Proshanti
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Proshanti
PROSHANTI UK
Company limited by guarantee
Trustees, report and financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Company registration number 07108914
Regisler&J charity number 1137179

Proshanti
Charity information
Trustees, who served during the year
Lilu Ahmed (Chair of Trustees)
Dr Rebecca Scott
Dr Jaha Afroze Momena
Stephen David Storr
President
Vice President
Secretary
Sir Stephen O Brien
Rev Helen Matthew
Graham Rowbotham
Charity Number
1137179
Registered Office
The Bromley by Bow Centre
st Leonard's street, Bromley by Bow
London
E3 3BT
UK
Independent Examiner
Syldon abd co Accountants
333 Statford Workshop
Burford Rd, Stratford. London E15 2SP
Bankers
HSBC Bank PIC
38 Canada Place, Canary Vvharf
E14 SAH

F>roshanti
Contents
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Trustees, annual report
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Independent examiners, report
Statement of financial activities
Statement of total recognised gains and losses
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements

Proshanti
Report of the Trustees,
for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 and
confirm they comply with the CharitiesAct 2011, the trust deed and the Charities SORP 2005.
Structure, governance and management Governing document
Proshanti UK is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and registered with the Charity Commission in
December 2009 under charity number 1137179. 11 is governed by Memorandum and Articles of Associations dated
19th December 2009.
Organisational structure
The Trustees of the Charity are also the Directors of the Company We have formal Board meetings al least four
times a year and meet informally between Board meetings. Our volunteer medical advisers in London meet about
twice a year and report directly to the Board.
What is Proshanti?
Proshanti UK is a UK based charity and was fomied in 2009 after a number of UK professionals and volunteers
visited Juri, a remote sub-dislrict (Upazila) of Moulvibazaar District in the Sylhel region of Bangladesh.
11 was s8t up in 2009 with the aim of transforming health care in rural Bangladesh by creating a healthy living
partnership between the communities in Bangladesh and Bromley by Bow. Tower Hamlets in East London. The aim
is to build a Healthy Living Centre in the Juri sub-district of Moulvibazaar District that will provide free affordable
primary health care, together with preventive and health education, as well as an effective palienl referral service lo
a trusted hospital.
Recruitment and appolntment of trustees
Trustees are recruited from those who show a particular interest in the woth of Proshanti and who can contribute lo
the work of the Board. Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on publi¢ benefit when
reviewing Proshanti's aims and objectives. In particular, the Tnjstees have considered how the activities of the
organisation will contribute to the objectives that have been established for the chaflty.
Induction and training of trustees
A number of pUbl￿CatIOns, detailed guides and how to guides. from the Charity Commission are also provided
including "What makes a charity" Charitable purposes and public benefrt" and "Public benefit. the rules for
charities" This ensures that new trustees are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charities Act.
Risk management
The Iruslees asses5 the risks the charity faces using a risk matrix which identifies the major risks by area of activity,
the nature ofthose risks. the likelihood of the risks happening and the measures taken to manage them. The trustees
review the risk at their meetings. The trustees are satisfied that systems are in place, or arrangements are in hand,
to manage the risks. In particular, insurance cover is in place and the finances of the Charity are kept under review.
Objectives and activities Our objectives
The objects of the charity are set out in Memorandum and Articles of Association and are summarised as follows..
"The Company's objects are the relief of sickness and the promotion and preservation of good health, in particular
but not exclusively, of people living in the Juri region of Bangladesh, by the 5UPPOrt and establishment of a healthy
living centre or centres.
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Actlvities and achievements
Proshanti UK provides the following clinical services from the Juri clinic=
Activities in 2023
Proshanti has established f(self as a reliable service provider for pregnant women in the Juri Upazila, with most of
its clients being referred by satisfied seNice users In addition, Family Welfare Visitors also refer pregnant women lo
Proshanti.
Proshanti staff regularty conduct community meetings throughout Juri to raise awareness about the seNices they
offer. The enrolment process for Proshanli's services is determined by their criteria, which require applicants to have
no other viable means of receiving antenatal care and also consider Iheir level of means. During the enrolmenl
assessment, Proshanti Outreach Workers carry out home visits for prospective clients to assist in their assessment.
Enrolment of new cllents Ipatients)
We have enrolled 162 clients in 2023, compared to 193 in 2021. Among them 19 were high risk cases.
