CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Company Registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company reglstered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 CONTENTS Page Trustees, annual report Treasurer's report Reference and administration details Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes forming part of the financial statements 10-11
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Trustees, Annual Report (incorporating the Director's Report) for the year ended 31 August 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 19 May 2004 and registered as a charity on 23 May 2005. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association of CA W which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and governed under its Articl¢s of Association. The trustees are nominated by the members and then elected annually in the Annual General Meeting. The board can also co- opt members into the board when necessary. The trustees retire by rotation. The maximum term of office for each trustee is three years. CAW is supported by the Woking Borough Council's Community Development team which provides a wide range of support and training for charities in the local area. All trustees are DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) checked via the Woking Borough Council. Trustees are encouraged to attend the training sessions on new policies which are relevant to the work of the Association. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES CAW'S objects are, set out in the Memorandum of Association, "To advance the education of the public in all aspects of Chinese culture, arts, tradition, history and language and in particular but not exclusively to persons of Chinese origin or descent, without distinction of sex, political or other opinions. resident or working within (but not limited to) the borough of Woking and the surrounding area ("the Area of Benefit"), the promotion of racial harmony within the Area of Benefit and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of education, health, social welfare and recreation and other leisure time occupation to improve the social, educational, cultural and physical development of the inhabitants of the community in the Area of the Benefit." ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS CA W has undertaken the following activities for the public benefit in relation to its objectives set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. Saturday Chinese School Woking Chinese School (WCS) is the main project of the Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) in promoting Chinese language education and delivering Chinese cultural awareness. WCS takes place at St John the Baptist school in Woking. There are 33 weeks in the school calendar, three tenns a year. WCS is governed by the School Goveming Body (GB) under delegated authority from the CAW board of directors. The GB consists of the chairman, senior school management team. representatives from the parents, t¢a¢hers, the CA W board of directors. The administration of the school is led by a head teacher, assisted by the deputy head of language department, the deputy head of cultural activities department, and a group of volunteers. The school provides in-house and external training for the language teachers. The parents, club helps with looking after the security of the school. They also run a tuck shop which provides refreshments to teachers, students and volunteers during break time.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 The school offers children and adult Mandarin classes and Cantonese classes. It takes on children from age 5 onwards. Students who reach the standard of the GCSE will take the public examination. In addition, the school runs a Cantonese and a Mandarin playgroup for children under 5 years old. The playgroups have been designed to support children's language development and encourage their interest in learning Chinese through songs, stories, rhymes and games. WCS welcomes all races to join their classes. The number of mix-raced students and non-chinese students has increased steadily over the last few years. This reflects the diversity of the school. The playgroups and language classes run between 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and are followed by afternoon activities classes from 12:30 pm. The cultural activities ¢lass¢s aim to promote Chinese culture among the community. Apart from some activity teachers, all the teachers and helpers of WCS are volunteers. The main source of the income of the school comes from the school fees. WCS is a member of the Association for the Promotion of Chinese Education (UKAPCE). The school took part in various competitions organized by UKAPCE as well as other Chinese educational organizations. Our students continued to perform well and won a number of prizes, including Calligraphy, Reading and Singing competition. The teachers and students at the school also participated in a variety of performances outside the school. They perforn]ed lion dancing, traditional Chinese dancing, martial arts display and singing to the public. CAW Social Club The CAW Social Club (formerly known as the Chinese Community Project (CCP)) provides a platfom) for CAW members and non-members to socialise and leam new skills such as cooking, flower arrangements and gardening. The CA W Social Club is managed by two voluntary project co- ordinators. Depending on the co-ordinators, availably, the Social Club opens once a month between I lam and 2pm at the Old Woking Community Centre. Children's Chinese Library Project The Chinese Library Project started in 2017, continues to be a unique offering of specialist Chinese books made available to Surrey readers and to support our school students, learning. The CAW signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Surrey Libraries to fom]alise