THE SIR SHIU KIN TANG EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The advancement of education of post graduate students from Hong Kong in the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's net assets decreased from £606,142 to £510,492 due to scholarship expenditures exceeding interest income. The unrestricted funds balance is in deficit at £156,175, a position the trustees note will be funded by a transfer from the endowment reserve. The charity is administered by the British Council, which acts as the sole corporate trustee.
What the accounts disclose
“During the financial year, the British Council paid out £144,000 (2023-24 : £125,000) of scholarship to University of Bristol as well as staff costs of £21,108 (2023-24 : nil) relating to 1 employee. These are yet to be reimbursed by the Trust.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/07/2021)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £69k | £165k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £125k |
| 31/03/2023 | £13k | £0 |
| 31/03/2022 | £382 | £0 |
| 31/03/2021 | £211 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE SIR SHIU KIN TANG EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's net assets decreased from £606,142 to £510,492 due to scholarship expenditures exceeding interest income. The unrestricted funds balance is in deficit at £156,175, a position the trustees note will be funded by a transfer from the endowment reserve. The charity is administered by the British Council, which acts as the sole corporate trustee. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.