BASUK’s 2025 Achievements; BANK Accounts
8[th] March 2025; – BASUK has successfully opened a business bank account with Lloyds. Alikali Fofana and Musa Jammeh made the account opening application.
3 signatories to the accounts; Alikali Fofana, Musa Jammeh and Mariama Touray.
BASUK Lloyds business bank account
BASUK Main Account Baddibu Society UK Short code: 30 54 66 Account number: 30718368
12[th] March 2025; BASUK received a letter from Barclays switch unit confirming that they have received a switch request from Lloyds for the BASUK’s accounts.
24[th] March 2025; Two BASUK’s Lloyds sub-accounts opened. Alikali Fofana facilitated.
Baddibu Society UK, Women Wing
Baddibu Society UK Account No. 33 03 68 Sort Code: 30 54 66
Baddibu Society UK , Fankanta
Baddibu Society UK Account No. 33 03 14 60 Sort Code: 30 54 66
14[th] April 2025; Funds from BASUK's Barclays 3 bank accounts
transferred to their matching 3 BASUK's new Lloyd’s bank accounts. The Transfers took place from the Barclays Stratford Branch by Ebou Juwara and Mustafa Jaiteh. A £50 balance remained on each Barclays BASUK’s Barclays 3 bank accounts.
THE BADDIBU SOCIETY UK Established – February 2000. Charity registration number: 1162896 Business Address: 517 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, E7 8DR, London, United Kingdom Tel: (0044) 07807307403 or Tel (0044) 07946153630 Website: www.baddibusocietyuk.org
14[th] July 2025; BASUK's Barclays bank accounts closed. All the remaining balances were transferred on the BASK’s 3 Lloyds accounts. Barclays has provided a 3 years bank statements for all the BASUK’s 3 bank accounts closed.
| Barclays Bank Baddibu Society UK (BASUK) |
Lloyds Bank Baddibu Society UK (BASUK) |
|---|---|
| Bank Account A Baddibu Society UK Sort Code: 20 67 90 Account No: 70 51 47 21 |
Bank Account A Baddibu Society UK Short code: 30 54 66 Account number: 30 71 83 68 |
| Bank Account B Baddibu Society UK Women Wing Sort Code: 20 89 15 Account No: 50 72 52 93 |
Bank Account B Baddibu Society UK, Women’s Wing. Sort 30 54 66 Account No: 33 03 03 68 |
| Bank Account C Baddibu Society UK Fankanta Sort Code: 20 89 15 Account No: 13 51 80 64 |
Bank Account C Baddibu Society UK, Fankanta. Sort Code: 30 54 66 Account No: 33 03 14 60 |
4[th] May 2025; Beckett Accountants “Nuha Ceesay” signed a new 5 years contract with BASUK.
7[th] May 2025; Alikali Fofana added 3 more signatories on the BASUK's new Lloyd’s bank accounts with given access to online banking. Mrs Mariama Dibba Demba, Mr Lang Kawsu Suwareh, and Mr Yusupha Jammeh.
THE BADDIBU SOCIETY UK Established – February 2000. Charity registration number: 1162896 Business Address: 517 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, E7 8DR, London, United Kingdom Tel: (0044) 07807307403 or Tel (0044) 07946153630 Website: www.baddibusocietyuk.org
10[th] May 2025; BASUK’s business banking request was fully approved by Lloyds:
16[th] September 2025; Mr Lamin Saho was successfully added on BASUK's Lloyds Bank Account as a signatory.
26[th] September 2025; Mariama Touray was approved for online banking
on BASUK’s Lloyds accounts.
Lamin Saho was approved as a signatory to the accounts.
30[th] September 2025; BASUK opened a new savings account on Lloyds. By Mr Alikali Fofana.
Commercial Instant Access Account.
Baddibu Society UK Sort code: 305466 Account number: 56606968
13[th] October 2025: BASUK moved £20,000 from its Lloyds main account to the above saving’s account.
13[th] October 2025: Baddibu Society UK (BASUK) current totals on each account;
Commercial Instant Access Account: £20,000.00
Baddibu Society UK, Main Account: £1,513.50
Baddibu Society UK, Women Wing: £1,695.07
Baddibu Society UK, Fankanta: £7,883.50
BASUK’s accounts totals: £31,092 (Total £31,092 + pending Gift Aid payment £3,224.41) = £ 34,316.00
Beckett Accountants; Supported BASUK made a GIFT AID application.
THE BADDIBU SOCIETY UK Established – February 2000. Charity registration number: 1162896 Business Address: 517 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, E7 8DR, London, United Kingdom Tel: (0044) 07807307403 or Tel (0044) 07946153630 Website: www.baddibusocietyuk.org
22[nd] September 2025; GIFT Aid confirmed for BASUK. A letter issued by HM Custom & Revenue on the 04.09.2025 confirmed BASUK has been granted GIFT Aid worth 2 separate payments of £1333.50 & £1890.91 = Total: £3,224.41 .
18[th] May 2025; BASUK agreed a 5 years accounting contracts with
“Beckett Accountants” CEO Nuha Ceesay.
BASUK has paid a total amount of £2300.00 to cover a 5 years contract 2025-2030.
The Contract between BASUK and Beckett Accountants included.
