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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

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

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
£542,842
Latest Expenditure
£721,954

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 76.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £542,842
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £548,835
Raising Funds £173,119
Governance £18,787
Grants to Institutions £398,615
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£440,809
£391,3210 / 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 2024?

The Sino-British Fellowship Trust reported total income of £543k and reported expenditure of £722k for the financial year ending 2024, 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

Address
Flat 23
Bede House
Manor Fields
London
SW15 3LT
Registration Date
4 September 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106297
Charity Number
1174487

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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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30 July 2026
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