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CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI CONTENTS Paga Trustees. report Independent examinerfs report 18 stalemenl of finanrAal actiwlies 19 8al8n¢e shaet 20 Notes trj the financial siaternenls
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present thelr annual report and financial statements for the year end8d 31 March 2025. The financi81 ststem8nts have been prepared in accordance wtth the 8ccounling policies Set out in note 1 to the rinancial 8ts1emenls and comply with the Chinese Association of Tower Hamlels's memorandum and articles, Ihe Companies Act 2Q06. FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of treland. and Ihe Chariiies SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sialement of Recommended Practi apiCable to charilies preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Roporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.. PURPOSE. VISION AND 08JECTIVES The charity's purpose as set out In our constitution Is lo prowde a compr8hen8ive fange of servKes {w8lf8ra, community care, educational. laisurè & réera8lion818nd p$rsonal development) lor the Chineselvielnamestr Community in and around the London Borough of Towèr Hamleis through 8 3UPPOrtive environment and a comrnitment to promote user involvoment. Our visity) is lo ensure that the people we serve live in a sensilive and compassionate enwronment, have 8c¢ess lo services that meet their physical, material and effloticfflal needs, also. they are able to r¢a¢h the quality of life to which every individual aspires. The organisation's ethos is of ompowermenl and enabtemenl. We are driven by our mission to enable people lo be the architect of their own lives and b8 Irealed wlh dignity and respect al all limes. Our fooJs is lo work with and for thosè living With physical, sensory or Men irnpaim)ent and in so¢lal Isolation. induding those wth serious and enduring montal health diffiCuleS or dernenlia. language barrters. or a carer role. The objects for which the Association is established are:. To hèlp disadvanlaged persons of Chln&sg orfgln who lfve. w*)rk or stsjdy in and around London BoroLuh of Tower Hamlets Ihereinafter called 'lhe area of benèfit.) by the establishment and mainienanca of an inf¢)mation and advice centre and an Opporiunily Centre. To prornote the welfare of Chines8 8ldedy and disabled peOe whith now or hereafter may be deemed by law lo be ch8ri18blè within th8 said area of benefit. To provlde opptsrlvnilies and facsliii&s for ihe $0¢1o1. edU¢afj)aI. culiural and physical development ol young Chinese people of the said area of bènefit. In thi8 Mwnor8ndum of As$ocA81ion 'young Chinese people, means people been the ages of 8 and 25 years. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Thè Chingse Aswiation of Tower Hamlets Ss a charflable company limited by guarantee and is governed by m8morandum and artides of assoc4al1on. The principal activities of the Association is Ihe provis¢on of serylces to Chinese and Vtnames0 community in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets through project baséd programmes providing spacific service8 to meet the needs ol Ils user groups. We are a local organizalion that understands the ne•ds And 8sp1rati0r of local Chinese and Vietnamese people. Every year wtr svpport hundreds of older peoplg of Chinese origin to live life lo the full. maintaining control and ind8pen(len¢e. The organization's ethos is on• of empowering and enabling petspi8. The Staièm¢nt of Financial Acliwties for the year is set out on p8ge 19 of the financAal statem$nt$.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 HOME CARE SERVICE Th8 Chlnose AssorAation of Tower H8mlet8 Home C8Te Servlce dellv6rs hSgh-quallty, culturally sen$ltSve, mpasslonate, and parson-centred care deslgnad to help cllents maintain their irthpondenca and nnUe Ilvln9 mlort8bly In Ihelr own homes for longer. i)JT t8llored support Indudes per80n81 care, domesllc 898lstonco, shopping, m6al preparauon. companlon8hip, hoMo-ba$gd respite. community de$8, and adv¢JCaCy 8èrvica8. We 8ro reglstolfjd wllh the Care Quallty Commlsslon ICQCI and h8V8 been rat•d 'Good° in Safe. Re8pJn8lvo. Well-18d, 8nd Effectlve, ond flut$tanding"In CariThJ in Drnber 2023. The Bervlco 1$ avall8bJo bolh through Iocgl Buthorllles. with health and Bodal care prof888lona18 arranglng support on behalf of cllenl8. and dlreclly lo IndSvldu81s who $h lo arr8ng8 thfjlr own ¢8re. Our loam 19 fully commltted lo supptsrdng famlll8s and oldèr adu118 who depend on us as a part of Ih8lr care and support nOrk. In 202412025, we supported 18 service Lssets and dellveffjd 8 101910117.185.75 hours of car8 and support. Th8 m8lodly of our cllenl8 8rg b8s&d in Tower Hamlels. wllh others lIng Sn nèighbouring boroughs Includlng Newham. Hacknèy, Gre8nwlch, 88xley, Redbrldg8, Soulhwark, and Wéslmlnster. We promote heallh and w•llb•lng and support froedom of cholce through our tallored, per8onkn¢•nlr8d vtrvlces. Tho Chinese A$8odatlon offèrs 8 varlèty of w&ekly 8CtSvlties atMI classas, Includlng chair yoga, tal chl. Chlnese medlclne, Chlnese CallraPhY. and ¢8ble lennls. SeNlce users are encouraged 10 participal&, whlch nol only wpport$ Ihelr health and lIbeIng bul 81s0 provl<Je8 valuabla soclal engogemenl and ytlmulallon. Wo 8180 organlse outlngs lor Chlne8e fe8tlv818, Includlng chIne Ngw Yoar, Draoon 8081 Fe8llv81, 8nd Mld-Autumn F8815val. Theso evgnls provSde our cllenls th the opportunlty lo engage wSlh Iho mmunity, calèbrale th8lr cultur81 h8rilag6 In a meanlngful way, and r8conn8ct with Idends they may not see often. Although th8 global p8ndemSc has onded. we r&m¥ln fvlly mMItted to prolecllrYJ tho he8lih and 8al8ty of our 8taff and cliants and to malnlalnlng robust inleclion-conlrol m&asur88. Our PPE policy conllnugs lo follow tho siandaTd8 eslabllshed durtng the pandemic.. Face masks musl be worn by Btaff when dellverfng 8&M¢es lo dlen¢s. Glovtss and apron8 are requlred when providing personal care. All nec88s0ry PPE is available for colleellon from the offico ¢JurSng office hour8. Those mea8ure$ hèlp u8 •n8ur• a sale fjnvlronmont and provlde reassurance to both our dients and Stall. Wo also carry out ragular rfsk assessments, whlch are revlewed ewry monlh8 lo ensure Ihal our cllgnts ramain Safe 8nd w811 In tha Comfort of their own homès. 11 any con¢om8 8risa. wa promptly raise them wlth th8 cllent's family or, whère 8pproprf8te, contact tho rglovant prolesslonal or department lo ansur& Iha malter Is resolved swlftly 8nd affoctivaty. In A1 2024, we ware dellghl8d to welcome outstanding Care Coordinalors lo our team, wh08è expertlso ond dedlcation have already made a remarkablè diffèrence. Appolnted lo support the nomlnated individual In her day40- d8y roswnslbililigs. lh have brought fresh energy, professionallsm, and nrvab.on lo the rolè. By working hand-in-h8nd with our care workers. clienls. Ihelr famllies, 8rKI prospactlve clients, thèy ènsura we consislenlly deliver the highèst standards of care and support. Their invaluable contributions nol only Strengthen our service but also expand our 8¢h across London, enabling us to 8erve 8 tM08dar community and fulfil our mlsslon wlih even greater impact.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our dlgil81 log recording 8y3lèm, the "Logmycare" App, empowors admlnlstratlva staff. ca workers. cllonts, and Ihelr famllles wllh T881-1Sme infoTrnallon. It streamlln¢s dato ¢0119Ctksn and Compartson. gnhandng our 8blllly to prowde h¢gh4Juality care while ensurin9 that Informatlon Is shared qulckly, ac¢ur8lely, and 88curely. C8r8 Wofkers can leav8 dalailed handovol notss for one 8nolher, promoting se&mle88 cornmunicalion wilhin the team. When an incident IB reported, managem8nl is alerted instsntaneoLtrsly. allowng lor prompl adlon and res(4uUon. Addltlon811y, the app's GPS feature enables our manag¥mt l¥am lo monl¢or tha 1oc8llon8 of cara log 8nlri88, furlher enhancing the safely Bnd w8llb&ing of our sgrwlc& usgrs. We have also slgnlfl¢gntly $tr88mllned our Inttl81 a8Bes3menl proce88. Uslng an IPad or tablet. staff coruCt a$$essm8nts wlth a prapopulaled sel of questions from th8 LogMyCar8 system, •ngaging dianls and théir family mambfjrs tho proce88. Oncè th8 Inltlal and rlsk 0ssgssmonl$ arg compl&lod, all d*xum$nlatton Is rthewed ¢ollaborallvely, followed by the slgnlng ol support plans and consenl foms. Support plans 8re reVIad ev8ry three months, or sooner if thanges occur, &nsurlng that our reci¥ds rèmaln up to dale. The syslem's Immèdiate accesslblllty allows all users lo accoss consolldaiad d818 in onè place, slmpllfylng oporallons and Improvlng efflclanw. We malnlaln strong partnarshlps wlth 08m¢nllo UK 8nd the Chlne8e Wdlar8 Trust, provldlng è dedlcalèd deBk space for • blllngu81 Admiral Nurse flu6nt In C&nlon¢$e, Mand8rin. and Engllsh. Sl&lSonad al our centre evary Tuesday through Ihls collaborallon. tha Chlne80 Admlral Nurse offets sp8cl8llsed support and guldance to ndlvlduals Ilving wllh demenila and thglr carèglvers. This servlce allow5 us io axlend comprehenslw. cullurally sensitive support to our cll¢nls 8nd thalr famili88, ensurfng Ihelr needs ara mal wlth exp&rlSse and compas810n. All our care workers compla18 8 comprehenslve 881 of mandatory onllne trainlng ¢ours$s v4hon Ihey loln our team, followed by refr8sh•r courses 8v•ry Iwo years lo ensure Ihelr knowledge remaln$ up lo d81e. Through regular 8up8rvision arKF ongoing dialogua. we 8cllvaty explore Irainlno needs th our 8taff. Where addlllon811oaming is identified- for 8xampl6. in 8rè8s guch as D¢menlla Care or Strok8 Awaren&88- wè allcoie those courses lo furth8r strèngthen ihelr $kllls and oxport18e. Thls commltmfjnt lo nnO8 leaming nol only empowgrs our slaff lo grow wofe881onally bul a180 ansutes Ihal our dl¢nt8 ¢on81818nlly receive the hlgho81 qu81ity of per80n81ised cafe and support. In 8ddilion, we are proud to ha a fvlly equlpped tr&lnlng room In our offico ba¥&ment. f&8lurln9 a proflllng d, mobile holsl, and wheelch81r. Thls dedlcated sp8¢8 allows our slaff lo return at any tSmg lo rfjfro8h Ihglr skllls and pracllce sale movlng and hon(Illng tod)nlque8 In a supportive 8nvlronm8nt. We 81so corKlu¢l annual Medicallon and AA8nual Handllng Competency Assessment8 & ObseN8tlons to on$urg very m8mb8r ol our team remalns fully conftdenl and competent In th8lr role. The measur0$ rofle¢l our o)mmilmenl lo 6xcellénce, safoty. ond eA)nlinuous prole8Blonal development, ultlmat•ly 8n$urlng Ihfj vary b881 c8r8 for our dienls. In September 2024. w8 proudly launched a slx-w&ek comprehenslve H8alth and $0¢181 Care tr8lnlnu ptwramme, whl¢h ran through October and w8s dèsigned lor Indlvlduals asplring to bulld a career In thls row8rdlng se¢tor. Th¥ tralnlng was expèrtly dellvered by iwo expÉrièn¢ad Re9iStered Nurses. coverlng a wlde range of essentlal topl¢8 Including personal care. health at)d safety, moving and handling. medlcation managemenl, and safeguardlng. Th18 Initiative nol only provlded p8rUdpants with valuable knowledge and practlcal skllls but also strangthanèd our workforce. We are dellghted that. 88 a dlrecl result, we successfully recrnlted threg dodlcotgd new caro workors tho bre now part ol our team. holplng us LyJntinu8 lo dallver the hlghest standards ol corfj.