DERAI THANA DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION UK
ADULT EDUCATION, ADVICE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE , RAISE FUNDS AND DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Objects
1) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. 2) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL’S CAPABILITIES, COMPETENCES, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING, AND WHICH CONTRIBUTE OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF THE BANGLADESHI COMMUNITY.3) THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION OF A SIGNPOSTING SERVICE AND SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £38,192 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £44,897. The trustees note that donations are becoming difficult to secure due to competition, but the charity remains committed to its charitable objects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Donation Received 60,030” — page 8
“Derai Thana Development Organisation UK is committed to using its resources in pursuit of its charitable objects. It is also committed, however, to maintaining a level of reserves that is prudent to meet ongoing liabilities, sufficient to ensure that all service delivery commitments can be met and to protect the long-term future of our operations. * ensure the availability of sufficient working funds in hand. * provide a breathing space in case of unexpected loss of income to ensure that services can be maintained; and * provide sufficient funds for an orderly winding-down in the event of a need to cease activity.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Md Mizanur Rahman Chowdhurychair
- Aina Miah
- Enamul Haque Chowdhury
- Mohammed Akhtar Hussain
- Muhammad Jahan Miah
- Sijil Miah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £60k | £22k |
| 31/03/2024 | £0 | £3k |
| 31/03/2023 | £5k | £22k |
| 31/03/2022 | £43k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £240 |
Common questions
Is DERAI THANA DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £38,192 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £44,897. The trustees note that donations are becoming difficult to secure due to competition, but the charity remains committed to its charitable objects. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 07/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |