Trustees. Annual Report for the period
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Period start dale
Peri¢)d end d31e
2024
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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
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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
ne￿Ork 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 supp￿rnentary 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 pr￿SoCIal 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
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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
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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: 

- 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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**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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