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Case study one: A 95-year-ald gentleman who is b8dbound Ènd Iivos on his own is totally rdlant on CATH lor all his care needs and advocacy for bills and mainlenance of the house. This gentleman lives in a soci81 housing b8sÈd in E8St London and had numerous issues outsianding from the Electric shower, imrnersion hot water tank not working and mi¢8 spottod Inside Ihe propety wth an excessively overgrown garden. All issues had been ouistanding for over 6 rn(y)Ihs. In addition to the malntenance issues. the pump for the air mattress was inlermitlently working. This mattr885 wa hlgh prk)rity as It helped this gentleman move around or change ptIOnS to prevenl pressure ulcers. Alr Mattress The Outy OT sént a réferral to ihe DN advising Ihal a specialist bed order that was not a nom)al catalogue item is to be ordered vrith 8 joinl order visit, allowing a $pe(ific delivery timè slot to b8 trrt)oked. Our Care Coordinator Donna called NRS and the district nursing team dally for an update but lound no order had baèn pl3c8d. 11 was apparént the district nurses dtdn'l know the protocd on h¢)W to false an order for the mattress, nor did they know how lo rals8 a jolnt vislt order. Our carè workers had lo be extr8 vigi18nl in checking for pressure sores and repositioning this gtleMen 81 regular Intervals to prevent any pressure sor85 or any geIng wor88. A8 a matter of weeks passed. the concem aboul pressure sores was incfe8sing. Donna had no cholce but to raise a complaint to PALS 88 li was becoming a safègu8rding Issue. Thère re a lot of miscommunications been NRS and the dI$ct nurse team vthich delayed the ordering and th8 dalfvory of ihe maltress. Malntenance Issues The houslng asso¢iation ralused to send in pest control unless the garden was ¢omplot¢ly cleared and it is the homeowner's responsibility. Unfortunately, thg garden had nol been maintaine(I for years and has been o dumping ground for years of unwanled fumilure and other haus8hdd debris. Donn8 aru1r8d wilh local charil¢es. bul they were unable to help dua to the volume of WO Snvolved. After sorne eliberation and wilh the fa¢t the pest conirol Issue will only gel worse unless w8 h81p this gentlan out, Ihe housing association de¢lde<l lo help as a one-off. They arranged for a garden de8r8nce contr8Ctor to dear the garden and transfom il back lo Its ortglnal state and the pest o)ntrol was under control. Tho MbinatIon of having incorrect contact detsils and numèrous wrong parts being ordered for the lobs tntbut$d to the detay In addressing the outstanding maintenance jobs. Case study two: A service user living in extr8 ¢arÈ shèltèred accommodation faced signifieant ¢h8118ngos duo lo a 18nguage barrl8r. as he communicated solely in Cantonese. To provide him wlh effectlve support. we collaboraled dosely with 8nolher care agèncy. FollovAng his discharg# from hospital. his medl¢allons were redLKed, and he required daily insulin inlections. However, he soon began misman8ging hls medlcines. refusing to take his tsblels and oc¢asion811y s818Cting the wrong compartments from his l$ler packs. Although he had full mental capaaty, the language barrier pVente<l him from explaining his raason$ for rèfv8al to thè other agèncy. Our support Worker engaged wlh hlm In Canlon$se and dlscovered that he believed the t8bl8ts wère damaglng hls kidneys. With this valuable insight, we establisheil re9ular communlcatSon with the other agency and updatèd both the social worker and GP. This proactive step led to a multi-agency meeting involving the social worker. dlstrict nur8e, and repre8ent8tive¥ both 8genei8s. As 8 rasult, his medication s¢Jpport was adjusted lo'promptlng". and the distriet nursé pMv1d a lockabla boK for hls blister packs. Care workers would on the box on ardv81 and prompt hlm to tskg hls medlclnes safely and CA)rrectly.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Wt 8180 explored options for 8 telecare alarn. Inilially. he refused. worrying about sensitiwty and acckdental activation. By explaining Ihe a¥aabIlIty of altemative devices. Iadin9 a rrist am). enabled him lo make an infornied chcice. Respecting hSs aulonomy, he ¢kn th8 vrtisl alam. whith was d8livere(I promptly. Wrthin days. hè èxparièncsd bre8lhiThJ difficultw al niahl, activated Ihe alami, was transpjrted to A&E by ambulanc4. Throughwt thls proc. we 8Cted as hi3 a(fvocate. ensuring ha r8ceiv8d infom)ation in a daar. CLdlura15y and IlngulsUc8My 8ppropriale w8y. This approath emp8{ad him to mako infomwd dacisions. malntain ind8pèndon¢o. 8nd feel wpe¢led. At the Same 'rne, our dear arKI d8lal8d b? entri&s onsurod thtiv8 Cwmunkgtion b$tweon héalth and social care professi¥18. SUPWing the smooth management of hL8 medlcal appolntmen18 Lnd ongolng Below aro 8omg of tho foedback r•1¥8(j from tyjr nb)st rtcènt quallty nwJnitork¥J 8UIVe. . Donna and Maggle have boon Instnal at Lyganislng our c8rers and onsurtng 811 r8gularand addltlon•l carn ond ¢ov0r by the carers. They are approachabl8 and kind. and 8lways on hand lo hélp 8nd 8dvls&. Our mgutsr ¢8rnr Plrtg Is exMelY compaSsn818. patient and kit7d lowaftls our f8llw. You ¢gft l&ll sho nuinély earns 8ndputs his needs al ¢h8 fomlront Of8vah1ry. She knows how lo 989• wlth hlm so h8 1881s thal he Is being involvad In do¢lslDn$ and lrnats hlm th Int&grfty. Pthg 81wèy$ goes above and beyond and work h8nY 8nd h•s endL•ss •n&ryy and oplimism. We are graleff for her help ancl dedlcatlon. W8 hov8 alw btsft Imwvssed wlh Chi WI has providod 8ddltlonal cover care when n68d•d. He ts gfficlanl. klrtd and knows exaclty what to th and wh8n lo do 11. H• Is 9rn81 1h ¢hattlng 10 tha •klarfy and m8klftg Ihem r8lwe thelr memories and happy tlme$. W• arn Ihjnklul Ih81 h& koeps Ihe house so cb8n and Ildy and for that oxlrn m6 he s. Nolhlng. lin always k8pl up lo d8t8 by t¢am who 80 very open 8nd Iransp8renl. we also r8celvgd $upport Irom CATH that we uldn'1 8ls8wh•re •nd l ¢annol Ih•nk Ih8m enough l¢Y thelrhelp. You can l•N 88¢h 8nd overy per80n al CATH ¢8rn8 alxwl what they do 8nd thoy alwa go th& 6xtr• rn& to h8lp wlJ8r6 Ihoy can. . commun1• Is grnal, I f88l6cffilortal0 lo i¥$ I1M aft Mgan0 my carn. Vary 118xlblè and 8d4ptbl& lo my ne8ds. Always fr10n h8firf. . Communkallon, 90 ab ond bend10 h me, c8riTr3 8ndadKJ¢alo fixm&. . Helpfuland frtgndty. Mom staff and evarfabS b• h&Wvl . Communkatlon Is always very gc4xl chgwgs htrpll th 8d¥anc•. . Verys81isfi8d th both offica staff and wker& . Great ¢ommunK8llon fiom We are thanklul forlhls whi¢h ¢8n provth Chinese cwers forourlather WI Gan communlcalo wlth hlm andprovld8 the b9$1 ¢w¥ lo ffl. Wrthwl this s&ryice ourlather r8m&in Isolal8d and un8blè to communk8te with exÉgmg1 ¢8rets. EveryY)ne ptre encountefed with Ihe s8tvke has b8•n kind •nd supportlve. and slK)wn rnm8rt8ble dedicalion to help those who am vulnerable and In néèd. Thèy clè8rfy r8e8ry 8ppropri8ta training and guYance in what Ihoy tlo. T stspport 1$ 81so very good value and . They •ffj 18nl8stic and I huhly reCoMnlIn Io •v8ryMe. . Please keep up wlth Ih• the Chinese comnwnity needs ul You are maklng 8 dlfference fL¥ vulnerable people lik8 MmwhO 0150 has a language banw. . The stsff 81 CATH have in SupirtNe and èmpalholL Ths ¢•Br fyv8ts Ihe service user lkn•ev•r, she shotsldprnclise sglf-rgslraffnl in exGessi¥e speech.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ELDER CHINESE WELL-BEING AND SUPPORT PROJECT Thg Eld¢r Chlnese WelBeing and Support Project entered its second year as a self-fundgd Initl8tivo in 202412025. followlng th¢ conclusion of offici81 funding on 31 March 2023. 08spite limited resources, the projecl h88 not only ondur9tJ but grown Sn scope and impact, continuing to uphold its lounding mi88ion.' lo enh8n¢8 the well-belng, r•8ili8nc8, and cultural pride of thg elder Chlneso communlty. Thls y•gr has baen marked by significant achiev8menls.' the expansion of our m081 wpular cultural doss Into thr88 sesslons. Ihg $tran9lh6nlng of our Braln Health Club through a ytrat8gl¢ merg8r, and tho ¢onllnu8d succèss ol our wellno8s, oulturgl. and social 8Ctlvities. Partiapants have shared time and agaln Ihal thosè programs glve tharn a 8&n88 of b8longlng, purpose, 8nd Soy-romlnders ol how vllal suth Inltl8tlvas ar8 lor healthy and connacl8d ag8lng. From creailve expres$5on and physical wellness io f8Stival celebralSons and D-t•0n8 8UPPOrt, tho proloct has contlnuèd lo nurture the health, nnOnCe, 8nd cul¢ur81 prfdo of our eommunlty. Program Contlnuatlon and Outcome• l. Chlno$e Calligraphy Cla$$e$ wlth Popsy Au Onfj of lh8 year's mo81 oulslanding successes has been th8 Chinose Calligraphy cla$888. l•d by th8 la18nled and muth-loved PopsyAu. Demand for this program grew so strongly that w8 exp8nded from 8 slng1¢ $g$sion into thraa d88888 each week, c8terlng lo partl¢lpant$ with vorylng I19 of oxperience. Pop8y'3 approath comlin$s degp 1oGhniG81 skill wilh p81ièncè and encourag6m6nl. Her c188ses are nol only about18aming brush StroketheY are cultur81 journeys. h&lplng partlclponts reconnect with Iheir herilage while findlng rel8xation and soy. Many otlendees hav8 described the sasglons a$ Galming. restorab'v•. and insplring. Others havo shared that they galned new frlènd$hlp8 and a orealer sonse of cultural prfdé throLtgh thè cl8ss. The8a 88881on$ have qulckly be¢omts a c£Jrnernlone of our prolocl. •mbodylng how cultur81 conllnulty can promoto rt)Ih amot4onal lI4)e1n9 and 8odal indu810n. 2. Chalr Yoga wlth Wlnnl Ng L#d by Wlnnl Ng, Chalr Yoga conllnued lo be one of our mosl wpular and Impactful actlvltles. Wlnrd'8 dual •xp8rtIs8 8s both a yog8 Instructor and a Chlne8e mèdlcln8 pr8¢151Sonfyr brought unlquè value lo h8r $88slon8. Partlclpants r8gularly reported improvements In flexlbility, mbillly, b818nce, and br¢olhSng. Many also descdbed laelln9 mentally dearer and emollonolly calmer after class. Just as Import8nl, th• sesslons created a warm. supportlve envlronmenl where oldg¥s could exerdse together, share en¢ouragemenl, and bulld cornmunlty. The popularfly of these cl88808 r8flects WSnnl's compassionale teaching style #nd the hollsllc benoflts of her approÉch, whl¢h blends phy8lcal 8¢tivily with Iradlllonal lIneSS knowledge. 