Huaxia Chinese School
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- Huaxia Chinese School 2023 24 Annual Report
May 2024
Teaching and Learning
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After a careful consideration we have decided to change the textbooks to “Jinbu”, for classes from Level 3 to Level 6. “Jinbu” is produced by Pearson, the exam board for GCSE and A Level exams. The biggest advantage of the textbooks is that they are completely in line with the GCSE and A Level exams syllabus, and are more suitable to our children. The switching has proved to be positive overall.
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● Cantonese Division
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We successfully established the Cantonese Division within our school. Starting with three levels in September, it has increased to four, and will increase further next year.
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The new teaching team in the division have developed a comprehensive and engaging curriculum in a short period of time.
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We have seen a strong level of interest and engagement from our students, who have enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to learn their heritage language.
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Teacher training sessions have been organised for staff in Mandarin and Cantonese Divisions respectively.
Edexcel Exam
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Last year’s exam result was excellent, as expected! All our GCSE students achieved A and A*, and the majority of our A Level students achieved A and B in the very challenging A Level exam.
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Students in this year’s GCSE and A Level classes have been working hard to prepare for their exams. They are taking exams with our exam centre now.
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We now have GCSE classes for both Mandarin and Cantonese. We will consider starting a Cantonese A Level class if there is enough interest.
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We have been continuously working on improving the procedure, to ensure the high quality of service.
Working with The Education Institute of the University of Manchester
This is the third year that we work with the Education Institute of the University. By providing the placement opportunity to the UoM students, it has broadened our recruitment channel. We’ve finished this year’s recruiting and hired a number of Education students in various roles for the coming school year. We will continue to strengthen the partnership with the University’s Education Institute.
School Magazine
The topic for this year’s school magazine is “My Best Friend”, children have once again done brilliant work. We are at the final stage of the editing work and plan to distribute it to the students by the end of the term.
Other Activities
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The school show was held on 4[th] Feb. Children from all classes (except 3 exam classes) worked hard to prepare their performances which demonstrated their ever-growing Chinese language skills. This year’s dignitaries include the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, and leaders from the Education Institute of the University and the City Council’s team in charge of supporting supplementary schools.
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Our school took part in the Chinese New Year celebration in Chinatown this year again. The Children from our dance club performed. Staff & trustees run a craft stall, and raised some donations towards our school.
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Some of our students participated in the annual Mother Tongue Other Tongue programme organised by the Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University. They attended a poetry workshop led by the poet Jennifer Lee Tsai, and two of our students have won an award in the competition.
School Account
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Financial report has been prepared separately.
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Staff wage and tuition fee will be adjusted in line with the new minimum wage and the market rate.
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Tuition fee will be adjusted accordingly, the new annual fee will be £200.
Registration number 1111588 Registered Charity
Huaxia Chinese School Financial
Statements
for the year ended 31 July 2024
Huaxia Chinese School
Charity Information
| Trustees | Xue Teng | Headteacher |
|---|---|---|
| Mengmei Wang | Treasurer | |
| Lai Wah Chan | ||
| Na Li | ||
| Yonghui Song | ||
| Linfeng Zeng | ||
| Jia Wu | ||
| Yanyan Zhang | ||
| Ken Wong | ||
| 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
Contents
| 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 |
Trustees Report for the year ended 31 July 2024
The trustees report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024.
