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2022-03-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary
ofthe purposes of
the charity as set out in its		 Para 1.17 The objects ofthe CIO are
governing document 'i) Toadvance the education
of the
public
in Chinese
history, art,
culture and traditions
2) To relieve poverty, sickness and
distress
particularly
amongst
members ofthe Chinese
community
in Brent
3) To provide or assist
in the
provisions
of facilities for
recreation
and other leisure time
occupation for the inhabitants of
Brent in the interests
of social
welfare and with the object of
improving
their conditions
of life
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation tothose		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 Community
cultural events on Chinese
history, culture,
traditions
and festivities
purposes for the public Free health checks and Covid vaccinations
benefit,
in particular,		 the Helping with translation
and interpretation
activities, projects or and advice for non-English
speaking
services identified
in		 the Chinese community
in Brent and
accounts. surroundin
areas.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees
have read the guidance
whether
the trustees		 have issued
by Charity Commission
on public
had regard to the guidance benefit and have had regard to the
issued
by		 the Charity guidance
Commission
on public
benefit
Policy on social investment social investment social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other

Achieve me nts and Pe rformance
SORP reference
First Community
Group
in Brent focussing
on the needs of residents
from Chinese
Summary
of
achievements		 the main
ofthe charity,		 Para 1.20 communities
including
ESEA
identifying the difference the Attained
the London
Faith 8 Belief Award		 in
charity's work has made to November
21 for "Community
the circumstances of its Resourcefulness
in Response to Covid-19"
beneficiaries and any wider , celebrating
Unsung
Heroes
benefits to society as a
whole.
Working
with the local councils and NHS
NWL, the Association
with its volunteers
held 6pop-up Covid-19 vaccination
clinics.
We vaccinated
over 1000people during		 the
Covid pandemic
at place-based,
trusted
and accessible sites majority of them were
un-documented,
unregistered
and hard-to-
reach. We provided
transport
for those with
mobility issues
We did free food bags dropped
at culturally
sensitive
and accessible sites during
Covid
pandemic
period
We provide advisory
and Health Check
events/clinics
at culturally
sensitive
and
accessible community
venues
in Brent,
Barnet and Westminster
boroughs
Bilingual
Interpreters/translators
to signpost
and advise
DWP and local hospitals
have contacted		 us
to help
in interpretation/translation
and
support for their clients
Helped
with the recruitment
offirst Chinese
S eakin
Dementia
Admiral
Nurse
Cultural
Events		 Toadvance the education
ofthe public on the Chinese/ESEA
history,
art, culture and traditions.
Diverse
communities
coming together,
promoting
social cohesion and integration:
Moon Festival, Dragon Boat, Lantern
Festival, Winter Solstice, Music, lion dance,
painting,
calligraphy
Chinese /Lunar New Year celebrations

Financial Review Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's
financial
position
at the end
ofthe
eriod		 Para 1.21 The charity is in surplus
end ofthe period ending		 of616,54S at the
31/3/22
Statement
explaining
the
policy for holding reserves		 Para 1.22 We do not have a
reserves		 policy for holding
statin
wh
the
are held
Amount of reserves
held		 Para 1.22 N/A
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 We have low expenditure and do not
reserves employ staff. We also do not pay rent or
utility
bills.
We have a small office given to us rent
free, with no utility bills to pay.
Trustees and volunteers work remotely at
no cost
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 We have no deficit
deficit
Explanation
of any
uncertainties
about the		 Para 1.23 The charity depends
on grants
donations
from its supporters.		 and
We have		 to
charity continuing
as a going		 bid for grants, which isa competitive
concern rocess.
Additional
information
(optional)
You ma
choose to include		 further statements where relevant about:
The charity's
principal
sources offunds {including Para 1.47
any fundraising)
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any		 Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal		 Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

Description of charity's Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Foundation model of CIO
document
(trust deed, royal
charter) Constitution of Bre
nt Chinese Associate
How isthe charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g UnlncGrpor8ted
8ssociation,
ClO
Trustee selection Para 1.25
methods
including
details of any
constitutional		 provisions Itis in section 9ofthe constitution:
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or		 First charity trustees
body entitled
one or more		 to appoint
trustees		 The first charity trustees areas
follows
Etheldreda
Kong
Chi Chung
Mei Wu
Appointment
ofcharity
trustees
{1) Apart from the first charity
trustees, every trustee must be
appointed foraterm ofthree years
by a resolution
passed at a
properly convened
meeting ofthe
charity trustees.
{2) Inselecting individuals for
appointmentascharitytrustees,
the charitytrustees
must have
regard tothe skills, knowledge and
experience neededforthe
effective administration
ofthe
CIO.
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training
oftrustees
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

