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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/10/2023 To 31/12/2024

Charity name: UK Chinese Women Connect Association

Charity registration number: 1193654

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote social inclusion and integration
of Chinese women; provide recreational and
leisure activities to improve wellbeing and
quality of life; and advance public education
in Chinese traditional culture.
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		 CWIP delivered Tai Chi, Qigong, wellbeing
walks, and mental health sessions to
improve health, inclusion, and confidence
among Chinese and wider communities.
Trained local instructors ensured
sustainability. Cultural events and advocacy
promoted understanding, reduced isolation,
and supported women facing language and
social barriers, advancing wellbeing and
integration for public benefit.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have had due
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit when planning
and carrying out the charity’s activities. All
projects — including Tai Chi, wellbeing, and
cultural inclusion initiatives — were designed
and delivered to provide clear public benefit
in line with the charity’s stated purposes.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38

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 Albeit a young charity, UKCWC has
achieved great success since registered as
a CIO charity.
During the year, Chinese Women in
Peterborough (CWIP) delivered a wide
range of wellbeing, cultural, and inclusion-
focused activities in line with its charitable
purposes. The main project, Together for Tai
Chi and Community Wellbeing, provided
weekly Tai Chi and Qigong sessions
attended by participants from diverse
communities, promoting physical and mental
health, reducing isolation, and encouraging
social inclusion. Two volunteers successfully
completed Level 1 instructor training,
strengthening the project’s sustainability and
enabling continued community-led delivery.
CWIP worked collaboratively with Nene Park
Trust, CPSL Mind, and the Cambridgeshire
Community Foundation to host wellbeing
walks, social gatherings, and mental health
awareness sessions.
In addition to its wellbeing programmes,
CWIP played a prominent role in promoting
cultural understanding and diversity. The
charity co-hosted the Chinese New Year
celebrations at Peterborough Cathedral, an
event that attracted wide public participation
and was featured on BBC TV and BBC
News as a celebration of multiculturalism
and inclusion (BBC News, February 2024).
The event showcased traditional Chinese
dance, Tai Chi, and cultural performances,
bringing together communities across
Peterborough and beyond in a spirit of unity
and respect.
Through core funding from the Rosa Rise
grant, CWIP continued to provide vital
support services such as wellbeing chats,
advocacy, and signposting for women facing
language barriers, discrimination, and
mental health challenges. Overall, CWIP’s
programmes andpartnerships have

significantly advanced its charitable aims by improving health and wellbeing, fostering inclusion, and promoting public education in Chinese culture for the benefit of all.

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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 The charity has £4,791 unrestricted cash
funds as at 31 December 2024.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The charity has decided that holding
reserves is unnecessary, i.e. holding zero
reserves.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £nil
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Whilst we have not provided for a
compulsory reserves amount, the charity
adopts a very conservative approach on its
spending and does reserve its cash position
so there is always sufficient funds available.
We will continue to monitor the situation and
adjust our reserves policy as required going
forward. The reason of holding zero reserves
is that the charity does not have committed
projects, paid staff, or buildings/properties,
and therefore all reserves are reported under
unrestricted funds.
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 N/A
Additional information (optional)
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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:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO 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 The vacancies may be filled by the decision
of the members at the annual general
meeting; if not filled at the annual general
meeting, the members or the charity trustees
may at any time decide
to appoint a new charity trustee.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Chinese Women in Peterborough
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1205089
Charity’s principal address Allia Future Business Centre, 1 London Road, Peterborough,
PE2 8AN

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 Trustee name Office (if any) Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
LizzyCross
Faye Yip
IGIL TISDALE
Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
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Director name
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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 N/A 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 for N/A 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

N/A

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
Lizzy Cross Faye Yip

Chair		 Secretary
28/10/2025
28/10/2025
Charity Name No (if any)
Chinese Women in Peterborough 1205089
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 06/10/2023
Period start date		 To
31/12/2024
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
1,506
8,211
991
10,708
-
-
-
10,708
1,341
1,230
7,657
136
100
408
10,872
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-
-
10,872
- 164
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- 164		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
1,506
8,211
991
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10,708
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-
10,708
1,341
1,230
7,657
136
100
408
-
10,872
-
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-
10,872
- 164		 Last year
to the nearest £
FundraisingIncome 1,506
Grants 8,211
ActivityIncome 991
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 10,708
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
-

Training and Development/Travel
expenses		 1,341
IT software and Office supplies 1,230
Events,Activities and Meetingcost 7,657
Insurance and License 136
Sundry 100
Volunteer expenses 408
-
**Sub total ** 10,872 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases (see table)
, -
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
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- 164 - - - 164 -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

30/10/2025

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

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Signature
Details
Details
Details
net income during 6 Oct 2023 and 31 Dec
~~2024~~
Bank balance at 31 Dec 2024
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Bank balance at 6 Oct 2023
2		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
4,954
-
10,709
-
4,791
-
4,791
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Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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-
-
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asset belongs
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
LizzyCross
Faye Yip		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
28/10/2025
28/10/2025
30/10/2025

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)