminster and the surrounding area the provision of faclllties for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of suchfacilitie5 by reason of theiryouth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the publ ic at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. 2. To advance the education and trainlng of the inhabltants of Westmlnster and the surrounding areas in health. literacy, numeracy and English lan8uage. 3, To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relievin8 the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting the m to integrate into society. 4. To advance faith and social cohesion in South Westminster and it5 surrounding areas for the benefit of the public th rough the hold ing of prayer meetings, lectures, pu bl ic celebration of reSigiou5 festivals, i nterfaith events.
Furthermore The charity is the main point of contact for the Communities in South Westminster in the Borough of Westminster. Services are offered primarily in the area of social welfare, housing, health. employment and education. Westminster Bangladeshi Welfare Trust is an unincorporated body with a Board of Trustees (Management Committee), whose members are the Trustee5 of the Charity. The Board of Trustees meets regularly in the furtherance of the Charity's affairs. Structure Govern Mana eme The Charity is constituted by a constitution. It is governed by the regulation set out in the constitution and run by a voluntary 'Board of Trustees,. The charity's new committee members are elected every five years. The Board of Trustees is normally brlefed by the chairper50n and the general secretary in order to familiarise themselves with the rules, regulation and responsibilitie5 of the charity. The Board of Trustees had met and had meetings 6 tlmes during the year to review the activities of the charity including the approval of the annual report and the accounts as well as budgets, capital expenditure for the Charity. The day-to-day work of the charity 15 overseen by the chairperson, general secretary and treasurers that are responsible to and report to the Board of Trustee5. The Board of Trustees are aware of the potential risks to the cha rity, both f inancial and otherwise. Therefore, strategies are in place to control these risks. Assessments have also been taken relating to fire and health and safely. The Board of Trustees are seriously looking into other risks areas such a5 operational, governance and compliance with law and regulation5, health and safety measures. Managing this year wa5 much better with everything getting normal and the organ isation had a brilliant year with many activities taking place, Achievements and Performance of the Trust The Board of Trustees have found this year to be much better and the organisation improving its 5ervites and getting more and more people involved, The Westminster Bangladeshi Welfa re Trust is actively seeking to protect its f inancial security in orde r to continue to safeguard the ongoing development of the Trust and its projects and service5 that it offers to the local communities in south Westminster area. Below is a list of activities organised and dellvered over the last 12 month5.. Sewing Classes • Exercises Class •Prayer Sessions Lan8ua8e Classes Badminton classes •Carrom Board Game Healthy Winter Hot Meals Adult Engagement Classes Training/day outs for Staff and volunteers Community events such as Badminton and Carrom tournaments, Eid celebrations Community Summer Trips to South-End-On Sea and Chessington Iworld of Adventurel
•We have collaborated with BAME Health Forum and provided Winter Campaign - Phase l and 2. Flu and Covid vaccinations - Winter preparations. Fut re lan Develo ivities The Charity intends to ma intain it5 initiatives in the provision of leading the Health & Well- bei ng activities for example Exercise classes, Friday Prayers, Sew ing classes, educational programs like children's classes. training, Short and long terms courses, counseling and more. The Trust will work hard to run as many activities as possible for 2023-24 for the community. We wantto continue and start the following activities in the months to come: ContSnue: • Resume sewing classes Meet and Eat sessions as the funding is extended. • Prayer Sessions Language Classes Badminton •Carrom Board Game Exercise Classes •Training/day outs for Staff and volunteers •Adult Engagement Classes Healthy Hot Meals • Collaborating with BAME Health Forum in their upcoming Health Awareness campaigns along wlth the NHS. Start: Health & Fitness for men and women Have more community day trips •Establish After School Club for the provision of physical activities and educational learn ing sessions Walk-ln services, Advice, information, guidance and signposting about health and social services. Short- and long-term course and trainings Adult Engagement Club Carrom Board Game •Day/training and day trips •Youth development projects • Arts and Crafts Digital programs for adults The Trust will continue to address the needs of the community with emphasis on the elderly, families, children and young people. We have tried our best to provide the much needed and important activities coming out of the pandemic such as exercise classes and community engagement classes we wlll do more to keep healthy lifestyle projects for all. We will try help with the c05t-of-living crisis which 15 currently effecting lives. The Trust will conti nue to actively work toward5 poverty alleviation through the welfa re right5 to
