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Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding

Also known as: Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding Limited, Sacu

The Society was founded sixty years ago in 1965 to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of Britain and China. SACU - which has no political affiliations - plays a vital role in providing regular and reliable information about China and the Chinese people including through its publications and events.

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Activities & Mission

The Society was founded sixty years ago in 1965 to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of Britain and China. SACU - which has no political affiliations - plays a vital role in providing regular and reliable information about China and the Chinese people including through its publications and events.

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
£10,268
Latest Expenditure
£5,289

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 51.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 51.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,268
£5,2890 / 6
2023
£7,709
£12,2760 / 0
2022
£11,618
£11,2510 / 2
2021
£10,848
£4,1290 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding

What does Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding do?

The Society was founded sixty years ago in 1965 to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of Britain and China. SACU - which has no political affiliations - plays a vital role in providing regular and reliable information about China and the Chinese people including through its publications and events.

How much income did Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding report in 2024?

Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding registered as a charity?

Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 1986 as charity number 294651. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding?

Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding operate?

Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding a registered charity?

Yes — Society For Anglo-Chinese Understanding is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294651.

Details

Address
c/o Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
CAMBRIDGE
CB3 9AF
Registration Date
29 June 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294651
Charity Number
294651

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Trustees

Andrew Richard Hicks
Also governs 1 other charity
Fang Wang
Gerard Francis Tierney
Hugh Robert Peter Jarvis
Robert Barnaby Powell
Rosamund Antrobus
WALTER FUNG
Zoe Kim Reed

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding
  • Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding Limited
  • Sacu

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