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2024-01-31-accounts

BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

(A Registered Charity No. 1137465) & Company Registration No. 07137229

(Limited by Guarantee)

Financial Statements for the year ended on 31st January 2024

Del & Co.

Chartered Management Accountant 277 Anlaby Road Hull, HU3 2SE

BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

Contents of the Abbreviated Accounts

for the year ended on 31st January 2024

Page
Legal and administrative details 1
Statement of Trustees/Directors Responsibilities 2-3
Independent Examiner’s report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Abbreviated Accounts 7-8

BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS Legal and Administrative Details

for the year ended on 31st January 2024

Charity Reg No. Company Reg. No. (Limited by Guarantee) HMRC Charity Ref Registered Address

1137465 07137229

XT32447 Bangladesh Centre Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 5AN UK

Board of Directors

Name Position
Waish Miah Chairman
Jahed Ali Secretary
Bodor Ahmed Treasurer
Mohammed Nesawar Ali Director
Shah Abu Bokor Director
Abdul Kalam Director
Abdul karim Director
Malik Dobir Miah Director
Shah Yaor Miah Director
Mohammed Dilaur Rahman Director
Noshibur rahman Director
Muhammad Jalal Uddin Director

Independent Examiner

Del & Co.

Chartered Management Accountant 277 Anlaby Road Hull, HU3 2SE

Bankers

Yorkshire Bank

329 Harehills Lane Leeds, LS9 6AX UK

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BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

for the year ended on 31st January 2024

The Directors present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 January 2024. The Directors have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the directors are required to

The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which 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, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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 directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

The Directors consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act 2011) and that an independent examination is needed. As such appointed the following accountancy practising firm as independent examiner-

Del & Co.

Chartered Management Accountant 277 Anlaby Road Hull, HU3 2SE, UK

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE 2020/21

Objective

To further benefit of the residents of people of Bangladeshi origin living in the Metropolitan district of Leeds and the local area without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisation effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation leisure time occupation with the objectives of improving the conditions of life for the residents

Elderly Club

The Centre is running this club to give the elderly people better feeling of their lives and passing a good time with their friends, reading books etc. During pandemic there was interrution and maintained govt guidelines in this regard.

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BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

for the year ended on 31st January 2024

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES…………. Continued

Other Community Activities

The following activities are carried out for the benefit of the local community as far as possible maintaining covid guideline:

*Community activities like, Carrom Competition, Elderly group luncheon club, Elderly group trips, Summer trip for BCL members

*Community classes delivered by Shantona Women’s organisation, The Learning Curve training, Educate First and Path Yorkshire Training

*Janaza funeral prayer and mortuary washroom facilities

The sessions are run on a Monday & Friday morning where it is attended by over 40 women and the number is in increasing trend. This session is in partnership with Hamara who provide us with an instructor. The sessions are currently looking at Healthy ways of leading their lives with diet and regular monitoring of weight management.

Victory day celebrations

In conjunction with Purobi Cultural Society we celebrated the Victory Day of Bangladesh which reminded people, specially the young generation the significance and events that lead to the victory. We also had various cultural activities and served the food. Lots of Bangladeshi people from all over the region attended and enjoyed the programme.

Bangladesh High Commission

In partnership we held 1 consular services to the people of Leeds and surrounding areas. This service has been welcomed by all that attend as it is convenient for people than going to Manchester where it is time consuming and often frustrating. More than 100 people attended the consular services.

International Mother Languaue Day Celebration

Centre organised the International Mother Language Day celebration to encourage new genration for understatnding and respecting ecah and every peoples' mother langauge.

The financial statements and Directors report were approved by the directors and authorised for issue on 23rd October 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

Bodor Ahmed Director

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BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

Independent Examiner's Report to the board of

BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

I report on the accounts of the Centre for the year ended on 31st January 2024, which comprises the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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 financial statements present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Delwar Hossain ACMA, CGMA ………… 30/10/2024 CIMA Member in Practice

Del & Co.

Chartered Management Accountant 277 Anlaby Road Hull, HU3 2SE

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BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVICTIES

for the year ended on 31st January 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary income
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities
2
Investment Income
Other Incoming Resources-Grant and JRS
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
Charitable
3
Governance costs
3
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfer
Transfer between Funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
61,321
61,321
36,526
-
-
-
-
-
61,321
-
61,321
36,526
-
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
52,361
52,361
48,754
960
960
960
53,321
-
53,321
49,714
8,000
-
8,000
13,188
-
-
-
-
-
3,892
3,892
17,080
11,892
-
11,892
3,892

All recognised income and expenditures are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

All activities during the above financial period arose from continuing operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

5

BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet
As at 31 January202 4
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
6
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
Current Assets
Debtors
Prepayment
Cash at Bank and in hand
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
Creditors: Amounts falling due within One Year
Creditors
7
Net Current Assets / (Liabilities)
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Creditors: Amount falling due after more than One Year
Net Assets
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted funds
Restricted
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
21,739
21,739
27,668
21,739
-
21,739
27,668
-
-
-
-
10,660
-
10,660
4,330
10,660
-
10,660
4,330
6,719
6,719
8,826
6,719
-
6,719
8,826
3,941
-
3,941
4,496
-
25,680
-
25,680
23,172
13,788
-
13,788
19,280
11,892
-
11,892
3,892
11,892
11,892
3,892
-
-
-
11,892
-
11,892
3,892

For the Period ended 31 January 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 (2) of the Companies Act 2006.

