Wah Hep Chinese Communlty
Assoclation
Annual Report and Flnanclal
Statements For the year ended
31 March 2025
Charltles Number: NIC IOIOTI

Wah Hep Chinese CommunEtyAssociation
Annual report and financial ststements for the yearended 31 March 2025
Contents
Pages
References and administrat¢ve details of the Charity
Trustees, Annual report
Independent Examlners Report to the Twstees
io
Statement of Financlal actfvltles
li
Statement of financlal position
12
Notes to the financial statements
13-18

Wah Hep Chinese Community
References and administrative detai15
Charity Name:
Wah Hep Chinese Communlty Association
Charlty Registration Number:
NIC 101077
Contact Address:
21 Market
Street
Portadown
Armag
BT62
3LD
Trustees
Say-chan Lau
Mrs Mal Luu
Gieng Sau Zenh
MrsA Mul Lay
Mryuk Fai Poon
Mrchi Menh Phun
Mrshejian Tan
Principal Offlce-bearers
Chairperson..
Secretary..
Treasurer:
Mrs Mal Luu
Mr Yuk Fai Poon
Mr Chi Menh Phun
Independent Examiner
Brian Ruddell Chartered Accountsnt
Ruddell & Company, Chartered Accountants
50 Portmore Street, Portadown. Co Armagh, BT62 3NF
Prfnclpal Bankers
Bank of Ireland
13 Market Street
Lurgan
BT66 6AR

Wah Hep Chinese Community
Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees present the annual report and the financial statements for Wah Hep Chinese Community
for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees who Served during the year and up to date of this
report are set out with Wah Hep Charity Account Structure, Governance and Management. Wah Hep
Chinese Community Association was set up in 1999 as an unincorporated organization governed by
it's Constitution.
Objectives and Actlvlties
The aim of Wah Hep is to unite the Chinese Community in the Southern Area by., celebratin8 and
promoting an understanding of Chinese culture; building the capacity of the Chinese Community to
achieve its potential; helping members of the Chinese Community to access the services and support
required to meet their needs and aspirations;
helping the Chinese Community to feel included as active citizens of Northern Ireland; and working
within the framework of social equality in partnership with statutory and voluntary bodies, to promote
community development and work for the benefit of all sectors of the community.
Values and Principles
Wah Hep's work is guided by the following values and principles.
Values "Self-help" _ this is the central value of Wah Hep and relates to helping the Chinese community
to become active members of the wider community through helping each other;
Culture- the promotion and celebration of Chinese cultures and traditions;
Rights & Equality- for the Chinese community to be active citizens and to be able to make their own
choices and decisions; and all are treated as equals Unity between different Chinese communities,. and
Integration with the wider community.
Achievements and performance
There are an estimated 2(100 people of Chinese and Vietnamese origin living in County Arma8h. The
majority live in the Greater Craigavon area.. making it the largest settled Chinese ethnic minority
grouping outside of Belfast. The Chinese community are from Hong Kon& Vietnam and Mainland China.
The majority of the Chinese population are born in UK. In past years there has been an increase in the
number of immigrants from the People's Republic of China. However, the needs of the community Share
a common base given that its members are ethnic Chinese, originating from the provinces of southern
China and share therefore a common culture and heritage.
As in the rest of Northern Ireland most of the Chinese communities in County Armagh are engaged in
the catering industry, working in family run restaurants and take-aways, this involves lon8, unsociable
working hours and few opportunities for integrating into the wider community.
The needs audit and social profile survey which was carried out has highlighted:
49% of the Chinese community are 18 and under. 91.1% of the Chinese community have difficulty with
access to Information and Services. 13.7% (mainly adults) could speak no English at all and 37.5% could
only speak a little English.

