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The Friends Of Bangladesh

The Principal activities of the organisation are to establish in Bangladesh and elsewhere:-homes for the orphans, handicapped, disadvantaged and poor children; to provide educational facilities and vocational training; to provide financial assistance for families in distress and to relieve poor children by providing sponsorship by individuls or institutions.

Activities & Mission

The Principal activities of the organisation are to establish in Bangladesh and elsewhere:-homes for the orphans, handicapped, disadvantaged and poor children; to provide educational facilities and vocational training; to provide financial assistance for families in distress and to relieve poor children by providing sponsorship by individuls or institutions.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,543
Latest Expenditure
£19,236

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£21,543
£19,2360 / 0
2020
£10,234
£8,0840 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Friends Of Bangladesh

What does The Friends Of Bangladesh do?

The Principal activities of the organisation are to establish in Bangladesh and elsewhere:-homes for the orphans, handicapped, disadvantaged and poor children; to provide educational facilities and vocational training; to provide financial assistance for families in distress and to relieve poor children by providing sponsorship by individuls or institutions.

How much income did The Friends Of Bangladesh report in 2024?

The Friends Of Bangladesh reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Friends Of Bangladesh registered as a charity?

The Friends Of Bangladesh was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 1984 as charity number 290056. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Friends Of Bangladesh?

The Friends Of Bangladesh is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is MAHBUB IZDALI KHAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Friends Of Bangladesh operate?

The Friends Of Bangladesh operates across 2 areas: Bangladesh and India.

Is The Friends Of Bangladesh a registered charity?

Yes — The Friends Of Bangladesh is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290056.

Details

Address
1 CHAFFORD WAY
ROMFORD
RM6 5DP
Website
thefob.co.uk
Registration Date
13 August 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290056
Charity Number
290056

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Trustees

MAHBUB IZDALI KHAN Chair
DR A T MANNAN
Dr ABDUL AZIZ
DR M A AWAL
Dr ZIAUL HAQUE
FAIZUL HOQUE
M PARVEZ AHMED
MD EMTIAJ HOSSAIN
MD NURUL ISLAM
MR SYED ARIF HUSSAIN
NARGIS AKHTER
NASREEN AZIZ
SYED HAMIDUL HOQUE

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30 July 2026
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