Swire Chinese Language Foundation
Funding schools to establish centres for teaching Chinese at primary and secondary levels.
Activities & Mission
Funding schools to establish centres for teaching Chinese at primary and secondary levels.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £246,154 | £1,818,939 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £2,383,811 | £2,798,410 | £2,788,991 | £2,614,118 | £2,614,118 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,410,312 | £3,148,676 | £3,138,488 | £3,028,717 | £3,028,717 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,575,983 | £2,600,380 | £2,596,181 | £3,767,081 | £3,767,081 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,216,660 | £2,912,677 | £2,908,019 | £3,791,478 | £3,791,478 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swire Chinese Language Foundation
What does Swire Chinese Language Foundation do?
Funding schools to establish centres for teaching Chinese at primary and secondary levels.
How much income did Swire Chinese Language Foundation report in 2025?
Swire Chinese Language Foundation reported total income of £246k and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swire Chinese Language Foundation?
Swire Chinese Language Foundation has a program ratio of 117.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swire Chinese Language Foundation registered as a charity?
Swire Chinese Language Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2017 as charity number 1171995. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Swire Chinese Language Foundation?
Swire Chinese Language Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swire Chinese Language Foundation operate?
Swire Chinese Language Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Swire Chinese Language Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Swire Chinese Language Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171995.
Details
SWIRE HOUSE
59 BUCKINGHAM GATE
LONDON
SW1E 6AJ
SW1E 6AJ
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- 14 May 2026
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