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2025-08-31-accounts

Trustees’ annual report for the period

Period start date 0 1 0 9 2 4 Period end date 3 1 0 8 2 5 Charity name London Mandarin School Charity No 1 0 9 6 8 0 9 (if any)

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para1.17



 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








 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






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

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Contribution made by volunteers Para1.38
Other

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Achievements and Performance

SORP
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 1.280 studentstook part in the YCT and HSK exams and
performed exceptionally well. The school was honoured as the
Outstanding Test Centreof the 2024 UK Chinese Proficiency
Test.
2.338 studentssat theHuayu Shuiping Ceshi (HC)exam,
and the school proudly received the title of“Top Ten Huace
Schools in the World”for 2024.
3.33 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.
6.500 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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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 500 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 £142,194.00
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,London Chinese New Year
Celebration Charity Sale，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

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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

Charity name 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

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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

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

Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)

Date 02/05/2026

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Charity Name No (if any)
London Mandarin School 1096809
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 Period start date
01-Sep-24		 Period end date
To
31-Aug-25
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
203,021
1,137
551
2,142
1,980
657
209,488
-
-
-
209,488
110,103
5,275
2,110
4,010
1,940
40,883
4,106
8,828
6,050
102
183,407
-
-
-
183,407
26,081
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-
26,081		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
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1		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
203,021
1,137
551
2,142
1,980
657
209,488
-
-
-
209,488
110,103
5,275
2,110
4,010
1,940
4,106
8,828
6,050
102
183,407
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-
183,407

26,081		 Last year
to the nearest £
student fees 203,021 -
book, copy and clean security
fees		 1,137 -
fund raising, donations 551 -
other classes materials, HSK
exam and book fees		 2,142 -
Materials and Exercise Book
Sales		 1,980 -
Charges for various actitvities 657 -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 209,488 116,113
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
116,113
Teachers and Volunteers
travel fee		 110,103 -
Homework online 5,275 -
Teachers Taining 2,110 -
Books and Teaching Materials 4,010 -
Other fees: reimbursement,
web, copy, membership,
bereavement etc		 1,940 -
Room Rental 40,883
HSK & HC Exam costs 4,106 -
Function expenses 8,828 -
Other expenses (school bank
card reimbursement, student
refunds, mooncakes, rent of
school PA system)		 6,050 -

Bank Commision Changes		 102 -

**Sub total **		 183,407 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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26,081		 116,113
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- -
26,081 116,113
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
26,081
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-
-
-
-
26,081
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
XiuQin Liao		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
XiuQin Liao 02/05/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report		 Charity Name
LondonMandarin School		 Charity Name
LondonMandarin School		 Charity Name
LondonMandarin School
31/08/2025 Charity no
(if any)		 1096809
(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 31/08/2025.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
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.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:
 02/05/2026
Yan Feng
AAT Qualify
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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