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## Section A Reference and administration details
**Charity name** Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain **Other names charity is known by** STP **Registered charity number (if any)** 1181306 **Charity's principal address** Building POSK 238-246 King Street London Postcode W6 0RF
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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14.|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee**
**(if any)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Marian Zastawny|Chair||AGM|
||Teresa Bilinska|Vice-Chair||AGM|
||Miroslawa Michniewicz|Vice-Chair||AGM|
||Piotr Swieboda|Treasurer||AGM|
||Michał Sławek|Secretary|Appointed on 20/04/2024|AGM|
||Alina Antonik|||AGM|
||Sebastian Czajka|||AGM|
||Marek Jasinski|||AGM|
||dr Elwira Kamińska|||AGM|
||Tomasz Koperniak|||AGM|
||Kamila Wiatr|||AGM|
||Monika Kołatka||Appointed on 20/04/2024|AGM|
||Michał Kowalski||Appointed on 20/04/2024|AGM|
||Wojcech Lisowski||Appointed on 20/04/2024|AGM|
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**Section B Structure, governance and management**
## **Description of the charity’s trusts**
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Association
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Elected by AGM or appointed by Board of Trustees subject to maximum number of Trustees defined in the Constitution not being exceeded.
## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)**
You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- 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.
|Procedure ref
number|Document title|
|---|---|
|STP-001|Constitution|
|STP-002|Management Rules|
|STP-004|Code of Professional Conduct|
|STP-005|Disciplinary Procedure|
|STP-006|Technical Academy Management|
|STP-007|Finance Management|
|STP-008|Internal Audits|
|STP-009|Membership procedure|
|STP-010|Office & Administration|
|STP-011|Management of STP Awards|
|STP-012|Relations with Other Organisations|
|STP-013|IT Management|
|STP-014|Privacy Policy|
|STP-015|Data Protection Procedure|
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## **Section C Objectives and activities**
|**Summary of the objects of the**
**charity set out in its**
**governing document**
**Summary of the main**
**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 Charity**
**Commission on public**
**benefit)**|Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain organises lecturers,
trainings, courses, workshops, seminars and conferences. Provides
mentoring and coaching programs and a meeting forum for people
interested in engineering, construction and science subjects.|
|---|---|
||**Overview**
The trustees confirm that all activities have been designed and delivered
in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
In 2024, the Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain advanced its
charitable objectives through a broad range of initiatives.
**Knowledge Sharing and Training**
Under this theme, the Association delivered a series of lectures and
workshops as part of the “Czwartek4You” banner. Sessions explored
topics including the Colne Valley Viaduct—the UK’s longest railway
bridge—innovations in brain technologies, practical applications of
Google Maps for business, geotechnical solutions to combat climate
change, and creative approaches in construction. Additionally, the
Technical Academy provided targeted project management workshops,
and an “Architectural Moments” event offered insights into
contemporary trends in architecture.
**Collaboration and Networking**
The charity strengthened its international links by participating in and
supporting various conferences and training events. Notable events
included the EFPSNT AGM in Heidelberg, training sessions in Dubai and
the Emirates, and the World Engineering Day Celebration in Warsaw.
**Publishing and Digital Engagement**
A dedicated social media bot disseminated regular posts on engineering
topics and promoted initiatives such as the “Polish Your English” series,
which introduced technical vocabulary while addressing current
engineering issues like COP29 and innovative methane conversion
processes. In addition, an online blog featured extended articles on a
diverse range of subjects, from public health discussions to
recommendations for engineering-focused YouTube channels.
**Community Outreach**
Community engagement was enhanced through the “Profesjonaliści z
Młodzieżą po Polsku” meeting, which brought together Polish
professionals and youth from Polish Saturday Schools. Furthermore, a
festive Christmas celebration united members and supporters of the
Association, featuring traditional elements such as barszcz and pierogi.
These activities have significantly contributed to promoting professional
development, fostering international collaboration, and enhancing
community engagement for the public benefit.|
## **Additional details 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.
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## Section D Achievements and performance
**Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year**
- **Popular Events** We hosted a range of engaging lectures, workshops, and community gatherings throughout the year.
- Conference Contributions Our participation in several international conferences and training events helped strengthen professional networks and foster knowledge exchange.
- **Consistent Publications**
We ensured a robust digital presence by maintaining regular updates on our website and social media channels.
- **Inspiring the Next Generation** Our targeted outreach initiatives played a crucial role in motivating and supporting future engineers.
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## **Section E Financial review**
## **Brief statement of the**
**charity’s policy on reserves**
The Association is to maintain a reserve fund. The reserve fund is created in order to encounter risk of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds, e.g. an unexpected large repair bill or finding ‘seed-funding’ for an urgent project. The reserve fund is to be included in the planned budget and should equate to 3 months average expenditure but not less than £2000.
**Details of any funds materially** There are none. **in deficit**
## **Further financial review details (Optional information)**
You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
**Section F Other optional information**
## **Section G Declaration**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Marian Zastawny Michal Slawek **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)**[Chair ] Secretary 08/03/2025 **Date**
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6|**ASSOCIATION OF POLISH ENGINEERS IN**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER**
**INCOME STATEMENT**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMB**
01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024
**INCOME**
Donations
257
£
Income from charitale activities/events
290
£
Membership fees
2,610
£
Training course fees
-
£
Other income
-
£
Interest
652
£
**3,809**
**£**
**EXPENSES**
Admin expenses
94
£
Advertising and promotion
-
£
Bank & Paypal charges
49
£
Expenses for charitable activities/events
479
£
Computer - web hosting & server
609
£
Computer - Software
1,152
£
Contract services
-
£
Interest receivable
-
£
Project C4U - lecturers, speaches
272
£
Conference attendance cost reimbursement
100
£
Donations
-
£
Insurance
304
£
Membership fees
730
£
Micellaneous petty expenses
-
£
Rent for Venues / Training Admin costs
-
£
Small Tools and equipement
-
£
Telephone cost
-
£
Trainers/ Teachers fees
-
£
Training materials
-
£
Travel expenses - reimb
-
£
Other expenses
-
£
**3,790**
**£**
**Profit fot theyear**
**19**
**£**
**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION**
**AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023**
Openig balance
37,478
£
Profit for theyear
19
£
**Closing balance**
**37,497**
**£**
**Cash at bank**
**37,497**
**£**|
|---|---|
||**INCOME**|
||Donations
257
£
Income from charitale activities/events
290
£
Membership fees
2,610
£
Training course fees
-
£
Other income
-
£
Interest
652
£|
||**EXPENSES**|
||Admin expenses
94
£
Advertising and promotion
-
£
Bank & Paypal charges
49
£
Expenses for charitable activities/events
479
£
Computer - web hosting & server
609
£
Computer - Software
1,152
£
Contract services
-
£
Interest receivable
-
£
Project C4U - lecturers, speaches
272
£
Conference attendance cost reimbursement
100
£
Donations
-
£
Insurance
304
£
Membership fees
730
£
Micellaneous petty expenses
-
£
Rent for Venues / Training Admin costs
-
£
Small Tools and equipement
-
£
Telephone cost
-
£
Trainers/ Teachers fees
-
£
Training materials
-
£
Travel expenses - reimb
-
£
Other expenses
-
£|
||**Profit fot theyear**|
||**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION**
**AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023**
Openig balance
Profit for theyear|
||**Closing balance**|
|||
||**Cash at bank**|
## **ASSOCIATION OF POLISH ENGINEERS IN GREAT BRITAIN CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1181306**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024**