2023-04-04-accounts - North West Turkish Community Association

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/04/2022 Period start date To 05/04/2023 Period end date

Charity name: North West Turkish Community Association

Charity registration number: 1166380

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	A. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OF TURKISH/BRITISH BI- CULTURAL FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN IN LANGUAGES AND CULTURE AND BY SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN THEIR MAINSTREAM EDUCATION. B. TO RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS AND POOR HEALTH, TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS AND TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY AMONGST THE TURKISH COMMUNITY RESIDING IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND BY SUCH CHARITABLE MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT INCLUDING PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED OF IT. C. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLAUSE “SOCIALLY EXCLUDED” MEANS BEING EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PART OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF BEING A MEMBER OF A SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DEPRIVED COMMUNITY. D. TO PROMOTE THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH TURKISH MUSIC, LANGUAGE, FESTIVALS,

		DANCE, FOOD, ART AND CRAFTS AND SUCH OTHER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	- Monthly online announcement on Facebook for newcomers to help introduce their businesses and their ventures - 09/10/22 Weekly (on Sundays) Turkish Lessons started for the new academic year (all year) - 10/10/22 NWTCA Folk Dance classes for women and children started for the new academic year (all year) - 29/10/22 Republic Day Ball at the Midland Hotel - 24/04/22 6thNWTCA Children’s Festival at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel - 05/02/2023 Turkish Classical Music Choir has been set up with conductor Suat Sancar. The rehearsals are on Sundays. - 07/02/23 Turkish Earthquake Relief Campaign started. With the help of Manchester Turkish Consulate and Turkish Airlines, we collected and sent 5700 boxes of necessary aid items to the area. - 04/03/2023 - MACFEST & Muslim Women’s Art festival - Folk dance performance (Lament and Sama) - 08/03/23 8th March International Women’s Day- and Fundraising event for the Turkish and Syrian Earthquake Victims. Jointly organised with Sheba Arts.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Trustees regarded to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when carrying out activities.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	N/A
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	N/A
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Our 3 volunteers helped during events such as welcoming guests, preparing and tidying the rooms. They also helped with administrative duties.
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Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	NWTCA is a charitable, cultural, educational non-profit organisation dedicated to increase, promote, foster friendship, public knowledge and understanding of the Turkish culture and language. NWTCA organises community events and activities where people of all ages and nationalities can come together to experience Turkish culture through Turkish music, festivals, dance, food and art. NWTCA plays an integral role in bringing the Turkish-British community together in the Northwest of England. One of the main services we offer is "community language teaching" of Turkish for children and adults. This has enabled us to offer a wider range of classes and activities for people of Turkish origin or people with some kind of Turkish

connection. Some children who have attended our classes could not previously speak a word of Turkish, now they have mastered the basics and have a sense of their culture and background-our weekend sessions are particularly valued by single parents whose children live with primary carers with no knowledge of Turkish. As children move through study modules and pass progress tests included in the materials, they develop a sense of academic achievement & personal achievement independent of more formal language learning. The Turkish lessons we provide, also serve as a social hub for the Turkish community as we have a waiting area for parents to socialise when they wait for their children. We began the new academic year on - 09/10/22 and our weekly lessons started online due to Covid restrictions. We had in person classes once a month. We clearly see the advancement in our student’s learning of Turkish language and culture. The students build strong friendships and take part in our friendly art and writing contests. We have supported our students and their families by continuing with Turkish lessons and making the online lessons for free of charge. The children kept their cameras off during the lessons and the lessons have not been recorded to stay in line with Data protection regulations. Children and adults develop a sense of citizenship, not only as part of discovering their Turkish identity but also as a result of finding a valued place as a bicultural individual within an inclusive British society. Our volunteers developed skillsets that helped them to raise their employability and boosted their confidence.

10/10/22 NWTCA Folk Dance classes for women and children started for the new academic year (all year) We have had great interest from our community. These lessons are growing in number and students learn different regional folk dances introduced and the dance group performances were a great success at different events, and we hope to carry on and grow this activity going forward. The children love a part of their culture which are fold dances, help them with their identity and belonging. We have received great feedback from our students. - 29/10/22 Republic Day Ball at the Midland Hotel Celebrated the Republic Day, in a prestigious venue, 150 Turkish-British people came together, the event jointly created with community, couples danced waltz, where the women showcased a folk dance from the Black Sea region. Lord Mayor attended our event. It’s been a great fundraising event. - 24/04/22 6[th] NWTCA Children’s Festival at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel On this day, we celebrate the children of the world, and their achievement, the children prepared poems, songs, and dances, the community came together to celebrate this special national day. - 05/02/2023 Turkish Classical Music Choir has been set up with conductor Suat Sancar. The rehearsals are on Sundays. Helping community members with this creative activity, improving their mental health, helping people to feel included and not isolated. The participants are able to continue engaging with their culture through the arts which helps them to feel better in themselves. - 07/02/23 Turkish Earthquake Relief Campaign started. Earthquake happened in Turkiye and most of our friends lost their family members. We wanted to contribute and help the people who are affected in Turkiye. With the help of Manchester Turkish Consulate and Turkish Airlines, we collected and sent 5700 boxes of

necessary aid items to the area. The wider community helped us to collect the aid items. We are extremely grateful. - 04/03/2023 - MACFEST & Muslim Women’s Art festival - Folk dance performance (Lament and Sama) After the earthquake - 08/03/23 8th March International Women’s Day- and Fundraising event for the Turkish Earthquake Victims. Jointly organised with Sheba Arts.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Please refer to Para 1.20
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Fundraising was part of the events listed in Para 1.17 through donations, food, drink and ticket sales where applicable.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	N/A
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Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As end of 5th April 2023, North West Turkish Community Association’s total cash fund is £5,577.00 For more details please check Receipts and Payments report.

Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	N/A
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	N/A
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Our main sources of funds are donations and fundraising events.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	N/A
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	N/A
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution adopted on 5th April 2016
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Foundation model with 6 trustees (CIO)
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Gulcin Bulut and Serap Adair, two of the trustees; identified a need for more trustees and contacted potential candidates and informed them of trustees’ roles and responsibilities. Two of the candidates accepted the role and 4 trustees together adopted the constitution and held the first board meeting. Two new trustees were appointed by a resolution passed at our annual meeting of the charity trustees in 23/02/21.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	N/A
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Member of Federation of Turkish Associations in the UK Member of Turkish Language, Culture And Education Consortium Of UK Qualified Turkish teacher is provided by Education Counsellor of the Turkish Embassy in London.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Turkish Consulate in Manchester Westcroft Community Centre Sheba Arts Londra Gazetesi, Newspaper Vatan Gazetesi, Newspaper Olay Gazetesi, Newspaper Istanbul Grill Cheadle Manchester Council Manchester University Turkish Society Sale Community Centre Home MCR Community Arts NorthWest

Horizons Festival Thank You Manchester Festival Macfest Turkish Airlines Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	North West Turkish Community Association
Other name the charity uses	NWTCA
Registered charitynumber	1166380
Charity’s principal address	Milk-Lab Building, 14 Sadler Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5UJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Gulcin Bulut	Arts and Education	Wholeyear
Kursat Uysal	Chair	Wholeyear
Mustafa Cebeci	Treasurer	Wholeyear
Sefer Kara	Events Coordinator	Until 07/02/23
Selda San Ridley	General secretary	From 23/02/21
Emrah Mansuroglu	Social media	From 23/02/21
Esra Sevimli	Trustee	From 01/03/23

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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