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The Sino-British Fellowship Trust

Grants to postgraduate students and academic staff at universities and other higher education institutions- in Britain to undertake study, research & similar in China;- in China to undertake study, research & similar in Britain - to promote the study of Chinese languages- to enable them to participate in joint Chinese/British educational programmes and courses

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Activities & Mission

Grants to postgraduate students and academic staff at universities and other higher education institutions- in Britain to undertake study, research & similar in China;- in China to undertake study, research & similar in Britain - to promote the study of Chinese languages- to enable them to participate in joint Chinese/British educational programmes and courses

Grants

The Sino-British Fellowship Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£489,527
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£532,185
Latest Expenditure
£792,283

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 119.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £532,185
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £635,831
Raising Funds £156,452
Governance £16,976
Grants to Institutions £489,527
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
£532,185
£792,283£635,831£19,314,563£1,043,3612 / 0
2024
£542,842
£721,954£548,835£20,270,779£1,141,3372 / 0
2023
£437,241
£741,1980 / 0
2022
£619,104
£574,588£392,726£18,263,541£1,527,1701 / 0
2021
£418,580
£286,3050 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sino-British Fellowship Trust

What does The Sino-British Fellowship Trust do?

Grants to postgraduate students and academic staff at universities and other higher education institutions- in Britain to undertake study, research & similar in China;- in China to undertake study, research & similar in Britain - to promote the study of Chinese languages- to enable them to participate in joint Chinese/British educational programmes and courses

How much income did The Sino-British Fellowship Trust report in 2025?

The Sino-British Fellowship Trust reported total income of £532k and reported expenditure of £792k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Sino-British Fellowship Trust registered as a charity?

The Sino-British Fellowship Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2017 as charity number 1174487. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Sino-British Fellowship Trust?

The Sino-British Fellowship Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER JAMES ELY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sino-British Fellowship Trust operate?

The Sino-British Fellowship Trust operates across 3 areas: China, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Sino-British Fellowship Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Sino-British Fellowship Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174487.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
4 September 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106297
Charity Number
1174487

Trustees

PETER JAMES ELY Chair
ANNE ELIZABETH ELY
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Terence Wood
Dr Frances Wood
Also governs 1 other charity
LING THOMPSON
Professor Christopher Huang
Professor Rosemary June Foot FBA
Professor WAYNE WING CHING LUK FRENG CENG
Sir Christopher Hum KCMG

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