P•lANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 5641623 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1114121 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Comrnunty Accountancy SeNio Ltd.. The Grange, Pi&nm Driw, Beswck, Manchester M11 3TQ MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Pagas Index Trustees Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement ol Finan￿81 Ath"vities 10 Balance Sheet Statement of Cash Flows 12-17 Notes to the Accounts MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE ST Report of the Trustees for the Year Ending 31 December 2023 The trustees present their annual direttors. report and financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31" December 2023 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006. the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102111 January 20191. Reference and administrative Informatlon Charity Name.. Manchester Chinese Centre Charity Number: 1114121 Company No: 5641623 Directors and trustees The directors of the charitable company (the charity} are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows.. Ms Ma88ie Tan8 Nicole Soi Dennis Yoeh Company Secretary Ms Maggie Tang Key management personnel: Trustees and Dlrertors Ms Maggie Tang Nicole Soi Dennis Yoeh Jenny Wong- Manager of MCC Reglstered Offlce 67 Ardwick Green North, Ardwick, Manchester, M12 6FX Independent Examlners Community Accountancy Service Limited, The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, manchester.mll 3TQ Bankers The Cooperative Bank plc, Balloon Street. Manchester Oblertives and activltles The purpose of the charity is to offer a variety of educational benefits to Chinese children, including English and Chinese language skills and l.T. MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charit(s aims and objectives in plannin8 future activities and setting the policies for the year. The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through Enhancing community cohesion by assisting Chinese nationals, refugees and immigrants throughout Greater Manchester to integrate and access opportunities, enabling them to participate fully in the society. We achieve this by bringing together a diverse range of learning opportunities, such as lelsure activities in arts, culture and sport. We also offer information, advice and support available throu8h our centre 6 days per week. We provlde: Welfare and legal si8npost advice service= Saturday and Sunday, free UK education system advice to all parents; Legal and welfare signposting to all community,. Legal and welfare signposting to ESOL English classes, refugees and local community Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday; Legal and welfare Signp05ting to Elderly Chinese Opera Club (aged 55-851 runnin8 every Tuesday from 12.'00- 19:00 comprising 50-60 members.. Structure, 8overnance and management Manchester Chinese Centre is a company limited by8uarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated I" December 2005. It has been re8iStered as a charity organisation with the Charity th Commission since 9 May 2006. Appointrnent of trustees As set out in the Articles of Association the appointment of trustees shall be subject to a minimum of three. At each meeting one third of the directors shall retire by rotation and offer themselves for re- election. Trustee Indurtlon and tralnlnz On appointment the Trustees are given an induction to their roles and responsibilities and access to relevant literature from the Charity Commission. Companies House etc. Or8anlsatlon The board of trustees administers the charity. The board normally meets 4 times a year. A Manager 15 appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. Related partles and co-operatlon wlth other organisatlons None of our trustees receive remuneration for acting in their trustee role. Other payments are shown in Note 11. Any connoction bÈtwÈen a trustee and a senior manager with any service provider5 must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the current year, such related party transactions are reported in Note 11. Review of our achlevements and performance The main achievernents during the year were- Inflation and the rising cost of living inevitably affects our freelance teachers and our daily running costs. 2023 we have had a hard time keeping up with our daily expenses. Mainly energy bills, insurance and 20% MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE council tax. The council gave us an 80% council tax relief instead of ICKI%. Council tax keeps going up and this increases our daily expenses. Community work: We have10st the Community Interpreting Service for NHS, Social care and education. Most organisation5 have switched to remote (online or mobile). They contatt interpreters directly instead through us. he members of the Chinese Cantonese Opera still carrying on. This elderly group had provided tea and snack for their member which work out nicely. Some of them still very worried about their physical condition and the development of the COVID-19 epidemic, and they dare not go out to participate in social activities. The Hong Kong BNO Group also has some new members. but they cannot drive to the Centre and not able continue. The Manchester Day Parade was changed to a full day of stand workshop5 in mid-August. Most of the community away on holiday. There was no way we could have been involved. Without the funding and manpower, we wouldn't have had the staff and artists to run the event for whole day. Chinese New Year in Jan 2023: The event is back in Chinatown. We didn't participate in the Chinatown booths because the rental was too expensive. Given the shrinking budgets of tourists, it's not realistic to participate in this event. MCC youth group has fundraised for homeless and elderly people in the community. The activities included delivering Food Parcels to them directlv. MCC joined the Ardwick Park community event. Chinese New Year we provided a Chinese Dragon Dance workshop in the park. We employed a professional Kung Fu Master and teachers to run thi5 dragon Dance workshop which we received huge positive feedback. This event was free of charge and open to the public. Also. this event has been promoting Ardwick Ward. Cornmunlty service: Legal and Welfare Service- phone advice only