the long-terni relationship between the two parties. With young Chinese language and culture learners, needs in mind. CA W's team of volunteers took care to choose from vast sources suitable graded reading l)ooks, children's award-winning picture books and English translation of Chinese classic stories. Since July 2022, a group of volunteers started to run regular storytelling sessions at Woking Library, with the aim to promote Chinese cultures and language via stories and crafts. This was welcomed by local communities. Cultural Performances In order to raise awareness of the Chinese culture to the wider public, CAW delivers cultural performances at various venues and during various occasions. Each cultural perforniance activity is led by a cultural activity co-ordinator. Bigger events, such as the Chinese New Year celebration in Woking Town Centr¢ and the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, are led by a designated project manager. The main pcrformance areas are Lion Dancing, Chinese Dancing, Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations. The performers are made up of the Saturday school children, teach¢rs, parents and other members of the CA W.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Comp#ny registered No. 05132321 Ch*rity No. 1109595 FINANCIAL REVIEW Th¢ Treasurer's Rcport following this part of the document summarises the financial details of CAW for the year ended 31" August 2024. CA W maintained a designated reserve of £33,161 at the end of the financial year on the 31 August 2024 these funds are held to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES? RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees, who are also the directors of the Chinese Association of Woking for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Truste¢s' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP 2015 {FRS102); make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act 201 l and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This Trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Susie Jamieson Chairman Chinese Association of Woking Date: 2210512025
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Treasurer's Report for the year ended 31 August 2024 l am pleased to present the account that has been examined by an independent examiner for the year ended 31 August 2024. The accounts have been prep.ed in accordance with the format that complies with the requirement of the SORP. The main sources of income for the current year were school fees of £53,811(2023: £46,252), membership fees from 223 members are £4460 (2023: £4460). The total income for the year was £65,496 compared to £56,778 last year. The increase in income was largely due to school fees, bank interest and donations received for cultural perfom]ances. The total expenditure for the year was £55,526 (2023: £63,304). Majority of the expenditure related to the running costs of the school. The total expenditure was comparatively higher in 2023 due to the inclusion of some pr¢mis¢s cost that were incurred in 2022 but paid in 2023. The net surplus in unrestricted funds for the financial year was £9,970 (2023: _£6,526). The accumulation of any surplus in unrestricted funds will be used to further the charitable objectives of the association at the discretion of the board of directors and to sustsin the running costs of the association. Qinmin Zhang Treasurer Chinese Association of Woking Date:
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Reference and administration details for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity Name: CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Registered Office: Restwynde, Pyrford Woods Road, Woking GU22 8QR Company registration number: 05132321 Charity registration number: 1109595 Directors Anita Chi Wai Ho Roger James Susie Sau Ching Jamieson Qinmin Zhang Chongiun Feng Wai Yee Winni¢ Kwong Bin Li Adelina Berishaj (Appointed 2010412024) Jing Hu (Appointed 2010412024) Jing Chang (Appointed 20/0412024) Secretary Adelina Berishaj Independent Examiner Sunny Ma Banker Santsnder CAF Bank Scottish Widows
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109S9S Ststsment of FlnAnelAI Aetivitie5 includin for the ear ended 31 Au ust 2024 ncome and Ex enditure Aeeounts Unrestrieted Restricte Fund d Fund Designaled Total Fund Fund 2024 Total Fund 2023 Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income resources from generated funds: Donation Other in¢oming re50urces- Grant 10 Income resources from eharitable Activities School fees, books & exam fees Membership fee Fund-raising events & CCP CAW SoelRI Club Chinese New Year events Mld-Autumn Fe8tivAI event CulturAI group performHnce5 Other fund-raising events 53.811 4,460 53,811 4,460 46,252 4,460 36 1,827 39 1.040 300 36 1,827 39 1,040 300 263 1,488 1,036 469 670 Investment Income Bwnk interest reeeived Total Incomlng resources 3.983 3,983 65,496 2,140 56,778 RESOURCES EXPENDED Governance costs: (2,522) (2.522) (3,040) ChArltRble actlvltles: Teaehlng Sehool Administratlon and Support Costs CAW SoclAI Club Chinese New Ye4r events Mld-Autumn FtIVal events Culturnl events library - story telling teacher allTrvoranee (24.503) (24,867) (24,503) (24,867) {26.477) (29,159) (83) (1.698) (1.232) (621) (o) (83) (1,698) (1,232) (621) {0) (234) (1,762} (1,837) (474) (321) Totsl reyourceg expended (SS,526) (55,526) (63J04) Gro85 transfers between funds Nel movement infunds 9,970 9,970 (6,526) Total thnds brought fonvArd 113J48 1.132 33,161 147,641 154,167 Tolalfunds carriedforntard 123J18 1,132 33,161 157,611 147,641
