2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees. Annual Report for the period CHAR Period start date 01 Period end date Iwlarch From Section A ,tÉ.Ref*Bn￿￿￿é￿1rknh1str￿tIQn details Charity name MORDEN EDUCATION AND CULTUFIAL CENTRE Other names charity is known by Registered charlty number (if any) 11661-5 Charity's principal address 2a Crown Lane Morden Postcode SM4 5BL Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name O￿lCe {if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Chair Namo of person (or body) entitled toa olnt trustee Ifan The trustees themselves Mr. Baddal Degirmenci Mr. Halil Degirmenci Enes Karkin For whole year For whole year For whole year Trustee The trustees themselves Trustee The trustees themselves 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Association Trustee selection methods (eg. aF,;:: Trinted by, elecied I Appointed by tne existing trustees. Additional governance issues (Optional information) The charity Irustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity- You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trus.ees rr,eet tcgelher as a body monthly and are responsible for all decisions taken in relation to running the centre and the community facilities and the activities provided by the charity. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. To assist in the smooth running of the charity the trustees have employed a nutnber of personnel that help them oversee certain aspects of the charity's work. Personnel are currently employed for finance and for the day-to4ay management of the building and report back with their recommendations to the full meeting of the trustees. The day-to-day management of the centre and community facilities and projects are delegated to the personnel. Section C To advance the education of children and young people between the ages of 7 - 16 in Morden, ir, Turkish language and in English language, traditions and ,.1 sclool. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Our objectives are set to reflect our community aims. Each year our trustees review our objectives and activities to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In TAR M8rch 2012

carrying out this review the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of education for the public benefit. The charity carries out a wide range of actlvities in pursuance of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, summarised below, provide benefit both to those who uses our community centre and | the wider community of Morden and neighbouring Cities. Morden Education & Cultural Centre is a charity committed to the educational supp?rt 2nd ?roviding frae c9mp1e￿,e￿.tary education programs for people in Morden area. We champion and serve the primary goal advancing the education of the public in the subjects of English Language, Life in the UK and several ethnic languages. The supplementary educational support out of school hours which is provided by our Gommunity members ana. teachers on a voluntary basis act as crucial information and advocacy points for adults as well as children in our region. The language courses we provide are designed to improve the level of English of those who struggle io communicate and educate. Our programs aim for raising aspirations and engagement that are essential components to remove the language oarrier nence reducing tailures in the classroom or at work. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charlty Commission on public benefit) Morden Education & Cultural Centre will focus primarily on young people with the aim of advancing community development through language and cultural education. Our Piirposes: Morden Education & Cultural Centre is being established to provide supplementary education, place and materials in Morden area for young people who al-e 8:rdsbryling in formal education due to language barrier. tradition etc. We provide the following: Language courses: The PAorden area has accommodated a large number of Turkish speakina Deople N'.oo have moved in the area in the last two years. We have been funded to run a three-year project to provide English language classes for these new residents to enable them to settle and integrate more easily into the local community. We focus on developing language skills of young people wiio needJ aoaitionai support In language skills. The language courses we provide are designed to improve the level of English of young people who struggle to communicate and educate. At present many families have shown interest in this scheme and all have made considerable progress in obtaining a functional undersianding and use of Ènglish in day-to-day situations. TAR March 2012

Homework support: Some young people need support due to falling behind in their studies. Our volunteer teachers provide homework support and materials to those who are in need of supplementary study support. Hall and Rooins: Our hall and meetiiig rooms are available for use by local groups and organisations. This year alone the facilities have been used by groups as varied as the local karate club and the local chess club. Local charities are encouraged to make use of our meeting rooms. and we host surgeries with boEh local Councillors and the MP for Morden. When facilities are I not required tor community use they are available for hire on commercial terms. This year alone our Tacilities have been used on over 100 occasions and over 20 I groups, or organisaiions have benefited from the facilities we can offer the local community. Our Aim to.. Raise the attainment of people, particularly those facing disadvantages Develop their essential skills Prepare young people for the world of work and further study We do this by tollowing- Cornmitrrient aria inspiring pro-SOGial friendships. strong interpersonal skills. and instill a sense of hope in the future. Responsibility and empowering young people in establishing goals and following through on commitments. PossiDllity of expanding the perspective of young people to make them aware of Iheir competences. Supporting individuals and surrounding young people in a caring, inclusive learning environment. Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional information) TAR March 2012