3. Chln88e Medldn8 Workshops and Con8ult81ions th 8enson Chan Our Chlnese Mediclne program, led by Benson Chan. continued to atlract sleady partldpalion. Workfhop$ covared 8 r8ngg ol pracucal haalth loplcs. Includlng the use ol herbal remedles. nulrftlon. and hoJ18bc approaches for managing common eilments. Benson's abllity to explain complex ideas clearly mado his sossions accessible ar engaging. PartiCiP8nts greally valugd tho Indlvidual consullations he offered, whith providad t8ilored advice to address personal h&8lth concems. Many reportad feeling more confident and empower¢d In managlng thelr health through natural anLI cultur8lly f8milt8r m8thod$. This program has proven invaluabla in 8UPPOrting both phwcal well-being and cultural continuily. 4. T8t48 Tonnis Club The Table Tennis Club Temained a lively and mu¢h-loved actlvity throughout 202412025. With only WIO tablos OV8llable, we cntinued to use a ten-minute rotation system, which has 8llowed $veryone to partiCAP8t& fairly an kapl the atmosphgrg anaigatic and inclusiv6. A particular highlight Ihls year was tho o¢casional visits from skilled playérs such as G8bri&l. L8& Tak Hol, and Pery Fung. Their presencè always brought a s&nse of excjtement ar inspSratlon lo the dub. For our regular members, the opportunity to observ8 and play alongside these experi8n¢ed players has been both enjoy8bl8 and educational, sparking n6w enlhuslasrn and httlping io rais8 thè ovarall standard of play. P8rticipanls frequontty shared that thès8 encounlers motivated Ihem lo rèfinè thèir t8chniqu8s and bc¥)Sted thglr Confidèncè.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE} TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 B8yoftd skill developmenL Ihe dub conlinues to provide SignifnI phywl and soual benefits. membe report improved stsmina. coordination. and nK>J. as well as thep)y of connecling othws thrcwgh frity (x)mp81ilion. For rnany elders, the Table Tennis Club has become a cherished weèkly hwJhlKJht-offeriny exe$8, laughter, and a $trong serw 01mmunIty. Ongoing Partnershlp Programs Our partnership with the Alzheimer's Scoety reached an imF¥Ntant mil$$tone this year. After thou¥ttfvl discussions, our Brain Health Club merged wth the Communty of Reftw from etnarn (COFWI in January 2025, c¥thting a stronger. more sustainablè program at I$18j Garyjens. TO1 Hamlets. This cDrntiined initiative now offers participants a broader range of stimulalirKJ actiwiie5, ¥K4uding arts and crafts. music. siroing. and seated ¢x8r¢ises. Facilitated by Alzheimer's Soaety staff SUFWed by vc4unteers. the sessS not only promotè etyJnitivè hèalth but also combat isolatK)n. Feedback has been OVehming F)sitive. partiapants hl9hlvJhllng Ihe Iherap8uti¢ value of thè acliwtiés and Ihe joy of shariThJ experiences a diverse. elcomirwJ group. Cel8bratir4J Cultur traditi$ has rem&ned a central part of ourrt r8inffMriTrJ KI, pYKJa, and beloNJlng. In 202412025, we hosled gatherings for d-Autumn Feslival Dragon Boat FestNal Christmas cdebrations . Chinese New Year luncheim at Lido Chinese Restaurant in Chinaithvn These events were enthusiasticalty atterKled and +7eated cywiuniiies for elders to connect wlth one another while enioying traditional fcKxl. perf0Mnces. and rAryanKThhip. Many parilopants eXpSsed that th8$e wsions lffted their spirlis and enrrtheL1 thw , gvirwJ them a sense of tx)th culiural (xmtHiuty and f)>nmunity w8nnth. Our devoted voluntaer. Can¢Jico Teng, has once again played a vital rde in supporting partpants who face language and litera¢y b¥rrier3. By prOd1J translation. help offioal ftwms. ano 8ssistsrb¢e 1th o)mmunication tasks. she has ènabl elders lo nwgate essential setvices in¢J¢pendonlty. This supw has eased stress, boosted o)nfiden¢e. 8nd kned parUc4pants to access OFPMUn"¢& tlw may otherwise have struggled with. Candice's quiel d8dl¢atiiy) has made a tangible drfyerence in thè I of m•ny c¥)mmunty members. Canelusion #nd Future Outlook The year 202412025 has been one of growth. adaptation. and resKi¢8. From Ihe expanslon of our calligraphy pmgram to the strengthening of our Brain Health Club. hava proven that self4unded initiatives can ihrive when driven by dedication and ccqnmunty spkll. outcomes of our WOTk are dear.. . In(Sed demand and parbcip8tion in pr(yns. ExpansKJn of c#Jltural and (Y88tNe offering5. Reported improvements in phy5ic81 heallh. rnentsl darity. and social connededness. Strengthened partnaships 8nd Claboratyve approaches. A stronger sense of idenbty. prJe. and b8lawing eldèrs. Looking ahead. we remain commltte(I to sustaining and exparlding our C programs. We o)nlinue to seek opportunlties to meet growing dernand, partIlarty for cullural and wdlness aCtilieS. while deeIng partn¢rship$ to ensure coordinaled support lor eklers in Tower Hamlets and beyd. AtJQVg 811, we will stsy true to our missK)n.' to ¢reale 8 Safe, w8krn, brant rmMUn %there 8k5er Chinase eart flourish-phy8ralty, ernotionalty, socially. arKI ajtturally. We eyterKt our hearffell gratiiude to our pariicApants. tutors. volunta¢rs. arKI partners who make this 1Xl. TOther, w$ are LwiklirwJ nol only h¥8lth*r livos, but a180 Stronger, more conne¢t8d MmunIties.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHINESE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OF TOWER HAMLETS The 2024-2025 acadomlc year h8s con¢luded succ&gsfully. Through the coll8ctive efforts ol our onbr8 schojl community-sludenls, 8tsff, parents, and p8rtners-CISTH ha8 achleved 81gnffic8nt progrèss In anhanclng t88chln9 quality, promoting cultural heritage, and deepening community inlegralion. Below is a summary of our key accompllshments and our development plan for the coming year. Faculty Developmenl & Professlonal Growth.. Oriènlèlion & Safety Tralnlng17 Sept8mber 20241.. All tèachèrs partldpaled In compr8henglv8 IrainSng Coverfng the 'Safeguarding Child PoliGy', 'Child Protection Policf. 'Gen8ral Data Prolectron Regulallon IGDPRI., and 'FlrBI Akler Tr81nlng' Thls reaffirmed th& commitment of thfj Chlnasa Association of Tower HamletB and the school to campus $8fety- Update3 to toachers, 08S ¢he¢k8 w¥r? arranged. Now a¢ademl¢ ygar Inltlallvso. portlgjlarty tho op8raUon of new 8fter-3chool dubs, weTe ouuined In delall. Téachèr R6cognlllon.' Ms. Yang Xlangqun was honoured with tht 'Outstandlng Tea¢h8r Award" by the UK Asslxlallon for the Promotion of Chinas8 Education122 October 20241. Ms. Llang Xle Lixlan recelved the JPF Found8llon's "Le8d8rshlp Award. 8nd su¢cosslully $o¢ured d8dlcaletl lundlng for arter-school Inlerast aclivllios, significanlly enr6chlng our exlr8currfcul8r programm8. Profe88Sonal Developrnenl.. Teachers acllvely engaged In online tralnlng organId by th8 Chlna HUan Education FoundatSon, wlth all p8rtlclpant8 recelving Complèllon Certfjflcales. Ms. Chon Llngrong w8$ further T¢9n1s8d a8 an "Outslandlng Tralnee" Sludenl Achlovement8 & Acadamlc Comwtltlons.. The school proacllv8ly organl8ed student p8rtldpallon In hlih.l&vel compgllllon8'. Chlno Chlng$0 Language Educ811on Foundation Studant Essay Compalllion. UK Associotion lor Ihe Promollon ol Chlnesè Educatlon Calllgraphy, Eg88y. antj Recltafjon Competillons. Outslandlng Rg$ult8: Numerous studanls r&celv6d CertSficales of Excellence. Ouyang Chaosun oxcolled In Ihe assay comwilion, winnlng the Grand Prlzg and oarnlng ellglblllty for a fUllNd•d 8ummor camp org9nlsed by tha Chinesè government. Thère w6r8 8Ix 8luden18 r8c•lved JPF Aehl•v•manl Award. Ihe offlclal award cerefflony w511 be held on 20th Ootober 2025. Thal significantly elevJle3 Ihe profile ol our school. 11 s&rvo$ 09 a powerful inspiration for all our 8ludenl$. 8180. it is a momant ol immense prlde for our entlre 8chool community. Cultural Herfla9e & Spedal Events.. Lunar Naw Yoar Celebration.. We successfully hosted our Chln@se Naw Yeor festivsiles. graced by heartfell SS8ges frorn partn8rs Includlng Mr. Zhou {Managèrl, H.E. Mlnlsl8r-Couns•llor Xla IChln8s8 Embassy In ihe UK), Mr. Wu Sh8nxlong (Presldent. UK Association for Promotion of Chinese Educatlonl. offlcSal leltets from the Chinese Emb888y 8nd Bèiling Chlnèsè Languaga College Ichlnal, and 8 vldeo gragtlng from Ch5na's Qiqu Yidian Guzheng School. The entire school communlty gathar8d in (ha hall lo view the m8S8age8 8nd onloy vlbrdnt cullural performances. Dr8gon Boat Festlval Collaboration: Joinily organised with the Chlnese Embassy in the UK. this ev1 fealured traditional activities Ilke calllgmphy. crafts, paper cung. arroM4throwing g8mes, and marble-plcking th chopsticks. Students lèamod about the f6Stlval's odgSn9 and slgnlficance for overseas Chine$è. Dèllcious snacks wer8 $8No¢J. 8nd the EmbBssy gifted participants fragrant sachets. Teachers, parents, and students shared a joyful festival cèlèbralion in the squarè. experlandng Chlnese dragon dance and diabolo Ichlnase ytryol games. After-school Clubs.. Bolstered by fsjnding secured by Ms. Liang Xio Lixian IJPF Foundation) and 8chool irtve$tment, after-school dubs {e.g., Dragon Dance, Diabolol fk)urished, becomlng tal platfomis for glud6nls to exprlènce Chinese culture.