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2024-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ annual report for the period

Period start date 0 1 0 9 2 3 Period end date 3 1 0 8 2 4 ~~PEELE. PiELLs~~ Charity name London Mandarin School Charity No 1 0 9 6 8 0 9 (if any) ~~T T ELL~~

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para1.17
organisation (Charity Number: 1096809, England).
Its aim is to promote Chinese language and culture
to Chinese and Non-Chinese background children
age from 4.5-18.		 London Mandarin School (LMS) is a non-profit
organisation (Charity Number: 1096809, England).
Its aim is to promote Chinese language and culture
to Chinese and Non-Chinese background children
age from 4.5-18.
Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes for
the public benefit, in particular,
the activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19
years old and for adults who desire to do business
with Chinese companies. The goal is to benefit
residents or workers in London, particularly those of
Chinese ethnic origin, without distinction of sex or
political or other opinions by:1) Advancing public
education in the Chinese language and culture;
and2) Promoting racial harmony and understanding
between people of Chinese origin and other
communities in the UK.		 LMS provides courses for children aged 4.5 to 18
years old and for adults who desire to do business
with Chinese companies. The goal is to benefit
residents or workers in London, particularly those of
Chinese ethnic origin, without distinction of sex or
political or other opinions by:1) Advancing public
education in the Chinese language and culture;
and2) Promoting racial harmony and understanding
between people of Chinese origin and other
communities in the UK.
Statement confirming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit		 Para1.18
public benefit in relation to these objects (include
within this section the statutory declaration that
trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by
the Charity Commission on public
Chinese language to children and
Chinese art and tradition
performance and competitions		 Summary of the main activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to these objects (include
within this section the statutory declaration that
trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by
the Charity Commission on public•Teaching
Chinese language to children and•Teaching
Chinese art and tradition•Participating in various
performance and competitions

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Policy on grant making Para1.38
Policy on social investment including Para1.38
program related investment

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Contribution made by volunteers Para1.38
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Achievements and Performance

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reference
Summary of the main achievements
of the charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s work has
made to the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider benefits
to society as a whole.		 Para1.20 1.250 studentstook part in the YCT and HSK exams and
performed exceptionally well. The school was honoured as the
Outstanding Test Centreof the 2023 UK Chinese Proficiency
Test.
2.319 studentssat theHuayu Shuiping Ceshi (HC)exam,
and the school proudly received the title of“Top Ten Huace
Schools in the World”for 2023.
3.21 studentstook theGCSE Mandarinexam (AQA or
Edexcel) and all achieved aGrade 9, the highest possible
grade.
4.Three studentstook theA Level Mandarinexam and
achievedGrade A. All other students met or exceeded their
teachers' assessment expectations.
5. Over200 studentsparticipated in competitions organised by
UKAPCE, winningnumerous awardsacross a range of
categories.
6.550 studentsattended either classroom-based or Zoom
online Chinese lessons, and all successfully achieved the
required level for their stage of learning.
7. We have consistently worked toimprove our teaching
quality, organising regularin-house trainingfor all teachers.
In addition, we actively encourage staff to participate in
external CPD sessions delivered byUKAPCEand theChina
Overseas Chinese Education Funding Organisation.
Notably, we received acustomised training programmefrom
the latter to support our teachers' ongoing development.
8. The school has also provided opportunities forChinese
community parentsto connect withlocal residents from
diverse backgrounds, encouraging social engagement and
cultural exchange.
9. Increasing numbers ofnon-Chinese local familieshave
chosen to enrol their children in the school. To meet this
demand, we have openedthree dedicated classesspecifically
for these learners, who are thriving and enjoying both the
Chinese language and cultural experience.
10. Our students are making friends with peers from a variety
of backgrounds, promotingequality, inclusion, and harmony
within the wider community.

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SORP
reference
Achievements against objectives set Para1.41
Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para1.41
Investment performance against
objectives		 Para1.41

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Financial Review

SORP
reference
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period		 Para1.21 The school was in a good and healthy financial position
at the end of year. Students’ number is 550 and the
school was the largest Chinese school in London and the
second large in UK.
Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they
are held		 Para1.22 In preparation for next year’s emergency operations and
the anticipated increase in school premises hiring.
Amount of reserves held Para1.22 £116,113.00
Reasons for holding zero reserves Para1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit Para1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 Para1.23

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reference
The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)		 Para1.47 School fees, few donations from volunteers
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted		 Para1.46 None
A description of the principal risks
facing the charity		 Para1.46 None
Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts: SORP
reference
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para1.25
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated association, CIO)		 Para1.25
Trustee selection methods including
details of any constitutional
provisions e.g. election to post
or name of any person or body
entitled to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para1.25

Additional information (optional)

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SORP
reference
Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees		 Para1.51
The charity’s organisational structure
and any wider network with which
the charityworks		 Para1.51
Relationship with any related parties Para1.51
Other

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Reference and Administrative details

Charityname London Mandarin School
Other name the charity uses LMS伦敦普通话简体字学校
Registered charity number 1096809
Charity’s principal address Haggerston School, Dunloe Street. London E2 8NE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for Name of person (or whole year body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Xiu Qin Liao Xiu Qin Liao 1 Yan Chang 2 Cai Yu Wang 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Reference and Administrative details (cont)

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
None

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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Declarations ~~Po~~

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Xiu Qin Liao ~~es~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~es~~

Date 19/06/2025

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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Restricted Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest
£		 to the nearest to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
student fees 194,160 - - - 194,160 194,160 - -
book, copy and clean security
fees		 2,842 - - - 2,842 2,842 - -
fund raising, donations 1,366 - - - 1,366 1,366 - -
other classes materials, HSK
exam and book fees		 4,700 - - - 4,700 4,700 - -
Chinese Culture Camp 9,352 - - - 9,352 9,352 - -
Le Li Duneral Contribusion 454 - - - 454 454 - -
Other 2,125 - - - 2,125 2,125 - -
Charges for various actitvities - - - - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 (Gross income for
AR)
214,998		 - - - 214,998 214,998 94,863
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Total receipts
214,998
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94,863
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A3 Payments
Teachers and Volunteers travel
fee 108,722 - - - 108 108,722 - -
Homework online 5,390 - - - 5 5,390 - -
Teachers Taining 4,500 - - - 4 4,500 - -
Books and Teaching Materials
5,644 - - - 5 5,644 - -
Other fees: reimbursement,
web, copy, membership,
bereavement etc 8,747 - - - 8 8,747 - -
Room Rental 38,599
HSK & HC Exam costs 7,322 - - - 7 7,322 - -
Function expenses 4,036 - - - 4 4,036 - -
Chinese Culture Camp 9,636
WMO Maths Competition 1,050 - - - 1 1,050 - -
Bank Commision Changes 102 - - - 102 102 - -
**Sub total ** 193,747 - - - 193,747 193,747 - -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Total payments
193,747
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Net of receipts/(payments) 21,251 21,251 21,251 - - - - - 21,251 21,251 21,251 94,863 94,863
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cash funds this year end
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)		 21,251 21,251 21,251 -
1		 - - - 21,251 - 21,251 - 21,251 - 21,251 94,863
19/06/2025		 94,863

CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1910612025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted
Restricted		 Endowment
Categories Details funds
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B1 Cash funds 21,251
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funds
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Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)		 -
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Date of
approval
19/06/2025
Print Name
XiuQin Liao
Signature
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of London Mandarin School On accounts for the year 31/08/2024 Charity no 1096809 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2024. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 20/06/2025 Name: Yan Feng | ~~PT~~ Relevant professional AAT Qualify qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 24 Camer Grove Kingston, Surrey

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of none any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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