The Friends of Bangladesh
Analysis
The Friends of Bangladesh is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Romford. It was registered in August 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01837619). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Friends of Bangladesh reported income of £40k and spending of £41k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,347 to £40k (+1100%), an average of +86% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 130%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Friends of Bangladesh sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Next Generation Ministries (£40k), The Orthopaedics Charitable Trust Fund (£40k) and The Dominion House Church (£40k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Ministries | London | £40k |
| The Orthopaedics Charitable Trust Fund | Norwich | £40k |
| The Dominion House Church | Nottingham | £40k |
| Out of Character | York | £40k |