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Balance Sheets as at 31 Au ust 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Bank Cash 191,196 4,574 178,773 578 195,770 179,052 CREDITORS: due within one year Advance fees Accruals Parent club NET CURRENT LIABILITIES 33,726 1,633 2,800 38,159 27.632 949 2,800 31,411 NET CURRENT ASSETS 157,611 147,641 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 157,611 147,641 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 123,318 1,132 33,161 157,611 113,348 1,132 33,161 147,641 (a) For the year ended 31 August 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. (b) No Members have required the Company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. (c) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: Ensuring th¢ Company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. Preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company s at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the Company. (d) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies. Approved by the Board of Directors of Chinese Association of Woking and signed on its behalf by: Qinmin Zhang Treasurer Date: 2z/or/202
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Notes formin art of the financial statements for the ear ended 31 Au ust 2024 Principal accounting policies Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS102, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and applicable UK accounting standards. Assets and liabilities are recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s) Fund8 accounting Unrestricted funds: These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable object at the discretion of the board of directors. Restricted funds: These are funds which can only be used for particular purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted puiposes. Designated funds.. These are funds which were set aside by the board of directors out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projecls. Incomlng resources School fee collections are accounted for the period from Sept 2023 to June 2024. Expenses are accounted for as if they are known with certainty; Donations are taken to unrestricled funds for use for tsaching training and supports; Membership fees are accounted when receivable. Other activities to generate income are from fund raising and raffles held at cultural events; Special fuiid-raisii)g events, jumble sales and contributions are taken to "unrestricted fund" where the funds will be spent for charitable activities. CA W had no investments other than cash at bank. Investment income is included when receivable. Resourees expended Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis. Resources expended that are attributable to more than one sub-heading are apportioned accordingly. GoverDance costs Govemance costs are those costs incurred in the governance of charity and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. 2024 2023 Governance costs Stationeries, Toners. Printing, Postage Subscriptions, Website Hall hiring, Garage hiring, AGM, Meeting expenses. Training fee, travel. Insurance. Companies House filing fees Inde endent Examiner's fee {0) (669) (o) {584) (1,040) (813) (1550} (706) 200 Subtotal 2,522 3040 10
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. OS132321 Charity No. 1109595 Parents Club Funds - The balance as at 31 August 2024 was £2,800 (2022: £2,800). This amount does not belong to the association as the fund was kcpt in the association's bank account for safekeeping only. Restricted funds are £1,132 of which: £480 is restricted fund from Surrey Youth Opportunity. b. £652 is from Benevolent Fund to provide financial help for beneficiaries who are registered CAW Chinese School students who have mitigating circumstances. The fund was transferred from the designated fund. Designated funds- Total of £33,161 was designated by the board of directors for emergencies or any shortfall in the school. Trustees Remuneration No trustees received any remuneration for their work as trustees or had any p¢rsonal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. Taxation There is no corporation tax liability as the association is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Company Registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company reglstered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 CONTENTS Page Trustees, annual report Treasurer's report Reference and administration details Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes forming part of the financial statements 10-11
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Trustees, Annual Report (incorporating the Director's Report) for the year ended 31 August 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 19 May 2004 and registered as a charity on 23 May 2005. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association of CA W which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and governed under its Articl¢s of Association. The trustees are nominated by the members and then elected annually in the Annual General Meeting. The board can also co- opt members into the board when necessary. The trustees retire by rotation. The maximum term of office for each trustee is three years. CAW is supported by the Woking Borough Council's Community Development team which provides a wide range of support and training for charities in the local area. All trustees are DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) checked via the Woking Borough Council. Trustees are encouraged to attend the training sessions on new policies which are relevant to the work of the Association. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES CAW'S objects are, set out in the Memorandum of Association, "To advance the education of the public in all aspects of Chinese culture, arts, tradition, history and language and in particular but not exclusively to persons of Chinese origin or descent, without distinction of sex, political or other opinions. resident or working within (but not limited to) the borough of Woking and the surrounding area ("the Area of Benefit"), the promotion of racial harmony within the Area of Benefit and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of education, health, social welfare and recreation and other leisure time occupation to improve the social, educational, cultural and physical development of the inhabitants of the community in the Area of the Benefit." ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS CA W has undertaken the following activities for the public benefit in relation to its objectives set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. Saturday Chinese School Woking Chinese School (WCS) is the main project of the Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) in promoting Chinese language education and delivering Chinese cultural awareness. WCS takes place at St John the Baptist school in Woking. There are 33 weeks in the school calendar, three tenns a year. WCS is governed by the School Goveming Body (GB) under delegated authority from the CAW board of directors. The GB consists of the chairman, senior school management team. representatives from the parents, t¢a¢hers, the CA W board of directors. The administration of the school is led by a head teacher, assisted by the deputy head of language department, the deputy head of cultural activities department, and a group of volunteers. The school provides in-house and external training for the language teachers. The parents, club helps with looking after the security of the school. They also run a tuck shop which provides refreshments to teachers, students and volunteers during break time.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 The school offers children and adult Mandarin classes and Cantonese classes. It takes on children from age 5 onwards. Students who reach the standard of the GCSE will take the public examination. In addition, the school runs a Cantonese and a Mandarin playgroup for children under 5 years old. The playgroups have been designed to support children's language development and encourage their interest in learning Chinese through songs, stories, rhymes and games. WCS welcomes all races to join their classes. The number of mix-raced students and non-chinese students has increased steadily over the last few years. This reflects the diversity of the school. The playgroups and language classes run between 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and are followed by afternoon activities classes from 12:30 pm. The cultural activities ¢lass¢s aim to promote Chinese culture among the community. Apart from some activity teachers, all the teachers and helpers of WCS are volunteers. The main source of the income of the school comes from the school fees. WCS is a member of the Association for the Promotion of Chinese Education (UKAPCE). The school took part in various competitions organized by UKAPCE as well as other Chinese educational organizations. Our students continued to perform well and won a number of prizes, including Calligraphy, Reading and Singing competition. The teachers and students at the school also participated in a variety of performances outside the school. They perforn]ed lion dancing, traditional Chinese dancing, martial arts display and singing to the public. CAW Social Club The CAW Social Club (formerly known as the Chinese Community Project (CCP)) provides a platfom) for CAW members and non-members to socialise and leam new skills such as cooking, flower arrangements and gardening. The CA W Social Club is managed by two voluntary project co- ordinators. Depending on the co-ordinators, availably, the Social Club opens once a month between I lam and 2pm at the Old Woking Community Centre. Children's Chinese Library Project The Chinese Library Project started in 2017, continues to be a unique offering of specialist Chinese books made available to Surrey readers and to support our school students, learning. The CAW signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Surrey Libraries to fom]alise the long-terni relationship between the two parties. With young Chinese language and culture learners, needs in mind. CA W's team of volunteers took care to choose from vast sources suitable graded reading l)ooks, children's award-winning picture books and English translation of Chinese classic stories. Since July 2022, a group of volunteers started to run regular storytelling sessions at Woking Library, with the aim to promote Chinese cultures and language via stories and crafts. This was welcomed by local communities. Cultural Performances In order to raise awareness of the Chinese culture to the wider public, CAW delivers cultural performances at various venues and during various occasions. Each cultural perforniance activity is led by a cultural activity co-ordinator. Bigger events, such as the Chinese New Year celebration in Woking Town Centr¢ and the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, are led by a designated project manager. The main pcrformance areas are Lion Dancing, Chinese Dancing, Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations. The performers are made up of the Saturday school children, teach¢rs, parents and other members of the CA W.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Comp#ny registered No. 05132321 Ch*rity No. 1109595 FINANCIAL REVIEW Th¢ Treasurer's Rcport following this part of the document summarises the financial details of CAW for the year ended 31" August 2024. CA W maintained a designated reserve of £33,161 at the end of the financial year on the 31 August 2024 these funds are held to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES? RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees, who are also the directors of the Chinese Association of Woking for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Truste¢s' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP 2015 {FRS102); make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act 201 l and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This Trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Susie Jamieson Chairman Chinese Association of Woking Date: 2210512025
