LONDON BANGLA
PRESS CLUB
London Bangla Press Club
Registered Charity No. 1150004
Financial Statement for the Year Ended
31 December 2024

LONDON BANGLA PRESS CLUB
LEGAL INFORMATION
Name of Charlty:
London Bangla Press Club {LBPC)
Charity Reglstratlon No.
1150004
Registered Address:
37B Princelet Street
London El 5LP
Email:
1bpc5ecretary@gmail.com
Executive Committee:
Executive Committee
& Trustee5 for the Accountin
Period
Mr. Mohammed Jubair
Mr. Tareq Chowdhury
Mr. Saiyem Chowdhury
Mr Taysir Mahmud
Mr. Shaleh Ahmed
President
Senior Vice President
Vice President
General Secretary
Treasurer
Mr. Rezaul Karim Mridha
Mr. Ibrahim Khalil
Mr. Md Akramul Hossain
Mr. Abdul Hannan
Ms. Rupi Amin
Mr. Shahidur Rahman Suhel
Mr. Foysol Mahmud
Ms. Marium Ploy Rahman
Mr. Zakir Hussain
Mr. Anwar Shahjahan
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
Organising & Training Secretary
Media & IT Secretary
Events & Facilities Secretary
Executive Member
Executive Member
Executive Member
Executive Member
Executive Member
Contact Person
for the Accounts:
Mr. Shaleh Ahmed
Treasurer
Independent Examiner:
Mohammed Muhit Uddin M Com, ACA, FCCA
Muhit & Co.
Chartered Certified Accountants
80A Ashfield Street
Unit 4
London El 2BJ
Bankers:
HSBC Bank PIC
75 Whitechapel Road
London El IDU
Legal Advlsor:
Nazmin Choudhury
NC- Law Solicitors
384 Garratt Lane
Southfield, London SW18 4HP
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LONDON BANGLA PRESS CLUB
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE
History• Objectives and Activities of London Bangla Press club
The Executive Committee of the London Bangla Press Club submit their report and financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The London Bangla Press Club was set up on the
th
15 Day of June 1993. The London Bangla Press Club was incorporated as a charity and its name was
entered in the Charity Commission's Central Register on the 3rd of December 2012.
The Objectives of the London Bangla Press Club are:
The Chariws objects are for the benefit of the Bengali community in particular people involved in
journalism, print, publishing or the media but not exclusively:
To relieve poverty and distress to the public, in particular to people connected to journalism,
publishing media sector and allied trades and their dependent relatives who are in need,
experiencing hardship or distress by reason of age, infirmity, disability or youth but not exclusively.
The advancement of education and training for the public benefit by the provision of vocational
training courses and the development of teaching skills in journalism, information technology,
publishing, media studies and print, electronic and broadcasting media production.
To promote the efficient and effective application of resources for charitable purposes by the
provision of advice on all forms of communication media.
Structure. Governance and Management
The charity Is constituted by a constitution. It is governed by the regulation Set out in the Constitution
and run by a voluntary Executive Committee. The charity's new committee members are elected at
the Annual General Meeting every two years.
The Executive Committee members are normally briefed by the President and the General Secretary
in order to familiarise themselves with the rules, regulations and responsibilities of the charity. The
Management Committee met six times during the year to review the activities of the charity including
the approval of the annual report and accounts as well as budgets, capital expenditure and to set out
the fund raising date for the charity.
The day-to-day work of the charity is overseen by the President who is responsible to and reports to
the Management Committee. The Executive Committee is aware of the potential risks to the charity,
both financial and otherwise. Therefore, strategies are in place to control these risks. Assessments
have also been taking relating to fire and health and safety.
The Executive Committee are seriously looking into other risk areas such as operational, governance
and compliance with law and regulations.
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Achievements and Performance of London Bangla Press Club:
The Executive Committee is pleased to ￿port a very active year. London Bangla Pre55 Club is actively
seeking to protect its financial security in order to continue to safeguard the ongoing development of
the Club and its project5 and Services that it offers to the local communities in the United Kingdom
The London Bangla Press Club and its members are pleased with the Club's achievements over the
last 12 months:
Organised a number of events, workshop programmes to promote and highlight the work of the
Bengali media in the United Kingdom.
Facilitated a number of training programmes on introductory journalism courses.
Strengthened the infrastructure of the organisation through policy development, development
of a 3-year business plan, putting policy and procedures into place for the effective and efficient
running of the organisation.
Using the media to raise community issues affecting the Bangladeshi community in the UK in
terms of welfare, education, health, achievements and successes, community cohesion and
community integration.
The Management Committee is indebted to all members and well-wishers for their support to the
London Bangla Press Club. The Executive Committee is very appreciative to the members for their
financial support. We would also extend a word of thanks to all individuals and other community
groups/organisations, media agencies who have worked with and supported London Bangla Press
Club.
Flnanclal Revlew
The financial position of the Charity is portrayed in the accompanying Annual Accounts.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities Law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires
the Trustees to prepare financial statement for each financial year, which gives a true and fair view of
the charivs financial activities during the year and 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 judgements 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 concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records, which discloses wFth 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.
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Reserve Pollcy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds, which have not been designated for a specific
use, should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least 12 months expenditure. The Executive
Committee consider that reserves at this level will ensure 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. The London Bangla Press Club will actively work to
achieve this level of reseNes. Current reserve fund consists of property value of £185,000 and other
reserve of £6,204.