Delivery support provided
In 2023, we served a total of 175 clients, with our delivery services breaking down as follows.. 32 (18 % ) were normal
deliveries al hospitalslclinics, 106 (61 were normal deliveries at the clients, homes Iwilh 37 (210/0) of these support-
ed by our Skilled Birth Altendanl and the remaining 69 (39% ) supported by their family members). Additionally, we
managed 37 (21 /0) deliveries through caesarean section {C-section).
This C-section rate notably surpasses the World Health Organization's (WHO) r8commended maximum of 150/0 and
the global average of 21 %, as indicated in a study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies. However, it
remains below the overall rate of caesarean deliveries among Bangladeshi mothers, which was 33.220/0 in 2018. It's
important lo highlight that over 730/0 of Proshanli clients who undefwent a C-section were identified as hph-risk
patients at the time of their registration with Proshanti. indicating a limited possibility for facilitating normal deliveries
in these cases.
Mlscarriage, abortion and child mortality, still blrthj premature birth and neonatal death
In 2023, there were no instances of miscarriages or premature births, wrth On￿ one case of stillbirth.
reported.
Antenatal care and post-natal visits
In 2023, Proshanti provided 608 antenatal care sessions and 492 postnatal visits lo our clients. Each enrolled clienl
received 4 10 5 ANC sessions and 3 10 4 PNC visits during their time wrth us. We are proud to report that we never
received any complaints regarding the care provided by our staff, and no client missed any visits due to staff negli-
gence.
Medical investigations and medicine support
All our enrolled clients received necessary medical investigation support including ultrasonography as required when
advised by doctors, and free medicine supply from enrolment to six weeks after their delivery.
Health Education
In 2023, 105 health education sessions took place, where 1,639 participants were pregnant women and their family
members during their anti-natal care and post-natal visits.
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Health Awareness in Community levels
We have carried out 15 health awareness sessions across all six unions of Juri Upazila at the community level,
allracling a lolal attendance of 225 women and 75 men. Our Skilled Birth Attendants are now leading 3 to 4 sessions
monthly at the community level, expanding upon the groundwork laid by the Community Mobilisers.
Monthly services of cllents
Every month, we offer services to 120 underprivileged pregnant women from the Juri sub-district. Of these, over 15D/o
are identified as high-risk, and we ensure personalized one￿0n￿ne support is provided lo each of Ihese high-risk
patients.
Partnership work
To manage Proshanti's work cost effectively in Bangladesh, because ofthe difficulty of registering as an independent
NGO. in July 2016 Proshanti entered into an agreement with Prottoy, an existing Bangladesh-registered NGO, for the
delivery of Proshanti's services in the region.
Proshanti has a Memorandum of Understanding with Juri Adhunic General (Pvt) Hospital who offer free clinic and
office space to run Proshanti's clinical services. In addition, they provide free of charge day-to-day doctors
consultation for Proshanti patients. Proshanli also worked closely with Upazila Health staff, who offered advice and
training support -for our midwiveslskilled Birth Attendanls.
Proshantl Jurl clinlc staff
Two full time midwiveslskilled Birth Attendants.
One full time Centre Manager (started in December 23)
One full time outreach workerlProjecl Officer
One part time accountant (1 day a week)
One full lime driver
Furthemiore, the Execulive Director of Prottoy allocates one day each week lo oversee the quality of services
delivered by Proshanli. This role also involves ct)ordination with the Iccal govemment adminislralion and the NGO
Affairs Bureau. In addition. the Proshanli UK Programme Development ConsLbltanl stays in regular contact with the
Juri staff and the Prottoy Executive Director. guaranteeing seamless operations and the successful execution of
Proshanli's initiatives in Juri.
Impact of Proshanti Work
The population of Juri is diverse, comprising individuals from various cultures and religions, including Tea Garden
workers from India, tribal communities such as the Manipuri people, Muslim. Hindu. and Christian women. In rural,
impoverished communrties in Bangladesh, women often have limited control over their health and personal
situations. Those living in extreme poverty may have received little education. possess Itttle knowledge about health,
and lack confidence in asserting their needs. Social and family circumstances can be challenging, with severe
overcrowding, poor-quality housing, poor diets, and men and parents-in-law often controlling family decisions. Poor
maternal and child health outcomes can have a devastating effect on women and Iheir families.
Proshanti's project has a positive impact on women's health care experiences during pregnancy and childbirth. It
aims to empower and build the confidence of poor and excluded women, regardless of their culture or religion.
