Huaxia Chinese School
Registered Charity 1111588 http://www.huaxiaschool.org.uk Tel. 07809 256762 Email: info@huaxiaschool.org.uk
- Huaxia Chinese School 2022 2 3Annual Report
June 2023
Teaching and Learning
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This is the first full school year we are back to face-to-face teaching. Everything is back to our normal routine.
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Internal teaching staff training will be held on 4[th] June.
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With the University’s support, we will start a Cantonese Division this September, offering Chinese lesson in Cantonese and traditional characters. More details will be announced in a due course.
Edexcel Exam
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Students in GCSE and A Level classes have been taking exams at the School’s exam centre now.
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Continue to maintain & improve the procedure, in order to provide better service to relevant teachers and students.
Working with The Education Institute of the University of Manchester
We had a successful year working with the Education Institute of the University . By providing the placement opportunity to the UoM students, it has broadened our recruitment channel. We hired lots of students in various roles. We will continue to strengthen the relationship with the Education Institute.
School Magazine
Inspired by the visit of RHS Garden organized by the School last year, this year’s school magazine theme is Chinese Garden. Our children produced fantastic drawings & writings. The magazine will be handed to the students by the end of the school year. You can check out our children’s amazing work.
Other Activities
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After three years, the school show is finally back & was successfully held on 14[th] May. Our children were confident & calm when performing. Hope the parents enjoyed the show as much as we did.
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Our school took part in the Chinese New Year celebration in China town this year. The Children from our dance club performed. Staff & trustee run a craft stall, and raised some donation towards our school.
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Our children have participated in the annual programme of ‘Mother Tongue, Other Tongue’ organized by the Poem Library at the Manchester Metropolitan University. The activity aims at promoting poem reading and writing in all languages.
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Our children will once again participate in the Community Festival, the University of Manchester’s annual event, on 10[th] June. They’ll tell some Chinese stories to audience.
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The Manchester supplementary schools’ Achievement Day Event organized by Manchester
City Council will resume this year on the 1[st] July 2023, having stopped for the past three year because of the Covid. Children from our school will perform there.
Recruitment Effort for our new Cantonese Division
The recruitment has started to get staff for the Cantonese Division. Details are on the school website. If you know anyone who’d be interested in working for the school as a teacher or other role please encourage them to get in touch.
The student enrolment will start soon. Please help spread the words.
School Account
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Financial report has been prepared separately.
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Staff wage increase
Registration number 1111588 Registered Charity
Huaxia Chinese School Financial
Statements
for the year ended 31 July 2023
Huaxia Chinese School
Charity Information
| Trustees | Xue Teng | Headteacher |
|---|---|---|
| Mengmei Wang | Treasurer | |
| Lai Wah Chan | ||
| Shixiong Guo | ||
| Na Li | ||
| Yongshui Song | ||
| Liqun Zhang | ||
| Linfeng Zeng | ||
| Registered Charity Number | 1111588 | |
| Accountants | Levell & Co Ltd | |
| Suite 25 Peel House | ||
| 30 The Downs | ||
| Altrincham | ||
| WA14 2PX | ||
| Charity Address | c/o Ms Teng | |
| 4 Lansdowne Road | ||
| Sale | ||
| Cheshire | ||
| M33 6PF | ||
| Bankers | Barclays Bank Plc | |
| Barclays Business Centre | ||
| Manchester City Office | ||
| PO Box 357 | ||
| 51 Mosley Street | ||
| Manchester | ||
| M60 2AU |
Huaxia Chinese School
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| Trustees' report | 1 | |
| Accountants'report | 2-3 | |
| Profit and loss account | 4 | |
| Balance sheet | 5 | |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 | |
| Income and Expenses Schedule | 7 |
Huaxia Chinese School Trustees Report for the year ended 31 July 2023
The trustees report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023.
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in particular those of Chinese ethnic origin in the Chinese language and culture.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the Management Committee acting as Charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements the Charity Trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
c) statement whether the policies adopted are in accordance with Charities SORP and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume the Charity will continue operating.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year are as stated below;
Xue Teng Headteacher Mengmei Wang Treasurer Lai Wah Chan Shixiong Guo Na Li Yonghui Song Wai Hung Josephine Wong Hujun Yin Liqun Zhang
This report was approved by the Board on
and is signed on its behalf by;
Xue Teng Trustees
Mengmei Wang
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF HUAXIA CHINESE SCHOOL.
