## **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.| ## **Additional information (optional)** |**Additional information (optional)**|**Additional information (optional)**|| |---|---|---| |You may choose to include further statements||where relevant about:| ||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.| |Other||| ## **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. ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |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**| |Other||| ## **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**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |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**| |Other||| ## **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.**| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |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,
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**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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