those who are housebound, families, Men and Women and those living in social isolation. Health, education and training are a major concern to many communities in South Westminster. The Charity has a fund-raising strategy in place and will continue to seek funding from a range of charities and trusts, statutory and other public and other areas so that they can build on their skills and knowledge. The Trustees are indebted to all members and well- wishers for support to the Trust. We would extend a word of thanks to all individuals and other organisation/funders that have worked with and supported us this year. Fin nclal Revlew The Financial position of the charity is portrayed in the accompanying Annual Accounts. Sta ement of Trustees, Res onsibilitles Law applicable to charities In England & and Wales Requires the Trustees to prepare fi nancial statement for each financial year, wh ich gives a true and fai r view of the charity's fi nancial activities during of its f inancial position at the end of the year. In preparing those fi na ncial statements, the trustees are required to: lal Select suita ble accounting policies a nd apply consistently Ibl Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Icl State whether applicable accounting standard5 and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the fi nancial statements; Idl Prepa re the financial state ments on a goin8 concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping account records, which disclose5 Wlth 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 fra ud and other irregularities. ReseNe Policy of the charity that is unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use, should be malntalned at a level equivalent to at least six months expe nditure. The trustees consider that reserve5 at this level will endure that, in the event of a significantdrop in funding, theywill be able to continue the charity'5 current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. WESTMINSTER BANGLADESHI WELFARE TURST will actively work to achieve this level of reserves. Risk Factors The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and the satisfied that systems a re in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Inde endent Examiner According to the provisions of the charities Act 1993, the trustees agree that an audit is not required for this financial year; however, due to the provision5 of the same act an Independent Examiner is required, The Trustees will propose the re-appointment of Wahid & Co to carry out independent Examination of the accounts in 2023/24 at its next annual general meeting, We decla re that it is our capacity as charity trustee that: The trustees have approved the above report at the Annual General Meeting held on the 22ndof November 2024 and we are authorised to sign it on thelr behalf. Chairman Rezaul Choudhury Treasurer Riyaz Marikar Assistant Treasure Mohammad Shahjahan
Westminster Ban ladeshi Welfare Trust Inde endent Examiner's Re st ort to the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The financial statements laid out in thi5 report have prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities Commission issued in March 2005 and applicable accounting Standards and the Charities Act 1993. Responsibilitie5 of the Board of Trustees as the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and that you consider the audit requirements of Section 43 {21 of the Charities in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners to state that on the basis of procedures particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiners, Statement The examination of the accounts was carries Out in accordance with the general directlon given by the Charities Commissioners. The examination includes.. A review of the accounting records kept by the Charity. • A comparison of the accounts presented with those records made available. It includes consideration of any unusual iterns of disc105ures in the accounts. Finally, making examinations from Trustee5 concerning any such matters relating to the accounts. the examination also includes examination of any such matters of evidence re levant to the account of disclosures in the financia I statements. It include5 assessment of the significant estimates and judgement5 made in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charity's circumstances consistently applied and adequately disc105ed. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required and adequately disc105ed. 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.
