| Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | ||
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| Day 01 |
Month January |
Year 2025 |
Day 31 |
Month December |
Year 2025 |
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| Section A | Reference and administration details | |||||||
| Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) Charity's principal address |
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Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain |
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| STP | ||||||||
| 1181306 | ||||||||
Building POSK |
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| 238-246 King Street | ||||||||
| London | ||||||||
| Postcode | W6 0RF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 |
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 | AGM | ||
| dr Elwira Kamińska | Secretary | Secretaryfrom 04/205 | AGM | |
| Alina Antonik | AGM | |||
| Sebastian Czajka | AGM | |||
| Marek Jasinski | AGM | |||
| . Tomasz Koperniak | AGM |
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. Kamila Wiatr | AGM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . Monika Kołatka | AGM | |||
| . Michał Kowalski | AGM | |||
| . Marcin Wickowski | Appointed on 05/04/2025 | AGM |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
| Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) |
Constitution |
|---|---|
| Association | |
| 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)
| Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: •policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; •thecharity’sorganisational 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. |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Sharing and Training • January — "AI Powering the Future of Industry"lecture at POSK. Explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in engineering and industry, attracting strong attendance from both in-person and online audiences. • May — "Transforming Poland's Infrastructure: The CPK Project"at POSK. Krzysztof Górnicki (Senior Partner) and Mateusz Bloch (Senior Structural Engineer) from Foster + Partners presented one of Europe's most ambitious infrastructure developments—the Central Communication Port. • June — "Google My Business SEO + Ads Booster + AI in Practice"workshops, organised in partnership with Wytwórnia Treści. Provided practical digital marketing and AI training to members and the wider community. • September — Construction Management lecture at Engineers' Day(26–28 September, Zagórze Śląskie, Poland). Delivered by the Technical Academy in cooperation with the Lower Silesia Chamber of Engineers (DOIIB), covering British standards, technical vocabulary, and procedures required for the international construction market. Flagship Conference • October — "Polish Professionals in GB: Building Bridges, Inspiring the Future" at the Royal Army and Navy Club, London. The inaugural full-day conference, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London, featured: o Keynote byPeter Fudakowski, Oscar-winning film producer o Professor Mark Miodownik(Royal Society Professor, UCL) and Professor Marta Kwiatkowska(University of Oxford) among the speakers o Panel discussions on "Polish Success Stories" and "Navigating Career Growth and Personal Development in a Changing Landscape" o The event brought together professionals from business, science, medicine, technology, and the arts, establishing a new annual platform for the Polish professional community in the UK. Collaboration and Networking |
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April — Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 at POSK. The statutory meeting of the Association, including election of trustees and review of the previous year's activities.
-
July — Epping Forest walk . An informal 15-kilometre hike and social gathering that brought members together for community-building outside of the professional setting.
-
November — Alumni PWr Meetup at POSK, co-hosted to mark the 80th anniversary of Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Connected Polish engineering graduates living in the UK.
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December — Resolute Financial Services welcomed as a new Corporate Member, strengthening partnerships and supporting professional development across the community.
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Publishing and Digital Engagement
-
The website blog featured technical articles on sustainable hot water systems , siphonic roof drainage , drainage systems in high-rise buildings , and sustainable building certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
-
Active Facebook and social media presence promoted events and shared community news, including the historic visit of His Majesty King Charles III to POSK in February.
-
Celebrated member achievements, notably Ewelina Wachnicka's medal at the VI World Congress of Polish Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day.
-
Community Outreach and Youth Engagement
-
September — "Profesjonaliści z Młodzieżą po Polsku" at POSK. Co-organised with Polska Macierz Szkolna and Związek Lekarzy Polskich, the event connected Polish professionals with youth from Polish Saturday Schools, providing career guidance and inspiration to the next generation.
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• December — Wigilia STP 2025 Christmas celebration at POSK. Featured a special lecture by Krzysztof Kanawka , CEO of Blue Dot Solutions, on the mission of Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski and the future of Poland's space sector. The Association received a personally signed card from astronaut Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski. The evening concluded with traditional Polish Christmas food and networking.
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
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-
Inaugural Professional Conference — Successfully launched the "Polish
-
Summary of the main Professionals in GB: Building Bridges, Inspiring the Future" conference at the
-
achievements of the charity Royal Army and Navy Club, London. Supported by the Embassy of the Republic of
-
during the year Poland, it attracted professionals from across business, science, medicine, technology, and the arts, and established a new annual platform for the Polish professional community in the UK.
