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← Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland

2025-06-30-accounts

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Scottish Charity Regulator
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
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Charity name Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland Other names charity is no ATAS Registered charity number $C050674 Charity’s principal address

Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report

Trustee = Dates acted if ee person name Office (if any) not for whole year (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Reference and administration details

Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)

Nae Datesacted ifnotforwholeyear
Structure, governance and management
Type ofgoverning document Constitution ofthe Association ofTurkish Alumni and Students in Scotland
Trustee recruitment and appointment Annual Election
Objectives and activities
Charitable purposes The advancement ofeducation by providing alumni and studentswith the
opportunity for professional networking and career development both in
Scotland and Turkey; the advancement of culture by providing the
opportunity for social networking and cultural events; and the
advancement ofcommunity developmentby promotinga spirit of
volunteering and co-operation in Scotland.
Summary ofthe main activities Professional Events: Online workshops and information sessions,
in relation to these objects academic talks and seminars, free psychological help during difficult times
in the education process, and psychological support through external
organisations with special offers for members. Social Events: Student
reception, annual student orientation gathering for new students, concerts,
artworkshops, eventswith notable figures, trips and city walks, coffee
meetups, networking day, and national holiday celebrations. Publications:
First Step in Scotland byATAS, the Annual Review Brochure, and a
sciencemagazine.

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Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of | We organised a wide range of impactful events throughout the year. the charity during the financial period Highlights include the May 19th Commemoration of Atatiirk, Youth and Sports Day, which featured notable Turks from the UK and Turkey; a Q&A and event with Turkey’s first astronaut, Commander Gezeravci; the Harry Potter Bridge and Highlands Day Trip; Iftars in Edinburgh and Glasgow; and Eid celebrations. We launched a mentorship initiative in collaboration with leading academics and professionals, and we donated Turkish books to libraries in Edinburgh. We held meetings with relevant partners from higher education institutions in Scotland and strengthened ties with Scottish organisations, including the Scottish Parliament. Our activities foralso includedRepublic Day,a visitand to the Nationalengagements Robotarium,with delegationsa concertvisiting byroiScotian from Turkey. Across these events, we interacted with over 900 different individuals. We collaborated with various charities and societies, establishing a strong and diverse network. Our membership now includes approximately 120 active paying members and over 1,000 subscribers. Our efforts helped Turkish students adapt more easily to life in Scotland through cultural, educational, and social support. Cultural events helped bridge Scottish and Turkish communities, fostering deeper mutual understanding. Our academic programming enhanced networking opportunities and knowledge exchange, supporting both educational advancement and professional development. Brief statement of the charity’s policy | Charity funds and reserves are used exclusively to advance the aims and on reserves objectives outlined in our constitution. We maintain reserves to ensure financial stability, enable the delivery of planned activities, and cover any unexpected expenses in line with our charitable purposes. The charity is in a strong financial position as of the year-end. In addition, we are due to receive confirmed incoming transfers from our recent fundraising initiatives in the weeks following the end of the financial year. These funds will further enhance our financial strength and directly support our upcoming programmes and events. _ oo

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Other optional information

Declaration

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The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
OSCR will accept
digital or typed
Signatures
Full name(s)
Position (e.g. Chair)
Treasurer President
Date | 30/06/2025 30/06/2025
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Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland

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Receipts and payments accounts
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Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Expendable Permanent Total funds
funds funds endowment endowment current period.
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations and Membership fee 1,408 Po 1,408
ee
300
Grants CEC 0 |
Receipts from fundraising activities 12,888 pe 12,888
Gross trading receipts | pe
Income from investments other than
land and buildings
Rents from land & buildings ee) |
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities
A1 Sub total] 14,295 14,595
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets PF
Proceeds from sale of investments PF
A2Subtotal]
A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities 11.989 11.989
Investment management costs PF |
Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 1,893 1,893
Geremaneecoss =
Audit / independent examination | 50 | | 250 |
Preparation of annual accounts PF [|
ee
A3 Sub total 14,131 14,131
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets PF
Purchase of investments Po
Aa Sub total|
300
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Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland

Recei ts and a ments accounts p p y Period start date Period end date For the period Day Month Year to Day Month Year from Year 01 07 2024 30 06 2025 Scottish Charity Regulator ~~| ee ee~~ | |fd | ~~ee~~ Section A Statement of receipts and payments Expendable Permanent Unrestricted Restricted Total funds endowment endowment funds funds current period funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £

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$C050674

Total funds last period

to nearest £

2,607

2,763

5,369

5,369

4,093

6,472

6,472

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Total funds last period

to nearest £

APPENDIX 2 Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland Section B Statement of balances

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Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland $C050674
Section B Statement of balances
Unrestricted . Expemdatte Permnaners Total current .
funds Restricted funds endowment endowment . Total last period
funds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Cash and bank balances at start of year a) a) | 2,598) 3.700
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and 300
payments account
Cash and bank balances at end of
year
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details Fund to which asset belongs Market valuation Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
i —= —
Total
Details Fund to which. asset belongs Cost (if. available). Current valueavailable) (if Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total
Details Fund to which liability relates Amount due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Details Fund to which liabilitya relates Amount(estimate) due Last year
to nearest £ to nearest £
a ——— —
Total
Signed by one or two trustees
on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
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Association of Turkish Alumni 2025 xlsx 1 / Statement of balances 1

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Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland SC050674

Section C Notes to the Accounts

C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets)

Most of our general donations are received from our supporters and members. We used this fund to perform some cultural, academic and social events. We organised about 25 events including ATAS Academic Talks, Yunus Emre Week, 19 May Commemoration Day Reception, Coffe Meetups, Bowling Tournument, Tracking, St Andrews Day, Christmas Meetup, Music Nights etc. This fund is also used for the charity's monthly expenses like domain cost. Detailed numbers are highleted in R&P section and Additional notes.

