2025-04-04-accounts - North West Turkish Community Association

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 05/04/2024 Period start date To 05/04/2025 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 21/04/24 23rd April Children’s festival at Imamoglu Restaurant with art exhibition by children themed as The children of the world 19th May 2024 Manchester Turkish Classical Music Choir concert at Parrs Wood Road Church for the centenary of Turkish Republic and 19th May The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 16th June 2024 Kim Ölecek Theatre Play at The Hope Street Theatre in Liverpool (3 city tour) 21st June 2024 Kim Ölecek Theatre Play at the Empty Space in Manchester (3 city tour) 23rd June 2024 Kim Ölecek Theatre Play at Mac Hexagon Theatre in Birmingham (3 city tour) 16th June 2024 Eid breakfast at Turkish sweet centre 18th June 2024 Visiting Lord Mayor Paul Andrews 10th July 2024 The last day of Turkish school and handing out the certificates 06thOctober 2024- Minik dostlar children’s play at Empty Space October 2024 - Start of Turkish school until July October 2024 - Start of Children’s Folk dance classes until July. 27thOctober 2024- Republic Day celebration at our Turkish school NW Turkish Academy 26thOctober 2024 -Republic Day Concert at Bowdon Room. The singers are Demet Sağıroğlu and Burhan Şeşen. Guest singer Huseyin Turan

		24/11/2024 Folk dance performance by women’s folk dance group at Macfest Art Awards Ceremony at Manchester Hall 2025 26thJanuary 2025 Liverpool’da açık büfe kahvaltı Macello West Derby Restaurant 13 Feb 2025 Dealing with Bullying webinar for parents to help their children to deal with bullying 27 Feb 2025 Second Annual Turkish Business networking event at Warren Bruce Court. 18th March 2025 Remembering Gallipoli, our students produced a video, singing a famous traditional song on Gallipoli in sign language. 30th March 2025 Eid breakfast at Cappadocia Ocakbasi for the end of Ramadan
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) 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 North West 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 29/09/24 and our weekly lessons started face to face and online. 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 and workshops as well. We have supported our students and their families by offering the online Turkish 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. 21/04/24 8[th] - 23rd April Children’s festival at Imamoglu Restaurant with art exhibition by children themed as The children of the world On this day, we celebrate the children of the world, and their achievements. The children prepared poems, songs, and dances, the community came together to celebrate this special national day with their families. Our Consul General also attended the day. 19th May 2024 Manchester Turkish Classical Music Choir concert at Parrs Wood Road Church for the centenary of Turkish Republic and 19th May The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day At this event we were able to showcase our repertoire of Classical Turkish music for a mixed audience of Turkish and British people. Around 150 people attended this event, and we received amazing feedback.

January 2025 Folk dance classes for children started for the year until April 2025. We have had great interest from our community. The students learn different regional folk dances and have a chance to perform for parents and at our children’s festival. The women’s folk dance group performed at Macfest. We were able to promote Turkish folk dance and culture amongst other Muslim groups and British public. The children love the folk dance classes, it help them with their identity and belonging. We have received great feedback from our students and parents. 16th June 2024 Kim Ölecek Theatre Play at The Hope Street Theatre in Liverpool (3 city tour) 21st June 2024 Kim Ölecek Theatre Play at the Empty Space in Manchester (3 city tour) 23rd June 2024 Kim Ölecek Theatre Play at Mac Hexagon Theatre in Birmingham (3 city tour) Our June 2024, three city tour across Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham brought Turkish theatre to local communities, promoting Turkish arts and culture, strengthening cultural identity, creating meaningful connections amongst Turkish diaspora while widening access to the arts. 16th June 2024 Eid breakfast at Turkish sweet centre Bringing Turkish community together to celebrate Eid, strengthening social bonds, reduce isolation, promote cultural heritage and create a welcoming space for connection, belonging and mutual support. 18th June 2024 Visiting Lord Mayor Paul Andrews to talk about our future plans and project. Asking for support to organise bigger events in the future. We also introduced our culture and talked about the vibrant community we have become.

