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Trustees’ Annual Report
For the period 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023
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 organised in community building events, also expanded our reach and participate in larger scale performance shows and conference events. All to showcase Chinese history, culture and art through the form of Hanfu clothing.
In November 2022, we welcomed new members with two weekend visits to the limited time opening of the Admonitions Scroll ( 女史箴 图) exhibition at the British Museum. The delicate painting, believed to be dated as early as 5[th] – 8[th] century, provided us with an intense experience of ancient art of painting and also first-hand record of ancient fashion history.
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Photos above: Group photos for both visits
Also in the same month, we volunteered at the Word Travel Market as Hanfu ambassadors. Representing traditional clothing at the world’s travel scene in London.
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Photo to the left: Our member Muyu at the World Travel Market 2022
In January 2023, as part of the Chinese New Year celebration, we organised and performed a Hanfu fashion show at the CSSA UK Chinese New Year Gala 2023.
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Photo above: Our ending post at the CSSA UK Chinese New Year Gala 2023
In the same month, we were invited to give a brief lecture of Hanfu and China’s fashion history at a student accommodation site in London. Sharing our knowledge of Hanfu with students living there.
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Photo to the left: Our lively and New-Year themed group photo with a Hanfu Influencer Pan (on the right) after the lecture.
In Feburary 2023, we celebrated the Lantern Festival at the British Museum. Our
members shared hand-made lanterns with each other.
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Photo above: Our group photo holding the lanterns
Spring and summer 2023 was a quite time for us, where we held smaller group meetups in accordance to the Lunar Calendar.
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Photo above: Our small picnic meet-up in June 2023
We concluded the year more motivated to stretch our reach further, while also focused on providing a space for free meet-ups and community gatherings to connect Hanfu wearers in the UK.
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 2023:
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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 2022-23)
Date: 27th July 2025