Bonham Tree Aid Community Interest 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 2025, 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 (2024: 171) 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 2025, 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 2025 is as follows: 1. Financial Aid Programme - Donations received: £524,042 (2024: £659,338) - Financial aid payments: £516,993 (2024: £518,420) - Operating costs: £29,524 (2024: £58,302) - Deficit: £22,475 (2024: £82,617 surplus) covered by the financial aid reserve from the previous financial years. 2. Education Programme - Donations received: £21,971 (2024: £22,325) - Scholarships awarded: £nil (2024: £10,875), payable in the next financial year. - Operating costs: £3,347 (2024: £3,391) - Surplus: £18,624 (2024: £8,060) to be used for covering scholarships and operating costs for this programme in the next financial year. 3. Grant Fundings - Grants received: £113,743 (2024: £56,335) - All activities funded by the grants were delivered during the year, and the entire funds were distributed. The year ending 30 September 2025 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.