Chari name Brent Chinese Association
Other name the chari uses
Re istered chari number 1193993
Charity's principal address Unit 2B,China House
401 Edgware Road
London
NW2 6GY
ames ofthe charity tr ustees who manage the ustees who manage the charity
Trustee name ONce (ifany) Dates acted ifnot for whole
ar		 Name
to a		 ofperson (or
int trustee		 body) entitled
ifan
Dr Etheldreda
Kong		 Chair / Strategy 1/4/21 to date Dr Etheldreda Kong
2 Dr Chi Chung Finance 1/4/21 to date
3 Ms Mei Wu Secretary/ Admin/IT 1/4/21 to date
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6
7
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor orate trustees —names of the directors at the date the re ort was a roved
Director name
We do not have corporate
trustees/Directors as we are
not tradin
Trustee name Dates acted ifnot for whole ear
None
Funds held as custodian
trustees on behalf ofothers		 Funds held as custodian
trustees on behalf ofothers		 Funds held as custodian
trustees on behalf ofothers		 Funds held as custodian
trustees on behalf ofothers		 Funds held as custodian
trustees on behalf ofothers
Description ofthe assets We have no assets currently
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe Section 5ofthe constitution:
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how
falls within the custodian		 this Application
of Income and Property:
charity's objects (1)The income and property
ofthe CIO must		 be
applied
solely towards the promotion
ofthe objects. (a)
A charity trustee is entitled to be reimbursed from the
properly ofthe CIO or may pay out ofsuch property
reasonable
expenses
properly
incurred
by him		 or her
when acting on behalf of the CIO.
(b) A charity trustee may benefit from trustee indemnity
insurance
cover purchased
at the CIO's expense
in
accordance
with, and subject to the conditions		 in,
section 189ofthe Charities Act 2011.
(2) None ofthe income or property ofthe CIO may be paid
or transferred
directly or indirectly
by way of dividend,
bonus or otherwise
by way of profit to any member		 ofthe
CIO.
(3) Nothing
in this clause shall prevent a charity		 trustee or
connected
person
receiving any benefit or payment		 which
is authorised
by Clause 6.
In section 8ofthe constitution
Liability of members to contribute
to the assets ofthe		 CIO if
it iswound
up
Ifthe CIO is wound
up, the members ofthe CIO		 have no
liability to contribute
to its assets and no personal
responsibility
for settling
its debts and liabilities.
Details ofarrangements for In section 8ofthe constitution
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets		 Liability of members to contribute
to the assets ofthe		 CIO if
from the charity's
assets		 own it iswound
up
Ifthe CIO iswound
up, the members ofthe CIO		 have no
liability to contribute
to its assets and no personal
responsibility
for settling
its debts and liabilities.

20.09.2021- Golden Dragon- food for 20.09.2021- Golden Dragon- food for
celebratory
and cultural events		 941
11.10.2021-Wing Yip- refreshments for
events 56 56
01,12.2021- 181 Internet 12 12
08.12.2021- StAnne's Church- Venue hire
for event 280 280
8.12.2021-Vevocro- items for event 190 190
9.12.2021- Amazon-
items for event		 47 47
9.11.2021- Duong Yang-performer for
cultural
event		 125 125
20.10.2021- Mrs Neo Volunteer 400 400
8.10.2021-Chinese Welfare Trust 150 150
11.10.2021-Wing Yip- items for
projects/events
12.10.2021- 1&1 Internet 12 12
04.11.2021- 1&1 Internet 12
08.11.2021-Costco- items for
projects/events
1.12.2021-181 Internet 12
13.12.2021- Amazon-
items for
project/events 72
31.12.2021- 181 Internet 12 12
2.2.2022- 181Internet 12 12
14.2.2022- Golden Dragon- food for
celebratory
event
03.02.2022- Brent.Gov		 1,562
130		 1,562
130
03.03.2022- 1&1Internet 12 12
07.03.2022- Yunique-
refereshment		 for
event 27 27
08.03.2022- TFL Business- travel cost for
event 15
18.03.2022- Vistaprint-
printing
31.03.2022- 1&1 internet		 68
12		 68
12
05.08.2021- Microsoft Office 80 80
02.09.2021-181internet 12 12
Sub total 6,672 6,672
A4 Asset and investment
purchases,
(see table)
Sub total
Total payments 6,672 6,672
Net ofreceiptsl(payments) 3,115 13;434 16,549
A5 Transfers
between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end 3,115 13,434 16,549