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Treasurer's Report for the year ended 31 August 2024 l am pleased to present the account that has been examined by an independent examiner for the year ended 31 August 2024. The accounts have been prep.ed in accordance with the format that complies with the requirement of the SORP. The main sources of income for the current year were school fees of £53,811(2023: £46,252), membership fees from 223 members are £4460 (2023: £4460). The total income for the year was £65,496 compared to £56,778 last year. The increase in income was largely due to school fees, bank interest and donations received for cultural perfom]ances. The total expenditure for the year was £55,526 (2023: £63,304). Majority of the expenditure related to the running costs of the school. The total expenditure was comparatively higher in 2023 due to the inclusion of some pr¢mis¢s cost that were incurred in 2022 but paid in 2023. The net surplus in unrestricted funds for the financial year was £9,970 (2023: _£6,526). The accumulation of any surplus in unrestricted funds will be used to further the charitable objectives of the association at the discretion of the board of directors and to sustsin the running costs of the association. Qinmin Zhang Treasurer Chinese Association of Woking Date:
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Reference and administration details for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity Name: CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Registered Office: Restwynde, Pyrford Woods Road, Woking GU22 8QR Company registration number: 05132321 Charity registration number: 1109595 Directors Anita Chi Wai Ho Roger James Susie Sau Ching Jamieson Qinmin Zhang Chongiun Feng Wai Yee Winni¢ Kwong Bin Li Adelina Berishaj (Appointed 2010412024) Jing Hu (Appointed 2010412024) Jing Chang (Appointed 20/0412024) Secretary Adelina Berishaj Independent Examiner Sunny Ma Banker Santsnder CAF Bank Scottish Widows
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109S9S Ststsment of FlnAnelAI Aetivitie5 includin for the ear ended 31 Au ust 2024 ncome and Ex enditure Aeeounts Unrestrieted Restricte Fund d Fund Designaled Total Fund Fund 2024 Total Fund 2023 Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income resources from generated funds: Donation Other in¢oming re50urces- Grant 10 Income resources from eharitable Activities School fees, books & exam fees Membership fee Fund-raising events & CCP CAW SoelRI Club Chinese New Year events Mld-Autumn Fe8tivAI event CulturAI group performHnce5 Other fund-raising events 53.811 4,460 53,811 4,460 46,252 4,460 36 1,827 39 1.040 300 36 1,827 39 1,040 300 263 1,488 1,036 469 670 Investment Income Bwnk interest reeeived Total Incomlng resources 3.983 3,983 65,496 2,140 56,778 RESOURCES EXPENDED Governance costs: (2,522) (2.522) (3,040) ChArltRble actlvltles: Teaehlng Sehool Administratlon and Support Costs CAW SoclAI Club Chinese New Ye4r events Mld-Autumn FtIVal events Culturnl events library - story telling teacher allTrvoranee (24.503) (24,867) (24,503) (24,867) {26.477) (29,159) (83) (1.698) (1.232) (621) (o) (83) (1,698) (1,232) (621) {0) (234) (1,762} (1,837) (474) (321) Totsl reyourceg expended (SS,526) (55,526) (63J04) Gro85 transfers between funds Nel movement infunds 9,970 9,970 (6,526) Total thnds brought fonvArd 113J48 1.132 33,161 147,641 154,167 Tolalfunds carriedforntard 123J18 1,132 33,161 157,611 147,641
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Balance Sheets as at 31 Au ust 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Bank Cash 191,196 4,574 178,773 578 195,770 179,052 CREDITORS: due within one year Advance fees Accruals Parent club NET CURRENT LIABILITIES 33,726 1,633 2,800 38,159 27.632 949 2,800 31,411 NET CURRENT ASSETS 157,611 147,641 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 157,611 147,641 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 123,318 1,132 33,161 157,611 113,348 1,132 33,161 147,641 (a) For the year ended 31 August 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. (b) No Members have required the Company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. (c) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: Ensuring th¢ Company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. Preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company s at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the Company. (d) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies. Approved by the Board of Directors of Chinese Association of Woking and signed on its behalf by: Qinmin Zhang Treasurer Date: 2z/or/202
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Notes formin art of the financial statements for the ear ended 31 Au ust 2024 Principal accounting policies Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS102, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and applicable UK accounting standards. Assets and liabilities are recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s) Fund8 accounting Unrestricted funds: These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable object at the discretion of the board of directors. Restricted funds: These are funds which can only be used for particular purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted puiposes. Designated funds.. These are funds which were set aside by the board of directors out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projecls. Incomlng resources School fee collections are accounted for the period from Sept 2023 to June 2024. Expenses are accounted for as if they are known with certainty; Donations are taken to unrestricled funds for use for tsaching training and supports; Membership fees are accounted when receivable. Other activities to generate income are from fund raising and raffles held at cultural events; Special fuiid-raisii)g events, jumble sales and contributions are taken to "unrestricted fund" where the funds will be spent for charitable activities. CA W had no investments other than cash at bank. Investment income is included when receivable. Resourees expended Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis. Resources expended that are attributable to more than one sub-heading are apportioned accordingly. GoverDance costs Govemance costs are those costs incurred in the governance of charity and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. 