About Us
CCA is a non-profit making organization. It is mainly funded by donations. Run by volunteers, it is set up to serve the local Chinese community and to support its integration into the society. This is an all inclusive association. We welcome members and volunteers from any background.
Aims & Objectives
The objectives of the new Colchester Chinese Association are:
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To provide an inclusive meeting place and central venue for the Chinese communities in Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea and Ipswich to meet within the Borough of Colchester.
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To provide a programme of social activities, practical support and business support (such as advice and networking, bulk purchasing, translation services etc) for the benefit of the Chinese community and its business owners.
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To provide support services for Chinese elders, children and their families, including lunch clubs, tai chi classes, Mandarin lessons, language translation services.
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To unite into one Association all families and individuals from different parts of the Chinese speaking world (e.g. those who originate from mainland China, from Hong Kong, from Malaysia etc).
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To form an open school so that Mandarin can be taught at all levels to anyone in the regional community who wishes to learn.
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To create additional Chinese-British cultural exchange programmes for young people to learn about one another’s culture, through international travel to Hong Kong or China and by hosting incoming cultural tourists and visitors.
Address: 1-3 Blomfield Place, 25 St Botolphs Street, Colchester, CO2 7EA