THE BANGLADESH CENTRE
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE AND REGISTERED AS A CHARITY
24 Pembridge Gardens
London
W2 4DX
Directors, Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025

THE BANGLADESH CENTRE
Contents
Page
Company Infomiation
Directors, Report
44
Independént Examinerfs Repjrt
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to Finan¢ial Statement
10-12

THE BANGLADESH CENTRE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Council of Management..
Chairp8rson'.
Abida Islam (High Commissioner of Bangladesh)
Vice chairpemns:
Tofozzul Miah
Gulnaher Khan
Md. Mamun Rashid
Anwar Ali
Enayeth Khan
Zahidur Rahman
Shahed Ahmed
Secretary (Generdl and Joint)..
Md Delwar Hussain
Mahbub Ahmed
Ali Ahmed Bebul
Aminul Hoque Jillu
Registered Office:
24 Pembridge Gardens
London W2 4DX
Business Address:
24 Pembridge Gardens
London W2 4DX
Company Registration Number..
01746353
Charity Registration Number:
291187
Bankers..
HSBC Bank PLC
25 Notting Hill Gate
London W113JJ
Independent Examiner.
Muhit & Co
Chartered Certifi8d Accountants & Tax Athisers
80A Ashfi8ld Street
Unit 4
London
E12BJ

THE BANGLADESH CENTRE
Trustee's Rewrt
For the year ended 315t Ma￿h 2025
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year erKled 31st Ma￿h 2025.
Baekground Infomation
BANGLADESH CENTRE is a Bangladeshi communty centre in the UK dedicated to cultural,
8ducational and welfare services for the Bangladeshi community in London. All service$ are
provided both in English and Bangla language. The organization serves Kensington. Chelsea and
surrounding boroughs. No appointment is necessary for any advice. The organisation has an
excellent local reputation for providing activities in culturally sensitive ways and has developed
expertise in 8eLes$ing and helplng hard to reach people. It has also delivered educational
courses to inspi￿, motivate and upskill members of the local disadvantaged communities to go
forward in life.
Structure, Governance and Management
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in nole 1 to
the accounts and Comply with the goveming wle and applicable law.
Governlng document
The charity was founded In 1983 and the trust was formed through a declaration of Trusts dated
in th8 mid1980s as well as being registered as a company limited by guarantee under registration
numb8r 01746353. The Memorandum of Association was amended by Spe￿al resolutions passed
in 1984. 1991 and 1996. The Articles of Association was amended by special resolution pa88ed
in 1991. It has been registered a5 charity with Charity Commission in1985.
How tho Trust was foundod
BANGLADESH CENTRE was founded in 1983 by the Founder Members who have been
as$o¢iated with this direcuy and indirectly to this day.
Appointment of Tntstees
The Coun¢il of Management has the power to appoint additional Tru5t8es or remove T￿￿tse5 as
it considers fit to do $0.
Appolntment of Dlrectors
The Council of Management has the power tr) appoint additional members or remove members
as it considers fit to do so.
The Council of Management in office in the year are set out on page 3. The Trustees and
Directors have no beneficial interest in the organisation other than as members.
Members (Founder Mombors)
8ashif Uddin Ahmed, Abdul Khair Chowdhury, Abul Kalam Shamsuddin Chowdhury. Altsf
Hussain, Alaur Rahman Khan, Abdul Kadir. Najmul Hassan Zahed
Members (Permanenet Membgrs)
A K M Abdullah, Jobrul Islam, Jahangir Khan, Md Mostofa Miah, Nasir Ali Shah, Kabir Uddin, Prof
Shahidul Rahman, Nasim Ahmed, Md Faizul Haque, Abul Kalam Azad Suton, Abdul Hafiz,
Habibur Rahman, Dulal Uddin Rayhan. Md Isbah Uddln. Md Shamim Ahmed, Tofozzul Miah,
Shahnoor Khan. Shamsul Islam Shelim, Zakir Hossain

