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Chinese In Wales Association

Also known as: Chinese in Wales, Ciwa

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Wales who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, age, disability, ill health, poverty and other personal circumstances, in particular members of the Chinese community, to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society.

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Activities & Mission

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Wales who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, age, disability, ill health, poverty and other personal circumstances, in particular members of the Chinese community, to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£553,335
Latest Expenditure
£528,272

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £862
Charitable Activities £549,314
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,159
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £521,866
Raising Funds £6,406
Governance £4,270
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£553,335
£528,272£521,866£142,287£140,12912 / 15
2024
£535,801
£502,622£498,569£117,222£86,17013 / 20
2023
£416,250
£396,0600 / 25
2022
£290,912
£255,0890 / 25
2021
£104,014
£120,5740 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chinese In Wales Association

What does Chinese In Wales Association do?

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Wales who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, age, disability, ill health, poverty and other personal circumstances, in particular members of the Chinese community, to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society.

How much income did Chinese In Wales Association report in 2025?

Chinese In Wales Association reported total income of £553k and reported expenditure of £528k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Chinese In Wales Association?

Chinese In Wales Association has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Chinese In Wales Association registered as a charity?

Chinese In Wales Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 2017 as charity number 1175444. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Chinese In Wales Association?

Chinese In Wales Association is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Yan Wu. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chinese In Wales Association operate?

Chinese In Wales Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chinese In Wales Association a registered charity?

Yes — Chinese In Wales Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175444.

Details

Address
Second Floor
Arts Wing
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton Street
SWANSEA
Registration Date
30 October 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5100499
Charity Number
1175444

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Trustees

Professor Yan Wu Chair
Dr CHING-YI CHEN
Jennifer Ken Yan Lam
Oiling Wong
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE
Also governs 2 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Chinese in Wales
  • Ciwa

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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