The Director acknowledge their responsibilities for:

i) Ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply Section 386; and

ii) Preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year, and of its profit or loss for financial year, in accordance with the requirements of Section 393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act relating to accounts, so far as is applicable to the company.

These Accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to small companies’ regime.

The financial Statements were approved by the Directors on 30/10/2024...... and were signed by:

Bodor Ahmed

Director

The notes form part of these accounts

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BANGLADESH CENTRE LEEDS

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the year ended on 31st January 2024

Notes to the Accounts

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP 2005, as a charity and a company limited by guarantee;

Income

Income represents the amount receivable during the year.

Charitable expenditure

Charitable expenditure includes all expenditure directly related to the objects of the charity. This includes support costs, which are the staffing and associated costs of supporting, monitoring and evaluating the work of the charity.

Governance Costs

These include the costs related to the general running of the charity as opposed to the direct management function associated with generating funds, service delivery and programme or project work.

Depreciation of Fixed Assets

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost, less any estimated residual value, of all fixed assets over their expected useful life. Assets are capitalised and written off as per the following periods, on a straight line basis:

Equipments- 5 years

Fixtures and Fittings -5 years

Taxation

As a Registered Charity, the income of the charity is exempt under Section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Irrecoverable VAT has been charged to the relevant expenditure headings. As such no taxation has been provided for in the Financial Statements.

FUND ACCOUNTING

The charity maintains the following funds:

Unrestricted Funds

These represent funds which are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. Such funds may be held in order to finance both working capital and capital investment.

Restricted Funds

The charity's restricted funds represent grants or donations which are allocated by the donor for specific purposes.

2 INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Leeds CC Grant
HMRC JRS
Event Donations
Lettings
Total Incoming Resources		 Unrestricted
Restricted Total 2024 Total 2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
61,321
61,321
36,526

61,321
-
61,321
36,526

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Notes to the Account (continued)
3 EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
Charitable activities
Staffing costs
12,314
12,314
17,875
Utilities
20,960
20,960
11,048
Rent & rates
2,068
2,068
4,895
Repairs & Maintenance
2,455
2,455
135
Postage and stationery
322
322
-
Telephone/Internet
1,280
1,280
1,143
Cleaning & Waste Management
2,455
2,455
1,263
Event Managements
1,103
1,103
2,043
Other legal and Professional
-
-
Insurance
1,778
1,778
1,982
Depreciation
5,929
5,929
5,929
Bank Charges
221
221
334
Interest paid
562
562
821
Miscellaneous
914
914
1,286
TOTAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
52,361
-
52,361
48,754
Governance costs
Independent Examination
960
960
960
Annual Report, AGM & Trustee meetings
-
0
0
Others -website maintenance
0
0
TOTAL GOVERNANCE COSTS
960
0
960
960
TOTAL
53,321
-
53,321
49,714		 Notes to the Account (continued)
3 EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
Charitable activities
Staffing costs
12,314
12,314
17,875
Utilities
20,960
20,960
11,048
Rent & rates
2,068
2,068
4,895
Repairs & Maintenance
2,455
2,455
135
Postage and stationery
322
322
-
Telephone/Internet
1,280
1,280
1,143
Cleaning & Waste Management
2,455
2,455
1,263
Event Managements
1,103
1,103
2,043
Other legal and Professional
-
-
Insurance
1,778
1,778
1,982
Depreciation
5,929
5,929
5,929
Bank Charges
221
221
334
Interest paid
562
562
821
Miscellaneous
914
914
1,286
TOTAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
52,361
-
52,361
48,754
Governance costs
Independent Examination
960
960
960
Annual Report, AGM & Trustee meetings
-
0
0
Others -website maintenance
0
0
TOTAL GOVERNANCE COSTS
960
0
960
960
TOTAL
53,321
-
53,321
49,714		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
12,314
12,314
17,875
20,960
20,960
11,048
2,068
2,068
4,895
2,455
2,455
135
322
322
-
1,280
1,280
1,143
2,455
2,455
1,263
1,103
1,103
2,043
-
-
1,778
1,778
1,982
5,929
5,929
5,929
221
221
334
562
562
821
914
914
1,286
960
960
960
-
0
0
0
0

960
0
960
960
TOTAL 53,321
-
53,321
49,714
  1. TRUSTEE/ DIRECTORS REMUNERATION Trustees received no remuneration during the year (2022-23 = £ nil).
5.
6.
7		 STAFF COSTS 2024
£
12,074
0
240
12,314
Furniture & Equipment
£
89,332
0
89,332
61664
5,929
67,593
21,739
27,668
2024
3,399
0
0
3,320

6,719		 2023
£
17,635
0
240
17,875
2023
2,426
Paid
0
0
6,400
8,826
Wages and salaries
Employer's NI contributions
Staff Training and welfare
Payroll charges
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost
At 01 Feb 2023
Additions
Less: Disposals
Depreciation
At 01 Feb 2023
Charges for the year
Total Depreciation
Net Book Value
at 31 Jan 2024
Net Book Value
At 01 Feb 2023
Creditors
Professional Fee
Utilities
Others
Bank Loans
Total 6,719

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