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Academic Standards & Sector Engagemenl.. A8 a member of the UK Assoaation lor tha Promotion of Chlnasa Educatlon, thè Sd{11 succsssfully org8nl$ed student paruclpallon In the Association's $tand8rdlsgd Chlngs018nguBge oxgmln¥llons. Principal Mr Zhang represented th& $cho¢l ot the Asso¢lallon'$ 2024 Prfndp81s' Forum. As 8 keynote spèaker, ha ancourag6d widar partlClP8tion In tho unlfied exams to advanca lh8 prof8881onallsm, 8t8ndardisalK)n, and nom811$81ion of ChlneBe nguage educauon in the UK. Community Engagamont & Sch(1 Promolbn.. Fodng onmOnt challenges. the schotsl proactlvely moblllsed teachers, parents, and volunteers lo promte tho School vla modem medla plarform8 lonllne, W8Chat, Xlaohongshul. Str8ngthangd tlos wlth the Towar H8ml8t8 Coundl and local schoots to seèk addbtlonal bjndlng and potenUo18ludent ieferral8. Suec•$$fvl Conduslon of the Acadomlc Year.. The 2024-2025 Gr8dL58On Cer8rnony was succ&ssfrJlly hald. Paranls wltn8ss8d Ihalr ehlldren'8 growth and enloyed spe¢tscular performances. whlla 18a¢har8 offorod heartfdl congralulallon8 lo the graduates. 202&2028 Acad•mlc Yur D•v•lopm•nt Plan Bulldlng on thg 8011d found8lhM of the p881 y8ar, CISTH wlll fcths on Ihé follovAng kay 8r•a8 202&2026: 1. DO8n Currfculurn Development & T$o¢hlng Innovg110n'. Evaluate and optlmSze tha e$tIng currlculum. Plan to Introdu n8w subjects whlle malnlalnlng rJJrrenl leochlng 8¢llvltlg9. Indudlng Sdfjn ar)J Engllgh cl88888, 88 well 88 8n Aduli M8ndarfn Course. 2. Expand Cultural Expertencgs & Exchang8.' Plan r5ch8r. mora Immar8lvo ¢ultural 108llv81 ¢elebr8tion$ throughout the year le.o., Mld-Autumn Fg8¢Iv81, Double Nlnlh Festiv811. Explore e81abllshlng onllnglofflln8 exch8nge programmes wllh '318ter 8chod8" or ojliural institutlons In Chlna, providing sludents dlro¢t eXP08ur8 lo contemporary Chine8e Sodely and cullura. Con801idat8 ond onhon the quallty and impact of ylgnalurg aftor.sthc4)I dubs. 3. Sustain Teacher Empowerment.. Systematically plan t6acth8r profgsslonal d8vtlopmenl pathways, Increa8lng portklpatl¢)n frequency an¢J depth in hlgh-level dom6Stl¢ and Intginatlonal Iralnlng, workshops. and seminars. EStalsh robust Intornal mhnIsM$ lor leachbng research and exp6rianGq sharfng to foster mutual professlonal growth. 4. Slrengihgn Student Supwt Sy81em8'. Rgfine dlfferenllalèd t8achlng and tutorlng m8¢h8n18m8 lo provl(J& mre laffJeted support for Students at varylng learning stages. Explore èstats41shlng acad8mlo or p8Storal manloring progr8mme$ lo locus on Indidual siudent gro. 5. Expand Communlty Impact & Partnershlp Network.. Deep6n Strategic Collabor8tlon= Actlvely solldlfy partnershlps wlth Towar H8ml&ts Council and l¢xal publk schtsols lo secure langlble support le.g., venue access, fundlng, lolnt actlvllles. student refe¥ralsl. Upgradtt Brand Promotlon.. Optlmlze onllne and offllne promotional slrategies. create professlonal marketing materials. effecilvely tell the 'CISTH story," and enhance the school's recognttlon and reputation wllhln the local community. Leveroge parent and alvmni nelrkS for word-of-mouth promotlon. Enhanc8 Parental Involvement.. Daslgn more home-school c¢Tredvc81ion actiwti88, establish smoolher communlcallon ¢h8nnèls, and develop pargnts Into strong supptsrter8 and amb888ador8 for the sthool.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6. Explore Resource Expansion & Sustainability.. Actively seok diversified fLtnding sources beyond tuition fees le.g.. found8tlon grants. Corporate sponsorships, cultural evenl fundraising). Assess school facility needs and explore possibilities for improving Ihe leaming onrOnment le.g.. upgrading teaching equipmenl. optimiing space utilizationl. We extend our deepest gratitijde lo all teaching stsff 8nd 8mpWe8, por¢nts. community partners. and friends for Iheir unw8verlng support. Looklng ahead to the 202&2026 academic year, we remain Committed to our founding mission.. enhancjng the quality of Chlnese 18ngu890 edu¢ation, promoting Chinese cultuie, and serving our community. Through unity, dedicab'on, and innovalK)n, w8 will ntinue to provide exceptional educational services to the youth of Chinese heritage and Chinese language enthusiasts in Towèr Hamlets and gjrrounding areas, writing a new chapter in the development of Chinese Independent Sch(x)l ofTow8r H8mlets. CHINESE WELFARE TRUST ADMIRAL NURSE CLINIC SERVICE Introductlon N¢yw In thlrd year. th6 collaboration betren Dementsa UK and the Chinèse Welfara Trust continues to strengthen ils commitment to delivering cultur811y santhve dementl8 specialisl support to Chifteso and Southèast Aslan families across five London borou9hs. Building on the sdid foundation estsblished in pravious years, the partnership, whith includès 8 slrong ralationshlp rith the Chinese Associal'on of Tower Hamlets, MaInS dedicated to deliverlng trusted. accessible care Ihrouyh thè Admlral Nurse Clinic and rmmUnity activities, meèting the unique neèds of these cLJmmunibes. Outcomes The data report below covers the time period Isl April 2024 to 31st March 2025 for activit+es reSated lo Chinese Assodalion ofTower Hamlets. Been 1st April 2024 8n¢J 31 st March 2025. th were 72 requests forclinic appoinlnpents in thè London borough of Tower Hamlets. Of these, 31 requ8$1s (43%) were self-referrals related to the Chinese Association of Tower Hamlots. 11 new appolnÉment requests 61 requests for those vh)0 have attended o previous appointment Our seNce also recLJrded information on the outcome of raqu8sls for appointments.: 57 clinic appointments were completed 12 w8ra incomp1èdId not answwlattand 3 were inappropriats roquests Irgquast dld not meet crfteria for clinic seN¢el How the ¢8r8r haanl about the ellnte was r6corded for each appointment requesl and the most ¢<mmon way161%1 was through voluntary Sector such 88 ChÉnes6A&8ocial*on of Tower Hamlets. The average Ilme for a clinical activity was 46 minutes (the average ranged from 37 to 70 mlnsl. Clinical actiwty was delivered mostly vi8 8 mixiure of fa¢e lo fac8 8nd tèlephone contacts. 74VA are telephone contacts. 23% are face to facE contscts and the rest13%18rg vid80 eall contacts. The most comrnon clinical interventions reewded are Psychok)glcal and emotional 8UPPOrt. 8eh8viour related Infomialon and Accessing h)cal support. Most common swnposling a¢livili&s Corded were signposting the carer8 VoluntaryAhird sèctor. to thèSr GP or primary care and lo Healih and social care worker currendy Involved in case. Demographic InformalOn was recorded l<Y 14 rarers and 12 people living with domenlla for Towar Hamlets. Majority of the carer a fomale and 8re in thèlr 4140 and 61-70. Most of them are the daughtor of people lIng th derngntia. 50% oftham pr•fèrr8d spè8king Cantonese and 71% regards themselves as Hong Kong Chinese. 10-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARAIUEEI TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Among p8oplo living wllh dementia. half Identlfy as male and hall as female. Malority of them aged liom 70-74 8nd are dlagnosed with Altheimer's disease. 75% of the poopt¢ Ilvlng wlth d¢menUa weferred speaklno Canlonose and identified themselves as Hong Kong Chlnaso. Along8hJe working dlrectly vhih fam111&8. Admlral Nums work wlth oth¢rs to promote best pradlce In domonlla Care. 164 8upporb.ng best practl¢g a¢Uvitio8. in¢ludlng speaking lo promote ènd Inform 8udience aboulAdmSral Nur88 and dementia. advi¢0 an¢J support lo health and 8oclal care profes8iona18, pre8entalion at best practice evenis were racorded from 1$tAprll 2024 and 3181 March 2025 ac¥osg all dislricis. Tho ¢llnl¢ ¢x)ntlnues to contrfbule lo prof6Bslonal development through pro$0ntatlons ol nurslng lob falrs, dellverfno educaon ses6ion8 for Staff worklng In m8nto1 health se¢tor. ¢ontrlbutlng In pre$$ querfe$ ond res&arch Inlervlews, partlclpatlng in Q&A parsels at wablnaTS and awaianes$ evgnts and prevldSng educ8tlonal 88sslon8 for domldllary ear6 agéncies. The monthly mgmory café. "Braln Heallh Club" has cnnllnued to run wllh a culluralty and Ilngulsikally s8nsitiv& 8pproach. Dallvarèd by th& Alzhelmer's Sodety Towar H8ml&ls. It was hostad al tho Chlneso As8oclalSon of Tower Hamlets unlll 0o¢ember 2024 and ojntlnues Io operate at th• Communlly of Raluga8s from V4lnam - East London. Con¢lu¥lon The Strong relatknnshlp wbth communlly p8rtn8r8. Such as the Chlnaso A88ocSallon of Tower Hèmltsls, rémalns o comerslone of tha dlnlc'$ success. D8splle r6du¢8d oulrtsach and nelworklng activltles. dinlc requests hgvg conllnued to - under8corfng th8 growing neèd lor culturally senslllve demonlla SLtpport among famllles. Thls ongolng d8m8nd hlghllghls the cllnlcs vltal fol& In reachlng and 81JPPOrtlng the communlty, as well as Iht partnar8hlp wlth local volunlary organlsallons. Supportlng F•mlll•# New to the UK H•alth and Soelal Caro Sy$t¢m: Th• Rol• of Chln•$• W•lfar• Tru•t Cllnlc Admlral Nur••8 {Wrltton by Emlly K• Hol Lul, Cllnl¢Admlr41 Nurs•- 2nd S•pt 2024) Background Slncg the Inlroductlon of a new vlsa scheme In 2021, 8 slgnlflcanl number of Hong Kong resldgnts lve relocaled to tha UK. Among them ale lamllies lika Wlng.Kin and h18 molher, Mm-Fong, who f8¢0 unlque challeng88, P8rticul8rfy in rnanaglng Mm-F¢)ng'$ domgnllg thIn a new cullur81 and healthcare conlexl. Thls case study hlghllghls the role of tha Chinese W8lfai• Trust Admlral NLtrsa In helplng n8w lamSll&s n8vSg8ta Iha UK heatth Bnd social le system and illustrates how ihay can ald In managlng axpeclalkins and provldlng culturally sen$ltI support. Th• Famlly's Sltuatlon Wlng4<1n and Mm-Fong moved thè UK 8 lew years ago. wSlh YlmknFong olready dlagnosed AJtheSmer's di8888è. The iwansllion was daunilng as they18i*ed lamlllarily vAlh the UK'S health and sodal c8r8 systems. The famlly laft bèhlnd 0818bli8hed support neknrks In their homelown. and Wlng-Kln. Ihe prSmary carer. expertenced h8lghten¢fJ stre$8 due lo the demands of careglvlng comblned th the challenges ol adapung to a now eountry. Ylm-Fong had gradually lost her language abllity du8 to Iha dlseas8. Language bardars and culluf81 diffarfjnc fvrther compounded their challenges. rnakln9 It dlffl¢ull io access 8ppropriale support and seNices.