I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the period ended 31 July 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 or under Regulation IO (l)(a) to (c) of The Charities Accounts Regulations 2006 and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Financial Accountants.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
-examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act and section 44(I)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment Act 2005 (the 2005 Act);
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-to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 44(l)(a) of the 2005 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 2006, section 44(l)(b) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and
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- which are consistent with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
John Bone AFA MIPA
Financial Accountants Levell & Co Ltd Suite 25 Peel House 30 The Downs Altrincham WA14 2PX
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Income and Expenditure for the year ended 31 July 2023
| Incoming Resources Notes Excess / (Deficit) Income over Expenditure 2 Other interest receivable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges Net income / loss for the year Reserves brought forward Reserves carried forward Gifts, donations and fee income Administrative expenses |
2023 2022 £ £ 30833 12,172 1154 30,9 48 12,176 127, 684 115,5 08 158,632 127,684 106195 78,727 75362 66,555 |
|---|---|
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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| Not es Fixed assets Tangible assets 3 Current assets Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 5 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Movement during the year |
Balance sheet as at 31 July 2023 20 23 £ - 158,767 |
£ 1 4 1 158,492 |
2022 £ - 127,795 |
£ 164 127,5 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158,767 (275) |
127,795 (275) |
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| 158,633 | 127,6 84 127,6 84 |
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| 158,633 | ||||
| 158,633 | 127,6 84 |
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| 158,633 | 127,6 84 |
The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year and acknowledge that full responsibility for preparation of the financial statements.
Trustees
Xue Teng·
Mengmei Wang:
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements
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Huaxia Chinese School
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2023
1. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
- Plant and machinery 15% Reducing balance Fixtures, fittings - and equipment 15% Reducing balance
2. Income
The total income of the charity for the year has been derived from its principal activity wholly undertaken in the UK.
| 3. | Tangible fixed assets | Plant and machinery | Fixtures and fittings | Fixtures and fittings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Cost as at 01.08.22 | 1,045 | 440 | 1,485 | ||
| Additions | |||||
| As at 31.07.23 | 1,045 | 440 | 1,485 | ||
| Depreciation | |||||
| As at 01.08.22 | 965 | 355 | 1,320 | ||
| Charge for year | 12 | 12 | 24 | ||
| As at 31.07.23 | 977 | 367 | 1,344 | ||
| Net book values | |||||
| At 31.07.23 | 68 | 73 | 141 | ||
| At 31.07.22 | 79 | 84 | 163 | ||
| 4. | Debtors | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Prepayments and accrued income | - | - | |||
| 5. | Creditors:amounts falling due | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| within one year | £ | £ | |||
| Trade creditors | - | - | |||
| Other taxes and social security costs | - | - | |||
| Other creditors | 275 | 275 | |||
| 275 | 275 |
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Huaxia Chinese School
Income and Expenditure Schedule for the year ended 31 July 2023
| Income Membership Fees Activity Club Income Funds from China Tax refund on donations Other Income Gross Profit Unrestricted Expenses Teacher’s wages Training Awards for Students Other Activities Porter Security Charge Rent and Rates Examination Charge Insurance Printing, Postage, Stationery and Advertising Teaching Materials & Books School Magazine Telephone Computer Costs Travelling Expenses Legal and Professional Accountancy Subscriptions General Expenses Prior Year Adjustment Depreciation Surplus / (Deficit) of Income over Expenditure Other Income and Expenses Bank Deposit Interest Net Excess Income over Expenditure |
2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 94,818 72,082 2,313 - - - - - 9,064 6,645 |
|---|---|
| 100% 106,195 100% 78,727 |
|
53,260 45,117 1,965 - - 503 570 142 7,038 6,072 100 - 3,564 5,922 51 394 773 763 2,759 4,150 1,819 1,459 789 683 831 286 38 69 - - 882 275 - - 437 100 - 563 24 27 |
|
| (75362) (66,555) 30833 12,172 115 4 30,948 12,176 |
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Registration number 1111588 Registered Charity
Huaxia Chinese School Financial
Statements
for the year ended 31 July 2023
Huaxia Chinese School
Charity Information
| Trustees | Xue Teng | Headteacher |
|---|---|---|
| Mengmei Wang | Treasurer | |
| Lai Wah Chan | ||
| Shixiong Guo | ||
| Na Li | ||
| Yongshui Song | ||
| Liqun Zhang | ||
| Linfeng Zeng | ||
| Registered Charity Number | 1111588 | |
| Accountants | Levell & Co Ltd | |
| Suite 25 Peel House | ||
| 30 The Downs | ||
| Altrincham | ||
| WA14 2PX | ||
| Charity Address | c/o Ms Teng | |
| 4 Lansdowne Road | ||
| Sale | ||
| Cheshire | ||
| M33 6PF | ||
| Bankers | Barclays Bank Plc | |
| Barclays Business Centre | ||
| Manchester City Office | ||
| PO Box 357 | ||
| 51 Mosley Street | ||
| Manchester | ||
| M60 2AU |
Huaxia Chinese School
C
| C | ||
|---|---|---|
| ontents | ||
| Page | ||
| Trustees' report | 1 | |
| Accountants'report | 2-3 | |
| Profit and loss account | 4 | |
| Balance sheet | 5 | |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 | |
| Income and Expenses Schedule | 7 |
Huaxia Chinese School Trustees Report for the year ended 31 July 2023
The trustees report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023.
