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Esea Contemporary LTD

Also known as: Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, Chinese Arts Centre, Chinese View Arts Association

Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art aims to advance the education of the public in contemporary Chinese arts and culture. Our work covers four main areas; exhibitions, education, agency work and advocacy which includes training, conferences and publications.

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Activities & Mission

Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art aims to advance the education of the public in contemporary Chinese arts and culture. Our work covers four main areas; exhibitions, education, agency work and advocacy which includes training, conferences and publications.

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.

Local Authority

Manchester City

Financial Information

Latest Income
£421,798
Latest Expenditure
£465,807

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 396). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Charitable activities 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 £111
Charitable Activities £567,330
Other Trading £590
Investments £738
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £374,303
Raising Funds £82,323
Governance £16,379
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£421,798
£465,8070 / 47
2024
£424,715
£417,1900 / 47
2023
£341,670
£492,6830 / 22
2022
£405,206
£357,2680 / 0
2021
£568,769
£456,626£374,303£707,998£105,92713 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Esea Contemporary LTD

What does Esea Contemporary LTD do?

Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art aims to advance the education of the public in contemporary Chinese arts and culture. Our work covers four main areas; exhibitions, education, agency work and advocacy which includes training, conferences and publications.

How much income did Esea Contemporary LTD report in 2025?

Esea Contemporary LTD reported total income of £422k and reported expenditure of £466k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Esea Contemporary LTD?

Esea Contemporary LTD has a program ratio of 65.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 396 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Esea Contemporary LTD registered as a charity?

Esea Contemporary LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 June 1987 as charity number 518992. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Esea Contemporary LTD?

Esea Contemporary LTD is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Yen-Ju Lin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Esea Contemporary LTD operate?

Esea Contemporary LTD operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Esea Contemporary LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Esea Contemporary LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518992.

Details

Address
esea contemporary
Market Buildings
13 Thomas Street
MANCHESTER
M4 1EU
Registration Date
24 June 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
518992
Charity Number
518992

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Trustees

Peter Yen-Ju Lin Chair
Bonnie Sue Yin Yeung
Chi Yan Stephanie Ho Poon
Maria Chen
Ngan Ying Krivinskas
Pieternella Cornelia van den Houten
Pio Abad
Skinder Hundal
Wenkai Xu
Ying Hua Simon Li
Also governs 1 other charity
Yung Yuen Ma

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Charitable activities

Also Known As

  • Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art
  • Chinese Arts Centre
  • Chinese View Arts Association
  • Chinese Arts Centre

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30 July 2026
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