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2025-01-07-accounts

Polish Association Gloucestershire

Charity Registration

Number 1176870

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date
Day Month Year Day Month Year
From 09 01 2024 To 31 12 2024
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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Polish Association Gloucestershire Other names charity is known by PAG Registered charity number (if any) 1176870 Charity's principal address 9 Daniels Meadow

9 Daniels Meadow Tuffley GLOUCESTER GL4 0TU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of
person (or
body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to
whole year
appoint
trustee (if
any)
Marcin Silarski Chair PAG
1 Trustee
Board
Karolina PAG
2 Malczewska- Trustee
Kalinowska Board
Maciej Stanke PAG
3 Trustee
Board
Konrad Miklus Appointed on PAG
4 9.01.2025 Trustee
Board
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Polish Association Gloucestershire

Charity Registration

Number 1176870

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Zofia Malgorzata Appointed on PAG
5 Karkola-Lubacha 11.04.2025 Trustee
Board
Jaroslaw Resigned 30.10.2024 PAG
6 Kubaszczyk Trustee
Board
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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity's trusts

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 26 Jan 2018 How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by the Board of Trustees during the Trustee Board meetings Trustee selection methods

(eg. trust, association, company)

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Section C Objectives and activities

Polish Association Gloucestershire

Charity Registration

Number 1176870

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The objectives of PAG are: 1. To promote social inclusion by working with people in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, social or economic position (in particular, members of the Polish Community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society. 2. To provide a local network group offering support, services and assistance designed to relieve needs, encourage and enable people to participate more effectively with the wider community. 3. To provide social and recreational facilities and events involving the local community, designed to foster community cohesion and raise awareness and understanding of Polish art, culture, heritage and history. 4. To advance education by providing a supplementary school for Polish background children, with tuition in Polish language, history, culture and tradition.

Polish Association Gloucestershire Charity Registration

Number 1176870

1. Introduction Polish Association Gloucestershire (PAG) is a registered charity committed to promoting Polish culture and history, advancing education, providing services and promoting social inclusion. We are dedicated to positively impacting the local community living in Gloucestershire, in particular, but not exclusive to members of the Polish community. 2. Activities and Achievements During the past year, Polish Association Gloucestershire achieved the following: -Polish Saturday School – Akademia Polska significantly increased the number of pupils compared to previous years. -There were also smaller events during the year – Cleaning Polish cemetery in Chipping Campden, the celebration of Polish Independence Day in November and the Christmas Market in December. Summary of the main activities undertaken for -PAG organised Polish Heritage Day again in the traditional the public benefit in format. The festival took place on 11 May 2024, attracting relation to these objects thousands of visitors throughout the day. The event (include within this promoted Polish culture, history, cuisine and business. section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the - PAG continued to secure funding and was able to continue guidance issued by the a programme dedicated to Polish carers living in Charity Commission on Gloucestershire. public benefit) - Members of PAG took part and laid the wreaths during the Remembrance Sunday in Gloucester and Cheltenham. 3. Governance Polish Association Gloucestershire is governed by a board of trustees, all of whom serve on a voluntary basis. The board provide oversight and guidance to the charity's operations. 4. Financial Overview PAG’s financial position in 2024 remained stable, continuing its pattern of prudent management and effective use of resources. The total income for the year was £118,447 , while total expenditure reached £89,548 , resulting in a net surplus of £28,889 . This outcome reflects a balanced approach — maintaining sufficient reserves while ensuring that funds are actively

Polish Association Gloucestershire

Charity Registration

Number 1176870

directed toward PAG’s charitable objectives. Spending on educational and community activities, including schoolrelated costs and cultural events, remained the largest expenditure category, demonstrating PAG’s ongoing commitment to its mission. Two primary sources of income continued to be a subscription to Saturday School and external grants. PAG’s reserves are maintained at reasonable levels in order to provide sufficient buffer should the charity see a sudden decrease in donations or decrease the number of fee paying students at Polish Saturday School. 5. Conclusion The Trustees are pleased to report that throughout 2024, the Polish Association Gloucestershire has continued to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of its beneficiaries and the wider community. PAG remains steadfast in its mission to promote cultural, educational, and social engagement, and looks forward to further strengthening its activities and outreach in the years ahead. The Trustees extend their sincere gratitude to all volunteers, supporters, and donors for their dedication, generosity, and invaluable contributions of time and effort.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Polish Association

Gloucestershire

Charity Registration

Number 1176870

PAG is a volunteeer-led charity. All School staff are paid contractors. PAG also created a position for a part-time Carers Coordinator by the use of Carers Grant Funding from Gloucestershire County Council.

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Section D Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During 2024, the charity continued to deliver its core activities with notable success. The Polish Saturday School remained a cornerstone of PAG’s work, providing supplementary education in Polish language, history, and culture to school-aged children. This initiative plays a vital role in helping young people maintain a strong connection to their heritage while growing up in the UK, fostering pride in their identity and cultural roots.