Risk Fartors
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that
systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Independent 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 provisions of the same act an Independent Examiner is
required.
The Executive Committee agreed to re-appoint Mohammed Muhit Uddin M Com, ACA, FCCA to carry
out the Independent Examination of the accounts in 202
Accounts approved on the behalf of the Executive Committee.
Mohammed Jubalr
President
Dated: 2010112025
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INDEPENDET EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF
LONDON BANGLA PRESS CLUB
CHARITY REG: 1150004
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
We have examined the financial statements on pages 6 to 8 which have been prepared on the basis
of historic cost.
Res
ective res
onsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charitvs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2} of the
charities Art 19931 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to..
Examine the accounts
Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the charity commission; and
State whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Inde
endent Examinerfs statement
Our examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. 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 account5 and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning
any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Inde
ndent Examinerfs Statement
In the course of our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
Which gives u5 reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not
met the requirements to ensure that:
Proper accounting record5 are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act). and
Accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act. or
To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
MUHIT & CO.
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
80A ASHFIELD STREET, LONDON EI 2BJ
Dated: 2010112025
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LONDON BANGLA PRESS CLUB
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INCOME
Restricted Unrestricted
Fund
Fund
2024
2023
Note
Admin fee income
Collection for Sylhet War Memorial
Cricket tournament
Donation
Football - Sponsor
Football Tournament
Hall hire
Members fees IA550ciate member5}
Membership fees (old members)
Nomination fee
Press conference
Program with Dr Abid Chowdhury
Rental Income
Save Sylhet
Shoak Sovba for 5 Life members
Sponsorship-Ekusa program
Summer programme
666
666
14,970
14.970
6.280
2,500
1,150
3,800
3,800
2.800
1,310
60
700
700
23,040
10,200
8,230
10,200
8,230
9,000
1.500
11,794
5,000
12,498
12,498
500
500
500
2,680
2,680
TOTAL:
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LESS: EXPENDITURE
Note
Restricted Unrestrlcted
Fund
Fund
1,140
200
2024
2023
Accountant's fees
Advertising and PR
AGM Expenses
Bank charges
BGM Expenses
Bijoy Debosh
Cleaning
Cricket tournament
Depreciation
Ekusa programme
Elertricity
Equipment expensed
Event with Dr Abid Chowdhury
Food and refreshment
Football tournament
Gas safety
Hall hire
Meetin8 expenses
Members indoor game5
Office expenses
Online votlng software
Paid for Sylhet war memorial
Photography
Postage
Rent
Repairs and maintenance
Service charges
Shok Shova
Special day events
Summer outln8 programme
Sylhet press club
Water rateslcharges
1,140
200
1,140
1,620
64
102
40,907
475
483
102
40,907
475
483
218
2,893
147
717
470
320
147
717
470
320
626
860
190
2,500
308
3,231
50
308
3,231
50
3,136
2,750
560
292
932
443
231
231
18,320
18,320
250
83
8,254
460
I,iii
9,fy)3
9,003
1,642
1,180
1,642
1,180
410
1,119
5,000
408
2,710
2,710
204
204
Total:
NEf SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) FOR THE
YEAR
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LONDON BANGLA PRESS CLUB
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
Note
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Fixtures and fittings
Land & building
588
735
185,000
185 588
185,000
Current Assets
Trade debtors
Cash at Bank-
LBPC Current A/C IHSBCI
LBPC Deposit A/C IHSBC)
Cash in Hand
6.663
36
967
43,126
36
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
7,666
193 254
44,391
Less: Current Liabilities
Creditors & Accruals (Current year's accounts fee)
Creditors (Refundable to member applicants)
Refundable to old member applicant5
1,140
1,140
910
9,520
666
Net Current Assets
218
191204 ￿00
Net Assets / {Liabilities)
Financed By:
Funds B/Fwd from 2023
Surplus / (Deficit) fund in 2024
218,800
127,5961
189,368
29,432
Accumulated Fund Carrled Forward
218
Mohammed Jubair
President
Tayslr Mahmud
Secretary General
Shaleh Ahmed
Treasury Secretary
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LONDON BANGLA PRESS CLUB
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting:
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in
accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Grants. Donations:
This represents Membership fees, Press conference fees, Nomination fess and any other
grants and donations are taken to Income and Expenditure account on a receipt basis.
Restrirted Unrestricted
Fund
Fund
10.200
2024
2023
Nomination fee
Life Membership
Pre55 Conference
General Membership
Cricket Team Participation
Football Team Participation
Sundry {Stamp duty refunded}
TOTAL.
10,200
8,230
8.230
9.000
23.100
2,500
2,800
3,800
3,800
3. Flxed Assets:
C05t
As at l January 2024
Addltlon durlrig the year
1,149
At 31 December 2024
1,149
Depreclatlon
At l January 2024
Charges for the year
414
147
At 31 December 2024
588
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2024
561
At 31 December 2023
735
4. Sylhet War Memorial Donation:
Donation of £21,250 received in 2023 and 2024 by London Bangla Press Club for contributing to
Sylhet War Memorial. An amount of £18,320 already paid from the collected donation. Balance of
£2,930 is yet to be transferred.
5. Current Account Balance:
Bank balance as of 31 December 2024 is £6,663 which includes £910 still refundable to individuals who paid
to become members but were unsuccessful during the checks by the management. During 2024 a total of
£8,610 has refunded to the individuals.
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