2025-03-31-accounts - Vietnamese Family Partnership (Gia Dinh Viet)

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Period start date To Period end date 01 04 2024 31 03 2025

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Charity name Vietnamese Family Partnership (Gia Dinh Viet)

Other names charity is known by n/a

Registered charity number (if any) 1183593

Charity's principal address Evelyn Community Centre 1 Kingfisher Square, Wotton Road, Deptford London

SE8 5TQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for wholeyear
Huyen Le	Chair
Quynhnhu Nguyen	Board member
Thoai Nhu Nguyen	Board member	Until 04 July
TungNguyen	Secretary
Van Tim Hoang	Board member	Until 30 April
Jade Yuk Tran Cheng	Treasurer

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Independent Examiner	Andrew McGuire	30 Sandringham Avenue, Dockings, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8QH

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

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Constitution

Association

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Appointed by the Board of Trustees and approved by a quorum

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

● The Trust is administered by a Board of Trustees that meets four times a year, with additional meetings called when required to discuss and manage new initiatives or plan events. ● Every Trustee is provided with information about the Vietnamese Family Partnership’s (VFP) constitution, policies and activities together with information on the Charity Commission guidance. ● Trustees are offered the opportunity to attend further training courses should they wish to do so. ● VFP maintains open and collaborative relationships with its sponsors, funders, and partner organisations, built on mutual trust and shared goals. Regular communication ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with project objectives. ● Our vision is to build a sustainable, community-led organisation that strengthens Vietnamese identity while supporting integration. We’re developing clearer roles, SMART objectives, and strategic partnerships to - ensure long term impact.

Section C Objectives and activities

As stated in the constitution document

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

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Vietnamese Family Partnership’s (VFP), are a London-based charity that aims to bring the Vietnamese community together. We believe that we are stronger together and that understanding our cultural identity is key to fulfilling our life potential. We provide support and advice, Vietnamese language lessons and cultural events for the entire community, such as our flagship Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn event.

Key priorities include:

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these

We help people on the journey to connect with their Vietnamese culture and identity to better understand themselves. We welcome

and respect people of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs.

objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

VietSchool Language Classes: Preserving Vietnamese heritage through engaging language and culture lessons for children and adults.
Advice & Support Centre: Guiding individuals and families through housing, immigration, welfare, and other essential services with compassion and clarity.
Luncheon Club & Warm Welcomes: Weekly gatherings that foster connection, reduce isolation, and celebrate community over shared meals.
Sculpture Heritage Project: Honouring Vietnamese identity through public art and storytelling, building pride across generations.
Cultural Events: Joyful celebrations of Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, and other traditions that bring our community together.
Mental Health Workshops: Safe spaces to explore wellbeing, reduce stigma, and promote emotional resilience within the Vietnamese diaspora.
Volunteer Training & Community Action: Empowering individuals to lead, support, and make a difference through hands-on learning and collective care.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Volunteers in support of our main events increased to 155 volunteers, enabling expansion. Our volunteers are diverse and deeply committed. Many are Vietnamese - students, retirees, and service users - who bring lived experience and cultural insight. We also welcome volunteers from other backgrounds, creating a vibrant, inclusive community. Their roles span event planning, peer support, admin, and outreach.

The Charity hosted an evening with the volunteers as a show of appreciation

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section E Financial review

The Trustees and CEO continue to closely monitor the charity’s reserves Brief statement of the to ensure adequate financial resources are available to support the charity’s policy on reserves community and to remunerate staff and pay expenses, which aligns with the charity’s strategies. As at FY2024/25, the charity retained a cash reserve of £112.7k (2024: £92.7k). VFP continue to proactively seek funding to support and strengthen the Vietnamese community.

Our funding strategy follows a multi-pronged approach, including: ● Grant applications to trusts, foundations, and local authorities ● Event sponsorships and donor contributions ● Membership schemes and commissioned services ● Partnerships with businesses and NGOs

We are also developing standardised agreements and sponsor networks to promote transparency, accountability, and mutual benefit across all partnerships and funding relationships.

Details of any funds materially n/a in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information)

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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Funding and income VFP maintained stable funding and income year-on-year, reporting £84.2k for the period (2024/25: £84.4k). This consistent performance underscores VFP’s reliable presence and strong relationships within the community. Strategic grant success A major highlight was securing £27,174 from the VAWG2 London Community Foundation (LCF) to recruit a specialist women’s worker. This funding will support around 125 Vietnamese and South East Asian women in the first year who have experienced domestic abuse, labour exploitation, trafficking, and coercion, primarily in Deptford and London Bridge.

Total core grant income reached £53.6k, supported by key partners including VAWG2 LCF, the London Borough of Lewisham, VHMSUK, and the GLA Untold Stories programme. Diversified income streams VFP continued to rely on a diversified income model:
Fundraising events generated £18.2k, consistent with the prior year and reflecting strong community engagement.
● Legacy income of £9.0k from VHMS helped offset the absence of National Lottery funding (prior year: £10k).
Training and membership income included £5.1k from training, while Vietnamese language lesson memberships fell by 40% to £6.1k, an area identified for strategic focus in the coming year.