The annual Polish Heritage Day once again celebrated Polish culture and strengthened community ties across Gloucestershire. The event promoted mutual understanding and respect between communities and received positive coverage in both local and national media.

PAG also expanded its volunteer base and developed new projects and events that continue to nurture a sense of belonging and shared identity among Poles living in Gloucestershire.

Section E Financial review

Polish Association

Gloucestershire

Charity Registration

Number 1176870

Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves

PAG’s reserves are maintained at a reasonable level to safeguard the charity’s ongoing activities and provide a financial buffer. They also ensure sufficient working capital for organising the annual Polish Heritage Day, where most supplies and expenses must be paid in advance.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

No funds in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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Principal sources of funds:

Section F Other optional information

Maciej Stanke, trustee of PAG received £9,000 (2023: £8,307) for his work as a Head Teacher in Saturday School and claimed £964.74 of expenses (mainly for school supplies).

Olga Cebula, connected person to trustee of PAG received £1,050 (2023: £1,450) for her work as a Teacher in Saturday School.

Section G Declaration

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) Konrad Miklus
Maciej Stanke
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Polish Association Gloucestershire

Charity Registration Number 1176870

Position (eg Trustee Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 14/03/2026

Charity Name No (if any) Polish Association Gloucestershire 1176870 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/09/2024 31/01/2024

Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations and Fundraising 11,978 - - 11,978 12,945
Supplementary School Fees 48,962 - - 48,962 49,585
Ticket Sales (Bal Karnawalowy, Bal Niepodleglosci) 4,769 - - 4,769 4,450
Polish Heritage Day Takings and Donations 27,971 - - 27,971 12,113
Polish Embassy Grant - 1,500 - 1,500 2,650
Carers Grant from Gloucestershire County Council - 15,000 - 15,000 15,000
Polish Embassy Grant Bal Niepodleglosci - 1,000 - 1,000 850
Gloucestershire County Council Grant PHD - 4,000 - 4,000 3,000
Gloucester City Council Grant for PHD - - - - 577
OPCC for Gloucestershire PHD Grant - - - - 1,000
School Grant from WID - 3,267 - 3,267 3,059
Wspolnota Polska Grant - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 93,680 24,767 - 118,447 105,230
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 93,680 24,767 - 118,447 105,230
A3 Payments
Raising Funds - - - - 852
School Expenses 7,170 7,170 12,634
School Rent 5,745 5,745 7,505
Teachers' Costs 26,818 3,267 30,085 28,700
Cost of school boooks 3,153 3,153 2,398
Scholarship - 820
Independance Ball Costs 4,421 4,421 3,838
PHD Expenses 18,522 6,500 25,022 18,030
PAG General Expenses 2,909 - - 2,909 5,482
Carers Grant Expenses - 9,008 - 9,008 12,041
Depreciation Charge 1,650 - - 1,650 - 1,650
Insurance Costs 385 - - 385 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 70,773 ] 18,775 - 89,548 90,651
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
(see table)
Camera, Lense, Micropones - - - - 2,230
Shed 1,300
Banner 988
Banner 543
Banner 534
Banner 743
Outdoor Tables 1,196
Card Terminals - - - - 715
Sub total [ - ] - - - 8,250
Total payments 70,773 18,775 - 89,548 98,900
Net of receipts/(payments) 22,907 5,992 - 28,899 6,330
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 42,055 8,397 - 50,452 42,473
Cash funds this year end 64,962 14,389 - 79,351 48,803
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

07/05/2026

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all
the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s
own use
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Camera, Lense,
Micropones
Shed
Banner
Banner
Banner
Banner
Outdoor Tables
Card Terminals
Details
Details
Details
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Cash & Bank
Signature
2		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
64,962
14,389
-
-
-
-
64,962
14,389
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Unrestricted funds
2,230
Unrestricted funds
1,300
Unrestricted funds
988
Unrestricted funds
543
Unrestricted funds
534
Unrestricted funds
743
Unrestricted funds
1,196
Unrestricted funds
715
8,250
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Maciej Stanke
Konrad Miklus		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
1,338
780
593
326
320
446
718
429
4,950
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
14/03/2026
14/03/2026
07/05/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ••• Sectlon A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Polish Association Gloucestershire On accounts for the year ended 31.12.2024 Charity no (if any) 1176870 Set out on pages 1- 12 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Yhe Trust") for the year ended 31 /12/2024 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for Ihe preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 20111-the Act-l. 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 14515}(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention {other than that disclosed below '} 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 accounls do nol accord wilh the accounling records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which altenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper u derstanding of the accounts to be reached. Pleas elete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 14.03.2026 Name: Anna Wykurz Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Chartered Public Financial Accountant {CI PFAI Address: 34 Hawser Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 7FA IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo 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. IER October 2018