LAMBETH CHINESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
General charitable activities such as the care for the elderly, general education, the relieve of poverty and social isolation
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AMONG THE INHABITANTS OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH, IN PARTICULAR AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITY, AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN CHINESE HISTORY, ART, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS. (B) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. (C) TO RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITY IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH. (D) TO WORK TOWARDS THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND THE PROMOTION OF GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONS OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC ORIGINS RESIDING OR WORKING IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £27,368 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £187,654 from £215,022 the previous year. The trustees' report notes that the main income project, Domiciliary Care, has seen a dramatic reduction in income and clients, leading to a strategic review of future plans. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains tangible fixed assets valued at £100,940 and cash reserves of £83,697.
What the accounts disclose
“Domiciliary Care 123,009” — page 15
“The amount of the current expenditure of £198,268 is above the required level of reserves and the trustees will continue to make the effort to achieve surpluses in future years to contribute towards achieving this aim.” — page 6
“LCCA Domiciliary Care Service is a registered charity with Care Quality Commission (CQC). It has contract with Lambeth Social Services and spot contracts with Wandsworth and Southwark Social Services.” — page 4
“LCCA premises were purchased from Lambeth Council in October 2005.” — page 4
“LCCA Domiciliary Care Service is a registered charity with Care Quality Commission (CQC). It has contract with Lambeth Social Services and spot contracts with Wandsworth and Southwark Social Services.” — page 4
“LCCA premises were purchased from Lambeth Council in October 2005.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- TERESA Suk ming NGchair
- Hung Leng Teoh
- KEM Ng
- MAGDELEINE MEE KIEW CHIA
- Swee Yang Chen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £171k | £198k |
| 31/03/2024 | £198k | £211k |
| 31/03/2023 | £202k | £222k |
| 31/03/2022 | £189k | £241k |
| 31/03/2021 | £236k | £263k |
Common questions
Is LAMBETH CHINESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £27,368 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds decreasing to £187,654 from £215,022 the previous year. The trustees' report notes that the main income project, Domiciliary Care, has seen a dramatic reduction in income and clients, leading to a strategic review of future plans. Despite the deficit, the charity maintains tangible fixed assets valued at £100,940 and cash reserves of £83,697. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.