Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.20 Period start date To 31.03.21 Period end date
Charity name: Bangladeshi Cultural Association Hartlepool
Charity registration number: 1144481
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for leisure time occupation and with the objective of improving the conditions of life for all residents of our community in Hartlepool, by the maintenance andmanagement ofa community centre. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Cultural and faith activities which includes praying, celebration of festivals, children’s cultural and educational programmes. Organising sports activities for the youth. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are given copies of our policies and procedures adopted by our charity. Publications by the charity commission are also provided including the guidance on charities and public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The number of people who are using the facilities of our community centre has gradually increased this year. The centre is being used by all members of our community young and old, and through our community facilities and activities we are helping to make our area more peaceful, vibrant and harmonious. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of this financial year we are left with £27,063 of unrestricted funds in the bank. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | We are holding reserves as the building we have purchased needs a full renovation, including a new roof. We also hold 3 months operating costs for the centre. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £27,063 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We are confident we can grow stronger as a community and we have no concerns regarding this going forward. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees in doing so seeking the views and recommendations of the community elders and leaders. New trustees are selected based on people who regularly attend events and functions, and who are willing to volunteer in broader community work. Consideration of the persons eligibility, competence, knowledge and skills are always taken. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bangladeshi Cultural Association Hartlepool |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1144481 |
| Charity’s principal address | 77b Murray Street Hartlepool TS26 8RG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Abul | ||||
| Habib Ullah | ||||
| Ashraf Khan | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Abul | Habib Ullah | |
Secretary |
Chair | |
| 07.06.2021 | ||
| 07.06.2021 |
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