The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in particular those of Chinese ethnic origin in the Chinese language and culture.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the Management Committee acting as Charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements the Charity Trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
c) statement whether the policies adopted are in accordance with Charities SORP and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume the Charity will continue operating.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year are as stated below;
Xue Teng Headteacher Mengmei Wang Treasurer Lai Wah Chan Shixiong Guo Na Li Yonghui Song Wai Hung Josephine Wong Hujun Yin Liqun Zhang
This report was approved by the Board on
and is signed on its behalf by;
Xue Teng Trustees
Mengmei Wang
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF HUAXIA CHINESE SCHOOL.
I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the period ended 31 July 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 or under Regulation IO (l)(a) to (c) of The Charities Accounts Regulations 2006 and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Financial Accountants.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
-examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act and section 44(I)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment Act 2005 (the 2005 Act);
-
-to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and section 44(l)(a) of the 2005 Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 2006, section 44(l)(b) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and
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- which are consistent with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
John Bone AFA MIPA
Financial Accountants Levell & Co Ltd Suite 25 Peel House 30 The Downs Altrincham WA14 2PX
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Income and Expenditure for the year ended 31 July 2023
| Incoming Resources Notes Excess / (Deficit) Income over Expenditure 2 Other interest receivable and similar income Interest payable and similar charges Net income / loss for the year Reserves brought forward Reserves carried forward Gifts, donations and fee income Administrative expenses |
2023 2022 £ £ 30833 12,172 1154 30,9 48 12,176 127, 684 115,5 08 158,632 127,684 106195 78,727 75362 66,555 |
|---|---|
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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| Not es Fixed assets Tangible assets 3 Current assets Debtors 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 5 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Movement during the year |
Balance sheet as at 31 July 2023 20 23 £ - 158,767 |
£ 1 4 1 158,492 |
2022 £ - 127,795 |
£ 164 127,5 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158,767 (275) |
127,795 (275) |
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| 158,633 | 127,6 84 127,6 84 |
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| 158,633 | ||||
| 158,633 | 127,6 84 |
|||
| 158,633 | 127,6 84 |
The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year and acknowledge that full responsibility for preparation of the financial statements.
Trustees
Xue Teng·
Mengmei Wang:
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements
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Huaxia Chinese School
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2023
1. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
- Plant and machinery 15% Reducing balance Fixtures, fittings - and equipment 15% Reducing balance
2. Income
The total income of the charity for the year has been derived from its principal activity wholly undertaken in the UK.
| 3. | Tangible fixed assets | Plant and machinery | Fixtures and fittings | Fixtures and fittings | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Cost as at 01.08.22 | 1,045 | 440 | 1,485 | ||
| Additions | |||||
| As at 31.07.23 | 1,045 | 440 | 1,485 | ||
| Depreciation | |||||
| As at 01.08.22 | 965 | 355 | 1,320 | ||
| Charge for year | 12 | 12 | 24 | ||
| As at 31.07.23 | 977 | 367 | 1,344 | ||
| Net book values | |||||
| At 31.07.23 | 68 | 73 | 141 | ||
| At 31.07.22 | 79 | 84 | 163 | ||
| 4. | Debtors | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Prepayments and accrued income | - | - | |||
| 5. | Creditors:amounts falling due | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| within one year | £ | £ | |||
| Trade creditors | - | - | |||
| Other taxes and social security costs | - | - | |||
| Other creditors | 275 | 275 | |||
| 275 | 275 |
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Huaxia Chinese School
Income and Expenditure Schedule for the year ended 31 July 2023
| Income Membership Fees Activity Club Income Funds from China Tax refund on donations Other Income Gross Profit Unrestricted Expenses Teacher’s wages Training Awards for Students Other Activities Porter Security Charge Rent and Rates Examination Charge Insurance Printing, Postage, Stationery and Advertising Teaching Materials & Books School Magazine Telephone Computer Costs Travelling Expenses Legal and Professional Accountancy Subscriptions General Expenses Prior Year Adjustment Depreciation Surplus / (Deficit) of Income over Expenditure Other Income and Expenses Bank Deposit Interest Net Excess Income over Expenditure |
2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 94,818 72,082 2,313 - - - - - 9,064 6,645 |
|---|---|
| 100% 106,195 100% 78,727 |
|
53,260 45,117 1,965 - - 503 570 142 7,038 6,072 100 - 3,564 5,922 51 394 773 763 2,759 4,150 1,819 1,459 789 683 831 286 38 69 - - 882 275 - - 437 100 - 563 24 27 |
|
| (75362) (66,555) 30833 12,172 115 4 30,948 12,176 |
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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