Members (Life Members)
Gulnaher Khan, Md De￿ar Hussain, Md Mamun Rashid. Sibbir Ahmed, M8hbub Ahmed Raju.
Md Sad Chowdhury, Ali Ahmed Bebul, Shahed Ahmed. Zahidur Rahman, Aminul Hoque Jillu,
Abdul Hannan, Md Moynul Hoque, Mohammed Shuhel. Enayeth Khan. FakhTuI Ambia. Anwar Ai,
Shamim Ahmad.
Cornpany Socrotary (And Joint Socr•laries)
Md Delwar Hussain, Mahbub Ahmed, Ali Ahmed Bebul, Aminul Hoque Jillu
Organlsatlon
The Trustees l Directors meet regularly In order to manage the affalrs of the charlty. Day to day
running ol the charity is the responsibillty of Ihe manager vA)o manages the staff and volunteers
reports directly to the Board of Truslees.
All our permanent members give at least 6 hours per week of their time. They are there to support
in various activities of the charity and to gain new skills and experience to enhance their
employment prospects.
Publlc benefit Slatemgnt
The Trustees and Directors consider that they have complied with Section 17 of the Charities Act
2011 with regards to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
Objectives and Activities
BANGLADESH CENTRE is a grass roots community organisation wtth the aims and objectives of
"To Pmvide an advlsory and infomiation service including casework dealing with
weffare beneflts, Immigration and nationality, homelessness and houslng,
translation and interpretation, employment and training. legal and police matters,
health care and general Infomiatlon etc-.
Whal tho Charlty offers lo tho communlty
The charlty does Its besl to what It can offer to the local communlty. Desplts some financlal
constraints the charity offers the following activities:
To provide supplementary school program including holding classes for Bangla language
as a mother tongue, Bangla language for non-Bengali people, English as second
tangu8ge. GCSE 8nd 'A' level Bangla, English, Maths, Physlcs, Chemisty and Biology
etc.
To provide advice, guidance on health care by professional doctorls).
To provide ICT facilities to beneficiaries. especially from Ihe Bangladeshi community-
To organize Gulturdl functions, festivals and to hold Bangladesh national events
throughout the year, {e.g. Matyrs Day and Intematlonal Mother Language Day,
Independence and National Day, Bangla Newyear. Bangladesh Victory Day, etc.).
Exhibition of crafts. paintings, photographs, are a part and parcel of the cultural activities.
To provide music school program to the interested groups including second generation
Bangladeshls through providing facilitles of leaming Dar￿e, Muslc and Drama.
To organize get together parties every week for women and also to arrange sociocultural
seminars and hold classes on painting, knitting. sewing, cooking, perfomiing arts etc.
underwomen's awareness program.

To provide ind¢Jor and outdoor gamès faciliknes including table tennis. snooker, thess,
carom board, badminton, football, cricket and gym etc.
To provide hostel facilities with Tvfvisitors lounge. game room, kitchen and dining room
ètc. to the boarders, exFected to come from all over the world and in parkncular from
Bangladesh.
To provide library faciltknes containing edu¢alonal books, children's books, books on
Bengali literature with sufficient Up to date Stock of newspapers and periodicals.
To provide community development services and liaises with the local authoritie5, Central
govemment. voluntary sector organizations with the object of malntsinlng a good
relationship Ixlween the indigenous population and the ethnic minority communilies.
BANGLADESH CENTRE LONDON
The following services are provtded by Bangladesh Centre London:
Social welfare
IT project
Short temi hostel a¢¢ommodation for the newcomers
Supplementary classes on language
Music, drama and dance
Healthcare advice
Women project
Eldedy project
Infomiation and library services
Youth project
RENOVATION AND SUSPENSION OF ACTIVITIES
Bangladesh Centre is currently undergoing renovation in order to fulfil the requirement8 of the
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea {RBKC) and in ￿mplianCe with the standards they
(RBKCI have set. Jackfwit London Enterprise drafted an agreement for 14 years with
Bangladesh Centre to develop the governan￿ and infrastructure. Jackfruit London Enterprise is
also working closely with RBKC to undertake the renovation of Banglade$h Centre.
The primary goal was to carry out the renovation and so the Centre's activities wer8 suspended
lor a brief moment in time. The office of the Centre has moved to an Offi￿ in East London to
carry out day to day affairs. Activitres have been Tesumed in July 2020 in the new building.
CELEBRATORY EVENTS
With the support of all members, the Centre managed to cetebrate events such as Victory Day
(17112124), Martyrfs Day and Intemational Mother Language Day (20102125). On 31st March 2025
the Centre organised events together.
Small Company Provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 applicable to companies subject to the small Companies regime.
Signed on behalf of the Board:
Delwar Hussain {General Secretary)
Approved by the Board on 1011212025.