You may choose to include further statements. where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking", policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Section D IAchievements and performance TAR March 2012

Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity durlng the year Volunteers are an important resource in community work. This year our Charity has achieved to reach over 1.000 Turk.ish speaking people in Morden and surrciUnCIiIn, 'e LIS iYcrJ- e oijr number of volunteers who then helped us organise and conduct more charitable and fund-raising activities than last year. Volunteers are involvea in most of our community activities and we have now over 30 people regularly giving their time. Our language course and homework support sessions have proved to be very successful as we witnessed considerable improvements on some of the students who did not ao well in 'ihe previous years. We also promoted and supported the right of parents to home educate their children as an adcjitional support to sustain success of their children. TAR March 2012

Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Their policy is to hold enough funds to meet four months, operating costs of the centre and of our Goini ri￿.]11￿. o Drogi ar,irp,e%. In n21knulating the charity's reserves the trustees have deducted from the total of unrestricted funds of the charity, the value of the lease ot the centre and other tangible fixed assets as shown in the accounts and the designated fund. Detalls of any funds materially in deficit Further financlal review details (Optional information) You may choose to include Principal funding sources additional information, where The charity's main source of income is donations. Given the economic conditions relevant about: the charity's principal currently affecting our local community this level of donations are both generous sources of funds (including and encouraging. any fundraising); how expenditure has Investment policy and objectives supported the key objectives i The charity nas iio long-ierm investnients. Our cash reserves are held in our of the charity; bank accounL and deposit accounts. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Plans for future periods We intend to rnaiiitain our exisiing range of community activities working in partnership with tne community and to further develop our community projects in collaboration with Merton Borough Council and the Morden Community. We continue to place greai importance on sharing a good understanding the importance of eaucaiion whilst gaining an understanding of the Turkish culture and traailions. Section F Section G The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees TAR March 2012

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position {eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Mr. Baddal DegirmenGI Chair Mr. egirmenci Trustee Date TAR Marth 2012

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest e-",Ericted funds to tho naar8St £ Eridowiment funds to the nearest £ Totsl funds Last year to the near•5t £ A1 Receipts Charitsble aetivities Other income to the n8ar8$t £ 144,067 816 1 144,067 818 87.595 ross income AR) 144,883 144,883 87,595 an {see table). Inves men sa es, 44, 144,883 ,595 A3Pa •nts Costs of charitable activitie5 Donation Dtsnation 69,970 69,970 107,880 1,000 Sub total 69,970 108,880 A4 Asset and inveslment urcha see tabl Purchase offixed assets Sub total 70 69,970 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 45 80.1 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 3110112026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categorlos Unrestri¢tgd funds to n8ar8st £ R9Stricted funds to nearest £ Details Endowment funds to near•st £ B1 Cash funds Cash al bank 68,485 Petty Cash 11,660 Total Cash funds 80,145 (agree balar￿$ with ￿e￿ipts and p8ytnents accountlsll OK Endowment funds to nearest £ Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restrided funds to nearest £ Details Fund to whl¢h a$$et belon Details Cost loptionall Curren¢ value Ilonal Fund to whlch asset belon Details Currant value tlonal Cost {optiono1} B4 Assets retsSned for the charitys own use Fund to which relates Ajmount due onal When due tional Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name Baddal Degirmencl Halil D irmenci CCKX R2 accounts {SSI 3110112026

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of

MORDEN EDUCATION AND CULTURAL CENTRE

On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1166775 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

• Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or

• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Date: 30/01/2026
Signed:
Name: Mr Cem Kizilcik
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Relevant professional Chartered Accountant (ACMA)
qualification(s) or body (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
(if any):
Address: 52 Chestnut Drive
Sale
M33 4HH
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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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October 2018

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