2024 2023 Governance costs Stationeries, Toners. Printing, Postage Subscriptions, Website Hall hiring, Garage hiring, AGM, Meeting expenses. Training fee, travel. Insurance. Companies House filing fees Inde endent Examiner's fee {0) (669) (o) {584) (1,040) (813) (1550} (706) 200 Subtotal 2,522 3040 10
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. OS132321 Charity No. 1109595 Parents Club Funds - The balance as at 31 August 2024 was £2,800 (2022: £2,800). This amount does not belong to the association as the fund was kcpt in the association's bank account for safekeeping only. Restricted funds are £1,132 of which: £480 is restricted fund from Surrey Youth Opportunity. b. £652 is from Benevolent Fund to provide financial help for beneficiaries who are registered CAW Chinese School students who have mitigating circumstances. The fund was transferred from the designated fund. Designated funds- Total of £33,161 was designated by the board of directors for emergencies or any shortfall in the school. Trustees Remuneration No trustees received any remuneration for their work as trustees or had any p¢rsonal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. Taxation There is no corporation tax liability as the association is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Company Registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company reglstered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 CONTENTS Page Trustees, annual report Treasurer's report Reference and administration details Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes forming part of the financial statements 10-11
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Trustees, Annual Report (incorporating the Director's Report) for the year ended 31 August 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 19 May 2004 and registered as a charity on 23 May 2005. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association of CA W which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and governed under its Articl¢s of Association. The trustees are nominated by the members and then elected annually in the Annual General Meeting. The board can also co- opt members into the board when necessary. The trustees retire by rotation. The maximum term of office for each trustee is three years. CAW is supported by the Woking Borough Council's Community Development team which provides a wide range of support and training for charities in the local area. All trustees are DBS (Disclosure and Baring Service) checked via the Woking Borough Council. Trustees are encouraged to attend the training sessions on new policies which are relevant to the work of the Association. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES CAW'S objects are, set out in the Memorandum of Association, "To advance the education of the public in all aspects of Chinese culture, arts, tradition, history and language and in particular but not exclusively to persons of Chinese origin or descent, without distinction of sex, political or other opinions. resident or working within (but not limited to) the borough of Woking and the surrounding area ("the Area of Benefit"), the promotion of racial harmony within the Area of Benefit and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of education, health, social welfare and recreation and other leisure time occupation to improve the social, educational, cultural and physical development of the inhabitants of the community in the Area of the Benefit." ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS CA W has undertaken the following activities for the public benefit in relation to its objectives set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission. Saturday Chinese School Woking Chinese School (WCS) is the main project of the Chinese Association of Woking (CAW) in promoting Chinese language education and delivering Chinese cultural awareness. WCS takes place at St John the Baptist school in Woking. There are 33 weeks in the school calendar, three tenns a year. WCS is governed by the School Goveming Body (GB) under delegated authority from the CAW board of directors. The GB consists of the chairman, senior school management team. representatives from the parents, t¢a¢hers, the CA W board of directors. The administration of the school is led by a head teacher, assisted by the deputy head of language department, the deputy head of cultural activities department, and a group of volunteers. The school provides in-house and external training for the language teachers. The parents, club helps with looking after the security of the school. They also run a tuck shop which provides refreshments to teachers, students and volunteers during break time.