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Interventions Wlng-Kln sou9hl out Infomiallon himself, bul il w8s hard lo know where lo go for accessible and cLg8r information. Recognising the challenge5 faced by the famity. Iheir GP signposted them lo the Chinese Welfare Trust Admiral Nurse clinic. While the Chinese population is widely dispersed throughout ihe UK. the family became membors of the Ilnke<l Chin$s8 community (%ntre to access Ihe dinic's seNicgs desplte residing In another aa. I provided a safe and $upportiv¢ envir{Ment where Wing-Kin could expre$$ h1$ feelings and wicem$ in his nativ¢ lan9uag8. Thls fadlltaled better communlcalion an¢J allowed me lo offer advice that was cullurally sensluvo and rolev8rit. I guided Wing.Kin through navigating local health atyj social care services, facilitating access to Adult Social Care for a tsilored care package for Yim-Fong. This included attending a day centre and hawng home carers supwt h8r per)nal care, which also relieved Wing-Kin ol his continuous burden. Wlng-Kin was also made aware of the l<xal NHS $8ivlw In hls local area. After self-referring Yim-Fong lo the (x)nlirb8nc8 servica. athiic8 and incontinence praducts were provrded to hèlp managè her bladder and bow81 problèms. I suppc*tsd Wing-Kin by providing practical adv on managing Yim- Fong's comoTbid ConditS. Since Yim- Fong was SLJSC8Ptiblé to falls. I halp8d Wing-Kin managè the situation by discussing fall risks and inteNenlKsns. such as home ad8Ptations and the role of other healihcare disciplines like ¢ommunlly occupatlonal therapists. Resources were provided. such as videos of suilable physical exercises in thelr own language. And prop¢r handling techniques were enc(MJraged for Wing-Kin to look after himself. l introduced Advan Care Planning and Lasiing Power of Attorney sensltively, as future care is often a taboo subject in the ujllure and the concepts differed slighuy from those in their hometovm. Over several conversations. an advance care plan - a voluntary process ol discussion and review to help sèt down choices about Yim-Fong's care and treatment in the event Ihal she loses capacAty lo decAde a5 her illness progresses - was created and it was encLNJr8ged lo Sha wllh other he811hcare professionals as their GP. Outcomes The support from the Chine58 Welfare Twsl Admlr81 Nurs• Clinic wovided critul assistarKe in n8vlgatlng the heallh and social care syslen7. managing expectalions. and addressing cultur81 and language barriers. Wing-Kin reported increased confidèneA and reducéd isolation. feeling more supported in hls caragin9 role. By connecting with local resources 8nd recèiving cuStur8lly approprlale guidance. the famity successfuly intggraled into the UK healthcare system, ensuring Yim-Fong welved COMphenSIve care. Concluslon This c8S8 St1 highlights th8 crilical Tole of Ihe Chinese Welfarè TNSI Cllnlc Admiral Nurse in supporting families living with dernenlia who are new to thè UK. Culturally compelent support and guidance not only improve the wellbeing of individuals like Yim-Fong bul also empower IhoTrr f8mllios to navigale unfamiliar healthcare 8y81em3 effectively. The suc¢¢ss of the Cllnl¢ Admlral Nurse's iniervenlions underscores the importsnce of linking naw families wth culturally tsllored healthcare professionals. ensuring they advocate for their n88(Js and access appropriale ca seamlessly. ' Consent from the carer was recelved for Incluslon of th1$ case SdY In Ihe roport, namas have Ixen eh4ng•d to protèct anonymlty 12-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The Goneral Manager, supported by thè Core Manag¢m&nt team, 11 ¢ontlnu8 to stwngthen the Charlty's fin8nclal r8siliane8 whila kèèping amployeo9 and benefici8rte8 f1rrn al the heart of all declsion8. Th18 appro&ch balances sustalnablllty Wth compassion, while remalnlng alert to opportunllie3 for growth and innovation. Stratsglc Prlarft1•8 for 202512026 P•rson.C•ntr•d Support I servl¢as wlll contlnue lo dellver hlghly p¢rsonallsed re, ensurfng oulmnes are tallored io Ihe needs ol each IndId81. Progress 11 bo tr8¢k¢d Ihrough Intemal Senlor team reow8 and valld8ted by extemal r8gulatory gssessments. Employ Growth and D•velopmont We will conllnue to Invgst In tho per80nal 8nd prof8881onal growlh of our staff. Tralnlng, menlorfng, and int¢m81 PTogr888lon opportunlll88 will enhanca the qualily of care. strengthen employea retention, and Support 8UCC8881on plannlng al all18vals. Progr88$ 11 b8 mgasurad through staff gUN8ySi prurotlon rat¢$, and turrVer flgure8. 8t•k•holdar Eng4g•mont Engogemant wlth $tskeholders-Includlng th8 people we support, 8mployaos, voluntears, Schools, and donor8-rsmaln8 a prforfty. Slrenglhenln9 communlcation wlll ral$g awaren$$$ of tho Charfty's Impact. Perforrnanca wlll monltorad through sutVgy8, glaff relenllon, and feedback vla compllmenls and complalnts. Fln•n¢lal Su•talnablllty All classès and actlvllSes wlll be mBn8g8d lo 8chlov• a surplus wherever p0s81ble. Th18 6nsure8 the Charlty r•rn8ins flnan¢lally s8re, capable of relnvesllng In axlg1Sng servlces, and prepared to fund new Inlllalivas. Old•r P•opl•'s C•r• Sorrfl¢•• We 11 contSnue lo davolop and Implem8nl an Improvement plan to ensure lho18orvS¢98 for older wplg becomg Indgpermlenlly financlally vlable, Safeguarding their contlnulty 8tKI qu8111y. llsloft 2030,, Su$talnlng Ex¢•ll•nc• In Communlty C•r• A8 we move through 2025, we aw proud of the prooress already 8chlov•d under lh8 Vlslon 2025 fr8mewoth. The challengo now18 lo bulld on th13 8ucce88 and s81 o cl•8r long-terffl dlrecllon that po8Sllons Ihé Charlty AS 188der In community Caré and well*Jelng. By 2030, our vlslon 18 for CATH to be rwnl6ed 88 8 model of su8talnablo, Inclu81va, and Innovativ8 communlty Our Commltm•nti for 2030 EXC•ll•n In Car• All servlces wlll con8lst8nlly 8xc8ed ragulalory 8t8nd8rd8 8nd be IndendantlY recognlsad as Outslandlng, ensurfng excepllon81 outeom88 for every Indlvldu81 wé support. Ce4r8allon wlth Communltl•8 Cllents and Ihelr families will be 8¢tlvo p8rtnern In deslonlng and 8haplng servlces. en8urlng I experfence Is central to Innovatlon and dellvery. Ernpower8d and R•$p•¢t•d Workforco Employees w511 have 8¢ces8 lo seclor-leadlng dalOpMnI cpportunltlas. an lob $e¢urlty. and be celebr81od for their dedicab'on and 8xp99. rechnology for Indewndèn¢• clrttlnedQé dlgltsl tools and a38iStlve technology wlll ba fulty Intagratad. h•lplng paopla to Ilv• mor• independently. safety. and wllh dlgnity. Flnancl41 Strength and Sustslnablllty The Charity will operale on a $6cure 8nd reslllenl flnancial base. geneTatlng suffldent surplus to relnvest In innovaiion, expand capaclty. and safègu8rd 0888nb81 services. Communlty Leaderghlp 8y 2030. CATH will be a recognised leader in eommun1ty-b8 c8re. Shaping prAicy, influencing be8t pracb'ce. and setvlng as a hub for Cultural and social connection. 13-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) {CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PUBLIC BENEF STATEMENT The Trustees of CATH remain fully commilled lo fulfilling the requirements of Section 17{51 of the Charities Act 2011. In doing so, they have carefully conside¥ed the public benefit guidance pu1Shed by Ihtr Charity Commissiort. We e19n1$¢ that our rola as a charily extends far b6y4Jnd the delivery of seNCesl is about nurturing 8 Stronger, healthier, and more inclusiv8 community whèr8 pèoplè can access the support they need to thrive. Who We Sèrv• CATH is dedicated lo supportlng IndIdual$ who Ilve. work, or sludy in and around the London Borwgh of Tower Hamlets. While our servicès are open lo all. we have a paCular focus on the Chlnese community. who often face unique challenges when navio81ing health and social systems. B8iriers such as language, cullural differences, and social isolation can signifficanuy restrict access lo es5enli81 seNi¢es. Our inclusive approach ensures that our programs are tailored to meet the diverse needs ol our community. regardless of bad(ground or arcumst8n¢ès. What We Do As a trusted socAal and cultural hub, CATH delivers a broad range ol services that enhance w8lkb8ing. stranglhen connections. and celebrate heritage. These include.. Wellness Programs Workshops and dassès that promote physical and mental health, supporbng participants in marhaging 3tr8$s, improwng $111&n¢8, and adopting hèalthier lif8styles. Educatlonal Workshop¥ Practic81 seswons on lopies such as nulrition, financial literacy, and legal righls. empowering participants with knowledge and skills to mak8 Infom8d lif8 decisions. Health and Fitness Classes - Accessible adivilias such as Chair Yoga and Tai Chi, tailored lo dilf6rent ages and abilities. helping to improve mobility, balance, 8n¢J ¢onfid8n¢e while encouraging soal Interaction. Cultural Events and Gatherlngs - Celebrations of key ¢ultur81 moments suth as Chinese New Year and tha Mid-Aulumn Festival, providing opportunities for communoty members to come toaether, share traditions. and build lasting connections. The Public 8enoflt W• D¢llv•r The Impact ofour work is demonstrated in the many p05ilive outcomes 8xpèrfencad by our parti(ypants: Improved He•lth and W¥ll4Jolng- Participants report leeling healthier, more activa, and more posltiv¢ as a result of engaging in our wellness and filn&55 programs. Reduced l¥olation •nd Strong¢r Cammunlty Bonds - Social galhering$ and group a¢tNiities prode opportunities to fom fri8nd8hips and support ngtworks. redueino loneliness and enhanclng reslll$nce. Empowornient and Confldence Educational programs equip partlcipants wllh essential lifè skills, fostering independence, cOnfenCe. and aclive engagement In the dfjr community. Cultural EnrfGhment and Prid? By (xeallng oppnItIeS to celebrate and Share cultural tradiilons. CATH strengihens idenb'ly and fosters pride in herilage. Our Cornmitment CATH is committed to generating a tangible and lastsng public benefit through all of Its setvlces and activit¢es. By 8ddr¢ssing btsth immediat8 social w&lfare needs and the widet determinants of h8allh and well-beiThJ. we play a vitsl role in slrenglhoning MMUnity Ilfe. We strsvè to be a beacon of support and conneclion, ensuiing th81 otsr d)arflable WO continues to make a m88ningful dIffenCe lo Individuals and famllies in Tower Hamlels and beyond. 