Hongkongers City Gospel Centre Trustees, Annual Teport l. Objectives and Activities ObJe¢tives: The primary objective of the Hongkongers City Gospel Cenire in Birmingham is to supwrt and ease the transition of Hong Kong immigrants In￿ British sociery. This includes providing essential services such as language classes. cultural orientstiofy and community integration support, all within a Christian framework. We are committed to helping new arrivals overcotne challenges related to language barriers. cultural differences. and social integration. while also sE￿Ing the Gospcl and fosterin8 a sense of community among the Hongkongus in Birmingharn. Aetivilies: Throughout the year. our xlivities have centred around providing pradical support and spiritual guidance to the Hong Kong comrnunity in Birniingham. Key activities Énclude: Englisb Language Classes: We estsblished language courses at varying levels. including a specialised 'Life in the UK, course. to help newcomers improve their English and better understsnd British culture. Cultural OrientatlOD Trips: We organised trips. such &$ a day trip to Oxford University, to edu¢ate Hongkongers about British heritage and history. CommuDity S¢minars: Regular semiDars and events were held. foc￿1ng on topics like parcnting, ducati0￿ and adaplin8 to life in the UL R¢ligious Servieeg: As a Christian Gospel Centre, we have aIso conducted regular worship services and Bible study groups to support the spiritual needs of our community. 2. Achievements and Perforniance Aehievemtnts: Successful Registration xs a Charity: We sUc￿SsfullY registered as a charity on 25th November 20?2, allowing us to officially operate and expand our setvices. Community Reach: In ihe past year. over 200 individuals participated in our English Classes, and attendance at our seminars and cultural trips has been robust. with posilive feedback from participants. Expanded Services: We expanded our services to include tailored support for the specific needs of the Hong Kong community, including assistance with housing and employment. Perfornianc¢: Our pcrfonnance is measured by the impact w'e have on our community, as reflected in th¢ posiuve outcomes reported by those we serve. New arrivals have showll significani improvement in their English lan¥uagc skills b¥iier understandinb• of British culiure. and greater integration into the loca] communily. Thc succcsy ofour culiurat trips and scminars demonstrates our effectivcness in providinbTr the support nccded io ¢asC the iransiiion for14ongkongers settlinLp in Birn)ingham. 3. Financial Review This scclion is provided as an allachmcnl, it will cover: Incorne Expenditure: A breakdown of our incom¢ WUrC￿ (donation& gran etc.) and cxpendiiure (program cosls, administralivc expenscs. elc.). Reserv￿ Poliry= Our policy on rL'scrvcs. expldininb, how we mandge and ulilis¢ #ny surplus funds. Investmen¢ Policy: Any inveslmcnls held by Ihe charity and the perfomwice ofthese investrnents over the past year. Financial Po%ltiory: An ovcrview of Ihc charily's financial hcalth, including &$5¢ts, liabilitie4 and any outstanding commitmcnts. 4. Structure, Governance And Management Strncture: The14ongkongeTS City GosrKI Centre operales under a Exwd of tru￿e¢s, led by the Charity Trustee Chair. Rev. Lawrence Law. The board is responsible lor thc strai¢gic direction and oversight of the charity's operntions. Governance: Our governance framework is designed to ensur¢ compliance with all legal and regulalory requirements. while promoting trdnsparency and accountability. The IKiard meets regularly to review the charity's activities. fuwices. and overa]I wfomiance. ensuting that our objectives are being met effcciively. Management: Day-to-day rnanagement of the charity is handled by a team of dedicaicd staff and volunteers, who work under the guidance of the (ru￿e¢S. Our managemeni prdclices are foc￿ on delivering high-quality services lo our community. while maintaining efficient and r¢spon5ible use of resources. S. Reference and Administrntive Details This section will include: Charity Name: Hongkongets City Gospel Centre Charity Registration Number: 1201155 Principal Address: 17 Sylvan Avenue Binningham B312PG Trustees: Rev Tat Ming Lawrence Law BA- Chair Dr Yan Wong PHD Rev Yan Ho Kenric Hui BTH Pingting Chen Bank¢r3 ond AuditorJ: Metro Bank. 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