Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Bengali Cultural Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, overseas aid/famine relief, religious activities.
The Bengali Cultural Association (number 278295) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Bengali Cultural Association do?
To promote the study of the Bengali language and literature and help those wish to learn English.To promote and hold cultural and Hindu religious celebrations indigenous to Bengal, India.Our main Bengali celebrations Durga Puja, Laksmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja were held successfully during the year.Other events also held to promote Bengali culture to our young members.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bengali Cultural Association
Answers The Bengali Cultural Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Bengali Cultural Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Bengali Cultural Association's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Newham · Redbridge
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Bengali Cultural Association registered for?
General Charitable PurposesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities
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Is The Bengali Cultural Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Bengali Cultural Association as a registered charity (number 278295) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Bengali Cultural Association's charity number?
The Bengali Cultural Association's charity number is 278295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Bengali Cultural Association do?
To promote the study of the Bengali language and literature and help those wish to learn English.To promote and hold cultural and Hindu religious celebrations indigenous to Bengal, India.Our main Bengali celebrations Durga Puja, Laksmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja were held successfully during the year.Other events also held to promote Bengali culture to our young members.
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How can I donate to The Bengali Cultural Association?
The Bengali Cultural Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.bcauk.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Bengali Cultural Association?
The register does not record The Bengali Cultural Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Bengali Cultural Association's trustees paid?
The Bengali Cultural Association's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Bengali Cultural Association registered as a charity?
The Bengali Cultural Association was entered on the register on 20 August 1979.