## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 01/10/2021 Period start date To 30/09/2022 Period end date**
## **Charity name: BANGLADESH MISSION UK**
**Charity registration number: 1167298**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 Our objectives as contained in our
of the charity as set out Constitution/Governing Document
in its governing are as follows:
document
1) To provide financial help and
support to very poor and
underprivileged children and
young people through our
sponsorship in education
scheme in developing
countries i.e., Bangladesh,
Kenya and the Philippines.
2) We also seek to provide
medical treatments and
procedures as well as
support and advice on health
issues through our Mobile
Clinic work, mainly in
Bangladesh and Kenya.
3) We provide small scale
emergency relief aid and
assistance in times of need
mainly in these countries.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and
1.19
activities in relation to Oversea support has increased
those purposes for the during this financial period 2021-
public benefit, in 2022. The new shop premises
particular, the activities, acquired in late 2019-early 2020,
projects or services being much larger in size has
identified in the enabled us to expand our
accounts. fundraising activities by
increasing our shop sales, and has
generated approx. 50% more
income – allowing us to increase
our oversea projects support e.g.,
Increasing the number of
children we support from 35
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to 40.
We also increased medical
treatments and operations
providing healthcare to a
further 5 people compared
to the previous financial
year.
During the year we provided
funds for one water well and
six solar energy installations
to poor homes without any
electricity source in the rural
areas of Southern
Bangladesh.
We also doubled our
financial support for Dorcas
Ministries International, and
their school and orphanage
projects in Kenya.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 All the Trustees are aware with
whether the trustees regard to the guidance issued by
have had regard to the the Charity Commission on the
guidance issued by the public benefit. We are interested
Charity Commission on to take advantage of courses
public benefit offered by the Charity Commission
in the coming months to help us to
improve and further our
knowledge and awareness of our
responsibilities as Trustees.
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## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference
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SORP reference
The Trustees of the Bangladesh
Mission UK are at this time
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making reviewing our grant making policy
and will make a future decision on
this matter hopefully in the
coming financial year.
Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
The continuing hard work and
Para 1.38 support of our dedicated
Contribution made by volunteers is invaluable. Through
volunteers their contribution the Charity is
able to maintain its ongoing work
in the countries where we operate.
This is done mainly through our
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Other
**fund-raising activities and efforts in our UK Charity Shop i.e.,** **Preparation of goods by washing, steaming, ironing, pricing etc.** **Providing customer service and serving at the till.** **Collection and delivery of goods donated.** **Voluntary office administration.**
## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
We continue our financial support
for a number of students in
Bangladesh which has increased to
Summary of the main 40, and 10 college/university
Para 1.20
achievements of the students in the Philippines. This
charity, identifying the has improved the educational
difference the charity’s outcomes and career prospects of
work has made to the these young people.
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any Our Medical Support work
wider benefits to society continues mainly in Bangladesh
as a whole. with 11 treatments and medical
operations this past financial year:
including one major life changing
operation, several cataract
procedures, and numerous
diagnostic tests and treatments –
all of which have improved the
quality of life of the patients.
We have continued our financial
support and cooperation with
Dorcas Ministries International
and the work of Dr and Mrs
Egerton in their School and
Orphanage in Kenya, their projects
have provided jobs for the local
community as well as a caring
Christian environment for the
students and orphans they
minister to.
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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Achievements against Para 1.41
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objectives set
In the past few years our Shop has
struggled to reach our financial
Performance of targets due to the issues relating
fundraising activities Para 1.41 to the Covid Pandemic. This year
against objectives set there was a marked improvement
(2021 to 2022) as we have
exceeded our fundraising target
by approximately 50%.
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the financial year
financial position at the 2021-2022 our total income was
end of the period just under £50,000. After
deducting Shop costs and
expenses of just over £20,000, we
had a healthy surplus of £29,000.
Our overseas Projects support and
expenditure in Bangladesh, Kenya
and the Philippines for this period
amounted to just over £13,000
with further education costs
expected to be met in the early
part of the next financial period
2022/2023.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 At the end of each financial year
policy for holding we hold the remaining
reserves stating why they surplus/reserves for use as and
are held when a need arises during the
next financial year. £12-15,000 is
currently being held and
earmarked for the future purchase
and transportation of an ex-NHS
Ambulance for a hospital in Kenya.
Some logistical problems in Kenya
are holding this process up i.e.,
issues at the port of entry and
clearance from the government
department. We are seeking
assurances from the port authority
that there will be no extra charges
and the vehicle will have safe and
secure passage.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At the end of the financial period
our total reserves are just under
£17,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 At the time this report is being
uncertainties about the written (June/July 2023), in view of
charity continuing as a the present, uncertain financial
going concern climate worldwide, we are
seriously considering the long-
term future of the Charity.
