Charity re8i¥(ration number 1093920
Company registrdtion number 03822341 (England and Wales)
THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE CHINESE CENTrE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
MrKCKwok
M51 Leung
Ms 8 Tsang
Ms D Briddon
MsJYKYuen
(Appointed 22 July 2025}
Charity number
1093920
Company number
Q3822341
Re8iStered offlce
Unit 15 Lynnwood Enterprise Centre
Lynnwood Terrace
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 6UL
Independent examlner
Stephen Murray ACA
12 Bessemer Court
Hownsgill Industrial Park
Knitsley Lane
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 7BL

THE CHINESE CENTRE {NORTh OF ENGLAND) LTD
Col￿rENTs
Page
Trustee report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
9-10
Notes to the financial statements
11-20

THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
TRUSTEE REPORT IINCWDING DIREcfoRS' REPORn
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their annual reFQrt and
financial statements forthe year ended 31 March 2025.
The flnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the
financial statements and comply wlth the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act
2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts In attordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appIl￿ble in the UK at)J Republic of
Ireland {FRS 1021" leffettive l January 20191.
Objectives and activities
The charitys object5 are:
to advance the educatlon of people In the Chinese communfty in the North of England primarily but not
exclusively by the provision Df an Icr centre and training facilities.
to provlde or asslst In the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupaticn for
children in the North of England with the object of improving their conditions of life.
to relieve the poverty of people in the North of England by the provision of subsidised childcare and
training.
Our org3nisation's name isthe Chinese Centre (North of England). to be inclustve we are locally known as the CICT
Open Learning Centre. We promote social inclusion, equality, and diversity with the aim of reducing
unemployment and increase community Cohesion through providing skills and progression route5 for
disadvantaged particlpants, includlng the Ethnlcally Marglnallsed CommunltJes {henceforth BAMES), refugees and
the longterm unemployed from acr055Tyne-and-Wear, parttcularly in Newcastle where we are based.
We deliver basic skills training to the BAME economically inactive residents, alongslde wTth Communlty Health
Engagement, Financial InclLJsion and Digital Inclusion projects. We 8lso provide unfunded digital provision to
BAME asylum seekers, some of whom acqulre refugee statu5 subsequently.

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TRUSTEE REPORT IINCWDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
Achlevements and perforniance
Four maln activities undertaken in relatlon to those purposes durlng the year
Throughout the year, we delivered four core proEf3mmes aligned with our mission to promote incluslon,
wellbeing. and sust31nable employment:
I. RISE @ Truly Home Programme
This initiative provided free English for Work classes, Drlving Theory support, and ernployability guidance to
economically inattive parkncip2nts enrolled in the Refugees Into SustalnGble Employment IRISEI programme. The
aim was to enhance language Skills and job readiness, empowerlng individuals to make a first step to access
Sustainable employment opportunities.
2. Newcastle Community Brldgebuilder for BAMES
With the Monument Ward funding, we successfully dellvered the Newcastle Community Bridgebuilder br BAMES
project, we supported residents of the Monument Ward by creating community connecknons and addressirg
barriers faced by ethnically marginalised c communities. This programme focused on inclusion and engagement
within the local area.
3. Wellbeing Hub Provision
Our Wellbeing Hub offered asylum seekers and refugees a welcoming space to CDnnect over a cup of tea, share
experiences, and bLJild friendships. This initiative played a vitsl role in promoting social cohesion and reducing
isolation among vulnerable groups.
4. Digital Indusion Hub Provision
To tackle digitsl ex¢luslon, we distributed donated SIM cards and digital devices to a5ylurn seekers, refugees, and
low-income local residents. This support enabled individuals to access essential online services. education. and
ommunication too15, helping bridge the digital dtvide.
The maln achlevernents and performance of the charity durin8 the year
(AI EMPLQYABILITY SUPPORT PROVISION
We succe55fully delivered the North East Combined Authorrty Small Grant project called RISE@Truly Home Project
(RISE= Refugees Into Sustainable Employment}.
RISE @ Truly Home is a transformative project dedicated to supporring Refugees Into Sustainable Employment in
Newcastle. Our mission is to clear: to estsblish a dynamic learning community that empowers economirdlly
inactive individuals, especially BAME refugee5 and migrants. Our approach includes personalized learning plans,
ESOL for Work programme, English Conversation Practice, digital skills support, i-to-l mentoring, volunteering
and monthly celebrdtions. We aim to build Confidence and promote proactive job-seeking behaviours among
participants, taking a step closer to employment. We aim to shape a brighter future and promote inclusivity and
empowerment for sustainable employment. Together, we rise.