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THE BANGLADESH CENTRE
Independent Examinefs Report to the Dlrectors
for the yoar ondod 31" March 2025
The fin8ncial Statements laid out in this report on pages 7 have prepared under the historical cost
Convention and in accordance with the SORP. Accounting and Reporting by Charities Commission
issued April 2005 and applicable Accounting Standards and the Charities Act 1993.
Respective Responsibilities of the Executive Committee and the Examiner
As the Charity's Trustees, and the directors of the company for the purpose of Company Law you are
responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements. The Trustees consider that an Audit is not
required for this year {under section 144 (21 of Ihe Charities Act 2011} and that an Independent
Examiner is needèd.
It is our r8SFrf)nsibilty to-
Examine the Financial Statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
Follow the prO￿dUre laid down in the general directions given by Ihe Charity Commissioners
(under sectlon 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Act and
stste whether particular matters have Come to our attention.
Basls of Indepfrndent Examlnors, Roport
The examination of the accounts was carried out in accordance with the general diredon given by the
Charities Commissioner. The examination includes".
A review of the a¢￿UntIng records kept by the Charity.
A comparison of the accounts presented with those records made available.
It includes ¢onsKleration of any unusual items of disclosures in Ihe accounts.
Finally oblaining explanations from you as Trustees conceming any such matter5 relating to the
ac(y)unts. The examination also includes examinalion of any such matters of eviden￿ relevant to the
account of disclosures in the financial stslements. It includes assessment of the signrficant estimates
and judgemenls made in the preparation of the financial ststemenls, and of whether the accounting
policies are appropriate to the charity's circumstsnces ¢onsistenUy applied and adequately disclosed.
The procedures underlaken do not provide all th8 evidence that would be required in an audil, and
consequenlly I do not express an audlt oplnlon on the vlew given by the awounts.
Independent Examlners, Statement
In connection with our examination no matter has come to our attention..
(11 Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material reS[￿t the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and
to preparè accounts which accord with the accounting re￿rdS and compty with th6 accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of
the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
have not been met. or
(21 to whlch In our oplnion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsndlng of the
accounts to b8 read)ed.
Oplnion
In our opinion the financial ststement prepared give a true and fair view of the charity's state of affairs
as at 31 March 2025 glving that the incoming resou￿$ and thelr appllcatlon In the year then ended
ha
been prop
prepared wit
direction given by the Charities Commissioner.
&Co
Chartergd Cortlflod Accou
ants & Tax Advlsors
80A Ashflold Slroet, Unlt 4, London E12BJ
10 December 2025

BANGLADESH CENTRE
Statement of Flnancial
Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Total
Total
R￿trfCto
Note$
Unresirfcted
2025
2024
INCOME AND
EXPENDITURE
Incomlng Resource8
Income From Rental
G8neral Membership
Renewal Fee$
Life Membership Fees
Nomination fee
Permanenl Membership
Fees
Other Donation
Donation from prayer
facility
Totsl Incoming Rosources
32,500
32.500
20,000
1,300
10.200
1,300
10,200
6,000
17,750
6,WO
6,000
9,000
1.701
983
Rosources Expgnded
Expenditure during the year
51.075
51,075
44,741
Total Resources Expended
51,075
51,075
44,741
Nel Incoming Resources for11
year
Funds al 1 April 2024
Revaluation Cost
192)
287,351
21.770.673
(92)
287,351
21,770.673
9,710
277,641
Funds at 31 March 2025
22,057,932
22,057,931
287.351
The notes on pages 11 to 13 forni part of these accounts.

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BANGLADESH CENTRE
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2025
Total
Total
Nolos
2025
2024
Fixod Asso1$
Tangible Assets
22,041,281
272,781
Currenl assets
Cash 81 Bank: Current account
Cash al Bank: HSBC account
Petty Cash
33,483
145
32.207
145
521
32,873
34.318
Current Liabilitias
Creditors..
{15,495}
{18,303)
Net Current
AssetsllLlabllltlo81
18,824
14,564
Total assèts loss eurrént
22,060,104
287,351
Net AsgetsllLlabllltles)
22,060,104
287,351
Accumulated Funds
Reslricled Fund
Unrestricted Fund
Capitsl Reservg
Total Funds
22.060.104
287,351
22 060 104
287 351
These accoun1$ have been prepared in accordance with special provisions ￿lating to small
¢ompanl89 Within part 15 of the Companias Act 2006.
For the year ended 31 March 2025, the company was entitled lo exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companwd Act 2006 and no noti￿ has been deposited under section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect lo accounting records and preparation of accounts.
The financial stalem8nls were approved by th& Board on 10 December 2025 and g1gn8d by:
MD DELWAR HUSSAIN
Gonéral S•cr•tary
SIBBIR AHMED
Chief Troasurer