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 Na Li Yonghui Song Linfeng Zeng Jia Wu Yanyan Zhang Ken Wong
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 2024, 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
2024
Notes
2023
Incoming Resources
£ £
| 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 |
25225 30833 377 115 25602 30948 158632 127684 184234 158632 125409 106195 |
|
|---|---|---|
| 100184 75362 |
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance sheet
as at 31 July 2024
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 3 117 141
Current assets
Debtors 4 - -
Cash at bank and in hand 184,389 158,767
184,389 158,767
Creditors : amounts falling
due within one year 5 (275) (275)
Net current assets 184,114 158,492
Total assets less current
liabilities 184,231 158,663
Net assets 184,231 158,663
Capital and reserves
Movement during the year 158,633
184,231
184,231 158,663
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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 2024
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 £ Cost as at 01.08.23 1,045 Additions As at 31.07.24 1,045 Depreciation As at 01.08.23 977 Charge for year 10 As at 31.07.24 987 Net book values At 31.07.23 68 At 31.07.24 58 4. Debtors Prepayments and accrued income 5. Creditors:amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors |
and fittings £ 440 440 367 10 377 73 63 2023 £ - 2023 £ - - 275 275 |
Total £ 1,485 1,485 1,344 20 1,364 141 121 2024 £ - 2024 £ - - 275 275 |
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Huaxia Chinese School
Income and Expenditure Schedule for the year ended 31 July 2024
| 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 2024 £ £ £ £ 94,818 109669 2,313 2,896 - - - - 9,064 12510 |
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| 100% 106,195 100% 125,510 53,260 63,535 1,965 433 - 503 570 1,616 7,038 11,546 100 100 3,564 5,584 51 593 773 1,558 2,759 11,117 1,819 1,881 789 762 831 730 38 6 - - 882 275 - - 437 27 - - 24 20 |
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| (75362) (100286) 30833 25224 115 378 30,948 25602 |
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 2024
Huaxia Chinese School
Charity Information
| Trustees | Xue Teng | Headteacher |
|---|---|---|
| Mengmei Wang | Treasurer | |
| Lai Wah Chan | ||
| Na Li | ||
| Yonghui Song | ||
| Linfeng Zeng | ||
| Jia Wu | ||
| Yanyan Zhang | ||
| Ken Wong | ||
| 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
Contents
| 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 |
Trustees Report for the year ended 31 July 2024
The trustees report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024.
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 Na Li Yonghui Song Linfeng Zeng Jia Wu Yanyan Zhang Ken Wong
This report was approved by the Board on
and is signed on its behalf by;
Xue Teng Trustees
Mengmei Wang
Page 1
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 2024, 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
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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
-
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
2024
Notes
2023
Incoming Resources
£ £
| 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 |
25225 30833 377 115 25602 30948 158632 127684 184234 158632 125409 106195 |
|
|---|---|---|
| 100184 75362 |
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance sheet
as at 31 July 2024
2024 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 3 117 141
Current assets
Debtors 4 - -
Cash at bank and in hand 184,389 158,767
184,389 158,767
Creditors : amounts falling
due within one year 5 (275) (275)
Net current assets 184,114 158,492
Total assets less current
liabilities 184,231 158,663
Net assets 184,231 158,663
Capital and reserves
Movement during the year 158,633
184,231
184,231 158,663
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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 2024
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 £ Cost as at 01.08.23 1,045 Additions As at 31.07.24 1,045 Depreciation As at 01.08.23 977 Charge for year 10 As at 31.07.24 987 Net book values At 31.07.23 68 At 31.07.24 58 4. Debtors Prepayments and accrued income 5. Creditors:amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other taxes and social security costs Other creditors |
and fittings £ 440 440 367 10 377 73 63 2023 £ - 2023 £ - - 275 275 |
Total £ 1,485 1,485 1,344 20 1,364 141 121 2024 £ - 2024 £ - - 275 275 |
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Huaxia Chinese School
Income and Expenditure Schedule for the year ended 31 July 2024
| 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 2024 £ £ £ £ 94,818 109669 2,313 2,896 - - - - 9,064 12510 |
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| 100% 106,195 100% 125,510 53,260 63,535 1,965 433 - 503 570 1,616 7,038 11,546 100 100 3,564 5,584 51 593 773 1,558 2,759 11,117 1,819 1,881 789 762 831 730 38 6 - - 882 275 - - 437 27 - - 24 20 |
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| (75362) (100286) 30833 25224 115 378 30,948 25602 |
The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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