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Financial review
Reserves policy
The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Their policy is to hold enough funds to meet four months,
operating costs of the premises The free reseTves as at 31 December 2023 were £74275 35. Due to a delay in
obtaining the NGO Bureau approval letter from Bangladesh, we regret to inform you that there was a delay in
transferring funds. However, £22,019.87 was transferred in January 2024 for current year operation.
Principal funding sources
Proshanti is indebted to numerous individual donors as well as East London NHS Lift Company for their regular and
generous contribution towards Proshanti.
Proshanli organised a Ramadan Appeal in March to June 2023 £ 3821.89 was raised through this appeal.
Investment policy and objectives
The charity has no long-lerm investments. Our cash reserves are held in bank accounts.
Statement of Trustees. responslbillties
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statemenls in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for
each year which gwe a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the charity for that P8riod. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required
lo,.
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.,
slate whether applicable 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 tt is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the trust deed.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees for the purposes of charity law who seNed during the year and up lo the date of this report are set out
on charity information page.
Approved by the Direclorrrrustees and signed on its behalf by-.
Director (Lilu Ahmed)
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Independent examiners, report to the
trustees of PROSHANTI UK
I report on the accounts of the trust for Ihe year ended 31 December 2023.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit
is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
11 is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 145{51{b>
of the 2011 Act, and
slate whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of opinion
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account, 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a "true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(i} which give me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements..
(1) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
(2) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met,. or
{iil to which, in my opinion, the attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
lo be reached.
For and on behalf of Syldon and Co Accountants
Mohammed Chowdhury
Date..
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Statement of financial activities
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Incoming recources
Incoming resources from generated
funds.. Donations
Notes
30433
3822
34254
27934
Other income
1668
1668
1509
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds
Charitable activities
32101
3822
35922
29443
(21,511)
(1103)
(21,511)
{1,103)
(24507)
11269)
Administrative costs
Total resources expended
(22.614)
(22,614)
(25776>
Nel movement in funds
9,487
51,574
61,601
3,822
10,032
13,854
13,309
61,606
79,915
3,667
57,939
61,606
Retained funds brought forward Retained
funds carried forward
Year
ended
2022
Statenent of total recognized galns and looses
Year
ended
2023
Nel incoming resources before other recognized gainsllosses
13,309
3667
Total recognized gains since last annual report
3667
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Balance sheet
fas at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
2022
Notes
Current assets
Debators
638
638
5593
Cash at bank and in hand
70454
3821
74275
56012
Nel current assets
71092
3821
74913
61605
Total assets less current liabilities
71092
3821
74913
61605
71092
3821
74913
61605
Nel assets
FLinds
71092
3821
74913
61605
income funds
71092
3821
74913
61605
Total funds
71092
3821
74913
61605
9,487
13,309
61,606
79,915
57,939
61,606
51.574
61,601
3,822
10,032
These financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
CompaniesAct 2006 relating to small companies.
The company is exempt from the requirements relating to preparing audited accounts in accordance with section 477
of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audil of the accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with
respect lo accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject lo the small
companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board on 8th June 2024 and signed on its behalf by
Director (Lilu Ahmed)
Registration number 1137179
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with 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 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 1
02)>, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the
Companies Acl 2006.
Incoming resourc8S
All incoming resources are recognized once the charity has entitlement to the resources, il is certain that the
resoLirces will be received, and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient
reliability.
Income
Th8 total income of the charity for the year has been derived from its principal activrties undertaken in the UK and
Bangladesh
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Year
Ended
31112123
Year
Ended
31112122
Unlted Klngdom
East London Lift
23,184
7,249
1,668
32.101
23,184
11,071
1,668
35,923
16,001
11,827
1,616
29,443
Other donations
3822
Other income
3822
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Year
Ended
2023
Year
Ended
2022
3. Administration Expenses
Service delivery fees
Travelling
Insurance
10573
13907
1138
523
593
557
Program management service fees both in Bangladesh and UK
Sundry expenses
Bank Charges
9600
10600
420
100
90
90
22614
25776
2023
2022
4, Debtors
Prepayments and accured income
638
5593
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Year
Ended
31112123
5.Funds
At 1 January 2023
Net movement for the year
At 31 December 2023
56,012
22,%8
74.275
56,012
22,968
74,25
2023
2022
6. Reconciliation of movements in total trust funds
Income resources for the year
Net addition to funds
18,263
7,537
18,263
56,012
74,275
7,537
48,475
56,012
Openting trust funds
Closing trust funds
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