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TRusfEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
What we did in RISE
English & Employability Training
Digital Literacy & Online Safety
Workshops Driving Theory & Life Skills
One to one 5UPPOrt & Progress reviews
* Volunteering opportunitie5 provided to
act as digital inclusion volunteers to
boost confidence & work ski515
15 RISE participants Ilst cohort) successfully progressed to Newcastle College after completing wr project in
September 2024.
A total of $4 Economically Inactive participants supported in the RISE@TrulyHome project, exceeding the original
target1401 by 135%
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TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR EhlDED 31 MARCH 2025
(B) SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMEMf PROVISION
With the Monument Ward funding. we successfully delivered the Newcastle Community Bridgebuilder f￿ BAME5
project. We recruited six community bridgebuilders recruited in the areas of bilingual support (Arabic & Farsi),
barberingi bakin& digital inclusion. IT repalrs and facepainting. From Feb to Mar 2025, a total of 37 Beneficiaries
in Monument Ward were supported. All Monument beneficiaries were male asylum seekers st3ylng In New Bridge
Hotel (NEI 8BS1. This programme focused on soclal inclusion and engagement within the local area.
IC) WELLBEING HUB PROVISION
Our Wellbeing Hub offers asylum seekers and refugees a safÈ, welcoming space to connect, Sha￿ experiences,
and foster social cohesion over a cup of tea.
Throughout this financial year, we continued as an acknve member of the Wellbeing Hubs Network across
Newcastle. With support from the Wellbeing Hub Fund, we provided not only warmth but 2 warm we1corn￿an
inclusive environment where asylum seekers, refugees, and local residents could come together, leam new skills,
and socialise over hot drink5 and bi5CUItS.
The hub welcomed over 500 visitors during the year, with around ID% being families with Child￿￿. Nearly half of
the visitots were women aged 2>34, many of whom are sPOU5es of settled refugees, while the remainder were
primarily newly arrived asylum seekers.
Our wellbeing support included offering a warm Space to sociali5e, delNering digital health Ilteracy support and
providing donated SIM cards to help vlsltors Stay connected. While we provide light refreshments and internet
access, we were unable to meet requests for winter clothing, waterproof item5, umbrella5, or financial vouchers.
Many attendees faced significant challenges. including lack of travel costs - some walked for over an hour to
reach the hub with inadequate winterproof clothing. We hope that future funding will enable u5 to bridge these
ps and expand the 5UPPOrt we offer.
(DI DIGITAL INCLUSION PROVISION
Our Digital Inclusion initiative help5 bridge the digital divide by providing donated SIM cards and digitsl skills
training to asylum seekers, refugees, and local residents.
We are proud to be 3 member of the Nation31 Datsbank and National Digitsl Inclusion Network coordinated by
the Good Things Foundation. This year. we successfully delivered two funded projects supported by the following
grants:
Round l - Digital Inclusion Impart Grant- Fix the Digit31 Divide Fund12023-24}
Round l - Digital Inclusion Impact Grant- Fix the Digital Divide Fund12024-25}

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TRUSTEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We continued to support the BAME refugees and asylum seekers with donated sim cards. digital devices and
digital skills training using Learn My Way..
Month
Internet Data benefits I
Dlgltal Skllls
Learn My Way Registration5
Apr-24
May-24
Jun-24
lul-24
Aug-24
Sep-24
Oct-24
39
16
28
55
70
19
55
37
Nov-24
22
Dec-24
32
Jan-25
Feb-25
li
20
Mar-25
29
TOTAL
414
41
Financial review
Total income in the year to 31 March 2025 was £56,917 which is an increase of £14,122 on income received in the
prior year to 31 March 2024 of £42,795.
Net incoming resources decreased by £14.691 on Unrestricted Funds to £20,84512024= £35.5361 and Restricted
Funds decreased by £55 to £0 12024: £551. Net current assets at 31 March 2025 aTnounted to £20,23912024:
£34,6381.
Reserves policy
The policy remains the same as last year to hold in re5erve5 the equivalent of two months
general running costs and an additional one month's salary costs and rent. This policy will be
reviewed in twelve months, time.
Strurture. governance and management
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee. registered under the Companies
Acts The governing document of the charity is the Memorandum and Arkncles of Association
establishing the company under company legislation.
There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the Charity or on its
investment power5 Other than those imposed by Charity Law.
By operation of law all, trustees are directors under the Companies Act 2006 and all dirertors
are trustees under Charities legislation and have responsibilities, as such, under both company
and charity legislation.
The trustee5 are all individuals.

THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND} LTD
TRUSfEE REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EAIDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees, who are a150 the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during theyear and up
to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
MrKCKwok
Ms l Leung
Ms B Tsang
Ms D Briddon
MsJYKYuen
MsSMak
(Appointed 22 July 2025)
IResigned 22 June 20241
The Trustee report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
MrKCKwok
Trustee
17 December 2Q25

THE CHINESE CENTRE [NORTh OF ENGLAND) LTD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRU5fEES OFTHE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
I report to the trustees Trustees on My examination of the financial ststements of The Chinese Centre (North of
England) Ltd (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible ftir the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Att 2006 {the 2006
Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial gcatements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respett of my examination of the charity'5
financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act}. In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515}(bl
of the 2011 ACE.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connect1{￿ wlth the
examination Eiving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounttng records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006Act; or
the financial statement5 do not accord with those record5,' or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requlrement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination,. or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice frjr accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financi21 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}.
I have no concerns and have come across llD Other matter5 in connectton with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be
reached.
Stephen Murray ACA
12 Bessemer Court
Hownsgill Industrial Park
Knitsley Lane
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 7BL
Dated.. 17 December 2025

THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted Re5tTlrted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Re#rlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Note5
Inwme from:
Donations and legacies
Charitsble activities
56,857
60
56,857
42,795
42,795
Total income
56,917
56,917
42,795
42,795
Expenditurè on:
Charitable activities
71.608
55
71,663
59,567
63
59,630
Total expenditure
71,608
55
71.663
59.567
63
59,630
Net expenditure and
movement In funds
114.691)
155) {14,7461
{16,7721
1631 116.835)
Reconclllation of funds:
Fund balances at l April 2024
35,536
55
35,591
52,308
118
52.426
Fund balances at 31 Marth
2025
20.845
20,845
35,536
55
35,591
The statement of financial activities include5 all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and
expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
BALANCE SHEET
A5 AT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible a55ets
io
606
953
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
li
781
23,203
370
42,107
23,984
42,477
Credltors: amounts falling due within one
year
12
{3,745}
17,8391
Net current a55ets
20,239
34,638
Total assets less current liabilities
20,845
35,591
Net assets excluding pension liability
20,845
35.591
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
14
55
20,845
35,536
20,845
35,591

THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
BALANCE SHEEf (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies
Art 2006, forthe year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilthe5 for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of Its ftnantial statements forthe year in question
in accordance with section 476.
These finan¢ial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Tru5Lees on 17 December 2025
MrKCKwok
Trustee
Company registration number 03822341 (England and Wales)
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THE CHINESE CENTrE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity infomiation
The Chinese Centre (North of England) Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in
England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 15 Lynnwood Enterprise Centre, Lynnwood Terrace,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6UL
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's tgoverning documentl, the
Compznies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol
Ireland" I'FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporknng by Charities: Statement ol
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021" (effective l January 20191. The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity ha5 taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, whith is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been p￿pared under the historical cost convention. [modified to include the
revaluation of freehold properknes and to include irTvestment properknes and certain fTnancial instruments at
fair valuel. The prlncipal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statement5. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to continue in operatlonal exlstence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted fund5 are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objoctives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by.. donors or grantor5 as to how they may be used. The
purpose5 and uses of the restritted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintalned bythe
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity 15 legally entitled to it after any performance conditions h￿e been
met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are retognised once the charity ha5 been
notified of the donation. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax
recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of
the donation.
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THE CHINESE CENTRE INOiml OF ENGLAND) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountln8 policies
IContlnued}
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been noljfied of an impending dlstribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to t￿nsfer economic b￿efft to
third party. it 15 probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, andthe amount
of the obli￿tiOn can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dIr￿t costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity- Direct costs 2ttrlbutsl￿e to a
single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one 8ctivtty
and 5UPPOrt costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those actThrities on
basis consistent with the use of resources. Centrdl staff costs are allocated on the basi5 of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the pothon of the asset's use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible tixed 35sets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment10sses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over
their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
25% Straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined a5 the difference between the sale
proceed5 and the carrying value of the asset, andls recognised in the statement of financial activitre5.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date. the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the ImF￿1rMent
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, (rther short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are
shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountln8 policies
(Continued)
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charlty has elerted to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instrumentg and Secknon 12
'Other Flnanclal Instruments Issues, of FF￿ 102 to all of tts financial instruments.
Flnanclal Instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual prowsions of the instrument.
Financial assets Bnd liabilitres are ofset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recogni5ed amounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basls or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
BaslcJlnundul ussets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured
transaction prlce including transaction costs and are subsequently carried st amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement conskntutes a financing trdn5acknon, where the transaction
Is measured at the present value of the future reteipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financi31
assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Ba5rcfinanciolliabilitie5
Basic fin8 ncial liabilities, including creditor5 and bank103ns are initi311y recogni5ed at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt Instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilitie5 cla55ified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instrument5 are subsequently carried at amorttsed cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditor5 are obligation5 to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from supplier5. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented 35 non-current liabilitie5. Trade creditors are recogni5ed initially at
transacti¢n price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognltfon offinancial liabilfftes
Financlal Ilabllities are derecognised when the charitt15 contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The c05t of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably
committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged a5 an expense as theyf311 due.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donations and legacles
Unrestrlrted
funds
2025
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Revenue grant5 from government and public bodies
56,857
42,795
56.857
42,795
Grants receivable for core atttvities
Good Things Fundation
New¢a*le Clry Council
NTCA
8,400
3,800
44,657
10.600
17,000
9,945
250
Small Grants
Community Health Fund
5,000
56,857
42,795
Income from charitable activities
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Other income
60
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable actDvitses
Total
2025
Total
2024
Dlrect costs
Travel and subsistence
Classes
Advertislng and marketing
776
419
161
265
55
63
1,096
643
Share of 5UPPOrt and governance costs (see note 5)
Support
Governance
69.258
1,309
57,684
1,303
71,663
59,630
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
71,608
55
59.567
63
71,663
59,630
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
Support costs allocated to activities
Total
Total
2025
2024
Staff costs
Depreciation
Other staff costs
Volunteer Costs
Premises expenses
Liability and contents insurance
Software licences and expenses
Telephone, fax and internet
Equipment repairs, expenses and maintenance
Postsge and ststionery
Sundry expenses
Governance
54,924
347
42,824
315
1,475
1,067
8,942
475
416
1,359
1,584
8,952
475
504
607
240
439
326
878
146
297
350
1,309
1,303
70,567
58,987
2025
2024
Governance costs comprise:
Accountancy
1,309
1,303
1,309
1,303
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/{creditingl:
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
347
315
Trustees
None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or beneffts from the
charity during the year.
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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Employees
The average monthly number of employee5 duringthe year was".
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Other pen5iOll C05ts
54,073
851
42,141
54.924
42.824
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,00Q.
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
NO trustees or persons connected with them received any remuneration from
the charity or any related entity.
Taxatton
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitsble purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
10 Tangible fixed assets
Plant and
tquipment
Cost
At l April 2024
175,660
At 31 March 2025
175,660
Depreclation and impairment
At l April 2024
Depreciation charged In the year
174,707
347
At 31 March 2025
175,054
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
606
At 31 March 2024
953
11 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
781
370
12 Creditor5'. amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditor5
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
556
427
430
4,228
2,754
3,189
3,745
7,839
13 Retirement benefit Schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
851
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THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Retirement benefit schemes
{Continued}
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all quallfying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held Separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donaoons and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to howthey may be used.
At l April 2024
Resources At 31 Mar¢h
expended
2025
Good Things Fundation- Digitsllnclusion Capabilty Grant
55
(551
55
1551
Prevlous year:
At l April 2023
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
Good Things Fundation - Digitallnclusion Capability Grant
118
163)
55
Good Things Foundation - Digital Inclusion Capacity Grant- Funding to help with website costs.
15 Unrestricted fund5
The unrestritted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and gTrnts which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors a5 to how they may be used. These include
desi8nated funds which have been set aslde out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purpDSes.
At l April 2024
Incoming
resources
Resour¢e5 At 31 March
expended
2025
35,536
56.917
(71,6081
20,845
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THE CHINESE CENTRE (NORTH OF ENGLAND) LTD
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CO￿lNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Unrestricted funds
(Contlnued}
Prevlous year:
At l April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
52,308
42,795
159,5671
35,536
16 Analysls of net asset5 between funds
Unrestrfcted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
Current assetsllliabilities}
605
606
20.239
20.239
20.845
20.845
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restrirted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assets/lliabilities)
953
34,583
953
34.638
55
35.536
55
35.591
17 Related party trdnsactions
There were no di5c105able related party tran5action5 durin8 the year (2024- none).
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