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Speak Turkish

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC043391
Status
Active
Registered
Sept. 5, 2012
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
13 Silverknowes Avenue
Edinburgh
EH4 5HT

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

1.1 To foster understanding of Turkish language and culture amongst people of Turkish descent and to promote Turkish culture and language to the wider population 1.2 To foster a positive image of bi-culturalism amongst children and young people of joint British/Turkish heritage. and to provide opportunities for non-resident Turkish citizens to experience Scottish culture. Off note, as stated in the annual report, Speak Turkish has not been operating for over seven years and did not carry any activities since then, and the trustees were preparing to dissolve the charity. Speak Turkish decided to donate their remaining funds in small amounts a multiple of ~£500 to Turkish origin/heritage performers at the Edinburgh Fringe. Promoting Turkish arts and culture in Edinburgh is one of Speak Turkish’s core aims and this would allow Speak Turkish to support this cause and help the artists with their show expenses.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 4.1 The advancement of education, arts, heritage, culture and citizenship of Turkish bi-cultural families living in Scotland:- 4.1.1 by providing activities to foster understanding of Turkish language and culture amongst people of Turkish descent 4.1.2 by fostering a positive image of bi-culturalism amongst children young people of joint British/Turkish heritage. and to provide opportunities for non-resident Turkish citizens to experience Scottish culture. 4.1.3 by promoting Turkish arts and culture to a wider audience 4.1.4 by providing information services for the immigrant Turkish community to aid orientation, social integration and settlement into Scotland.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
One or a few bases or facilities serving people who come from a broad area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2025 £0 £450
Sept. 30, 2024 £0 £0
Sept. 30, 2023 £0 £0
Sept. 30, 2022 £0 £0
Sept. 30, 2021 £0 £0
Sept. 30, 2020 £0 £0