Memorial to the Chinese Labour Corps— Charity Soft Launch & Fundraising Dinner

We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the successful registration of Memorial to the CLC as a charitable organisation — and to take part in our very first fundraising dinner to support this meaningful memorial project.

Date: Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Chung Ying Restaurant, 16–18 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham B5 4RT
Ticket: £40 per guest (includes a full Chinese dinner)

About the Charity

Memorial to the CLC is a newly registered charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) dedicated to creating the first permanent memorial in the UK to honour the Chinese Labour Corps (CLC) of the First World War. Over 100,000 Chinese men served on the Western Front during WWI, with an estimated number of 20,000 people never making it home. They cleared battlefields, carried ammunition, and supported the war effort in critical ways—yet their story remains largely untold in Britain.

Our mission is to change that.

We aim to build a meaningful, symbolic memorial sculpture—proposed at the National Memorial Arboretum—to honour their contribution, raise public awareness, promote understanding, and support educational work around this important yet overlooked history.

What to Expect at the Dinner

• A warm welcome and community celebration
• Delicious Chinese cuisine in one of Birmingham’s most iconic Chinese restaurants
• An exclusive first look at the sculpture design
• A presentation of our future plans and fundraising goals
• A raffle draw with prizes to help raise funds for the memorial

This is more than just a dinner—it’s the beginning of a journey to give voice to the forgotten, to build understanding, and to honour a legacy that belongs to us all.

Whether you're part of the Chinese community, a supporter of historical remembrance, or someone who values understanding and unity—we warmly welcome your presence and support.

Let’s make history together!