Although we had a good year in
2021-22, we are now seeing a
slow-down this year 2022-23. The
current financial year is proving
challenging, with less customers
frequenting our Charity Shop and
fewer donors supporting our work.
We are struggling to attract
suitable prospective Trustees to
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**share the responsibilities of the Charity in the area of administration. As we approach our AGM later this year, we are planning to hold an Open Day to publicise our work and encourage more interest and support for the Charity.**
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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The Charity’s principal sources of
funds are mainly generated from
The charity’s principal the sale of second-hand goods in
sources of funds Para 1.47 our Charity Shop. We also receive
(including any individual cash donations from
fundraising) customers and supporters. We do
not canvass financial support or
fundraise by any other methods or
means.
N/A
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
charity
Other
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Trust Deed
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Unincorporated Association
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the
methods including details Director / Chairman of the Charity.
of any constitutional This responsibility is by the full
provisions e.g. election to agreement and consent of the two
post or name of any other serving Trustees.
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
We had planned as Trustees to
attend a training seminar
Policies and procedures organised by the Charity
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 Commission in London in late
and training of trustees 2022, unfortunately circumstances
and work commitments didn’t
permit.
We are further looking at what
help on this matter the Charity
Commission can offer by way of
courses and seminars in the
future. We are also exploring
partnerships with local
organisations who may help with
training and advice.
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Our intention is to increase the
Other number of our trustees to five.
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Bangladesh Mission UK
Other name the charity Trading As Compassion Charity Shop
uses
Registered charity 1167298
number
Charity’s principal 16-18 Railway Street,
address Lisburn,
County Antrim,
Northern Ireland,
BT28 1XG
United Kingdom.
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
David J. Director/Chairman April 2015 to present David J. Campbell
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Campbell
Leo Aradillos Secretary March 2020 to
2
present
Alice Campbell Treasurer March 2020 to
3
present
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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 held in this capacity No assets held in this capacity. Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf N/A the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and N/A 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
**None**
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
|**Declarations**|**Declarations**|**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)**
David James Campbell
Leo Aradillos
**Position (eg**
**Secretary, Chair,**
**etc)**
Chairman/Director
Secretary
**Date**
09/07/2023
09/07/2023|||
||09/07/2023|09/07/2023|
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Income Expenditure
GBP GBP
Shop Sales Rent
40,672.32 8,082.06
Book Sales Salaries
3,761.53 5,408.00
Counter Donations Electricity
1,728.47 1,600.59
Individual Donations Oil Heating
1,388.37 988.56
Recycling Income Water Charges
1,036.15 634.31
Sponsorship Insurance
630.49 411.35
Bank Interest Telephone Internet Charges
2.51 415.18
Miscellaneous Expenses
1,574.30
Shop Vehicle Cost
1,013.70
Office Petty Cash Expenses
192.95
Trustee Expenses
311.37
TOTAL TOTAL
49,219.84 20,632.37
Opening Balance Total Surplus
89.28 28,676.75
Total Income Total expenditure
49,309.12 49,309.12
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## **Compassion Charity Shop**
Balance Sheet
01 October 2021 – 30 September 2022
Signed: Signed: Checked/signed:
Printed Name: David J Campbell Printed Name: Leo C Aradillos Printed Name: Martin Sailkat Biswas
Position: Charity Director/Trustee Position: Hon Secretary/Trustee Position: Competent Person
Date: 28[th] April 2023 Date: 28[th] April, 2023 Date: 28[th] April, 2023
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
## **Report to the trustees**
**On accounts for the year ended**
Charity Name Bangladesh Mission UK **Charity** 2021-2022 **no (if** 1167298 **any)**
**Set out on pages**
N/A
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **30 / 09 / 2022** .
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
* _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._
**Date: Signed:** 30[th] April 2023
**Name:** Martin Saikat Biswas
1
**Oct 2018**
**IER**
FCGA (Fellow member of Certified General Accountants of **Relevant** Bangladesh). **professional** CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Membership #39279414A. **qualification(s) or** Certified Public Accountants Association (CPAA) **body (if any):**
**Address:** C/o. Head of Operations – World Concern - Bangladesh 12/8, Iqbal Road, Block – A. Mohammadpur. Dhaka 1207. Bangladesh
## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
## Nothing to report
2
**Oct 2018**
**IER**
IER
Oct 2018