East & Southeast Asian Community Centre
To promote cultural recreations and to raise social and health well-being of the Chinese/Vietnamese Community.To establish educational standard amongst different age groups of the Chinese/Vietnamese community.To initiate and to foster racial harmony and to dispel feelings of racial discriminations so as to facilitate integration of the Chinese/Vietnamese into the society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state a net surplus of £145,109 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £323,652. The charity holds significant designated funds of £307,724, including specific reserves for continuation and insolvency costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserve for HCCSA continuation for 6 months (approx. 50% of Governance Expenditure)” — page 16
“During the financial year 2024/2025, expense claims have been paid to 2 trustees in their capacity as members of the management committee. These transactions have been notified to the Charity Commission and appropriate measures have been implemented in conjunction with the Charity Commission.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Lin Fat Manchair
- Chi Ling Kris Liu
- Danny Chow Mr
- Josephine Carol Snipe Farrell
- Shuang Wu
- Sophia Kwan Yeung
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £949k | £804k |
| 31/03/2024 | £492k | £618k |
| 31/03/2023 | £299k | £257k |
| 31/03/2022 | £401k | £283k |
| 31/03/2021 | £197k | £132k |
Common questions
Is East & Southeast Asian Community Centre financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state a net surplus of £145,109 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £323,652. The charity holds significant designated funds of £307,724, including specific reserves for continuation and insolvency costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hackney | 04/01/2025 | £20k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Hackney Council | 04/01/2025 | £20k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Hackney Council | 29/11/2024 | £29k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| London Borough of Hackney | 29/11/2024 | £29k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Greater London Authority (GLA) | 27/07/2023 | £19k | A gendered perspective of support for Hongkonger Women |
| Greater London Authority | 27/07/2023 | £19k | A gendered perspective of support for Hongkonger Women |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £40k | Hong Kong British National Overseas (HKBNOs) Welcome Programme |
| London Borough of Hackney | 13/10/2022 | £26k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Hackney Council | 13/10/2022 | £26k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Hackney Council | 21/03/2022 | £26k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| London Borough of Hackney | 21/03/2022 | £26k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Staying Active |
| UK government | 21/07/2021 | £28k | Hong Kong British National Overseas (HKBNOs) Welcome Programme |
| London Borough of Hackney | 30/06/2021 | £1k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Hackney Council | 30/06/2021 | £1k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £28k | Hong Kong British National Overseas (HKBNOs) Welcome Programme |
| London Borough of Hackney | 10/12/2020 | £20k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Hackney Council | 10/12/2020 | £20k | Grant to Hackney Chinese Community Services Association Limited |
| Greater London Authority | 15/09/2019 | £35k | Good Growth Fund - Crowdfund London |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/02/2019 | £10k | People Together |
| Greater London Authority | 10/02/2019 | £35k | Grant to The Old Bath Community House |
| Sport England | 16/02/2015 | £10k | HCCSA Sport in the Community Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2013 | £109k | Good for Your Health Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/12/2011 | £9k | Chinese anti-gambling |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2010 | £6k | Isolated Chinese Women Health Awareness Project |