BURDETT BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION Charity Registration Number: 1189772 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS.. Ahrt ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES 43 BEN JONSON ROAD LONDON EI 4SA TEL: 020 7790 6111 Page 1 of10
BURDETT BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 CONTENTS Pag9$ Inlormation of financial Slalements Report of the Executive Committee Statement of responsibilities of the Committee.. Independent Examiner's Report Income and Expenditure Acciwnts Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Accounts 9.10 Page2of 10
BURDETT BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 JULY 2025 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSON Kawsar Miah GENERAL SECRETARY Mohammed Abdul Rafi TREASURER Mohammed Shafiqur Rahman ADDRESS BBCA 6 Medina Place, Masjid Lane Off Wallwood Street London E14 7UD BANKERS Barclays Bank PIC Al Rayan Bank Lloyds Bank Pl¢ INDEPENDENT EXAMINER AM ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES 43 BEN JONSON ROAD LONDON E14SA TEL.. 020 7790 6111 Charit '$ Trustees: Kawsar Miah Faruk Uddin Khan Mohammed Abdul Rafi Syed Mahbub Alam Chair Person Vice chair General Secretary Assisianf Secretary Mohammed Shafiqur Rahman Treasurer Abul Hasan Chowdhury Mohammed Ahbab Hussain Alaur Rahman Mohammad Abul Kashim Ali Newaz Assistant Treasurer Education Secretary Cultural Secretary Trustee Trijstee Saim Uddin Trustee Harun Rashid Miah Trustee Aliakber Abdur Rahman Tnjslee Md Taj Uddin Trustee Page 3 of 10
BURDE BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 The truslees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025 The Trustees l)ave adopted the provision5 of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Repo"n8 by Charities issued in 2005 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity. Legal Status: Charity: Regist¢r¢d with the Charity Commission, Charity Number: 1189772 Objects, Principal Activities and Organisation of the Charity The charity's objects are for the benefit of the inhabitants of London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and in particular membets of the Muslim Minority Ethnic Communities but exclusively who are in hardship by.. a) Relieving poverty, sickness and distress by through the provision of advice and inlormalion lo the said inhabitants in need of such advice that méy include welfare benefits, health and education. b) Advancing education in particular the provision of language and other subject classes c} Providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for the recreation and the leisuTe lime occupation in the interests of social welfare and the object of improving their conditions of life. To advance the religion of Islam in accordanre with the doctrines and Tenets of the Sunni Sect of Islam. To advance the education of Muslims and Muslim children in Confomiity with the doctrines and beliefs of the Sunni Se¢t of Islam. Organisation: A Management Committee. the members of which are trustees manages the affairs of the charity. The Management Conimittee manages the business of the charity including the paying of all expenses. Trustees: Trustees. who ar¢ all members of the executive committee, and who served during the year are set out on page 3. The trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting. for membership of the Executive Comrnitlee and serve until the end of the n¢xt Annual General MeetÉng. where they can stand for re- election as members of the new Executive Committee. Page 4 of 10
BURDErr BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 STATEMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Law applicable to charities in England & Wales require the Committee lo prepare financial slalemenls for each rinancial year that give a true and lair view of Ihe charily's financial activities during the year of its finanoial posits'on al the end ofthe year. In preparing those financi81 statement5, the Committee is required to.. Al Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. Bl Make judgments and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent- Cl Stsle whether applicable accounting standaTds and slalemenls of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., DI Prepare the financial slalements on a going conceffl basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charity wll continue in operation. The Executive Committee is responsible for keeping accounting recoids which disclose with reasonable accuracy 81 any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalements Comply wtlh the Charilies 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. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER According lo the provisions of the Charities Act 1993, the Committee has agreed that and audit is not required for this financial year. However due trj provisions of the same act an independenl examiner is requlred. Transaction and financial position The Statement of Financial Activities shows nel surplus for the year of £177.253 and our accumulated funds Stand at £1.099,528 in lolal. AM Accountancy Services carried out an independent examination of the accounts included in the report. This report, which has been prepared in accordance with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice {SORP) AGcounting and Reporting by Charities issued in 2005. Approv•d by the trustees and signed on Its behalf by This report was approved by the Executive Committee on and signed on their behalf. Kawsar Miah (Chairman} Date.. 26 November 2025 Mohammed Abdul Rafi (General Secretary) Dale.. 26 November 2025 Mohammed Shafiqur Rahm8n (Treasurer) Date.- 26 Novomber 2025 Page 5 of 10