Expenditure Total expenditure was £64.1k (2024: £67.4k). While overall spending decreased

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slightly, allocation shifted to strengthen organisational capacity and service delivery.

Key variances and drivers

Staff costs: increased to £48.1k (2024: £44.5k), reflecting investment in leadership and specialist roles.
Event activity costs: fell sharply to £5.7k (2024: £15.0k), driven by a focus on the Lunar New Year festival, greater reliance on in-kind volunteer resources, and reduced financial support for external student events.
Office & operating costs: rose modestly to £3.5k (2024: £3.0k), though remained below expectations due to delayed council invoicing.
Programmatic activities: increased slightly to £3.4k (2024: £3.0k), reflecting greater investment in direct engagement such as the Luncheon Club.

Governance and Oversight

The Charity maintains stringent financial controls. Funding applications are prepared by the CEO and subject to a thorough review by the Trustees to ensure completeness and accurate budget alignment prior to submission.

The Charity’s independent examiner report and full accounts are available for public inspection on the Charity Commission for England and Wales website.

Section F Other optional information

VFP continues to face a number of challenges, including:

Rising demand for services across all areas of work.
Limited funding and operational capacity, restricting programme growth.
Difficulties forming partnerships that meet government or trust funding criteria.
Overstretch due to increasingly complex community needs , with some funders reluctant to support high-need cases.
Limited support from Vietnamese businesses , due to differing understandings of charity models between the UK and Vietnam.
Challenges in recruiting trustees with the right expertise and governance experience.

Amidst a difficult funding environment, VFP is actively seeking new and diverse income sources to strengthen financial sustainability and continue delivering vital community services.

We collaborate with local councils on safeguarding, health, and inclusion; the Home Office and police on modern slavery and support for vulnerable individuals; and statutory bodies to represent Vietnamese voices in consultations and forums. We also provide training and cultural insight to partners working with our community.

Goals and Objectives for the year ahead:

Fundraising for the “This Space - As Our Home” public art project
Hosting the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year Celebration
Fundraising to establish a Bilingual Counselling Service
Securing a lease for VFP’s office in Tower Bridge

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Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Jade Y T Cheng Thi Thu Huyen Le

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer

Chairperon

Date 29.12.2025 29.12.2025

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	Charity Name Vietnamese Family Partnership (Gia Dinh Viet)	Charity Name Vietnamese Family Partnership (Gia Dinh Viet)	Charity Name Vietnamese Family Partnership (Gia Dinh Viet)	No (if any) 1183593	CC16a
	For the period from	Period start date 1/4/2024	To	Period end date 31/3/2025

Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds A1 Receipts to the nearest £		Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
VAWG2 London Community Foundation		28,505	-	28,505	13,740
Event fundraising	18,225		-	18,225	19,641
VMHS Legacy		9,000	-	9,000
London Borough of Lewisham		7,700	-	7,700	7,800
UK GLA Untold stories		7,000	-	7,000	20,000
Membership fees/contributions	6,116		-	6,116	10,349
Training	5,100		-	5,100	1,960
Lewisham Local		1,450		1,450
Donations	1,111			1,111	919
National Lottery		-	-	-	10,000
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). 30,553 *Sub total* (Gross income for AR)	30,553	53,655	-	84,208	84,408

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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30,553 A3 Payments - *Sub total* *Total receipts*	-	-	-	-	-

	30,553	53,655	-	84,208	84,408

Staff costs	5,936	42,128	-	48,064	44,547
Event activities	3,310	2,456	-	5,766	15,009
Office Rent & Hall Hired		3,495	-	3,495	3,050
Activities & Outings	855	2,553	-	3,408	581
Subscriptions & Memberships	22	1,494	-	1,515	1,176
Telephone & Internet	40	806	-	847	912
Governance & Accountancy	20	417	-	437	541
Insurance & DBS checks		314	-	314	347
Training &Travel Expenses		309	-	309	1,277
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) 10,183 *Sub total*	10,183	53,973	-	64,156	67,441

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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10,183 20,369 - 75,548 95,918 A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end - *Sub total* *Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* *Cash funds this year end*	-	-	-	-

	10,183	53,973	-	64,156	67,441

	20,369	- 318	-	20,051	16,967
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	75,548	17,176	-	92,724	75,757
	95,918	16,857	-	112,775	92,724

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

29/12/2025

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

Categories B1 Cash funds	Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
	Bank	95,918	16,857	-
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B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	*Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details Details Signature	95,918	16,857	-
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				Date of approval
		Jade Y T Cheng		29/12/2025
		Thi Thu Huyen Le		29/12/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

29/12/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Vietnamese Family Partnership (Gia Dinh Viet) On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2025 Charity no 1183593 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 31 / 03 / 2025 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

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

Signed: A Mcguire Date: 31/07/2025 Name: Andrew McGuire Relevant professional AAT Level 3 qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 30 Sandringham Avenue Docking Norfolk PE31 8QH

October 2018

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .

October 2018

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