BHOLA'S CHILDREN
We fund a home and school for orphaned and disabled children on the island of Bhola in Bangladesh. Capacity is now over 50 live-in children plus 20 attending daily.We arrange medical ops and assistive devices for the disabled, teach the 3R's and life skills, and train in farming, tailoring, carpentry and metalwork.We educate the local community on avoidable causes of disability.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £6,409 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £22,902. The trustees note that the charity has temporarily reduced costs and beneficiary numbers due to a funding crisis and political uncertainty in Bangladesh, but consider the going concern basis appropriate as administrative expenses are borne personally by trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“Keeping the project alive is considered more important at this juncture than building up reserves. That is subject to retaining £5,000 to cover any costs involved in winding up BCUK” — page 10
Trustees
- DINAH LEAH CARLOTTA WIENERchair
- Andrew Hogan
- BARNABY MARK WIENER
- Freda Mary Graf
- MR SANDY ANSON
- MS ANNE HAMILTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £56k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £141k |
| 31/03/2022 | £42k | £141k |
| 31/03/2021 | £36k | £56k |
Common questions
Is BHOLA'S CHILDREN financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £6,409 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds of £22,902. The trustees note that the charity has temporarily reduced costs and beneficiary numbers due to a funding crisis and political uncertainty in Bangladesh, but consider the going concern basis appropriate as administrative expenses are borne personally by trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.