In end nt Exa Iners, St In connection with our examination no matter has come to our attention.. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 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 our opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. O Inlon In my opinion thefinancial statement as prepared give a true and fairview of the charity's state of affair5 as at 315t March 2024 given that the incoming resources and thelr application in the year then ended have been properly prepared with general direction Eiven by the charities Commissioners. Prepare by: Wahid Ahmed & Co Chartered Management Accountants I, Floor, 67 8rick Lane London El 6QL
WESTMINISTER BANGLADESHI WELFARE TRUST Detailed piofit and 105$ aGcount for the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Income Resources (Grant and donalionsl estlcted LtiGLed Totsl es Westminster council BAME He8llh Forum Pimlico Millon (Quaker Social Action) Friday Collectionsldonations Award for All 47,181 47,181 1,300 14,700 89,641 11,027 1,300 14,700 6,000 64,928 89,641 9,025 90 941 61 881 152,822 90,980 en Wages and salaries Pension8 Project Based Food and Bev. Subcontractor Cosl Rent5 & Rates Summaf Actsvilies Fire Security Light & Heat General administrative expenses". Telephone and fax Printing. pDslage and advert Repairs and Equipments Bank charges Insurance Depreciation Cleaning Other legal and professional 23,955 276 6,422 9.960 9,982 7,960 22.584 4,806 10.868 15,852 822 2,168 7,937 393 217 12.400 906 1,198 577 1,014 272 778 7.610 629 1.452 641 15 371 Total Expendlture 68.868 Net surplus or {def Iclti 90,941 61,881 69,627 22,112 Balance brou9hl fotward as at 1 st Apiil 202212023 Balance carned forward as al 31 March 202312024 74,904 52,792 144.531 74,904 Rezaul Islam Chowdhury Chairperson Riyaz Marikar Treaguror Mohammd Shahjahan Assistant Treasurer
WESTMINISTER BANGLADESHI WELFARE TRUST Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Note$ 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangille assets 5.198 5,775 Current a55ets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 1.300 2,099 73.606 75,705 144,367 144,367 Current Ilabilitie5 17,1531 16,576J 137,214 69,129 Net Income or Ideficltl 143,712 Capital and Incomlng funds Opening balance Nel income or Ideficiti Net funds 74,904 69,625 144 529 52,792 22.112 74,904 The direclois ale $8tisfitsd that the company is enlilled lo exemplion from the iequiremtrnt to obtain an audit under section 477 ol the Companies Act 2006. The membe18 have not required the company to obtain en aud1t in accoidance with section 478 of the Act. The directors acKnoedge their responsibilities for COmy1ng with the requirements ol the Companies Act 2006 wth respect to acctsunting records and the preparation of accounts. We, the undersigned confirmed that we have piovided all the records, informallon and expalnolion8 lo Wahid Ahmed & Co foi the preperation ol the Accounts and these e¢count$ ale in 8ceordance heretll. Chairper30n......... Tfea5urer Rezaul Islam Chowdhury RIy8z Marikar Assistant Treasurer... Mohammad Shahjahan
WESTMINISTER BANGLADESHI WELFARE TRUST Notes to the Ac¢ounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 1 Accounting policles Basis of preparation The accounts have been prep8ied under the historical cost convention and in accoidance with the Financial Repofrlng Standard for Smaller Entiles leffective January 20151. Turnovèr Turnover represents the value, net of value added tax and discounls, of ooods provided to customers and woik carned OLrt in respect of services provided to customers. Depreciation Westminster Council Fixtures and fittings 1300 1300 100/9 reducing balance 2 Operatlng proflt 2024 2023 This 18 slated after ch8rging'. Oepr&ciation of ownèd fixed assets 577 641 3 Tanplble flxed assets Plant and machlnery et¢ Cost At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 10,736 10.736 Depreclation Al 1 Apnl 2023 Charge for the year Al 31 March 2024 4,961 577 Net book value Al 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 5,775 4 Debtor5 2024 2023 Other debtors 5 Credltors: amounts falllng due within one year 2024 2023 Other taxes and social security costs Olher creditors 1,554 5.599 977 5,599 10
WESTMINISTER BANGLADESHI WELFARE TRUST Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 7,153 6,576 6 Profit and loss account 2024 Al 1 April 2023 Profil foT Ihe year 74,904 69,625 At 31 March 2024 144 529