10th July 2024 The last day of Turkish school and handing out the certificates 06[th] October 2024- Minik dostlar children’s play at Empty Space The first children’s play in Turkish language in the Northwest of England. The play provided a unique cultural and educational experience, it introduced children’ theatre in Turkish language to families in Manchester for the first time, strengthening cultural connection, representation and pride, while offering a joyful theatre experience to Turkish speaking families. It continues to receive highly positive feedback; the community would like us to produce another play. October 2024 - Start of Turkish school until July We have 4 classes for children and 1 class for adults. In adult class we have students who want to learn the Turkish language. Some of our students are either British and they have interest in Turkey or they are from Turkish or mix families but they did not learn the language when they were children. We help to learn the language and the culture. 27[th] October 2024- Republic Day celebration at our Turkish school NW Turkish Academy. Students prepared performances related to the Republic Day, promoting our language, arts and culture. 26[th] October 2024 -Republic Day Concert at Bowdon Room. The singers are Demet Sağıroğlu and Burhan Şeşen. Guest singer Huseyin Turan Celebrated the 101[st] anniversary of Turkish Republic, in a prestigious venue. Around 200 Turkish-British people came together, wonderful music concert celebrating Turkish

music. It’s been a great fundraising event. The community socialised with each other, bonds strengthened, Turkish music and dances promoted to the audience. 24/11/2024 Folk dance performance by our Women’s folk dance group at Macfest Art Awards Ceremony at Manchester Hall At this event the women’s group showcased three different Turkish folk dances to the audience. Macfest is a festival of different cultures. We introduced our culture and traditional folk dances which received great interest. 26[th] January 2025 Liverpool’da açık büfe kahvaltı Macello West Derby Restaurant Bringing the community together, introducing our charity in Liverpool. January 2024 - Start of Children’s Folk dance classes until July. Preparing a performance for our children’s festival. Children learning their cultural dances, celebrating their culture. 13 Feb 2025 Dealing with Bullying webinar for parents to help their children to deal with bullying. Helping families with the issues of bullying, how they can support their children, and communicate with their school to resolve bullying issues. Creating awareness about bullying and how to seek help. 27 Feb 2025 Second Annual Turkish Business networking event at Warren Bruce Court. The purpose setting up this network is to bring professionals and business owners together, to benefit from new ideas, foster stronger connections, to be motivated to grow stronger, meet likeminded people and to create a supportive environment for businesses. The event was well attended. Our consul general Seyfi Onur Sayin, Trade Envoy MP Afzal Khan and a representative from HSBC Business banking attended the event. Aim to support Turkish business

owners with potential issues they’re
experiencing. We received great feedback
for this event.
18th March 2025 Remembering Gallipoli,
our students produced a video, singing a
famous traditional song on Gallipoli in sign
language.
To advance education and promote cultural
heritage by commemorating the Gallipoli
campaign,fostering historical understanding,
remembrance, reflection while encouraging
peace, reconciliation and shared values
across two cultures.
30th March 2025 Eid breakfast at
Cappadocia Ocakbasi for the end of
Ramadan.
Promoting cultural cohesion and social
inclusion by bringing people together to
celebrate Eid, reduce isolation and
strengthening relationships within and
between communities.

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 2025, North West Turkish Community Association’s total cash fund is £5,920. For details please check Receipts and Payments documents.
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	We identify a need for more trustees and contact potential candidates or announce that we need more trustees. We hold short meetings with them and then we select the best suited candidates. Then we inform them of trustees’ roles and responsibilities. We hold annual board meeting and regular monthly meetings.

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	Westcroft Community Centre Turkish Consulate in Manchester Sheba Arts Londra Gazetesi, Newspaper Hurriyet Newspaper Vatan Gazetesi, Newspaper Olay Gazetesi, Newspaper Istanbul Grill Cheadle Manchester Council Cappadocia Ocakbasi Bowdon Rooms Altrincham Manchester University Turkish Society Sale Community Centre Home MCR Community Arts NorthWest

Horizons Festival Macfest Turkish Airlines Parrswood High School The Empty Space Parrs Wood Road Church Turkish Sweet Centre 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	Office 203, 5300 Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park, SK8 3GP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Gulcin Bulut	Chair	Wholeyear
Esra Sevimli	General Secretary	Wholeyear
Mustafa Cebeci	Treasurer	Wholeyear
Serkan Senol	Media and Public Relations	Whole year
Emrah Mansuroglu	Social media	Resigned on 01/11/2024
Selda San Ridley	Trustee	Resigned on 12/08/2024

– 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

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature	Gulcin Bulut
Full name	Gulcin Bulut
Position	Chair

31/01/2026

Section 8 Statement	ofassets and liabilities at	the endoftheperiod Unrestricted Restricted	the endoftheperiod Unrestricted Restricted	Endowment
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