CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER:1191593
BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
ABU & ABU
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS ABU NOWSHED CENTRE 71 WORDSWORTH ROAD SMALL HEATH, BIRMINGHAM B10 0ED WEST MIDLANDS
BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Registered Charity Number: | 1191593 |
|---|---|
| Chairman: | Muhammad Misbaur Rahman Shuhel |
| Trustees: | Muhammad Misbaur Rahman Shuhel |
| Abu Ahmad Habibur Rahman | |
| Abul Kalam | |
| Faiz Muhammad Rahman | |
| Md Shafiqul Haque | |
| Mohammed Kaisarul Islam | |
| Registered Office: | 2 Oswald Terrace |
| Temple Road | |
| LONDON | |
| NW2 6PW | |
| Accountants: | Abu & Abu |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| Abu Nowshed Centre | |
| 71 Wordsworth Road | |
| Small Heath, Birmingham | |
| B10 0ED | |
| West Midlands |
BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Charity - Examiners report | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Schedule of funds | 6 |
| Notes | 7 |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
I report on the accounts which are set out on pages 4 to 9
Respective responsibilities of the
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
The trustees who are also directors of the company for the purpose of
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 October 2023 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice - Financial Reporting Standard 102; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
........................................ Dated:11 June 2024
Abu Nowshed, FCCA Chartered Certified Accountants Abu Nowshed Centre 71 Wordsworth Road Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0ED West Midlands
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
REPORT OF THE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
The Charities Act 2011, together with the financial statements for the year, and confirm that the latter comply with the requirements of the Act, the Trust Deed and the Charities SORP 2005.
Structure, Governance and Management
Appointment of trustees
The trustees who served during the year are set out on the charity information page at the front of these accounts.
Trustee induction and training
New Trustees undergo an orientation day to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision making processes, the business plan and recent financial performance of the charity. During the induction day they meet key employees and other trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role.
Organisation
A board of trustees of up to 6 truees, who meet quarterly and administers the activities of the charity.
Risk policy
Trustees have assessed the risk associted with working overseas and have put in place training and measures in place to reduce any impact on the charity.
Objectives and activities
The principal activity of the company continues to be that of overseas Charitable activities. Helping of poor and needy people in Barlekha in Bangladesh.
Achievements and performance
The trustees considers the acheivement of the charity could be improved in the next year.
Financial review Plans for future periods
Trustees are confident that activities of the charity can be much improved everyone including the volunteers are working to achieve the same charitable objectives.
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
REPORT OF THE (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
Accounting and reporting responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS102); make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been
followed,subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in
the financial statements; 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 proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provision of the trust deed. 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.
Approved by the trustees on 11 July 2024 signed on its behalf by:
..................................................... Abu Ahmad Habibur Rahman Trustee
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 OCTOBER 2023
| Note | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Bank Accounts | 3,357 | 2,583 | |||||
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| 3,357 | 2,583 | ||||||
| Creditors | |||||||
| Amounts falling due within | |||||||
| one year | 4 | 360 | 540 | ||||
| ––––– | ––––– | ||||||
| Net current assets | 2,997 | 2,043 | |||||
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| Total assets less current liabilities | 2,997 | 2,043 | |||||
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| Net assets | £2,997 | £2,043 | |||||
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| Capital funds | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds | 2,997 | 2,043 | |||||
| ––––– | ––––– | ||||||
| Total funds | £2,997 | £2,043 | |||||
| ––––– |
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Approved by the trustees on 11 July 2024 and signed on its behalf.
................................................... Abu Ahmad Habibur Rahman
The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
| Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrest'd | Funds | Funds | |
| Funds | 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Incoming resources | |||
| Incoming Resources from | |||
| generated funds: | |||
| Voluntary income | 7,614 | 7,614 | 5,013 |
| ––––– | ––––– | ––––– | |
| Total incoming resources | 7,614 | 7,614 | 5,013 |
| ––––– | ––––– | ––––– | |
| Resources expended | |||
| Costs of generating funds | 700 | 700 | 0 |
| Charitable activities | 5,600 | 5,600 | 3,780 |
| Governance costs | 360 | 360 | 300 |
| ––––– | ––––– | ––––– | |
| Total resources expended | 6,660 | 6,660 | 4,080 |
| ––––– | ––––– | ––––– | |
| Net movement in funds | 954 | 954 | 933 |
| Total funds brought forward | £2,043 | £2,043 | 1,110 |
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| Total funds carried forward | £2,997 | £2,997 | £2,043 |
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Details of Incoming resources and resources used are given in the notes to the financial statements.
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
DETAILED ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| General Fund | ||||||
| Balance B/fwd | 2,043 | 1,110 | ||||
| Surplus for the year | 954 | 933 | ||||
| ––––– | ––––– | |||||
| 2,997 | 2,043 | |||||
| ––––– | ––––– | |||||
| Total funds at 31 October 2023 | £2,997 | £2,043 | ||||
| ––––– |
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
1. Accounting policies
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated through Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical convention (modified to include certain items at fair value). The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest pound.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years unless otherwise stated.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
2. Turnover
Turnover derives from donations through social platforms, private and public appeal through community TV channel.
3. Staff costs
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
4. Creditors
| Amounts falling due within one year:- | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Sundry Creditors | 360 | 540 | ||
| –––– | –––– | |||
| £ 360 | £ 540 | |||
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| 5. | Incoming resources | |||
| Unrest'd | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2023 | 2023 |
2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Voluntary Income | ||||
| General fund | 7,614 | 7,614 |
5,013 | |
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| 7,614 | 7,614 |
5,013 | ||
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| 6. | Costs of generating funds | |||
| 2023 | 2023 |
2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising costs of donations | 700 | 0 | ||
| –––– | –––– | |||
| 700 |
0 | |||
| –––– |
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| 7. | Charitable activities | |||
| 2023 | 2023 |
2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Overseas donation | 5,600 | 3,780 | ||
| ––––– | ––––– | |||
| 5,600 |
3,780 | |||
| ––––– |
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BARLEKHA FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
| 8. | Governance costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
2023 |
2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Accountancy | 360 | 300 | ||
| –––– | –––– | |||
| 360 |
300 | |||
| –––– |
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