and no face-to-face service. Nicole or Jenny did help the community with emergency cases. There are many Cantonese speakers from Hong Kong BNO asking for help. We provide signpost info. Lots of employment law and HR issues. neighbours and educational conflicts. For employment, we work with Grovrth Companyjanet Won& Engagement Officer at The Salvation Army En8ineering and Construction Academy, 71 Grosvenor Street. Manchester, M13 9UB. They are funded by the Government to provide training and employment opportunities to the community. Janet promoted adult education and Rain emolovment. especially the social care jobs. The Coronation of Charles 111 A fantastic long bank holiday weekend for the coronation of Kin8 Charles on 6th and 7th May 2023. The Ardwick community in Manchester come together to celebrate. whether it's a private garden party or a street party that the whole community can attend. It's great to get to know your neighbours. Welcome alll MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE This time about 550 children attended the coronation of King Charles outside our school. Lisa Yam DL to represent the Lord Lieutenant on 6th May at 12pm visited our school. She celebrated this special occasion with our children. Very long tables to set up with flower5 and flags which had covered the whole street. Parents donated food and drinks. Danny was dancing around with the children. Luckily Manchester City Council closed the roads and allowed our children to dance in the streets. Absolutely perfect and fun I The tra8edy of school bullylng On July 7. 2023, we helped a family through a very difficult time. E child was bullied at a local mainstream school and died. Nicole has been helping the family with the legal issues and listening to the parents. This has taken up a lot of her time. Our committee raised the issue of bullying in schools. On August 15, 2023, Jenny Wong held a workshop on "School Bullying". The tragedy of school bullying In E has aroused the concern of parents. It affects the daily life and mental health of children. Parents must understand the problem of school bullying and teach them how to face it and the rights of their children. 21 parents participated in the workshop. Mernorlal Day of E- Football Cup On Au8USt 13, 2023, together with Emma Panayiotou, a football event Was organized to raise awareness bout bullying. On this extraordinary Memorial Day, 120 young people of mixed race played football, with the participation of many volunteers and parents. Everyone there was unique.. different races, different languages, different backgrounds. different ideas and motivations, but there was no conflict. No matter how heartbreaking the defeat was, everyone was united. We want young people to see the love around them and feel how extraordinary society is. Fundraise & Donatlon Total amount raised on the day of the memorial was £2,060 (Emma account + £305.00 (Manchester Chinese Centre accountl. Emma and Andy donated the funds towards two children's charities: Manchester Mlnd and National Suicide. All fundraisin8 profits made are paid to the charities Manchester Mind and the National Suiclde Prevention Alliance in the name of E. For the event of Memorial of E- Football Cup", funded by Manchester Chinese Centre. MCC responsible for the following expenses: drinks, food, candles, black ribbons, bouncy castle, face painting and football medals. Total paid out cost was £722.72. PortSco Llbrary exhlbltlon plannlng We attended meeting on 27 Sept 2023 and agreed to take part of Portico Librarfs Exhibition "Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea and the Mission" l Feb 2024 to 10 June 2024. We were invited by the organizer, Iris Yau, to take part in this exhibition. We loaned items and assisted with the display at Portico Library on 31 January 2024. Portico Libr3ry1 S7 Mo*l•y St. hjlanchester. M2 3HY. Workshop for parents On 18 Aug 2023, Family Law workshop run by Nicole Soi. 18 adults attended. This workshop mainly talks about children safeguarding, estate planning, will for family with youn8 children. will and probate and 8uardianship. On 18 Aug 2023 "Children learning development'workshop run by Jenny Wong. 20 adults attended. This workshop provided the UK education system from Nursery to A Level. Jenny invited teenagers to attend a MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE "career development" workshop which helped them to plan and have an insight knowledge of their career pathway. A150, children's work experience is very vital. This will parents to understand the education system, so parents could provide extra help to their children. Community Christmas Manchester Chinese Centre worked closely with Manchester City Council's Ardwick Community Officer Katrina Keane, the Central Communities Team, Barnardo's. Arawak Walton and One Manchester to host the Ardwick Green Park Festive Lights event on 4 December 2023. The event was created by the above or8anization5. We invited local communities to hold a Christmas party at Ardwick Green Park. About 110 people attended. MCC young volunteers are servin8 hot food and drinks. Grace Wong organized carols Singing and most important we invited Anson Yu played musical instruments. It was wet and raining, but our children still carried on ! Barnardo's ran craft activities at their Community Hub and they joined the party. Our volunteer Tor played the important role of Santa Claus. Children following him around. He 8ave out lots of present5 to the children. We shared the hot meals with the homeless people. MCC supplementary school Sept 2022 -2023 School Fee has increased to £320 per year. Nov 2022 - July 2023, MCC School carried on some of the online lessons before. but from September 2022, we cancelled online lesson. All returned to school for Face-to-Face lessons. Textile making where art. sclenfe and hlstory meet 20 Oct 2022 and 20 Feb 2023. MCC invited National Archives and the V&A to run Textile workshop for the teenage students. The UK National Archive are running a hands-on workshop for young adults, exploring design, dyin8 and weaving techniques used in 18th and 19th Century China drawing inspiration form collections held at the National Archives and the V&A. Student interested in learning about historic Chinese textile making techniques. School Ilbrary Fundraising for