## **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**
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|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|
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|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:
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|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**
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|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.**|
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|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:|
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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|**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|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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4
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9
10
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15
16
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18
19|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**|
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||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||
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– 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
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