THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £128,699 for the year, resulting in a decrease in general reserves to £1,398,471. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern with sufficient funds to continue operations, noting that free reserves of £1,143,224 are above the prudent policy target of 100% of likely grants and overheads for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed that a prudent level of free reserves would be 100% of the likely grants and overheads for the next 12 months.” — page 6
“During the year grants of £50,000 (2022 £50,000) were paid to the Great Britain China Educational Trust. This institution has a Trustee in common with the charity.” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/11/2018)
Trustees
- PETER JAMES ELYchair
- ANNE ELIZABETH ELY
- Christopher Terence Wood
- Dr Frances Wood
- LING THOMPSON
- Professor Christopher Huang
- Professor Rosemary June Foot FBA
- Professor WAYNE WING CHING LUK FRENG CENG
- Sir Christopher Hum KCMG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £532k | £792k |
| 31/12/2024 | £543k | £722k |
| 31/12/2023 | £437k | £741k |
| 31/12/2022 | £619k | £575k |
| 31/12/2021 | £419k | £286k |
Common questions
Is THE SINO-BRITISH FELLOWSHIP TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £128,699 for the year, resulting in a decrease in general reserves to £1,398,471. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern with sufficient funds to continue operations, noting that free reserves of £1,143,224 are above the prudent policy target of 100% of likely grants and overheads for the next 12 months. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Hodson & Co.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £21k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | 1 | £1k |