Trustees. Annual Report for the period (HAR Period start dale Peri¢)d end d31e 2024 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name GREAT CENTRAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Other names charlty Is known by Registered charlty number (If any) 1190618 Charity's prlnclpal address 16- 20 Great Central Street Lelcesler Postcode LE14JT Names of the charlty trustees who managè the charlty Trust•e nam• Offic• Ilf any) Dat68 act•d 11 not for whol• ear Chair Nam• of p•rnon lor body) •ntltl•d to olnt trust•a Ilan The trustees themselves Hasan Cihan Ilkhan Halil Dinger Serrf Ozer For Whole Year Trustee For Whole Year Th¢ Iruslees themselves Trustee For Whole Year The Iruslees themselves 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charlty, If any, {for example, any cuslodlan trustees) Name Dales acted If not for whole ear
Names and addresses of advlsers {Optional Informalion) e of advlser Narne Address Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Information) Section B Structure, Descriptlon of the charity's trusts Constslulion overnance and mana ement Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Association Trustee sélection methods Appointed by the existing Iruslees. Addltlonal govornance Is•ues (Optlonal Informatlon) You may choose to include additional informatton, where relevant, about.. The charity trustees are responslble for the general control and management of the charity. The Irusle88 give their lime freely and receive no remunerations or other flnanclal benefits. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., th8 charity's organisatlonal structure and any wider neOrk with which Ihe charity works., relationship with any lated parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The trustees rneel together as a body monthly and are responsible for all decislons taken In relation lo running the community facilities and the acllvilies provlded by the charity. Section C Ob'ectives and activities For the public benefit lo promote the education of the public, in pa'CUlar. but not exclusively, those under the age of 25 in the North East of England in such way5 as the charity Iruslees think fil. including by.. al assisting in supplementary education, the provision of homework clubs and language ¢lasses for thosé whose education is impaeted due lo language barriers. bl developing their mental, physical and moral capabilities through leisure time a¢tivilies. Summary of the objects of the charlty set out In its governlng document
The charity carrles out a wido range of actlvitlos in pursuanc8 of its charitablè aims. The trustee5 cons5der that these activltles. summarised bèlow, provide benefit both to those who uses our communlty centre and the widorcommunlty of Lgicester and noighbouring cltle$. Gr8al Central Community Association is a tharity committed lo the educational support and providing free complementary education programs for people in Leicester 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. We strongly believe that this will promote social friendships and strong interpersonal skills in the future. Only through good personal re18tionships that requires good language skills, peopie can develop mental and moral capabilities to achieve their goals in lrfe. The supprnentary educational support out of school hours which is provided by our community members and teachers on a voluntary basis act as cwcial infom)alion 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 to communica*e and educate. Our programs aim for raising aspirations and engagement that are essenlial components to remove the language barrier hence reducing failures in the classroom or al work. 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 publlc benefit) We provide a program that is in direct response to the growing number of young people that are falling lo develop the necessary communication skills because either they do not have advanced English language skills or understanding of the culture and social norms in the UK. We focus primarily on young people with the aim of advancing community development through language and cultural education. The focus is slightly different al each level but the goal remains the same.. prepare and empower the young person lo make positive changes in hislher life. Our Purposas and Our Airn Great Central Community Association is being estsblished lo provide supplementary education, plaee and materials in Leicester area for young people who are struggling in formal education due lo language baffler. tradition ete. Great Central Community Association setup three distinct mentoring programs.. Language courses: Thi5 will focus on developing language skills of young people who needs additional support in language skills. The language courses we provide are designed to improve the level of Erolish of young people who struggle to communicate and educate. Homework support: Some young people need support due to falling behind in their studies. Our volunteer teachers provide homework support and mat8riab to those who are in need of supplgmenlary study support.