-
• High-Profile Speakers and Partnerships — Secured keynotes and panel participation from internationally recognised figures including Oscar-winning producer Peter Fudakowski, Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL), and Professor Marta Kwiatkowska (Oxford). Strengthened institutional partnerships with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the Lower Silesia Chamber of Engineers (DOIIB), Polska Macierz Szkolna, and Związek Lekarzy Polskich.
-
• Technical Academy Growth — Expanded the Technical Academy's reach internationally with a Construction Management lecture delivered at Engineers' Day in Zagórze Śląskie, Poland, in cooperation with DOIIB. The programme equips Polish engineers with the British standards and procedures needed to operate on the international market.
-
• Youth Engagement — The "Profesjonaliści z Młodzieżą po Polsku " event filled a full hall at POSK with Polish youth from Saturday Schools, providing career guidance from working professionals. This initiative directly supports the Association's mission to inspire the next generation of engineers and technical professionals.
-
• Diverse Programme of Events — Delivered lectures spanning AI in industry, Poland's CPK infrastructure project, digital marketing, and space exploration. Complemented by informal community events such as the Epping Forest walk and the traditional Wigilia STP Christmas celebration.
-
Digital Presence and Knowledge Sharing — Published a series of technical blog articles on the website covering construction and sustainability topics. Maintained an active social media presence that promoted events and celebrated member achievements, including Ewelina Wachnicka's medal at the VI World Congress of Polish Engineers.
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Corporate Membership — Welcomed Resolute Financial Services as a new Corporate Member, broadening the Association's support base and professional network.
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Section E Financial review
The Association is to maintain a reserve fund. The reserve fund is created in order to Brief statement of the encounter risk of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds, e.g. an charity’s policy on reserves 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 chari ty’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
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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) **Date ** |
||
|---|---|---|
| Marian Zastawny | Elwira Kamińska | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
| 2026/04/12 | 2026/08/09 |
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| Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From |
Period start date | To | Period end date | |||||
| Day 01 |
Month January |
Year 2025 |
Day 31 |
Month December |
Year 2025 |
|||
| Section A | Reference and administration details | |||||||
| Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) Charity's principal address |
||||||||
Association of Polish Engineers in Great Britain |
||||||||
| STP | ||||||||
| 1181306 | ||||||||
Building POSK |
||||||||
| 238-246 King Street | ||||||||
| London | ||||||||
| Postcode | W6 0RF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 |
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 | AGM | ||
| dr Elwira Kamińska | Secretary | Secretaryfrom 04/205 | AGM | |
| Alina Antonik | AGM | |||
| Sebastian Czajka | AGM | |||
| Marek Jasinski | AGM | |||
| . Tomasz Koperniak | AGM |
1
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| 11 12 13 14 |
. Kamila Wiatr | AGM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . Monika Kołatka | AGM | |||
| . Michał Kowalski | AGM | |||
| . Marcin Wickowski | Appointed on 05/04/2025 | AGM |
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
| Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) |
Constitution |
|---|---|
| Association | |
| 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)
| Youmay chooseto include additional information, where relevant, about: •policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; •thecharity’sorganisational 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. |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Sharing and Training • January — "AI Powering the Future of Industry"lecture at POSK. Explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in engineering and industry, attracting strong attendance from both in-person and online audiences. • May — "Transforming Poland's Infrastructure: The CPK Project"at POSK. Krzysztof Górnicki (Senior Partner) and Mateusz Bloch (Senior Structural Engineer) from Foster + Partners presented one of Europe's most ambitious infrastructure developments—the Central Communication Port. • June — "Google My Business SEO + Ads Booster + AI in Practice"workshops, organised in partnership with Wytwórnia Treści. Provided practical digital marketing and AI training to members and the wider community. • September — Construction Management lecture at Engineers' Day(26–28 September, Zagórze Śląskie, Poland). Delivered by the Technical Academy in cooperation with the Lower Silesia Chamber of Engineers (DOIIB), covering British standards, technical vocabulary, and procedures required for the international construction market. Flagship Conference • October — "Polish Professionals in GB: Building Bridges, Inspiring the Future" at the Royal Army and Navy Club, London. The inaugural full-day conference, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London, featured: o Keynote byPeter Fudakowski, Oscar-winning film producer o Professor Mark Miodownik(Royal Society Professor, UCL) and Professor Marta Kwiatkowska(University of Oxford) among the speakers o Panel discussions on "Polish Success Stories" and "Navigating Career Growth and Personal Development in a Changing Landscape" o The event brought together professionals from business, science, medicine, technology, and the arts, establishing a new annual platform for the Polish professional community in the UK. Collaboration and Networking |
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-
April — Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 at POSK. The statutory meeting of the Association, including election of trustees and review of the previous year's activities.