Wah Hep Chinese Community
Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 IconVd}
Wah Hep provides the following services:
Wah Hep centre which provides vital information to the Chinese and wider community Anti racial and
cultural awareness training, Health advocacy and Interpretation
A meetin8 place for the statutory agencies, the wider community, Ethnic communities Adult English
classes
Chinese 50+ Club
Chinese library facility
Host of traditional cultural festivals
Chinese schools, after school clubs and youth club
Home visits for most needy and vulnerable elderly members of the Chinese community
Workshops and clinics concerning statutory services.
Chinese Language School and After School Club
Since the year 2000, the After School club runs 2 afternoons per week along with the Chinese Language
School which runs every Saturday. The After School club offers homework support for the children and
promotes active citizenship activities. Annually 65 sessions. We have specially designed classes to
support English language at GCSE level. These classes are twice weekly were young people can learn to
develop literacy skills to enable them to experience success at GCSE. The Chinese language school
teaches young children how to read and write the Chinese language whi15t maintaining their heritage
and culture. It enhances the focu5 on Chinese culture and traditions. Annually 35 sessions.
Adult English Language Class
There was 12 registered participants for this program. The program ran for 8 weeks. The classes consists
of conversations, reading, writin& interactive learning. The classes was enjoyable and informative. lOO%
of the students have reported improvement in their written and spoken English Language skill.
50+ Club exercise classes and walking club
Number of older BME people availing of sessions: Gym 13 x sessions
with 6-8 Participants
Total 82 Participants
2x health walking Session with 12-16 Participants
total 25 Participants
Number of older BME people availing of session5: 4 sessions x summer outing with 15-20 Participants
Total 64 Participants
100% members report they feel healthier and increase their uptake of physical exercise. Improvement in
their physical wellbein8.

Wah Hep Chinese Community
Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 (conyd)
Information drop in centre and Advocacy Servlce
The Information Drop in Centre acts as a point of contact for the public in obtaining information on
Chinese culture and tradition, dealing with over 1000 users. Thus it can be seen that the Drop in Centre
is multi-functional and services not only as a meeting place but also a place for disseminating
information and help to the wider community. The Information centre provides a summer scheme and
training workshop, community and statutory meeting and Chinese Library Service. The Drop In Centre
offers various type of services along with Wah Hep different projects such as Advocacy work, Capacity
Buildin& and After School Club and Chinese Language Classes in centre. Currently the centre is also
being used by wider community groups within the Craigavon area.
The Wah Hep Advocacy work & interpreting service has been very successful since it came into service in
February 2003. We provide practical help and support to the Chinese Community for example we
arrange appointments for clients in various statutory agencies and also provide an interpreting and
translation service. Our advocacy work concerning: social security, health, education and housing. Also,
quite often we are the first point of contact for the client therefore we often have to help register them
with a suitable GP and assist with the collection and explanation of prescriptions. This often involve5
providing practical assistance: telephoning on client's behalf and assisting them to set up bank accounts.
We also run be-friending service for older/ vulnerable community member. Proving hand- holding
process- Home Hospital visits, accompany them to essential services, introduce them to the local leisure
centre and get involved in a healthy life Style
Total Advocacy & befriending are 455 Cases
Host of traditional ctsltural festivals .
Mid-Autumn Festival in September- over 56 participants
Chinese New Year Celebration in February- over 131 participants
All Participants felt that their culture are being maintained, appreciated and respected
Anti-racism & Cultural Awareness Training Cross<ommunity initiatives.
Culture awareness trainin8 x I with total 22 youn8 people
Anti-racism & Cultural Awareness Training at The Saint John the Baptist college
1st session 25 participants
2nd session 36 participants
Total 61 participants
90% of people report they have a better understanding and better equipped in dealing with racial and
sectarian discrimination.

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Trustee's Annual Report forthe year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Summer Scheme
The summer scheme offers opportunities for families and their children enjoy, and to learn about local
culture and heritage together. The summer scheme not only enables families to meet up in local
communities and to exchange news and experiences but also provides opportunities for old and young
people to socialise, and the children to learn to be independent, and widen their skills e.g..
communication, ability to talk to others, and to gain knowledge in different areas.
Total number of participants facilitated at summer recreational scheme:
Parent & children total - 108
Craigavon Family BBQ
Mountpanther
Enniskillen
Dublin City
Residentlal
Residential- 24 youth
12-14 August 2024
Tullymore National Outdoor Centre
All participants report better awareness of the different cultures and traditions in N.Ireland and an
increased mutual understanding & sense of belonging.
Wah Hep Chinese Community Association has given careful consideration to the Charty Commission for Northern
Ireland's guidan￿ on public benefft (PBRI) to ensure that the actives entered into during the year have helped to
achieve Wap Hep Chinese CommuntyAsscKkknn objertives and activities, as well as providing public benefit.
Financlal Review
The income in the charity from various sources was £113,014, with outgoings of £113,453, giving a
loss of £439.
The Trustees are deeply grateful to their funders and to the community for their financial support
during the year ended 31 March 2025.
The Bank and Cash in Hand Balance as at 31 March 2025 was £31,645 lof this balance £0 were
unrestricted funds). It is the Trustees, Policy to hold sufficient reserves to cover unexpected
emergencies, to enhance funds to pay for future events and activities and to further the objectives
of the charity.
Going Concern
The Trustees have reviewed Wah Hep Chinese Community Association planned expenditure for the
year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Group can
continue its activities and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 can be signed
off as a going concern.