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 The school offers children and adult Mandarin classes and Cantonese classes. It takes on children from age 5 onwards. Students who reach the standard of the GCSE will take the public examination. In addition, the school runs a Cantonese and a Mandarin playgroup for children under 5 years old. The playgroups have been designed to support children's language development and encourage their interest in learning Chinese through songs, stories, rhymes and games. WCS welcomes all races to join their classes. The number of mix-raced students and non-chinese students has increased steadily over the last few years. This reflects the diversity of the school. The playgroups and language classes run between 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and are followed by afternoon activities classes from 12:30 pm. The cultural activities ¢lass¢s aim to promote Chinese culture among the community. Apart from some activity teachers, all the teachers and helpers of WCS are volunteers. The main source of the income of the school comes from the school fees. WCS is a member of the Association for the Promotion of Chinese Education (UKAPCE). The school took part in various competitions organized by UKAPCE as well as other Chinese educational organizations. Our students continued to perform well and won a number of prizes, including Calligraphy, Reading and Singing competition. The teachers and students at the school also participated in a variety of performances outside the school. They perforn]ed lion dancing, traditional Chinese dancing, martial arts display and singing to the public. CAW Social Club The CAW Social Club (formerly known as the Chinese Community Project (CCP)) provides a platfom) for CAW members and non-members to socialise and leam new skills such as cooking, flower arrangements and gardening. The CA W Social Club is managed by two voluntary project co- ordinators. Depending on the co-ordinators, availably, the Social Club opens once a month between I lam and 2pm at the Old Woking Community Centre. Children's Chinese Library Project The Chinese Library Project started in 2017, continues to be a unique offering of specialist Chinese books made available to Surrey readers and to support our school students, learning. The CAW signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Surrey Libraries to fom]alise the long-terni relationship between the two parties. With young Chinese language and culture learners, needs in mind. CA W's team of volunteers took care to choose from vast sources suitable graded reading l)ooks, children's award-winning picture books and English translation of Chinese classic stories. Since July 2022, a group of volunteers started to run regular storytelling sessions at Woking Library, with the aim to promote Chinese cultures and language via stories and crafts. This was welcomed by local communities. Cultural Performances In order to raise awareness of the Chinese culture to the wider public, CAW delivers cultural performances at various venues and during various occasions. Each cultural perforniance activity is led by a cultural activity co-ordinator. Bigger events, such as the Chinese New Year celebration in Woking Town Centr¢ and the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, are led by a designated project manager. The main pcrformance areas are Lion Dancing, Chinese Dancing, Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations. The performers are made up of the Saturday school children, teach¢rs, parents and other members of the CA W.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Comp#ny registered No. 05132321 Ch*rity No. 1109595 FINANCIAL REVIEW Th¢ Treasurer's Rcport following this part of the document summarises the financial details of CAW for the year ended 31" August 2024. CA W maintained a designated reserve of £33,161 at the end of the financial year on the 31 August 2024 these funds are held to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES? RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees, who are also the directors of the Chinese Association of Woking for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Truste¢s' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP 2015 {FRS102); make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act 201 l and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This Trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Susie Jamieson Chairman Chinese Association of Woking Date: 2210512025
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Treasurer's Report for the year ended 31 August 2024 l am pleased to present the account that has been examined by an independent examiner for the year ended 31 August 2024. The accounts have been prep.ed in accordance with the format that complies with the requirement of the SORP. The main sources of income for the current year were school fees of £53,811(2023: £46,252), membership fees from 223 members are £4460 (2023: £4460). The total income for the year was £65,496 compared to £56,778 last year. The increase in income was largely due to school fees, bank interest and donations received for cultural perfom]ances. The total expenditure for the year was £55,526 (2023: £63,304). Majority of the expenditure related to the running costs of the school. The total expenditure was comparatively higher in 2023 due to the inclusion of some pr¢mis¢s cost that were incurred in 2022 but paid in 2023. The net surplus in unrestricted funds for the financial year was £9,970 (2023: _£6,526). The accumulation of any surplus in unrestricted funds will be used to further the charitable objectives of the association at the discretion of the board of directors and to sustsin the running costs of the association. Qinmin Zhang Treasurer Chinese Association of Woking Date:
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Reference and administration details for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity Name: CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Registered Office: Restwynde, Pyrford Woods Road, Woking GU22 8QR Company registration number: 05132321 Charity registration number: 1109595 Directors Anita Chi Wai Ho Roger James Susie Sau Ching Jamieson Qinmin Zhang Chongiun Feng Wai Yee Winni¢ Kwong Bin Li Adelina Berishaj (Appointed 2010412024) Jing Hu (Appointed 2010412024) Jing Chang (Appointed 20/0412024) Secretary Adelina Berishaj Independent Examiner Sunny Ma Banker Santsnder CAF Bank Scottish Widows