-
July — Epping Forest walk . An informal 15-kilometre hike and social gathering that brought members together for community-building outside of the professional setting.
-
November — Alumni PWr Meetup at POSK, co-hosted to mark the 80th anniversary of Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Connected Polish engineering graduates living in the UK.
-
December — Resolute Financial Services welcomed as a new Corporate Member, strengthening partnerships and supporting professional development across the community.
-
Publishing and Digital Engagement
-
The website blog featured technical articles on sustainable hot water systems , siphonic roof drainage , drainage systems in high-rise buildings , and sustainable building certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
-
Active Facebook and social media presence promoted events and shared community news, including the historic visit of His Majesty King Charles III to POSK in February.
-
Celebrated member achievements, notably Ewelina Wachnicka's medal at the VI World Congress of Polish Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day.
-
Community Outreach and Youth Engagement
-
September — "Profesjonaliści z Młodzieżą po Polsku" at POSK. Co-organised with Polska Macierz Szkolna and Związek Lekarzy Polskich, the event connected Polish professionals with youth from Polish Saturday Schools, providing career guidance and inspiration to the next generation.
-
• December — Wigilia STP 2025 Christmas celebration at POSK. Featured a special lecture by Krzysztof Kanawka , CEO of Blue Dot Solutions, on the mission of Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski and the future of Poland's space sector. The Association received a personally signed card from astronaut Sławosz Uznański - Wiśniewski. The evening concluded with traditional Polish Christmas food and networking.
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.
March 2012
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Section D Achievements and performance
March 2012
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-
Inaugural Professional Conference — Successfully launched the "Polish
-
Summary of the main Professionals in GB: Building Bridges, Inspiring the Future" conference at the
-
achievements of the charity Royal Army and Navy Club, London. Supported by the Embassy of the Republic of
-
during the year Poland, it attracted professionals from across business, science, medicine, technology, and the arts, and established a new annual platform for the Polish professional community in the UK.
-
• High-Profile Speakers and Partnerships — Secured keynotes and panel participation from internationally recognised figures including Oscar-winning producer Peter Fudakowski, Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL), and Professor Marta Kwiatkowska (Oxford). Strengthened institutional partnerships with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the Lower Silesia Chamber of Engineers (DOIIB), Polska Macierz Szkolna, and Związek Lekarzy Polskich.
-
• Technical Academy Growth — Expanded the Technical Academy's reach internationally with a Construction Management lecture delivered at Engineers' Day in Zagórze Śląskie, Poland, in cooperation with DOIIB. The programme equips Polish engineers with the British standards and procedures needed to operate on the international market.
-
• Youth Engagement — The "Profesjonaliści z Młodzieżą po Polsku " event filled a full hall at POSK with Polish youth from Saturday Schools, providing career guidance from working professionals. This initiative directly supports the Association's mission to inspire the next generation of engineers and technical professionals.
-
• Diverse Programme of Events — Delivered lectures spanning AI in industry, Poland's CPK infrastructure project, digital marketing, and space exploration. Complemented by informal community events such as the Epping Forest walk and the traditional Wigilia STP Christmas celebration.
-
Digital Presence and Knowledge Sharing — Published a series of technical blog articles on the website covering construction and sustainability topics. Maintained an active social media presence that promoted events and celebrated member achievements, including Ewelina Wachnicka's medal at the VI World Congress of Polish Engineers.
-
Corporate Membership — Welcomed Resolute Financial Services as a new Corporate Member, broadening the Association's support base and professional network.
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Section E Financial review
The Association is to maintain a reserve fund. The reserve fund is created in order to Brief statement of the encounter risk of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds, e.g. an charity’s policy on reserves 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 chari ty’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
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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) **Date ** |
||
|---|---|---|
| Marian Zastawny | Elwira Kamińska | |
Chair |
Secretary | |
| 2026/04/12 | 2026/08/09 |
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