JALALPUR ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE UK
Registered Charity Number: 1204530 Financial Period: 30 August 2023 – 5 April 2024
Trustees’ Annual Report
1. Objectives and Activities
The Jalalpur Advancement Committee UK (JAC UK) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) established to advance people's welfare, education, and health in Jalalpur, Bangladesh. Our activities focus on supporting underprivileged communities through direct aid and community-led initiatives.
2. Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
3. Achievements and Performance
During this financial year, the charity provided community aid in Jalalpur, Bangladesh. Key achievements include:
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Delivery of £3,040 in charitable assistance abroad.
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Support was funded entirely through public donations.
4. Financial Review
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Total income: £3,310 (entirely from donations)
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Total spending: £3,040 (all for charitable activities)
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Surplus carried forward: £270
5. Structure, Governance, and Management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by its constitution. It is managed by a board of trustees who met regularly and administered funds accordingly.
6. Reserves Policy
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At the time of reporting, the charity does not have a formal reserves policy but plans to establish one in the next financial year.
Receipts and Payments Account
| Category | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Receipts | |
| Donations | 3,310 |
| Total Receipts | 3,310 |
| Payments | |
| Charitable activities | 3,040 |
| Total Payments | 3,040 |
| Surplus for the year | 270 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 5 April 2024
| Category | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Cash funds (on hand) | 270 |
| Liabilities | 0 |
| Net Assets | 270 |
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Notes
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All overseas expenditure was conducted in Bangladesh via regulated Money Service Businesses (MSBs).
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No trustees received any payment or reimbursement.
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No staff were employed; all work was volunteer-based (estimated 10 volunteers).
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No grants or contracts were received from UK government sources.
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The charity is not part of a wider group or network.
Trustee Declaration
This Annual Report and Accounts were approved by the Board of Trustees on 17 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Signature: ____ Name: Musthak Ahmed Position: Secretary Date: 17 May 2025
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