14-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RESERVES The TrusleeslDlrectors 8¢knowledge the crit¢cal importance of m8int8ining adèqualg fin8nual reserves lo miligale lh$ impa¢t tsf unforeseen decreases in income or unexpectèd incrèasé$ in expÈns88. The Chinese AssocFation of Tower Hamlets ICATHI ujrrently relies heavily on revenue gener8led frorn its Home Care Service to sudain tts oper8tions, as grant funding alone %wuld be Insuflklent lo support the organizalion's aciivities. This rèliance on eamed incoma pr8sèntS 8 signtfi¢ant risk; should there be a diswption in this revenue stream. CATH could face th¢ prosped of closure. To safeguard against this potential threat and ensure operaticin81 continuity. the TrusleeslDireclors have made the slrategic decision to m8int8in 8 financial reserva that would 8UPPOrt tL*re operations for a minimum of nine months in the event of funding challenges. Thg prfmary concems ol the Board are as follows: Job Security lor Staff.. It is ewnllal th81 Staff members can continue their roles, primarily to fcus on securing new fundln9 sources. Addillonally, it is Important that the organization meets its obligations io employees in Iha event of a necessary wind-down ofsetvicas. Support for Members and Sece Usars: Should fvndlng dlfficultleg arise, CATH is Committed to ensuring that ils membars and seTViCe users receive adequate support to iransition to alternava servicès. This commltsnenl underscores our dedication to the w811-belng of those we serye, even in thallenging urcumslances. By adhering to this resetvés policy, tho Trusl8eslDirectors alm to foster financlal reslllenco, proled Ihe intsrests of our stafl and setvl¢& users. and ensure ihal CATH can ne to fulfll Its mlgslon 8ffoCtlvely. 15-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Tha Chin8s8 Association ofTower Hamlets is a company Ilmited by gu8ranle6. The tnJslees, who are also the direclors for the purpose of mPany18w, and who seNed durfng Ihe year and up lo lh8 d810 of signature ol the financial stalem¢nl$ wgre.. Mrs P Hayward M8 M L Chèng MrHHWu Mr H Salah MrCYI MrTVLe M$SFLee None ol the tnJslaes has any beneficlal Intere31 In Iha ¢ompany. Al of the trustees are mèmber8 of th8 ¢cffiyny and gu8r8nlee lo conlrfbulè £1 in the evenl of o wSndlng UP. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES ApplIcaon$ for polontSal Trustees are sought Ihrouuh reo181r8Uon th appropriate local nefvthk8 and a88oclalons. through the Charfly's wfjbslle and thfough Inlations Sent out In member malllng$. Membershlp of tho board ol Iruslea8 cons1818 of the Chalr and up io alghl oth8r Iru81888 818ct8d ty membors of thè Charity as det8mlned by the Charlly's Regulations. The 808rd 8180 has Ihg power to ttopI p8r80ns lo $eN8 88 members of the B08rd unlll th• naxl 8lecllon ol truste08. TRU8TEE8 INDUCTION AND TRAINING Truslees lake an actlvo rol8 in succ&88ion planning. Polntial Trustee8 ara initially provldgd wlh reports that 11 enable them lo ju¢Jge whethor to pursue an appoinlmenl. Skllls Audlt forms are completed prior Io an Inte8W wsth the Chalr ol the Charity and the Gen8r81 Manager. If cBndidale3 afa rggarded a$ suliable, and wi8h lo pur8u8 an appoinlmenl, an orlonialion $888ion 18 8ffang8d. Th18 fomis part ol the ongolng Indu¢tk>n process and Involves rneellng8 with kay 818ff, gtlandanc& al semlnars and Commilt&e6 and al lea81 one B08rd m88ting. Followlng 8atlsfactory complefjon of the recrullmant process the Board wlll rocommend appolntmenl 88 a Tru8le8. ORGANISATION The Board h8$ the overall rèspon8lbllity for th• govamance of the Charfly. 11 moats al léast four Ilm8s a yegr. Regulatlons spgclfy the powers of the board and thè authority delegated to Senlor staff. The General Man8ggr 1$ responsible for the day lo day managemenl of the Ch8rfty, worf(ing within thè financi81 framework, procedures an(J Ildos 98t down by the Board. Thè Ganaral Manag•r has delegalgd auihorfty for human resource plannlng. èmploymgnt, servlce development and financ8. Th8 name of thè 8enlor staff member lo whom day to day management of the ¢h8rlly Is delegated lo Mr. Alan Chou, Gener81 M*nager. RISK MANAGEMENT The Board of Directors carriès 8 cdllcal responslblllly lo as8e88 8nd manag$ rf$ks that o)uld 8ffecl CATH'S 8dlvilles. beneflclarfes, and reputsllon. Operaung thIn a regulated envlronment. CATH musl maintain sirlci nplianco wlth all relevant standards to 8void finandal penaliles or Ihe kx)l$nlial loss of reglsiration. To strengthen oJmpllarKe, CATH has adopted the Care Quality Comml$$lon ICQCI 8t8ndard8, Inv8sl8d In COMphnSIve staff trainlng, and implèmanled robusl pollcles and proceduras. Quality Ss monltored 8n ongoing basis, with risks pr08ctivoly Idenllfied and addressed. The cac's 'Good" rating in December 2023 derronslrates our commitment to gffèctlve rlsk management, even during Iho challenges of a changing post-pand8mic landscape. 16-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORD (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Board of Trusleas is mindful of tjoih exiemal iisk•d th8 (xg8nlZaon'S direct Contro9nd inlemal risk Ihai ¢an be rnlUgated through carefvl p18nnlng. TPkg Trustees remain c(Jen1 in Ihe systems and controls currenuy In placo to oversoe and merhage tho organvzation's nwjst slgnrfKt iisks. Iudi1¥J'. Govemmenl Policy Changes: Shrft$ in govemment pdKy m8y sub818nb.alty impacl CATH'3 operations. For exampje, proposed LaboLW Fdid&s such 8$ sidi pay eligiblty trrrfn the fiTrt day ol absence and immedi818 entiuement lo patern leave could increase wrational costs. partI18ty for pbrt-time and session81 care workets. Rlslng Living Wage requir&m8nts 8lso add prassure on payroll wlhln limited budgets. Addition811y. because many of tyjr caro contracts are spol-purch8s8 agrooments, servira susp8nsions such as those arising from hospitakbasad carts can ha an immediat6 OP8rational effeci. The Board activdy monitors these devdopments and has prep8Ted adapiwe strate9ias. induding growtng rav8nu& from porsonallz budgats and VatelY fundtd dients. to malntsln flnwdal s18tyJlty. Staff Recrultrnent 8nd R8tfjnllon: A skllled and stable wthforce Ls essenilal to dellvarfng nSIstenI. hlgh- quality care and supportlng ory8nlz8tional grrtt. Whlle ihe cjmnt fundlng mod¢1 nocessllates Ihe us& ol ztrtrhour coniracis. a common practice In the secior. Twslees ackn(edge the challenges Ihls wesènts for lob securfty and staff retiC. Cjp1a1I IncreaA9 Lfviry Waoe r•qulrem8fits. th836 prnsswes halghlen Ihe Import8nce of Stroro recruithwnl and rt8nllon stralegies. The 8oard is exploring ways io gnhancè b 8tsblllty. Improve %thlng ¢dI1k)n5. and fostw 8 8UPPOrtive 4bDrkF4arE environmgnl to aiirect and thIn quallfied staff. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILMES Thfj truste08, who are 81$0 t drlor8 of ChSnts88 AsBoraallon of T1481 Hamlots for the puwo of o)mpany law, are ro8pon81ble proparing thg Tru8lees' R8port and the finwthl 8taioments in 8ceord8nca th appllcable law nd Unlted KSngdom A¢x0unn9 St•nd8rf$ IUnll8d Kiwjom Gen•Aad Accountfiryd Prncucg). Company Law raquires the trusig98 lo prtpare financaal Statnant8 lor ch finwdal y•8r whlth gNe a Irue and falr ew of the state of affair¥ of Chinese AssouaIic of Tty Hamlet8 and of Incoming resourcw and appllcakn of r8soLtrc•8, induding Ihé InCm aThJ fjyNlitwe, ofthe tharitable company for that yaar. In preparfng Ihese finana•l stsl•m•nls, Ihe trusleu wuk•d lo: . 88lect subtstkn 8cc¥)unllng and th•n Jwy th7 oMbl¢nty, . ob8erva tha mothods and rncl[lo8 kn Ihe Chgrflies SORP, - mako Judgements and e8llmaias thAt ar• rna8wI0 and wlen1.. - WeP8re the flnandal ststsm8nis on the Wng ccrt*m b#sls unlw tt Is Irtapwwiale lo presum2 thal tha Chln• A8SOCi8IKJn ofTower Hamlets VAII txjntinue In operation. The truste88 a respOntrAe for k•8ping adequate aetounbrwJ reo)rds Ihgl dlsdose wth reasonable accuracy at ny lime the ffinanclal $1150n of the Chinese AslatiOn of Tow Ham13 8n¢J enalAe ihem to ensure that the fln•ncial stslemenis comtAy th Ihe Ccffipanles 2(h)6. They are 8180 wesponsle for safeguardlng Ihg 8SSet8 of thè ChIre ASS(tIon of Tower Hamlets and henc8 IN tskiNJ rtr88on8ble sieps for the prevtIOn de¢ectlon of fraud and other Irrngularilie8. The Iru8to89' report wa$ approved by tho Bo¥d ofTNsts8s. M8SFLeè Trusts¢ f7-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLErs I report lo the trustees on my examIna of th8 financial $t81em8nts of Chlnese Assodauon of Towor Hamlets lthe Chlnese Association olTower Harnletsl for the year ended 31 March 2025. R•sp0nsSbllles and ba8ls of report A8 the tru$te88 of the Chinese A$>allon ol TLx4er Hanets {8nd also Its dlrg¢th ft)r the purposes ol company lawl. you are responble l(w Ihe prepar8tKin ol tho fift¢181 sl8¢ements In acc(wdan¢e wlth the requlrements of th& Crynles Act 2006. Having satisfied my8811 thai the finanty81 st816ments of Ihe ChSn&se Associat6on of Tower Hamleis are not roqulr8d to be audited urKter Part 16 of the Companies Aca 2C and are eligible lor IrKlèp8nd8ni ex8mln8tlon. I report In respecl of my ¢xaminalion of the Chinese Association ol T0r H8mlets's fjnanaal slatements carrfed out under sedon 145 of the Charllles Act 2011. In canyng Out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charfty Comm1881on under Sedlon 145(5Kb) of the ChariU6s Ad 2011. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•rf8 Statsm•n¢ Slnce the Chinese Association of Tower Haml8ts's gross inccrfn8 exceeded £250.000. iha Indendan1 examln•r must be a member ol a body l¢st8d in section 145 of th8 Charities Acl 2011. 1 confirm Ih8t l am qu81fflod to undertake th9 8x$mination because l arn a m8mb&r of Instsiute of Chartered Accounlants kn England and Walas. wch Is one of the Ilslad bod$. I hav8 completed my oxgminauon. l ¢fim7 that no matlers c(rfne to my att8ntlon In c¢nnedkn wlth th• ox4minalbn g19 me Cause to 11•¥8 Ihal In ¥ny m8terfg1 rgspecL accounting r8¢ord$ wer• not kept in r8sp8Ct of Ihe ChlneBe A0ClaI ol Tower H8mlots 0$ by 88don 386 01 the Comp8nl8s Ad 2Q. Ihe finandal statements do nol arrld with those ree4yd8', thg finandal statements do not compty wlh thtr 8ccounllng requkom•nts of seon 396 01 lh8 Companl•s Act 2006 0th8r th8n any r8quIT8ment thal Ihe financ4al stalements gtve a tnJ• and fair vi8w. Is nd a mattèr considered a8 part of an Indwnd•nt examinaon. or the financlal 8tat8ments have not been Fwarod In acL4Ndance wilh the methods and prfndplgs of the sthtement of Rtcomm8nd8d Pr8¢ti¢e for 8¢Clnn9 and reForting ty chari8$ applicable lo charllles preparlng tholr flnandal slatemenls in acCdInCe wilh the FInaOI R8F¥ytsng StarKlard apF41¢èbl• in Iho UK and R6publi¢ of IreloThJ {FRS 1021. I have no cOnmS and have rme across no olhw m¥ttors in th the examinatitsn 10 whld) ¥tt•ntlon ghould b8 drawn In thi8 report In OTdw ¢0 enth a understanding of the frianc4al staternents lo reached. Goh Yong Chong Xelnadln SL Llmlt•d Chart•r•d A¢¢ountants Level SA. Maple House 149 Tottenham Rood LMdon W1T7NF Oattd.. 