Trustees. Annual Report for the period
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Period start date
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Period end date
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From
Section A
,tÉ.Ref*Bné1rknh1strtIQn 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
OlCe {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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position {eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Mr. Baddal DegirmenGI
Chair
Mr.
egirmenci
Trustee
Date
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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 eipts 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
Ps
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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