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The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh

Also known as: The Sreepur Project, Bangladesh

Founded in 1989 by Pat Kerr MBE after witnessing mothers forced to surrender their children due to poverty, Sreepur Village provides sanctuary to destitute single mothers and their children in Bangladesh. Our holistic three-year programme goes beyond shelter, equipping women with vocational training and life skills for lasting independence. We keep families together, prioritising empowerment over

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Activities & Mission

Founded in 1989 by Pat Kerr MBE after witnessing mothers forced to surrender their children due to poverty, Sreepur Village provides sanctuary to destitute single mothers and their children in Bangladesh. Our holistic three-year programme goes beyond shelter, equipping women with vocational training and life skills for lasting independence. We keep families together, prioritising empowerment over

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
£685,353
Latest Expenditure
£646,346

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £319,677
Charitable Activities £15,950
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,222
Other Income £345,504

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £623,963
Raising Funds £22,383
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £623,963
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£685,353
£646,346£623,963£1,402,267£1,212,9022 / 0
2023
£374,856
£494,6720 / 1
2022
£418,600
£527,0430 / 0
2021
£529,299
£343,121£324,471£1,643,765£215,3062 / 0
2020
£406,494
£687,5290 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh

What does The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh do?

Founded in 1989 by Pat Kerr MBE after witnessing mothers forced to surrender their children due to poverty, Sreepur Village provides sanctuary to destitute single mothers and their children in Bangladesh. Our holistic three-year programme goes beyond shelter, equipping women with vocational training and life skills for lasting independence. We keep families together, prioritising empowerment over

How much income did The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh report in 2024?

The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh reported total income of £685k and reported expenditure of £646k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh?

The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh registered as a charity?

The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 2001 as charity number 1085008. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh?

The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janette Porter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh operate?

The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh operates in Bangladesh, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh a registered charity?

Yes — The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085008.

Details

Address
78 Beckenham Road
BECKENHAM
BR3 4RH
Registration Date
14 February 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3975583
Charity Number
1085008

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Trustees

Janette Porter Chair
Abdul Musabbir Karim
DEREK PALMER
Matthew Silvester
PAT KERR MBE
Rebecca Horsbrugh
Susan Coleman

Also Known As

  • The Sreepur Project, Bangladesh

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