Wah Hep Chinese Community
Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 (contlnued)
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the statement of receipts and payments and
statement of assets and liabilttie5 in accordan￿ with applicable law and regulations.
The lawapplicableto charities in Northern Ireland with Income of lessthan £250,000 requiresthe
trustees to prepare a statement of receipts and payments and a statement of assets and liabilities for each
financial year.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charivs
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Charty. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detertion of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the flnancial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Statement of Trustees, Responsibllities
The law applicable to charities in Northem Ireland requires the Trustee5 to prepare financial
statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have prepared the financial
statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the United Kingdom
(accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council in the UK, including Charities SORP
{FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FR51021- and promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountant5
in the United Kingdom and United Kingdom Law) Under that law the Trustees must not approve the
financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of the
affairs of the charity and of the statement of financial activities of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Makejud8ments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable
Accounting Standards and identify the standard5 in question, subject to any material departures
being disclosed and explained in the financial statements and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue as a going concern.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accountlng records that are sufficient to show and explain
the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position
of the association and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities
Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Charity {Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008
and the provision of the Constitution of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.

Wah Hep Chinese Community
Trustee's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Statement as to dlsclosure to our examlners
In so far as the Trustees are aware at the time of approving our Trustees, annual report:
There is no relevant audit information of which the charity's examiner is unaware, and
The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware
of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's examiner is aware of that
information
Independent Examiner
The examiner, Brian Ruddell of Ruddell & Company, has indicated his willingness to continue in
office, and a resolution concerning his reappointment was passed at the charity's AGM.
Signed on Behalf of the Trustees
Chairperson
Treasurer
Date