C2 Grants

C3a Trustee remuneration

Type of activity or project supported Individual /
institution		 Number of grants
made
£
Total -
If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected
to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b)		 x
Authority under which paid £

C3b Trustee remuneration - details

C4a Trustee expenses

If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b)

C4b Trustee expenses - details

C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons

Number of
trustees
£		 Number of
trustees
£
Nature of relationship Nature of transaction Transaction
amount (£)
Balance
outstanding at
period end(£)

C6 Other information

Association of Turkish Alumni 2025 xlsx 1 / Notes

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Association of Turkish Alumni 2025 xlsx 1 / Notes

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Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland

$C050674

Additional analysis (1)

Analysis of receipts and payments

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1 Donations
. Expendable Permanent
Unrestricted Restricted funds endowment endowment Total current Total last period
funds period
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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Total 1,408 1,408 2,607
2 Grants
Unrestricted Restricted funds Total current Total last period
funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Arnold Clark Ps
Foundation Scotland (Mentorship Program) po Po P|
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3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities

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Unrestricted . Expendable Permanent Total current .
funds Restricted funds endowment endowment ; Total last period
funds funds period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Receipts from Fundraising activities 12,888 12,888 Fo
ee | 2,763
Total 12,888 12,888 2,763
4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities
. Expendable Permanent
Unrestricted Restricted funds endowment endowment Total current Total last period
funds period
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
ATAS Academic Talks and Mentorship Program 2023} tii fe 1,435
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Association of Turkish Alumni 2025 xlsx 1Additional notes (1)

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$C050674

Additional analysis (2)

5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds

General Membership Turkish Fundraising Total Total
Donation Fee Eartquake unrestricted unrestricted
Donation funds funds last
period
Receipts
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Receiptsfromfundraising activities
Grosstrading receipts
Income from investmentsotherthan land andbuildings}		 P
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Receipts from asset & investment sales
Proceeds from sale offixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Sub total
Payments
Expenses forfundraising activities
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investmentmanagementcosts
Payments relating directlytocharitable activities		 Os
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Payments relating to asset and investment
movements
Purchases of fixed assets
Purchase of investments
Subtotal

Association of Turkish Alumni 2025 xlsx 1Additional notes (2)

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Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland

$C050674

Additional analysis (3)

6 Breakdown of restricted funds 6 Breakdown of restricted funds
Presidency for Foundation Arnold Clark Total restricted
Turks Abroad Scotland funds funds last
and Related
Communities(YT		 (Mentorship
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Receipts
Receiptsfromfundraising activities

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Incomefrominvestmentsotherthanland
Rentsfromland&buildings
Gross receiptsfromothercharitable		 landandbuildings
activities		 po
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Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Sub total
Payments
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Grosstrading payments PO
Investmentmanagementcosts
Payments relating directly tocharitable activities		 aePo
PoFo		 Po
Fo
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Preparation ofannual accounts		 es
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Association of Turkish Alumni 2025 xlsx 1Additional notes (3)

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Sum 14,595.24
Surplus/(Deficit)
Activities Fundraising 12,887.51
Grant 300.00
Mentorship
Other Charitable activities
Donations 840.00
Governance
Independent examination
Membership 567.72
Turkish Language
Total 14,595.23
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Dinner for ATAS members and the Frien October Concert Venue Reservation

ATAS Scottish Highlands Tour October Concert Partial Ticket Revenue Fuel during fundraising activities

32.69 Expense for fundraising 112.42 Expense for fundraising

October Concert Partial Ticket Revenue

0 Membership

59.25 Expense for fundraising 12 Governing 855 Expense for fundraising 528 Expense for fundraising 3000 Expense for fundraising 0 Donation

October concert venue October concert venue October concert musician

115.2 Expense for fundraising
0 Fundraising CIG KOFTE EVENT - 2 TICKETS
1.59 Governing
0 Fundraising CIG KOFTE EVENT
140 Expense for fundraising CIG KOFTE EVENT - CATERING
100 Expense for fundraising CIG KOFTE EVENT - MUSICIAN
12 Governing
0 Fundraising EDINBURGH IFTAR
0 Fundraising GLASGOW IFTAR
0 Fundraising EDINBURGH IFTAR
0 Fundraising EDINBURGH IFTAR
0 Fundraising
0 DONATION
0 Fundraising IFTAR TICKETS REVENUE
522 Expense for fundraising GLASGOW IFTAR FOOD
0 Fundraising
1.59 Governing
558 Expense for fundraising EDINBURGH IFTAR CATERING
2700 Expense for fundraising MAY EVENT VENUE FEE
12 GOVERNING
0 DONATION
55.74 Expense for fundraising
56.64 Expense for fundraising
1.59 Governing
99.1 Expense for fundraising
62.95 Expense for fundraising
12 Governing
0 DONATION
0 Fundraising
10.05 Expense for fundraising
1 Expense for fundraising

1.59 Governing 0 Fundraising 0 Fundraising 0 Fundraising 0 Fundraising 0 Fundraising 0 Fundraising 1729 Expense for fundraising 360 Expense for fundraising 0 Fundraising 0 Fundraising 12 Governing 0 DONATION 1.59 Governing

14131.25

463.99 11988.73

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156 7 11.13 156.8 330.93

Donation 820.00
Governing 568.92
Membership 567.72
Grant 300.00
Fundraising 12,887.51
Expense for fundraising 11,459.73

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