0611112025 18-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIv]Es INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrfcted Restrfcted funds fvnds 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds fvnds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income and endowments fr¢m: Donations and legacies Charitse actiwties Investments 409.315 35.168 13.960 409.315 37.668 13.960 1.840 372,955 41.527 10.131 2.452 372,955 45.327 10,131 2.452 Total Income 460.283 2.5 462.783 427.065 430.865 Expenditure on: Ch8rit8148 activilies 428.297 1.235 429.532 392,815 2,022 394,837 Tot•1 oxpendlture 428.297 429.532 392.815 2,022 394,837 Net tncome 31.986 33.251 34,250 1.778 36.028 Transfers befven funds {91 Net movern•nt In funds 31.977 1.274 33.251 34.250 1.778 36,028 Reconclllatlon of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 31.825 615,683 549.608 30.047 579.655 Fund balanc•s at 31 March 2025 615.835 31.825 615.683 The stalement of finanaal acliwtie$ indudes all gains and k%ses rets)gnised in ihe year. All ire and expeThJiture derive from CA)ntinuing activllles. 19-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note8 Flx•d a88et8 Tangible assets 11 5,689 7,155 Curr•nt ass•ts Dobtors Cash at bank and In hand 12 80.156 588.096 49,987 585.438 868.252 635,425 Gr•dltorn: amounts falllng due wlthln on• y•ar 13 125.007} 126,8971 N•t curr•nt 8•8•ts 843.245 608,528 Total a•s•t81o•• ¢urr•nt114bllltl•• 648.934 615.883 Th• funds of th• Ghln••• A•8oclatlan of Tower Haml&t8 Réslricted Income funds 15 Unra8trict8d fund8 17 33.099 615.835 31,825 583.858 848.934 615,683 The company18 enlllled lo the ex&mpUon from the audit r8quirèm6nl conl8ln•d In 8oclSon 477 of the Compan108 Acl 2006. for the year ended 31 March 2025. The dlr8¢lors acknoe{19e Ih&lr r•spon$lbllSlles for complylng with Ihe requlrements ol Ihg Companlos Act 2006 wlth respect lo accountlng records and lh• praparatlon of finandal slalemenl8. Th& mambers have not requlred the company lo obtaln an audil or financlal staiémenls for the year In qufj$tlon In accordancè vAth sectlon 476. These finanalal statéments have been prepared In accordance vAlh th• provlslon8 8ppIIc8ble to companlos subl9¢1 lo the 8rn811 companlés r8glm8. Th• fln8nclal slatemonis were approved by the Iruslees on ..24.& .o.J. &Lr 2031 . MsSFLee Th18t•• Cclnpany reglstratlon number 01720498 (England and Wales) -20-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMrrED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcle CharSty Infomiatlon Chinese Association of Tower Hamlels is a private cornpany limiled by guarantee IrKwaled kn England 8nd Wales. The rtgislered office Is sa Palace. 680 Comffrciat Road. London. E14 7HA. 1.1 Aeeountlng ¢onv¢ntion The finandal $181ements have be wepBred in aCc(d th8 Chlne58 As5odali of Tower Ham18,$ &4)vemlno 0mont. Ihe Companle5 2C#)6. FRS 102 Ihe Financial ReF¥)rting Standard applicable in the UK and ftewbl ol Ireland" and the Charities SORP 'A¢counllThJ and Rewtng by Charfties.. Statement of R¢¢ommended PractKe applicatjle to drieS prepadng thdr accojnts In accordance vAth the Flnandal R8portOng Stsndard aplca4e in Ihe UK and Reput4k of Ir•land IFRS 1021.. Th8 Chinos8 A68&tIon of Tower Hamlets Is a PLtblic Benefit Entlty as d$flnl by FRS 102. Tho Chlnese knodallon of Ttyr H8mlots h88 takan advaniage of the Ffo¥isknn8 kn Ihe SORP for charftlfj$ not lo wep8r¢ a st818menl of cash flcyws. The finandal 8tstoThnts are pr•pornd In 8lw4ng, the ujrrency of thè Chln8s8 As80clatk)n ofTowar Hamlats. Mon•¢4ry amtyJnt8 In thwe flnl&l st&twnants are rcAmd•d to thè nèarest £. Tha fin8nd81 st8lemenl8 have betn prep8r&J under iha hlstorSc81 cost CnI00n. Tha prfnc¥J•l acwntlng JFld•8 adoplad are 8¢t out bekw. 1.2 Golng ¢on¢om Ai Ihe Ilme of approvlng the fin8ndAI statements. the Irust88s havo a reasonable 8xpectaUon that Ihe Chlnes8 A880¢1atlon ofTower Hamleis has gdequ¥t& $0CeS lo continue h) cyerauonal exlslence for the fores68abl8 futuré. Thu8 lh• tru8tfje• 1n11n lo adopl the 9olrwJ c¢JKem ba8b d ao)Junlng In preparlng tho flnandgl 8tatemenl8. 1.3 Chrltbl• funds Unr8s¢rlcted furKJ8 are avdlai49 lor use at the dIk of th6 tnffjt•o8 kn further8nc ol thalr ch8rllable oblecdves. DesvJnated fund¥ Mse furQ8 havè been sét ashle al Iho discrets1 of thg tru$lees for $pedfic purFVdeS. The wrpo88s and olthe dèsignatod frjnds am sat (Art kn tha Th)t•s to th• Ilngndal 8tatomnl8. Restrlct8d fund$ are lo spedfic cndItIonS ty dc¥TS or grantors a8 to how they may b¢ usod. Tho Yposes ond u8e8 ol the resirided fuThJs arn $81 in thè fths to tho financ4al stsl•ments. 1.4 In¢om• SncLJme Is re¢ognlsed then the Chlnese Asscdathjn of TCNM Hamts ts legalty entM8d to tt aftèr any kwrfomian¢8 ndIti¢8 have been meL thg am¢)unts can be measurod ffjliabty. 8na il Is probable Ihal income 111 bo received. Cash donalions are rgujgnkgd relpL Olher donalions are recognised once the Chinese AssocAabon of Tower Hamlets has been notified of thè Ckmwn. unless ruformance conditions require deferral of the amount. In¢om¥ tax recoveralje in rdalicffl lo donatiS roce und8r Gift or d&8ds of Covant 1$ recognised at the tlff of the donation. Leg8¢xs are recognised on recelpt LY 0thgrnbi8e il the chin Ass0¢>aln of Tow Hamlets has been notified ol an impending dislribution. the arr)[t bs knw), arK1 r10 * wld. If 8mounl not known. the legacy 15 Ireated as a ConngenI 8ss8L Assets dlsffibution rwftis onty distril. Assets gtn fcw use ty the Chinese Association of Tower Hamlets are recL)Jnised %then I$bIg. St(**8 d UrlStrIbUted donalwj 9(d3 are not valuad for balance sheet wrposes. 21
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Aecountlng pollcleg (Continued) 1.S Exp•ndltur• All expenditure is 8ccounted for on an ac£ruals basi5 and has b88n clasSl&d undèr heading that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be dirody attribuleil lo particular headings they have be8n allocated on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Support costs have been allocated belween govemance costs and other suprt. GovemantÈ costs compris8 all cnsts involving public accountability of the charity and ils compllance wllh regulalbn and 9)od practieè. Support costs Snclude central functlons and have tseen allocated lo activity cost ¢8tsgoriès on 8 L*sis conslstenl th the use of resources, eo allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capila, staff costs by the lime spent and Other costs by th8ir usagé. 1.6 Tangible fixed as$et$ Tangible fixed a88ets are initially megsuied ¥t cost and $ubsgougntly measured at cosl u valuation, nel of depreaation and any impairmenl1055es. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the C1 or valuation of assets less thglr residual values over Iheir usaful liS on the following bases.. Fixiures, fittings & equipment 25% Reduryng ba18nce The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as tha diffèrènce bets%wn the sale proceeds and the (arrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the slatsmenl of financial acllvities. 1.7 Impalrm•nt of flxod assèts At each reporting end date. the Chinese Association of Tower Hamlots revlews the carrying amounls of its tangible assèts to determine whether there is any indication Ihal those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any $uch Indlcallon extsis, ihe recoverable amount of the asset rs o$timated In order to de(em)ine the extsnt of the Impalm)ent loss Iir any). 1.8 Cash and cash equlva19nts Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held 81 call wllh banks. other short-temi liquid investmènts wth original maluritias of three months or less. and bank over(Ir8fts. Bank overdrafts are shown thin ljorrowings in ¢uffenl liabilltles. 1.9 Flnanclal Instruments The Chinese Association of Tower Hamlets has elected to apply thè prowsions of Section 11 '88slc Finandal Instrumonts, and Section 12'0ther Financial Instrumenis Issues. of FRS 102 10 81101 its financial instruments. Financi81 in8lrument$ arè recognisèd In tha Chinèse Association of Tower Hamlets's balance Sheet when the Chinese Association of Tower Hamlets becomes party lo the contractual provlsions of the inslrumenl. FIn8n¢i818tS and Ilabllltles are offset. wth the net amounts presented in the finand81 stalements. when there is a legally enforceable right lo sel off the re¢ognised amoLtnts and there is 8n inlenuon to Seitlo on a net basis or lo realise Ihe asset and settle the li8bility simultaneously. B¥$l¢ finanei81 assèts 8asic financial assets, whith include debtors And CAsh and bank balances. are initially meastsd al transaclion price including transaction costs and are subsèquèntly carri8d at amortised cost usinu the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where ihe tr8nsa¢tK)n is measured al the present value of the future reiPtS discounied al a markel rate of Interest. Financ3al assets dassified as receivable within one year are nol amortissd. .22-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Ae¢ountlng poll¢l¢$ Icontlnuod) Imp•imiont of financlal assets Financlal assets. other than thos6 held at fair value Ihrough income and expenditure. are assessed for IndScAtors of Impaimient al each reporting date. FinatKial assets are impair8d where th8ra is obj8etiv8 gvtdence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred aftgr lh8 Initlal regnItIOn of the finanu818ssel, the estimated future cash fflows havo begn affected. If an assel Is Impalred. th8 imp8irment kjss is the difference beiween the cang amoLFnl and the present value of the estimated cash flows di$¢ounled 81 the asset's original effeclive interest rate. The