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2021-07-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 02/07/2020 Period start date To 01/07/2021 Period end date Charity name: Newcastle Chinese School

Charity registration number: 1139735

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Newcastle Chinese School is an independent,
voluntary, non-profit making, registered charity
organisation which is solely run and staffed by
volunteers andgoverned bythe constitution
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 To advance the education of the public in the
Chinese language, art and culture. Not just
running a school in Newcastle Upon Tyne but
with the aim to contribute and improve racial
harmony, equality and diversity in the North
East of England.
In furthering these objectives the school:
- Teaches the Chinese language, Chinese arts,
the arts of calligraphy and dance
- Include the integrate all members of the
community with the school
- Promote partnership in the community to all
within the school, encouraging all students and
volunteers to be confident individuals and
responsible citizens
- Ensure that the school is run as a safe and
healthy environment
The beneficiaries of the activities of the School
are principally young people of Chinese families,
who may be immigrants to the UK or from
established families who maintain a dual cultural
identity – British and Chinese. However, this is
not exclusive, and any person, of any age, who
wishes to learn from the teaching of the school
may attend.
Where benefit is to a section of the public, the
opportunity to benefit must not be
unreasonably restricted by geographical or other
restrictions, or by ability to pay any fees
charged. The fees charged are set at a modest
level and provision exists to waive or reduce the
fees in cases of proven need. In any case, a
substantial proportion of the costs of the school
comes from donations, and fee levels are set to
contribute to costs,not to cover them.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Trustees are aware of the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other
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Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The school offers education ranging from
beginners to Chinese GCSE, AS and A Level. All
materials are provided by the school.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Then financial statements show net receipts
for the year on School activities of £7,308.
The principle source of income is fees. As a
charity the parents of our pupils have the
assurance that all the income of the School
must be applied for educational purposes.
The Governors regularly review the finances
as part of the effective stewardship of the
School.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Governors recognise fluctuating student
numbers and the school reserves is
adequate to ensure future sustainability.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £48,210
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 In line with para1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 No risk of going concern

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 School
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Elected by General assembly including all
staff and parents

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Newcastle Chinese School
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1139735
Charity’s principal address c/o Jesmond Park Academy, Newton Road, Newcastle upon
Tyne, NE7 7DP

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Dennis Yip Treasurer
Sin Hung Ng Chairman
Judy Tsang Secretary
Liping Mak Board Member
Helen Zhao Secretary
Ken Li Board Member
Jack Shim Board Member
Connie Kong Board Member
Johnny Qi Vice Chairman
Jeffrey Low Vice Chairman
Faye Shek Board Member
Selina Chan Board Member
Ricky Wong Vice Chairman
Ta-Wing Poon Treasurer
Zheyi Liew Vice Chairman

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 n/a
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 n/a
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets		 n/a

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Judy Tsang Full name(s) Ng Sin Hung Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 24/12/2021

NEWCASTLE CHINESE SCHOOL NEWCASTLE CHINESE SCHOOL 1139735
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 02/07/2020 To 01/07/2021

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £

Tuition Fees		 16,968 - - 16,968 27,736
School Trip - - - -
Sponsor 11,420 - - 11,420 800
Exam Fees - - - 40
Tuck Shop - - - 1,500
Art Fees - - - 750
School Bags - - - 160
Donation 100 - - 100 431
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 28,488 - - 28,488 31,417
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
31,417

Rent		 - - - 9,666
Staff Travel & Expenses 12,014 - - 12,014 11,014
Online learningschool 7,505 - - 7,505 -
Stationery 80 - - 80 700
1st Aid course - - - 360
Annual Magazine - - - -
Exam Fees - - - 270
UKAPCE - - - 724
Insurance 746 - - 746 746
CNY Expenses - - - - 12
UKFCS(Books) 1,001 - - 1,001 475
Graduation Ceremony - - - -
Staff Dinner - - - -
UKFCS(Training) - - - 16
UKFCS(Member) 30 - - 30 30
School equipment - - - 119
Donation 531 - - 531 -
Rectial Competition - - - -
**Sub total ** 21,908 - - 21,908 24,109
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
24,109
6,580 7,308
- -
41,630 34,322
48,210 41,630

24/12/2021

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details
Details
Bank as at 01/07/21
Signature
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
48,210
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48,210
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Ng Sin Hung
Judy Tsang		 Endowment
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Date of approval
Ng Sin Hung 24/12/2021
Judy Tsang 24/12/2021

24/12/2021

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Newcastle Chinese School members of On accounts for the year 02/07/2020 – 01/07/2021 Charity no 1139735 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 01 /07 / 2020 .

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.

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

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Ta-Wing Poon Date: 24/12/2021 Name: Ta-Wing Poon

Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body		 Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

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(if any):

Address: 320 Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE65QH

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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