BANGLADESH CENTRE
Notes to the Statement of Flnanclal Acllvftlos
for the year onded 31 March 2025
1 Aecauntin
ollelv4
The financial 8talements h8ve betrn prep8red undar the historical c08t convenuon and in 8ccordonce wrfh th8
Financi81 RgPOrtiTVJ Stsnd8rd foT Smallgr Entthes. They have also been prepar8d in 8w)rdanc¢ with th¢
cha￿tIeS A¢1. 1993 and compty with the St8t&ment of Ra¢omm$ndgd Practicè Accounting by Charitlas'1188u8(1
on January 20151.
Caplt•ll$atlon and dèprnclatlon of tanglble fixed •$$¢ts',
l assets costirvJ more than £1,000 are Ca￿￿lISed. The cost of tsngible fixed assets 18 wvitten off by equal
instalments over Ihg expected useffijl lives as follows..
Furniture, fitting8 and equipment, 5% reducing bala￿ m8thcAY
Fund a¢￿Un11Th
Unr•strtct•d funds
Consists of general fvnds whv* the centre may use frjr its wrpose al ib discretion.
Re8trlcted funds
Are Ihosg the donor has impossd ￿$triCbOnsIJfi the use of Ihg funds vthich ar&1ggally binding.
Incoming R￿oUr¢0¥
Income only recognlsed where there Is entitlemeni forthe perlod.
2 R•8¢ur¢o8 Ex
nd•d
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred.
3 Staff Costs
2025
2024
Net Saiarles
Pension
10,129
9,876
27
9,903
10,129
bt
Tiade Debtors
Other Debtors
5 Crndltors
Accruats
Net Salary
Other Creditors
PAYE and Nl
Penslons
Provlsion fordlsablltty access
Refundable membershlp fees
1,320
928
127
47
328
5,995
6,750
15.495
1,320
407
128
75
328
5,995
10,050
18,303

Ible Asse
2025
Vohlcle
Land &
Buildings
Flxtures &
fittings
TOTAL
Cost
At IApri12024
Addition: Revaluation Cost
At31 March 2025
229,327
21.770,673
22,000,000
109,478
345,645
21.770.673
22,116,318
6,840
109.478
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charges For The Year
At31 March 2025
66,024
2,173
68.197
72.864
2,173
75,053
Net Book Value
At31 March 2025
22.000.000
229,327
41,281
43.454
22,041,281
272,781
At31 March 2024
R•valuation of Land & Buildin
During this finantialyear ènded 31 March 2025, the chafity carried out a revaluation of the
building since the full refurblshment work has complete(i couple of years ago.
The valuation was undertaken by an independent protessional valuer, who are a iecognised and
accredited valuation agent. Valuation was conducted usingthe cuirerbt marketvalue approach
depending on the class of assets.
The valuatlon company suggested In October 2024that ihe maximum value would expect a
market price in the reglon of £22.000,000. We have taken thls amount as falT value of land &
bulldlng and reflected In the balance sheet as increase of assets and reserve.
Goln
Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis with the expectstion that
the companywould be able to obtain sufficient grants to tontinue its actlvities in the future.
Movement of Funds
Restrlcted
Unrestrlcted
Total
At l April 2024
Incoming Resouices
Outgoing Resources
Revaluation of Land & Buil(iing
At31March2025
287,351
50,983
(48,￿3)
21,770,673
22,060,104
287,351
50,983
(48.9031
21,770,673
22,060,104

INCOME
Restrlct
Unrestrloted
202S
2024
Grants:
Income From Rental
32,500
1.300
10,200
32,5
1.3
10.2
20.0(M)
General Membership Rerthval Fees
Life Membershlp Fegs
Nominatson Fees
6.000
17.750
9.000
Pe￿anent Membershlp Fees
Other Donation
6.000
1.701
Donation from prayerf￿lIty
TOTAL
983
983
$0,983
50.983
$4,451
EXPENDITURE
Rg$trfctod
Unrnstrlct
Total
Total
Dlrect Charltable Ex
ndlture
2025
2024
Accountsrcy fees
Adveruslng and PR
AGM expense
Bank cha
1.260
1.324
12.438
400
1.094
300
2,173
1.260
1,324
12,438
4CI)
1.094
3LX)
2,173
1260
13.059
415
Centre News and Media coverBge
Cleaning
Depreaation
Ekushe February expenses
El8Ctlon expenses
Equipment expense(J
Event èxp8nsas
Insuran¢0
MeelltvJ ex￿n80$
Nomination monoy refun
Offl¢e expenses
Otherlggal arKI prof
P&nsK)ns
Rent
Repair¥ and m8intenar
Security
Soflw8re
Soli¢itor fees
110
1,700
12,291
492
10,7ff2
10,7&2
70
70
750
107
550
27
450
951
951
451
906
80
2,292
1,742
35
2.292
1,742
Ststionery and printing
Sub8crfptlon8
Sundry
Telephone and fax
Victory day expenses
Wages and salar￿S
321
89
98
1.670
1.670
1.006
1,930
9.876
44.741
9.710
10.129
48.903
2,080
10.129
48.903
1080
Net SurplusllDeflclt} for the y•ar