Final Accounts preparation, and submission to Companies House with Confirmation Statement Filing to Charities Commission and claiming Gift Aid from 2025 to 2030. Provide signatories training on Xero accounts.
19[th] September 2025 ; BASUK signatories received a Xero account training from Nuha Ceesay - Beckett Accountants.
Cultural Event
26[th] July 2025; Baddibou Society UK and United Kiang Association have organised a successful Baddibou Kiang Collaboration joint event in a hall in Birmingham.
The objective of uniting the people from Baddibou and Kiang regions was achieved.
The event was well attended by hundreds of people from within the UK; The United Kiang Association the host, and the BASUK members and many other guests have attended.
High-quality performances and entertainments were used to show various Gambian traditional cultures. People dressed in traditional Gambian cultural clothes, traditional music played and vibrant dancing took place.
THE BADDIBU SOCIETY UK Established – February 2000. Charity registration number: 1162896 Business Address: 517 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, E7 8DR, London, United Kingdom Tel: (0044) 07807307403 or Tel (0044) 07946153630 Website: www.baddibusocietyuk.org
A total profit of £ 7215.96 was made from the event. Part of which money will be reinvested on the next collaboration fundraising event. The other part of the money will be used to sponsor a meaningful charity project in the Gambia.
Donors of the Baddibu Kiang Collaboration event:
| Sponsors | VIPs | Patrons |
|---|---|---|
| Yayeh Instant Service Jingally Logistics LTD Jula Finance Limited |
Mr and Mrs Marena Mrs Mama Jatta |
Mrs Binta Camara Mrs Anna Camara Saidykhan |
BASUK Seaside trip 2025
30[th] August 2025; BSUK members including adults and kids made a trip to a UK seaside. Members travelled on 2 hired coaches and many other people drove to the seaside on their own vehicles.
Varieties of delicious food served. Music entertainment provided, and kids played together.
Mr Alikali Fofana Chairman of BASUK
THE BADDIBU SOCIETY UK Established – February 2000. Charity registration number: 1162896 Business Address: 517 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, E7 8DR, London, United Kingdom Tel: (0044) 07807307403 or Tel (0044) 07946153630 Website: www.baddibusocietyuk.org
Baddibu Society UK
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2025
Baddibu Society UK
Contents of the Financial Statements
| Business Information | 2 |
|---|---|
| Accountants' Report | 3 |
| Income Statement | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 5 |
| Detailed Profit and Loss Account | 6 |
Baddibu Society UK
Charity Information
for the year from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
| Trustees | Alikali Fofana |
|---|---|
| Lang Kawsu Suwareh | |
| Ebou Juwara | |
| Yusupha Jammeh | |
| Mariama Touray Njie | |
| Mariama Dibba-Demba | |
| Musa Jammeh | |
| Mustapha Jaiteh | |
| Omar Daffe | |
| Address | 517 Katherine Road |
| London | |
| E7 8DR | |
| Accountant | Beckett Accountants Leeds Ltd |
| Shine Building | |
| Harehills Road | |
| Leeds | |
| LS8 5HS |
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Baddibu Society UK
Accountants' Report
Report to the Trustees on the preparation of the unaudited accounts of Baddibu Society UK.
In accordance with the engagement letter, we have prepared for your approval the financial information of Baddibu Society UK for the year ended 31 December 2025, which comprises of the Income Statement, the Statement of Financial Position and the related notes, from the charity's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.
You have approved the financial information for the year ended 31 December 2025 and have acknowledged your responsibility for it, for the appropriateness of the financial reporting framework adopted and for providing all information and explanations necessary for its compilation.
We have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial information.
Beckett Accountants Leeds Ltd Shine Building Harehills Road Leeds LS8 5HS
Date: 24 August 2026
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Baddibu Society UK Income Statement for Ihe year from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 2025 2024 Turnover Other income 9,526 3.230 3,545 1,474 11,4001 16001 19821 2,037 Ocitc) c.tiviti@. Staff costs Other Charges Profil for the year 13,0441 9,712
Baddibu Society UK
Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2025
| Current Assets Creditors amounts falling due within one year Net current assets (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Net assets (liabilities) Capital and reserves |
2025 £ 2024 £ 34,253 25,483 (2,914) (3,856) |
|---|---|
| 31,339 21,627 |
|
| 31,339 21,627 |
|
| 31,339 21,627 |
|
| 31,339 21,627 |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
They were approved on 24 August 2026 by:
Baddibu Society UK Chair Person
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Baddibu Society UK
Detailed Profit and Loss Account
for the year from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
| Turnover/Revenue Fundraising - Fankanta Membership Subscriptions Other Revenue Other Operating Income Gift Aid Donations Raw materials and consumables used Cost of Charitable Activities Staff Costs Travel - National Other charges Audit & Accountancy fees Charitable and Political Donations Donations Paid IT Software and Consumables Profit for the year Surplus/(Deficit) |
2025 £ 2024 £ 3,617 5,461 3,545 448 |
|---|---|
| 9,526 3,545 3,230 1,474 |
|
| 3,230 1,474 1,400 |
|
| 1,400 600 |
|
| 600 3,044 150 80 200 552 |
|
| 3,044 982 9,712 2,037 |
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| 9,712 2,037 |
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