{"id":5818,"date":"2025-12-04T21:56:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=5818"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:59:44","slug":"how-wordcamp-dhaka-2025-managed-its-funds-responsibly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhaka.wordcamp.org\/2025\/how-wordcamp-dhaka-2025-managed-its-funds-responsibly\/","title":{"rendered":"How WordCamp Dhaka 2025 Managed Its Funds Responsibly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Dhaka 2025 has officially wrapped up. As part of our commitment to openness, we are sharing the full financial report for this year\u2019s event. This includes income, expenses, and how we managed the remaining balance. Our goal is simple. We want everyone in the community to experience transparency and pave the pathway for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary of Income and Spending<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below shows the full picture at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Income<\/td><td>7,703,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Expenses<\/td><td>5,874,495.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Income<\/td><td>1,738,504.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost Per Attendee<\/td><td>4,707.13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remaining balance will be transferred to WordPress Central using their preferred method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our income came from a mix of ticket sales, sponsorships, and the balance carried forward from 2019. This allowed us to offer a well-rounded experience at an accessible ticket price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Income Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ticket Income<\/td><td>1,872,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Sponsorship Grant<\/td><td>1,305,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local Sponsorships<\/td><td>4,280,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Micro Sponsorships<\/td><td>222,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Balance From WordCamp Dhaka 2019<\/td><td>24,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Income<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7,703,000.00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local sponsorships made the biggest impact. The grant from the global community helped us cover core expenses without increasing ticket costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expense Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the full list of expenses. These numbers reflect all payments made for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Expense Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venue<\/td><td>1,343,650.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Token of Appreciation<\/td><td>124,250.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Swag<\/td><td>879,060.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speakers Dinner<\/td><td>252,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organizer and Volunteer Dinner<\/td><td>71,500.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Others (Payment Gateway Fees, Transport, and Misc)<\/td><td>71,685.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal<\/td><td>49,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food and Beverage<\/td><td>1,619,550.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Event Management<\/td><td>550,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Printing and Decoration<\/td><td>416,150.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complimentary Tickets (263)<\/td><td>394,500.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AV<\/td><td>103,150.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Expenses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5,874,495.50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food, beverage, and venue costs were the highest. These are typical for large WordCamps. Swag, printing, and event management shaped the attendee experience. Complimentary tickets supported contributors, required allocations, and community roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After closing all accounts, WordCamp Dhaka 2025 has a net income of <strong>1,738,504.50 BDT<\/strong>.<br>Most of this amount has been sent to WordPress Central, and the remaining is in process with proper communication. This practice ensures that unused funds remain within the global community and support future WordCamps worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to every attendee, sponsor, volunteer, speaker, and organizer who made WordCamp Dhaka 2025 possible. 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