the library In May 2022, MCC received a donation of £3087.42 from parents to build our library. We completed the shed at Easter and asked the community to donate books. Volunteer Winnie Tang worked in the library from April to July 2022. Organizing all the books. Open to the community and public in September 2023. We launched the school library and formed several reading clubs With young volunteers. Reading is a fundamental aspect of language learning. It exposes children to new vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures while improvin8 comprehension and overall fluency. We hope to improve Chinese children's English reading skills. Homework Club We learned that E has been bullying at his school. Our committee suggested to Improve Chlne5e chlldren has engaged Dr Barnardo's Community Hub next door to set up a homework club to help the children with their schoolwork. Through this Homework Club children need to learn how deal with school Bullying. Academics are very important in building your child's confidence in the long term. MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE JCQ exam 2022-2023 JCQ exam achievement: Subject A Level GCSE No enrol 6 from MCC 33 candidates from MCC 32 Private Candidates Result grade 4xA,IxB, IXD 9x25,8x6,7xl,5xl 9x25.8X4,7x3 We send teachers to local high schools and Sixth form College to conduct Chinese A-Level and GCSE examinations. covering a total of 13 schools and Colle8e5 in Greater Manchester. Teacher training from Bolton University Bolton University sent their PGCE students has been coming to school for training. Each year about 4 to 5 students. We have been working with them for years. It has been very successful. Celebrating Manchester's complementary schools Saturday, July 1, 2023, 11.'OO am- 15'.00 pm. Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester. We prepare refreshments for visitors and display our students, work and pictures of our school in the exhibition hall. The award ceremony began when Mayor Yasmin Dar delivered a welcome speech and introduced the event. Award presentatlon.. Youth Voice & Children's Rights.. Presented by Jennie - Manchester City Council Creative Teachin8 and Learning.. Presented by Mon - NRCSE Community Partnership.. Jen- Growth Company Manchester Chinese Centre won awarded as follow: Shuk-Na Chen won the best volunteer award of our school. Shuangning won the best teacher award for our school. Nacy Yu won the best academic achievement student award of our school. Manchester City Council provides lunch for everyone in the open hall to allow people to network. It's a great day. Adult educatlon WEA run adult education at MCC and use our Centre for their ESOL exam. WEA has been running their ESOL lesson onllne and 3 days at our Centre. Flnanclal revlew The attached statements show the current state of Chariws finances, which the Trustees consider to be satisfactory. Total income in the year was £199,12112022 £202.5111 and total expenses £163,89612022 £147,680) returnin8 3 Surplus of É35.29512022 £54.8311. Thè intreased surplus was mainly due to the increased uptake of Chinese language classes. The major sources of income were education and donations. Investment powers and policy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charityi have kept available funds in an interest bearing deposit account. MANCHESTER CHINESE CENTRE Reserves poliry and goin8 concern The balance held in unrestricted reserves as at 31st December 2023 was £178.335 of which £172.077 are free reserves. after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately 6 months of running costs (currently £82,0￿1. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to give stability to the services offered by the charity. Risk mana8ement The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Plans for Future Perlods l Ongoing projects We offer Chinese education workshops to schools across Manchester. Many schools have Shown strong interest. We need to recruit and train more teachers to run workshops and school clubs. It IS good to promote adult Mandarin course as an evening class, adult Chinese learners would be well suited. Chinese calli8raphy could also be taU8ht durin8 the day. Trustees responslbllltles In relatlon to the financlal statements The charity trustees (who are also the directors of Manchester Chinese Centre for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparin8 a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice}. Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statement5, the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting principle5 and then apply them consistently: Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charitie5 SORP; Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements; Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Companies Act 2006. ThÈy are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitv and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irre8ularities. y order of the board of trustees Maggie Tang- Trustee Date.. 15 Sept 2024 IIYDEPENDEIYT F.XAMINF.R'S RF.PORT TO THF. TRUSTEES OF MANC.'HTr-STF.R CHINESE CENTRE I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31" December 20?3, which are set out on pag¢s 9 to 17. Respective r¢sponsibilities of trustees and examiner The Iruslees (who are also th¢ direciors of ihe company for Ihe purFK)ses of ¢ompanJ law.) are responsible for the prLparalion ol. the aeLounls. The trustees consider Ihat an audit is not rL'qiiir¢.d lor this >'ear undLr seeiion 1441?) ol. the C'harili¢s Acl ?0 I i {Ihe ?0 I I ALI) dnd Ihat an independenl examination is needed. The charit). is rcquired b). conipan>' law to prepare aLcru¢d aLcounls and l am 4ualifiLd lo undertakL lh¢ examinalion by bcing a qualified m¢mbcr of The Inslilule ofcharter¢d Account￿1.% in LnLland and ￿'ales. Ilai'iiigp satisliLd niN'sL"Il' Ihai IhL Lharil). 15 not subjLCI lo audit under company law and is ¢ligFiblL' for indepcndent examinalion. li is my responsibility lo: examine Ih¢' 4lLcounls under seLtion 145 01. Ihc. ?0 I l Aci to toll0￿ the proLedures laid dom'n in the gFeneral Directions biiven by the Charity Commission undLr section 145(b} of the ?01 l Act- and lo stale wheiher panicular matters have come lo m). attention. Basis of independent examiner'i report Ms. examinali()n ￿"aS Ca￿lLd oul in