Lelsure and sport actlvltles: People at every age group need leisure and sport activities to develop friendship and social skills that wlll improve their confidence in Communicating lo others. These extracurricular aclivitses are essential part of the program lo practice the language and communication skills young people develop at the classrooms. Sports, along with enhanclng health and fitness, would enable people especially young people lo use all th8ir senses and by choosing sports In their lives, young people can not only become physically stronger bul also emotionally tougher. Our aim to: Raise the attalnmenl of people. particularly those faclng dlsadvanlages Develop their essential skills Prepare young people fof the world of work and further study We do this by following: Commitment and inspiring prSoCIal friendships, strong inlerporsonal skills, and instlll a sense of hope In the future. Responslbllty and empowering young p60pl¢ in aslablishlng goals and following through on Gommilments. Posslblllty of expandlng th¢ perspective of young people lo make them aware of Ihelr competences. Supportlng indivlduals and Surrounding young people In 8 carlng, Inclusivo learnlng envlronmenl. Addltlonal detalls of objecllves and actlvltles Ioptlonal Inforniatlon)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about= policy on granlmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the maln achievements of the charity during the year Volunteers are an important resoufce in community work. This year our Charity ha5 achieved to reach over 3.500 Turkish speaking people in Midlands. This helped us increase our number of volunteers who then helped us organise and conduct more charitable and fund-raising activities than last year. Volunteers are involved in most of our community activities and we have now over 30 people regularly giving their time. Section E Financial review
Brief statement of Ihe charity's policy on reserves Charity trustees have reserve policy Ihal minimum £500 must always be set aside in the Charity's bank account lo cover events or situations that may happen. Details of any funds materially In deficit Further financlal revlew detalls (Optional Informatlon) You may choose to include Great Central Community Association'5 funding sources include private additional information. where donations and personal and business sponsorship. The program's fundraislng relevant about.. Coordinator has established a number of contribution options that a the charity's principal sources of funds (including supporter can select from. any fundraising}', how expendilure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical inveslrnent policy adopted. Cash Donation.. From £300 to sponsor a young person for a year lo £50 to fund the extracurricular activities that all participants lako part in. Fundral¥lng through cooklng and sglllng gthnlc foods to ralse funds: Each week on Fridays the charity invites a voluntary ¢hef to cook ethnlc foods lo raise funds for our charlty. Corporate Glvlng and Sponsorshlp.. Businesses can provide cash or grants. Businesses are also encouraged lo participate in our fvndraising events that take place throughout the year. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signature{s) JJJA e494Q J48litrCihan Ilkhan Full name(s) Position (eg Seer8tary, Chair, et¢) Serrf Oz¢r Trustee Trustee Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestri¢ted funds to th• n•ar•st Restricted funds to th• n•ar•3t £ Endowm8nt funds to th• n••r•sl£ Total funds Last year to th• noar•st É t• tm n•ar•*t £ A1 Rocèipts Chantabltr a¢¥1¢s Other Inwme 144.068 816 107,471 123 816 ss Income or AR) 114,884 141884 107.597 an (see tablo). nv•g •n es. 144,884 A3Pa ent$ Costs ol charitable activities Donabons 106,837 104837 80.376 5,280 Sub total t116,837 106,837 65,656 A4 Asset and Investment Purchase ol fixed asstrts Sub total 104837 Net olrecelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers betsveen funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Carègories Unrestricted funds lo n•iMSt £ Restricted funds to D•¥r•51 £ Endowment funds to n•Jr•st £ Delails B1 Cash funds Cash 81 bank 79,144 Total cash funds 79.144 1otyEg bal?nteg three¢Lpts and payments 4¢ts)unlls11 Unrestricted funds to n•ar•Jt£ Rostrlcled funds to n•amt £ Endowment funds Details to ngaroit£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund tovihlch •¥s•t b•lon Curr•ntvolu• Detzils Ostlopllonthll Fund to whlch ass•t bèlar* Details Cost l+Wonill Curr•nt valu• B4 Assets retained for the charitys own use Fund to whl¢h JnouThtdu• Whon du• Details $814n•¥ B5 Llabilltles 2,3S0 Signed by one or h¥0 truste8$ on behalf of all the Iru51ees Datè of rovaj Signalure Print Namo Hasan Cihan Ilkhan si/6•1 31 Serif Ozer
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Great Central Community Association members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1190618 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:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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
Relevant professional Chartered Accountant
qualification(s) or body
(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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