impaimient loss is recognlsed In net Incomellexpendiiurel lor the year. 11 there is 8 decrease In the impainment loss arfsing from an evènt occuthng after the Impainnenl was recognised. the impaimient Is reversed. The revotsal is such that the cuirent caryng amount does not exceed what the carylng amount would have been, had the impairrnent not previously been recognised. The impaimient reversal is cOgnised in nel incomellexpendiiurel for the year. Dèr•¢ognitlon of financlal assets Flnandal assets are delecognised only when the contractual rights lo thè cash 11ows from thè 888el expire or are $0tt18d, or when the Chinese Association of Tower HAmlets tr8nsf8rs thÈ fin8n¢ial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownershlp to another enllty. or If some significant risks and rewards cl ownership ar8 otsined but control ol the asset has transferred to anolher party that Is ablo lo sell the asset in ils enlirety to an unrelated third paity. Bas1¢ financial liabllltles Basic finandal liabilitles, Includlng ¢r#ditors and bank loans are initially reco9nised at transaction prieè unl the ar¥angemant constilutss 8 flnanclng Iransacth?n, vthere the debt InstNm¢nl is measured al tha present value of the futur6 paymènts discounted at a market rate of Interest. Flnandal Ilabllltles dasslfled as payable wiihin one year are nol amortised. Debt inslruments ar8 subsequently carrfed at 8mortlsèd cosl. using Iho effective intsresl rale method. Trade creditors are obligatSons to pay for goods or servic88 that have been acquired in the Ordin course ol operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due thin ona year or less. If not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade ugdllors are recognised Initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortlsed cost using the effacl've interest m61hod. Dere¢ognltlon of financlal Ilablllilas Flnan(xal liabilities 8re derecognised when the ChSn&se Assodalion of Tower Hamlets's ntraCtUal ot4igations expir8 or are discharged or CanlIed. 1.10 Employ•• bonefits The ¢osl of any unused holiday entitlemenl Is recognls8d In thè pèriod in whid) the employee's $8NCeS 8r8 receiv6d. Temiination benefils arg recognlsed immediately as an expense when the Chin6sa Assoctation of Tower Hamlets Is demonstrabty commi¢ted lo lemiinate the employment of an employee or to providè t8nninatK)n b¢n¢fits. 1.11 R•tlr•m•nt b•n&fits Payrnents to defin conlributlon otiremenl benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. 23-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A¢countlng pollcl•8 {Contlnu•d) 1.12 G0rnm0nt grant6 Govemmenl gr8nls ar8 recognlsed al the falr value of tho assot reCeId or racelvabl8 wh8n ther8 Is reasonable assur8nce that tha grant conditions will be met and th8 grants wlll be recelved. A grant that sp¢dfias porfomianc& condlllons Is recognised in income when the perfomiance conditions are met. Where a grant doo$ not sp¢¢lfy perfomiance condlllons It Is recognised In income when the proceeds are received or r&vable. A grant ¢1Ved beforè Ihé r8cognlllon crft8d8 ar8 satisfiéd is r8cognis8d as a liability. 1.13 Company 8tatu• The ¢harlty 18 a Company Ilmllod by gu8r8nlee. Th8 m8mbars of tha company ar• tha truslaas nomad on pag8 16. In the event ol thè charity belng wound up, Ihè Ilablllties lrt rèspect of the guarantee t8 Ilmllod lo £1 per member of the chadly. Donatlon• and contract Incom• Unr08trlct•d Unreslrjcled fund$ funds general genoral 2024 202J Donallons and g1ft8 Conlroct Incom8 17,831 391,484 8,733 364,222 409,315 372,955 Contract Incomè London 8orough of Tower Hamlelg Lontlon Borough of l$lln9lon London Borough of Hackney Direcl P8ym&nt8 203.128 182,080 7,934 24,904 149.304 40,770 147,58B 391,484 364,222 -24-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from charltable actlvltles Toial 2025 2024 202S Fe8$ receNable Perforynance related grants 35,168 35.168 41.527 3,800 35.168 45.327 Analysis by fvnd Unrestricted tunds- general Restricted funds 35.168 35.168 41.527 35.168 37.668 45,327 Forth• year •nd•d 31 March 2024 Unrèstri¢ted funds- general Restrkted funds 41.527 41.527 41.527 45.327 Incomo from Investm•nts Unrestrfcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2025 2024 Intsresl receivable 13.960 10,131 Othsr In¢ome Unrnstrlct•d Unrèstrlctsd funds funds 2025 2024 Other Income 2,452
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expendllure on ¢h¥rlt•ble aclfvltle$ UnresCd Rèstrlctod funds funds expendlture expendlture 2025 2025 Totsl Unrostrl¢tsd R¢strlcted 2025 fvnds fvnd$ expenqllture expgnditure 2024 2024 Totsl 2024 Staff costs FoodAunL*M)n dub Homè carè projèct Chinese sthwl Rènl Other pwlses expenses Travel Insur8re Repairs and mainlenar Training. books & $ubscripbons Bank tharges Teleplwjne Sundry expenses Deprerjation 365.377 5,108 7.471 1.376 23.924 365.377 5.108 7.477 1.376 23.924 337.583 3.874 4.478 337.583 3.874 4,478 22.189 4.617 22,189 4,889 272 69 1.769 811 1.769 811 1,662 838 2,549 2.549 560 1.812 6.712 2,385 553 1.575 7.236 1.896 1.575 6,(K11 1,8 1,812 4.962 1235 1.750 423.897 1.235 425,132 388,415 2.022 390.437 Share of g0ManCe r3)sts Ise6 noie 71 4,4(KJ 4,400 428,297 1235 429.532 392.815 2.022 394,837 Analy$is by fund Unrestrided funds- oeneral Restricted funds 428.297 428,297 1.235 392.815 392.815 2,022 1.235 2,022 428.297 1.235 429.532 392,815 2.022 394.837
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 8upport Costs Gov•rnanc• 2025 2024 Bas18 of allocatlon Professional fo 4,41YJ 4.400 4.4LX1 50% Chinese Scho 50% Home Care 4.400 4.400 Anèlysed beh¥een Charflatle advllbos 4.400 4.400 Gm¥ne0 C1$ t5 O1£3.612024: £3.6LN)I lor an kndep8ndenl oxamknatlon. TrustM8 None of tru81oe8 lor any pgrws Cnected tlthnl Fee•l¥d any r•muntrrnl6on or bwflt4 or dèlmad any expens8s from thg Chinese Asscd8lion ofTthver Hamlels durirrfJ Ihe y8ar. Employ• The averag8 monthty nLKnber empbya•s durlrKJ the Jfjar (Md114 Iruslee81 wa8: 2025 Numb•r 2024 Mumb•r PAonogemenl and 8dmlnlslralle Charitlble aotmtbs 10 24 25 Tolal 34 Employm•nt ¢o$ts 2025 2024 Wages ond 50larS9s SocAal securfty costs 0th8r pen8kn cthts 331.668 18,071 15.638 308.685 14,884 14.014 365,377 337,583 The key management perscwnel of the Ch8rlty tmlS•S tho TrLth8s. G•wral Managw. Nominglsd dl¥idu81s and He8d of Chinese Sccd. The tol818mploye8 benefit of the key manageMt porsontwl of fv Chartty wre £67,517 {2024'. £71,940). No Indlvldual emF4oyee r8c8ived b•n•frts of mtyè th8n £60.IW dfig th& rOr precodin9 yoar. 10 Taxatlon The chartlable cLJmpany Is a reglslered rtwity and is not subject to cratiC tax on Trts current activities.
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Tanglble flxed a8ts Flthfe•, flttln98 & •qulpmont Cost At 1 Aprfl 2024 Addlllons 43.704 431 Al 31 March 2025 44.135 D•pr•¢latlon and Impalrni•nt At 1 April 2024 Depreclation charged In the year 36.550 1.896 At 31 March 2025 36,446 Carrylng amounl At 31 March 2025 5.889 Al 31 March 2024 7,155 12 Dobtor• 2025 2024 Amount8 falllng du• wlthln on• year.. Prfjpaymfjnls al accrued Incomo 80,156 49,987 13 Cr•dltor•'. *maunt8 lalllng du• wlthln on• y•ar 2025 2024 Accrual8 and deforred In¢omo 25,007 26.897 14 R•tlremont b•nollt $¢hem•$ 2025 2024 D&flned contrlbutlon schemes Charge to profit or loss in respecl of defined rKJntrlbution schernes 15.638 14,014 Tho Chinese Assodallon of T0r Hamlets op&rate$ a defined contribution pension scheme for all qu81Sfylng 8mploy808. Tho a18 of the s¢h¥me a held s•p8rat•ly from thosa of the Chinese AssorAalion of Tower Hamlèts in an indèp8ndènlly administerèd fund. .28-
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 R•strletsd fund$ The reslrici8d funds of tho dwrity C<>mprI th8 Un0Xpdad bAlar of thnats and gr8nts on trust 5Ut4ect to spedfic ndliS by as to how Ilw may ba usad. At i Aprti 2024 In¢¢mlng R•$ouru$ rOur¢•I axpend Tr•n•f•r• At 31 Mor¢h 2025 4,484 1.403 222 2,161 4,938 3.497 10,358 529 Opportunity Centre Prc48ca Youth aub After SCI Homework Cts After SchocA SFthing l Darè Project J8d( Pelchey Prc4e¢l Chinèse Néw Year Event East End Communlty FoundatSon cod-19 ProS8¢1 for Chln888 CAF Fun¢Jlng Local Hong Kong W•lcLYn8 Fund Prolfj¢t 1.403 222 2.161 4.938 3,497 9,093 529 2. 11.2351 19) 343 4,631 343 4,631 533 31.825 (1,235) 33,099 Pr•vlou• y•ar. At 1 Aprll 2023 Incomlng r•Bourc•• R•sourc•s •Xnd•d Tr•n•f•r• At 31 Mar¢h 2024 Cora Opportunity Centr• Pr Youlh aub Aftgr School Hom•*rrk Club After School spcrfro l Dar8 ProJ8Ct Jack Petchey Prclect Chlneso Now Ye8r Event East End Communlty FOUndaon Com&19 Proj¢¢t for Chln88a CAF Funding Loc81 Horb9 Kory Wdo)me Fund Prolect 1.403 1,403 222 2,161 4.938 3,497 9,093 2,161 4,938 3,497 {1.013} {1,rK)9) 191 343 4,631 343 4,631 533 533 30,047 {2,022) 31,825
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Anatysls of net assets between funds UnTtrIct¢d R•$trlclad funds fund8 2025 2025 Total 2025 At 31 March 2025- Tangible assets C4Jrrenl 88selslllfiabilitlesl 5,689 610,155 5.689 643.245 615.844 33.090 648,934 Per balonc• sh•et B•lanc• ro •ll¥X• 615.835 {91 33,099 848.934 Unr••trkted funds 2024 R••trlct•d fund• 2024 Total 2024 At 31 March 2024: Tarolble as$et¥ Current assetsllli8bi111188) 7.155 $76,703 7,155 808.528 31.825 583.858 31.825 615,683 17 Unr••trlct•d funds The unresirlcted lunds of lh¢ ¢har6ty wmprise the unexpended b818n¢es of donations 8nd granis whkj) are not subhect to $petyfi¢ cxjndilions by and granlors as lo how they may be used. Th•se Indud& de8lgnaled funds whth have been sel ¥slde wl of umstsicled fvnds by the trusloos fty purposes. At 1 April 2024 In¢omlng R•sourc •xp•nd•d Trnnsf•r• At 31 M•r¢h 2025 Equipm•nl rae•M8nt fvnd General funds 4.140 579.718 4,140 611.695 460.283 1428,2971 19) 583.858 460.283 (428.2971 19) 615,835 Pr•vlous y•ar. At 1 Aprll Incomlng 2023 r•sour Resources •xwnd•d Trnn$f•rs At 31 March 2024 Equiprnent re[lanI furKI General funds 4.140 4.140 579,718 427,065 {392.8151 549.608 427,065 1392,815) 583,858
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 Unrnstrlctsd funds (Contlnu•dl Th8 tN$lees h8ve dosignaled luTrJ8 of £4.140 to CA)vw th8 future cost of IT & oynmunl¢atk)n tM of tha Ch8rity. 18 R•latad party hnsa¢tlon$ Thére were no dlsdosable relat&J paty tranSactiS duri the yaar (2024- Th8 31