Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 06/04/2020 Period start date To: 05/04/2021 Period end date
Charity name: Chinese Community Wellbeing Society Charity registration number: 1181750
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Chinese Community Wellbeing Society’s (CCWS) objectives are: To relieve hardship and distress by providing assistance, advice and services amongst the Chinese community; To provide or assist in the provision of recreation for people and their families with a view to improving their conditions of life; The advancement of education between the Chinese community and the local community through educational, cultural and social activities |
| 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 |
We will provide a rage of services including: • a free confidential helpline; • a casework service; • a culturally appropriate care support service for the elderly, infirm and disabled to alleviate the isolation of carers and the elderly; • liaise on behalf of clients to help overcome language and cultural barriers as well as providing translation and interpretation services; • run workshops and information days; and, • provide training for employment |
| and building self-confidence. | ||
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Board of Trustees are aware of their responsibilities as required by the Charity Commission regulations and confirm that all activities are for the benefit of the public. |
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 | Due to delays brought about by Covid-19, the transfer of assets from its predecessor organisation (Bristol and Avon Chinese Women’s Group - BACWG) is still yet to be completed. Therefore no activities have taken place in the organisation’s name yet. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| SORP reference | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As the transfer of assets from BACWG is yet to take place, then CCWS financial position currently remains at zero. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees will implement a Reserves Policy in accordance with SORP 2015 (Statement of Recommended Practice) FRS 102 once the transfer of assets is complete. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | CCWS does not currently own any assets. |
| 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 | The Trustees are not aware of any uncertainties regarding the charity continuing as a going concern. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 | Appointment of charity trustees is addressed in clause 13 of the organisation’s constitution. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Chinese Community Wellbeing Society |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses |
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| Registered charity number |
1181750 |
| Charity’s principal address |
The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Poh Hooi Teoh | Chair | |||
| Amy Yee Kwan Lo |
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| Xueqiong Wu | ||||
| Tak Yi Lee Cheung |
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| Poon Chung Choi |
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| Andy Lee | ||||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements N/A for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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
N/A
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)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
Chinese Community Wellbeing Society
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] March 2021
| Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Donations Membership Investment income Interest Activities for generating funds Day Centre, activities, events and trips Fees, sitting and translation services Incoming resources from charitable activities Grants and contracts Total Incoming Resources Resources expended Charitable activities Governance costs Total Resources Expended Net incoming/ [outgoing] resources before transfers Reconciliation of funds Transfers between funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
2021 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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| 0 | |
| 0 0 |
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| 0 | |
| 0 0 0 |
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| 0 |
Chinese Community Wellbeing Society
Balance Sheet as at 31[st] March 2021
| Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash on hand Cash at bank Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within 12 months Net Current assets Net assets Unrestricted funds General funds Designated funds Restricted funds |
2021 £ 0 |
|---|---|
| 0 0 0 |
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| 0 0 |
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| 0 | |
| 0 | |
| 0 0 0 |
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| 0 |