BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
13529827 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 30 September 2023

End date: 30 September 2024

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Directors' report period ended 30 September 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 30 September 2024

Principal activities of the company

Bonham Tree Aid Community Interest Company (BTA) provides monthly financial aid to individuals who have been imprisoned or are on remand for protesting for democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong. Additionally, BTA offers scholarships to those whose education has been disrupted due to their participation in protests for rights and freedom. The financial aid programme was launched in October 2021. During the financial year ending 30 September 2024, this programme has made a significant impact on the community through the following actions: 1. Support for Families and Individuals: Financial aid was provided to 171 (2023: 152) families or individuals facing financial difficulties due to imprisonment related to protests for democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong. 2. Expenditure Support: The aid was utilised to cover expenses directly associated with imprisonment, including but not limited to purchasing daily supplies, books and newspapers, travel expenses to the prison, and educational costs. 3. Volunteer Opportunities: The programme offered U.K. work experience to asylum seekers and refugees from Hong Kong, who assisted with the programme's operations on a voluntary basis. The scholarship programme commenced in September 2022. For the financial year ending 30 September 2024, four full-time undergraduate students from Hong Kong were selected and awarded scholarships. The awardees are involved in raising awareness about the current issues regarding democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong, as well as promoting Hong Kong culture to the U.K. general public. The financial summary of BTA for the financial year ending 30 September 2024 is as follows: 1. Financial Aid Programme - Donations received: £659,338 (2023: £785,182) - Financial aid payments: £518,420 (2023: £623,088) - Operating costs: £58,302 (2023: £37,429) - Surplus: £82,617 (2023: £124,665) to be used for providing financial aid in the next financial year 2. Scholarship Programme - Donations received: £22,325 (2023: £15,518) - Scholarships awarded: £10,875 (2023: £12,500) - Operating costs: £3,391 (2023: £2,931) - Surplus: £8,060 (2023: £87) to be used for covering scholarships and operating costs for this programme in the next financial year 3. Grant Funding - Grants received: £56,335 (2023: £10,000) - All activities funded by the grants were delivered during the year, and the entire funds were distributed. The year ending 30 September 2024 has been a period of impactful community support and outreach. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors and volunteers for their unwavering support and dedication. BTA remains committed to aiding those affected by the fight for democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong and to fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong culture within the U.K.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
30 September 2023 to 30 September 2024

Cham Wai Fung
Eric Sau-Chum Ho
Kelly Pun


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
5 June 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Cham Wai Fung
Status: Director

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 773,838 810,700
Cost of sales: ( 582,114 ) ( 647,607 )
Gross profit(or loss): 191,724 163,093
Administrative expenses: ( 101,048 ) ( 38,342 )
Operating profit(or loss): 90,676 124,751
Profit(or loss) before tax: 90,676 124,751
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 90,676 124,751

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet

As at 30 September 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets: 3 2,784 688
Total fixed assets: 2,784 688
Current assets
Debtors: 4 6,822 8,365
Cash at bank and in hand: 238,970 140,894
Total current assets: 245,792 149,259
Prepayments and accrued income: 191 978
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 17,950 ) ( 860 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 228,033 149,377
Total assets less current liabilities: 230,817 150,065
Accruals and deferred income: ( 15,390 ) ( 25,314 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 215,427 124,751
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 215,427 124,751
Total members' funds: 215,427 124,751

The notes form part of these financial statements

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 30 September 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 5 June 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Cham Wai Fung
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover comprises the donation and grant received by the community interest company during the year. Turnover is recognised in the year to which the services are delivered with any surplus carried forward to cover further expenses.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Equipment - 20% on cost

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 6 3

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 30 September 2023 831 831
Additions 2,547 2,547
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 30 September 2024 3,378 3,378
Depreciation
At 30 September 2023 143 143
Charge for year 451 451
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 30 September 2024 594 594
Net book value
At 30 September 2024 2,784 2,784
At 29 September 2023 688 688

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

4. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 6,472 8,365
Other debtors 350
Total 6,822 8,365

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 30 September 2024

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 17,126 827
Taxation and social security 732
Other creditors 92 33
Total 17,950 860

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BONHAM TREE AID COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company Number: 13529827 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 30 September 2024

Company activities and impact

Bonham Tree Aid Community Interest Company (BTA) provides monthly financial aid to individuals who have been imprisoned or are on remand for protesting for democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong. Additionally, BTA offers scholarships to those whose education has been disrupted due to their participation in protests for rights and freedom. The financial aid programme was launched in October 2021. During the financial year ending 30 September 2024, this programme has made a significant impact on the community through the following actions: 1. Support for Families and Individuals: Financial aid was provided to 171 (2023: 152) families or individuals facing financial difficulties due to imprisonment related to protests for democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong. 2. Expenditure Support: The aid was utilised to cover expenses directly associated with imprisonment, including but not limited to purchasing daily supplies, books and newspapers, travel expenses to the prison, and educational costs. 3. Volunteer Opportunities: The programme offered U.K. work experience to asylum seekers and refugees from Hong Kong, who assisted with the programme's operations on a voluntary basis. The scholarship programme commenced in September 2022. For the financial year ending 30 September 2024, four full-time undergraduate students from Hong Kong were selected and awarded scholarships. The awardees are involved in raising awareness about the current issues regarding democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong, as well as promoting Hong Kong culture to the U.K. general public. The financial summary of BTA for the financial year ending 30 September 2024 is as follows: 1. Financial Aid Programme - Donations received: £659,338 (2023: £785,182) - Financial aid payments: £518,420 (2023: £623,088) - Operating costs: £58,302 (2023: £37,429) - Surplus: £82,617 (2023: £124,665) to be used for providing financial aid in the next financial year 2. Scholarship Programme - Donations received: £22,325 (2023: £15,518) - Scholarships awarded: £10,875 (2023: £12,500) - Operating costs: £3,391 (2023: £2,931) - Surplus: £8,060 (2023: £87) to be used for covering scholarships and operating costs for this programme in the next financial year 3. Grant Funding - Grants received: £56,335 (2023: £10,000) - All activities funded by the grants were delivered during the year, and the entire funds were distributed. The year ending 30 September 2024 has been a period of impactful community support and outreach. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors and volunteers for their unwavering support and dedication. BTA remains committed to aiding those affected by the fight for democracy, rights, and freedom in Hong Kong and to fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong culture within the U.K.

Consultation with stakeholders

The company’s stakeholders are Hongkongers around the world and those who are interested in the democracy, rights and freedoms of Hong Kong. During the period, we interacted regularly with our stakeholders by consulting with them with our plans, updating BTA’s financial situation, and the works done via emails and social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and media interviews. We also attended and organised physical events in the United Kingdom and around the world to deliver our missions.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
5 June 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Cham Wai Fung
Status: Director