Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Aug 2021 Period start date To 31 Jul 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Northwest Chinese Language Centre
Charity registration number: 1191375
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance education, arts, culture and Chinese heritage to young people in Manchester and Northwest. |
| 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 |
Teaching of Chinese language, arts and culture, but unable to do so during Covid pandemic |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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
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 | We were able to conduct a full academic year after being forced to stop due to the Covid Pandemic. We had discounted fees due to the incompletion of the previous term, and had a large number of refunds for those not able or willing to return. We knew this year will be one of financial loss but we felt it was important to finalise the incomplete year to everyone’s satisfaction. 119 students completed the year. As it was the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we submitted and had approved 11 entries to a compiled mural of artwork sent to Buckingham Palace. |
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 | Due to reduced number of intake and significant refunds, as well as the cost of new premises, a loss was incurred but limited to mainly the rental of the premises. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Currently it is deemed unnecessary to hold reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | significant funds in the bank to cover most situations |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Will the number of members recover to pre-pandemic levels to at least cover all outgoings? |
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: |
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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 | CIO |
| 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 | By appointment, by existing trustees |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Northwest Chinese Language Centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1191375 |
| Charity’s principal address | 314 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RT |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Chiu | Chair | |||
| Peter Lee | Principal | |||
| Liushan Yang | ||||
| Pui Kwan Ho | ||||
| Shao QingSue | ||||
| Chi KeungPang | ||||
| Suet FongChu | ||||
| LeongNangWong | ||||
– 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
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements 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
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 |
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| Raymond Tor Wah Chiu | ||
Chair |
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| 23/8/2022 | ||
| 23/8/2022 |
Declarations The trustses declare that they havo approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trusteos Signatura(8) Full name(sl Posltlon leg Secrntary, Chair, etc) Raymond Tor Wah Chiu Chair Date 17-9-20*2
Northwest Chinese Language Centre Financial report For the year ended 31 July 2022
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Members donation (tuition fee) | £8,720.00 |
| Advanced members fee | £16,000.00 |
| External donation | £6,000.00 |
| Snacks | £854.50 |
| Expenditure | |
|---|---|
| Classroom hire | £42,500.00 |
| Teacher travel expense | £10,845.00 |
| Tuition refund | £9,275.00 |
| Books | £5,534.40 |
| Stationery | £664.04 |
| Membership fees | £435.00 |
| Teacher Training | £413.00 |
| Snacks | £402.50 |
| Donation | £350.00 |
| Year end ceremony | £313.48 |
| Insurance | £272.63 |
| Website | £216.00 |
| Meetings | £150.00 |
| DBS fees | £112.75 |
| Advertising | £100.00 |
| Bank charges | £39.29 |
Net Income
£31,574.50 £71,623.09 -£40,048.59
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of Goncern (sea CC32, Indepenoent exaMinOn ot chanty accounts.. airections ana guiaance Tor examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any itoms that th examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER Octobèr 2018
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho trusteesl membors of North West Chinese Language Centre On accounts for tho year ondod 31 July 2023 Charlty no lif any) 1191375 Set out on pag•s I report to the trustees M my examination of the accounts of the above charityllhe Trust.) for the year ended 3110712023. Ruponslbllltl•s and As the charity tNstees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basls of roport of the accounts in accordance wfrth the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 h0 Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Tru8t'8 accounts carried out under 8ection 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying Out my examination, I have followed the applicab Directions given by the Charrty Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. I have completed my examinats'on. l confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below '} in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material resped.. accounting records re not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the A¢X or the accounts do not accord with tha a¢counting records Indopend•nt oxamin•r'8 8tatom•nt I have rn concems and have come across no other matters in connedion with the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please d81ete the dS in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: Dat•: ioi Namo: UH Relevant prof•••lonal quallficatlon{$) or body (If any)". ICAEW Addm•: Ib SII SEL IER October 2018