Aecountants, Report To the Trustees of BURDETT BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION We report on the account5 for the year ended 31 July 2025 set out on pages 7 to 10 which have been prepared under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial staternents. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Accountants As described on page 5 the tSteeS are Tesponsible for the preparation of the financial stateinents, and they consider that the trusl is exempt from an audit. It is our responsibility to carry out procedures designed to enable us to report our opinion to you. Basis of Opinion We conducted our work in accordance with the Statement of Standards for Reporting Accountants, and so our procedures consisted of comparing the accounts wilh the accounting records kept by the charity, and making such limited enquiries of the trustees and officers as we considered necessary for the puryose of this report. These procedures Provide only the assurance expressed iu our opinion. Opinion In our opinion: (a) The accounts are in agreement with the accounting records kept by the charity under the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by ChltIeS.. (b) Having iegard only to, and on the basis of, the inforn]ation contained in those aeeounts: ( l) The accounts have been drawn up in a manner consistent with the accounting Tequtrements specified the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities, and (2) The ch&rity satisfied the condition5 for the exemption from an audit of the accounts for ttle year specified in th¢ Charities Act. AM ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES 43 BEN JONSON ROAD LONDON E14SA Am Accountancy Services 43 Benjonson Road. London E1 4SA. 'Tei. 020 7790 6111 Date.. O l December 2025 Page 6 0110
BURDETh BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 2025 Total 2024 Total Notes Unrestricted Restricted Recgipt$ Volunta Income Donation & Contribution Sa19$ of Calgndgrs Donationd for Freehold Mosquelmaintenace Etc Other Income Sludenls Cdleclionl Parents Contribution (Maklab) Profits from AL Rayan Bank 185.651 550 185.651.0 550.0 105.224.0 156.485 490.0 103,414.0 105,224 150,858 150.858.0 242.9 149.490.0 21.0 242.9 TOTAL INCOME 186,444 256,082 442.526 409,900 Less Payments Imam'l Care laker's wages and NIC Freelance teacher5 (Maktabl Freelance Imam {3rd Imaml cover Imam} Freelancè Imam 12nd Imam) Rent & Service Charge Lighting & Healing Food and Refreshment Telephone and Internet Events and Activitiès IEid & Youth Projeclll Repairs and Maintenance Postage, Books, Prize. Stationeries & Cleaning Ilerns Advertising l Leaflets, Calendersl Cultural and promotional costs (Ramadan. Waag) Accountancy Depreciation Insurance Bank Credit Card Chargesl Card Machines Election ExpenseslAGM Expenses Printer HPIRenl 26,033 26,033 143.194 14,975 10.800 2.108 21,746 24,674 145,172 12.933 11.216 4,142 29.688 1,532 18 2.647 7,765 11,970 1.425 7.830 1,200 4,638 367 2,197 160 822 143,194 14,975 10.800 2,108 21.746 Ilftar Foods) 555 2,346 12,533 7,926 1.460 11,244 1.200 5,217 386 2,529 220 801 555 2,346 12.533 7.926 1,460 11.244 1.200 5.217 386 2.529 220 TOTAL EXPENSES 122.079 143.194 265,273 270,394 NET SURPLUS IISHORTFALLI 64,365 112,888 177,253 139.506 Page 7 of 10
BURDETT BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31st JULY 2025 NOTE 2025 Fixed Assets Leasehold Building Fixtures and fittings 1,233,000 29,563 1,262.563 Current Assets Cash al Bank (Current & Saving account) Cash in hand 48,801 2,949 51,750 Current Liabilitie5 Amount falling due lo one year 4.785 NET CURRENT ASSETS I ILIABILITIESI 46,965 Lon Term Llabllities Amount falling due lo more than one year K8rje Hasana Ilnleresl Free Loan) 210,000 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,099.528 FUNDS: Balance BIF Income and ExpenditLtre Account 922,275 177,253 Total Funds 1.099.528 Kawsar Miah (Chairman) Dale= 26 November 2025 Mohammed Shafiqur Rahman (TreasLJrerl Date: 26 November 2025 Page 8 of 10
BURDETT BANGLADESHI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been compiled in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission and with the Statements of re¢ommended Practice. a. Basls of Accounting The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention of ac¢ounling. b. Grants Revenue grants are credited lo the Income and Expersditure account on a receivable basi5. Donations d. Depreciation on fixed assets is provided al the rates estimated lo write off the cost on reducing balance basis as follows: Fixtures. Fittings and Equipment 15. 2. FIXED ASSETS COST Fixtures and fittings Leasehold Building Total At 01 August 2024 Premium Paid Fixluies and fillings blf Addition {Fixlure and Fittings) At 31 July 2025 800.000 433.000 1.233,000 26.280 8,500 1.267,780 26,280 8,500 34,780 1,233.000 DEPRECIATION Charge for the year Al 31 July 2025 5,217 5,217 5,217 5.217 NET BOOK VALUE Al 01 Augus12024 Al 31 July 2025 26,280 29,563 800.000 1,233,000 826.280 1,262,563 3. ACCRUALS AND LIABILITIES Amount failffng due rrithin one year Lighting & Healing Telephone HMRC- PAYE Accountancy 3.115 260 210 1,200 4,785 4 Loan Accounts.. Karje Hasana (Interest Free Loan) 210.000 Page 9 of 10
4 Breakdown of Income Dis¢riptl¢ns Unrestricted Restrlcted Total Frlday Collections Donations by standing orderslcard Ramadan Collection Box Donations Donation For Cultural Programs Eid Collections Calanders Sponsorshipl Ramadan Timetable AIB I Sum up card Machines Parents contribution Imaklabl Sundry Income Clothes Bank, Election Fees 101.967 8,192 24,691 5,903 101,967 8,192 24.691 5,903 12,707 1.225 25,727 12,707 1.225 25,727 150,858 5,239 150,858 5,239 Total 185,651 150.858 336.509 Total Income 185.651.0 150.858 336,509.0 Page 10 of 10