Wah Hep Chinese Community Association
Independent Examiners, Report to the Trustees
I report on the accounts of the Charity forthe year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages
4t0 17.
Respectlve responsibilities of charity Trustees and examiner
As the charivs Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under
section 6519}(b) of the Charities Act;
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examlnerfs report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charities
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity Trustees concerning any
such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to
believe-
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act;
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records;
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act;
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the account5 to be
ached.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters11) to141 listed
above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name:
For Ruddell & Company
Relevant professional qualfficatlon or body: Chartered Accountant
Address: 50 Portmore Street, Portadown, Co. Annagh, BT62 3NF
Date:
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Wah Hep Chinese Community Association
Statement of financial activitles for the year ended 31 March 2025
Note
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
2025
Funds Total 2025
2025
Total 2024
Income
Voluntary Income
Other Income Resources
Total Income
106,490
6.524
113,014
106,490
6,524
113,014
101.568
3,744
105,312
Expenditure
Wages and Salaries
Charity Running Costs
69.811
25,887
69.811
25,887
61,274
22,562
Bank fees
Premises Costs
Other expenses
212
212
17,543
91
16,242
2,973
17.543
Total Expenditure
113,453
113,453
103,142
Net Income before trnnsfers
Transfers between funds
Net Movement of Funds
(4391
14391
2,170
14391
{4391
2,170
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Total Funds brought forward
44,270
44,270
42,100
Total F nds
rried f
rward
43,831 . 43,831 .
44,270
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Statement of financial posltion as at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed assets
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash and Cash equivalents
Total Current Assets
14,817
30,150
31,645
46,462
14,120
44.270
Credltors- amounts falling due within
one year
Total Creditors
2,631
2,631
Net Current Assets
Total Net Asset5
43,831
44,270
The Funds of the A550ciation
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
43,831
44,270
Total Charity Funds
io
43,831
44,270
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form an integral part of these financial
statements and should be read in conjunction therewith.
The financial statements on pages 9 to 10 were approved by the Board of Trustees on
and signed on its behalf by:
Chairperson
Treasurer
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Wah Hep Chinese Community Association
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
l. Accountin8 policles
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
•) Basls of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)- (Charities SORP {FRS 10211.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recognized at historical cost and transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
accounting policy note{s).
bl Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
The charitygenerally meets its daytodayworkingcapital requirementsfrom its annual income. The
Trustees have obtained and reviewed cash flow forecasts for the coming year and based on these
are satisfied that the charity has resourcesto provide a reasonable expectation that it can continue
to meet its financial obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future . Therefore these
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
cl Income
Collections, donations, event income and fundraising income are accounted for on a cash receipts
basis as the amount is collected.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognized when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to
the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be
measured reliably and is not deferred.
dl Expendlture
Expenditure is recognized once there Is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a
third party, It is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligatlon can be
measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the actlvlty for which the expenditure was incurred.
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Notes to the financial statements forthe year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
el Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks.
f) Funds
Funds are classified as either restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows.
Restricted funds are funds subject to specific requirements as to their use whlch may be declared
by the donor or with their authority or created through legal processes, but still within the wider
objects of the charity.
Unrestricted funds are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the objects
of the charity. If parts of the unrestricted funds are earmarked at the discretion of the Trustees
for a particular purpose, they are designated as a separate fund. This designation has an
administrative purpose only and does not legally restrictthe Trustees, discretion to apply the fund.
2. Critical Accounting Judgements and estimation uncertainty
Estimates and judgements made in the process of preparing the financial statements are
continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The
Trustees do not consider that there are any critical judgements made in applying the charIt￿S
accounting policies orthat there are any critical accounting estimates or assumptions which may
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities within the next financial year.
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Wah Hep Chinese Community Association
Notes to the flnancial ststements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Unrestrirted
Fund
2025
Restrirted
Funds
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Fundin8 Receipts
SHSCT
The Executive Office
61,490
45,000
106.490
61,490
45,000
106,490
56,568
45,C(rf)
101,568
Unrestricted Restricted
Fund
Funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Proceeds from Donations/
Fund raising
Good Relations Training
Summer scheme
Chinese New Year
Residential
Other income
1914
1,736
I,Ico
1,774
6,524
1914
1.736
I,Iiy)
1,774
6524
2,210
1,434
3,744
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Unrestrlcted
Restricted
Fund
202S
Funds
2025
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Charity Runnlng Costs
After Schools Club
Chinese School
Chinese New Year
Summer Scheme
Residential
Travel expenses
Printing
Telephone
5,373
4,838
4,440
5,373
4,838
4,440
4,725
3,045
5,776
2,557
4,212
3,695
2631
3,695
2,631
io
2,454
25,887
io
2,454
25.887
2,213
22,562
Unrestricted
Fund
2025
Restricted
Fund
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Premises costs
Rent & rates
I nsurance
Electricity
13,379
13,379
11,866
1,712
2,156
17,543
2,156
17,543
16,242
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Wah Hep Chinese Community Association
Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
7 Taxation
Wah Hep Chinese Community Association is recognized as a charity for the purposes of
applicable taxation legislation and therefore, is not subject to taxation on its charitable
activities.
8 Analysls of staff costs, Trustee remuneration and expenses, and the cost of key management
personnel Employees
Wages Analysis
2025
2024
Salaries and Wages
Employers NIC
Pensions
65￿66
57,632
3,945
3,642
69,811
61,274
The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of head
count was 3. There are no employees in receipt of employee benefit5 in excess of
£60,000.
Key Management and Trustees
Key Management are deemed to comprise the Trustees.
No trustee who held office during the year received any employment income or other reimbursements
during the year.
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Notes to the flnancial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
9 Funds of the Group
Atol
Apr2024
Incoming Outgoing Transfer At 31 Mar
Resource Resources
2025
Restrlcted Funds
Debtors
Bank of Ireland
Creditors
30,150
14,120
{15,333)
128,347
14,817
31,645
12,6311
43,831
{110,822)
(2,6311
1113,453)
44,270
113,014
Unrestrirted Funds
Bank of Ireland
Total Funds
44,270
113,014
1113,453}
43.831
2025
2024
Debtors
14,817
31,645
{2,631}
30,150
14,120
Cash and cash equivalents
Creditors
43,831
44,270
10. Analysls of Net Assets Among Funds
General
Restricted
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilites
Net Assets at 31 March
46,462
46,462 44,270
43,831
43,831 44,270
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