Trustees’ Annual Report
For the period 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022
Charity Name: UK Han Culture Association
Charity Number: 1173700
1. Objectives and Activities
The charity’s aim is to share traditional Chinese culture in the UK, especially through the traditional Han Chinese clothing Hanfu.
In accordance with our governing document, the trustees have continued to work toward achieving these objectives and ensuring that all activities provide public benefit as required by the Charities Act 2011.
2. Achievements and Performance
This year, we continued focusing on community building and rebuilding the members base from the impact of pandemic. We held more in-person group learning events, where members in Hanfu would go to museums and national trust places to learn about history, culture and even nature.
In November 2021, we gathered in the British museum. Where we invited a knowledgeable scholar in history to take us through cultural relics in the museum with a special focus on the Chinese cultural relics.
Pictures above: Members in the British Museum
In January 2022, to celebrate Chinese New Year, we organised a calligraphy and DIY workshop, where members learned from Muyu how to write “ 福 ” (the character “Fourtune”) for Chinese New Year decorations. Also, some of us DIY-ed tiger themed lanterns to celebrate the upcoming Year of Tiger.
Pictures above: Members showing off calligraphy work and a “showcase” of the lanterns
In March 2022, we visited the Mudchute Farm. Experiencing a relaxing day with the farm’s animals and the spring scenery.
Picture above: Members in Hanfu playing on the grass at Mudchute park.
In April 2022, we organised a group visit to the Kew Gardens. While taking advantage of the intricately built architecture to take Hanfu photos, we also learned from staff in the
Kew Gardens history of the site and also knowledge of various plantations in the Garden.
Photos above: Members listening to our tour guide at the Kew Gardens, and group photo for the Kew Garden visit.
In June – July 2022, we collaborated with Chinese Food Festival. We acted as fashion history consultant and helped creating promotional materials for the Chinese Food Festival 2022.
Photo below: we styled the model in Hanfu for a promotional videos for the festival.
In September 2022, we participated in a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration event held by a Bond Street based pop-up shop with calligraphy work shop and Hanfu showcase.
Photo on left: Participants of the event taking photo of our Hanfu model
3. Financial Review
The charity had no income or expenditure during the financial year. All events were either organised as a free gathering, or the ticket costs were split between event participants.
The closing balance remains at £0.00.
4. Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is run by a board of volunteer trustees who meet as needed to discuss governance and future plans.
During the year, there were 5 trustees in post.
Trustees as of 30 September 2022:
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Ding Ding, Chair
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Yawen Zeng, Trustee
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Yiwei Gao, Trustee
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Zhaoying Yu, Trustee
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Wencheng Zeng, Trustee
There were no changes to governance arrangements during the year.
5. Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report and it is signed on their behalf.
Signed: Ding Ding
Name: Ding Ding
Position: Chair (during year 2021-22)
Date: 27th July 2025