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109S9S Ststsment of FlnAnelAI Aetivitie5 includin for the ear ended 31 Au ust 2024 ncome and Ex enditure Aeeounts Unrestrieted Restricte Fund d Fund Designaled Total Fund Fund 2024 Total Fund 2023 Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Income resources from generated funds: Donation Other in¢oming re50urces- Grant 10 Income resources from eharitable Activities School fees, books & exam fees Membership fee Fund-raising events & CCP CAW SoelRI Club Chinese New Year events Mld-Autumn Fe8tivAI event CulturAI group performHnce5 Other fund-raising events 53.811 4,460 53,811 4,460 46,252 4,460 36 1,827 39 1.040 300 36 1,827 39 1,040 300 263 1,488 1,036 469 670 Investment Income Bwnk interest reeeived Total Incomlng resources 3.983 3,983 65,496 2,140 56,778 RESOURCES EXPENDED Governance costs: (2,522) (2.522) (3,040) ChArltRble actlvltles: Teaehlng Sehool Administratlon and Support Costs CAW SoclAI Club Chinese New Ye4r events Mld-Autumn FtIVal events Culturnl events library - story telling teacher allTrvoranee (24.503) (24,867) (24,503) (24,867) {26.477) (29,159) (83) (1.698) (1.232) (621) (o) (83) (1,698) (1,232) (621) {0) (234) (1,762} (1,837) (474) (321) Totsl reyourceg expended (SS,526) (55,526) (63J04) Gro85 transfers between funds Nel movement infunds 9,970 9,970 (6,526) Total thnds brought fonvArd 113J48 1.132 33,161 147,641 154,167 Tolalfunds carriedforntard 123J18 1,132 33,161 157,611 147,641
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Balance Sheets as at 31 Au ust 2024 2024 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Bank Cash 191,196 4,574 178,773 578 195,770 179,052 CREDITORS: due within one year Advance fees Accruals Parent club NET CURRENT LIABILITIES 33,726 1,633 2,800 38,159 27.632 949 2,800 31,411 NET CURRENT ASSETS 157,611 147,641 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 157,611 147,641 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 123,318 1,132 33,161 157,611 113,348 1,132 33,161 147,641 (a) For the year ended 31 August 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. (b) No Members have required the Company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. (c) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: Ensuring th¢ Company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. Preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company s at the end of the financial year, and of its profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the Company. (d) The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies. Approved by the Board of Directors of Chinese Association of Woking and signed on its behalf by: Qinmin Zhang Treasurer Date: 2z/or/202
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. 05132321 Charity No. 1109595 Notes formin art of the financial statements for the ear ended 31 Au ust 2024 Principal accounting policies Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS102, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and applicable UK accounting standards. Assets and liabilities are recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s) Fund8 accounting Unrestricted funds: These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable object at the discretion of the board of directors. Restricted funds: These are funds which can only be used for particular purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted puiposes. Designated funds.. These are funds which were set aside by the board of directors out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projecls. Incomlng resources School fee collections are accounted for the period from Sept 2023 to June 2024. Expenses are accounted for as if they are known with certainty; Donations are taken to unrestricled funds for use for tsaching training and supports; Membership fees are accounted when receivable. Other activities to generate income are from fund raising and raffles held at cultural events; Special fuiid-raisii)g events, jumble sales and contributions are taken to "unrestricted fund" where the funds will be spent for charitable activities. CA W had no investments other than cash at bank. Investment income is included when receivable. Resourees expended Resources expended are accounted for on an accrual basis. Resources expended that are attributable to more than one sub-heading are apportioned accordingly. GoverDance costs Govemance costs are those costs incurred in the governance of charity and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. 2024 2023 Governance costs Stationeries, Toners. Printing, Postage Subscriptions, Website Hall hiring, Garage hiring, AGM, Meeting expenses. Training fee, travel. Insurance. Companies House filing fees Inde endent Examiner's fee {0) (669) (o) {584) (1,040) (813) (1550} (706) 200 Subtotal 2,522 3040 10
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF WOKING Company registered No. OS132321 Charity No. 1109595 Parents Club Funds - The balance as at 31 August 2024 was £2,800 (2022: £2,800). This amount does not belong to the association as the fund was kcpt in the association's bank account for safekeeping only. Restricted funds are £1,132 of which: £480 is restricted fund from Surrey Youth Opportunity. b. £652 is from Benevolent Fund to provide financial help for beneficiaries who are registered CAW Chinese School students who have mitigating circumstances. The fund was transferred from the designated fund. Designated funds- Total of £33,161 was designated by the board of directors for emergencies or any shortfall in the school. Trustees Remuneration No trustees received any remuneration for their work as trustees or had any p¢rsonal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. Taxation There is no corporation tax liability as the association is a non-profit organisation and a registered charity.