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Turkish Intercultural Society in Scotland

SC053093Registered charity from 30 January 2024
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Charity Information:
The Name the Charity is Known By TISS
Address 24 Spiers Wharf
Glasgow
Postcode G4 9TB
Website No Link Provided
Regulatory Type Standard
Object:
The organisation's purposes are: The advancement of the Turkish cultural heritage and the arts through utilising Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) as a means to progressing community cohesion and facilitating equal participation for the diverse Turkish and other communities cultural heritage programs: via seeking to advance equal democratic participation for all and representation at relevant forums and committees, proactively facilitating and managing a Turkish multicultural community 'Hub', staging multicultural cultural heritage exhibitions and clubs, delivering intercultural awareness dialogue, facilitating multicultural events and activities, delivering workshops aiming at enhancing public education of Turkish and other intangible cultural heritage while enhancing community spirit and cohesion. The advancement of active citizenship through the development and delivery of democratic participation programs, advancing intangible cultural heritage awareness and promoting diversity at various levels: endorsing and enhancing the cultural rights of the Turkish and other diverse communities, the encouragement of voluntary activities and increasing the involvement of individuals and communities in cultural and arts activities through offering intangible cultural heritage educational activities, training opportunities, intangible cultural and arts clubs, as well as community development initiatives: facilitating meaningful engagement and equal participation of the diverse communities in these programs. The promotion of race equality through celebrating diversity, intangible cultural heritage and community cohesion via utilising participative democracy programs, encouraging intercultural dialogue and seeking to inform and influence responsively relevant policies and representation at relevant forums as well as delivering cultural and community development initiatives aiming at enhancing active participation for all and advancing community cohesion: enhancing inclusion, intercultural cooperation as well as capacity development support as a means of tackling exclusion and endorsing community spirit, integration and active citizenship.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
Think of us as a bridge between the Bosporus and the Forth Bridge. Our charity supports the Turkish community in Scotland while building strong cultural connections with the wider Scottish public. We help people from Turkey who are settling in Scotland to feel at home, find support, and stay connected to their cultural roots. At the same time, we invite our Scottish neighbours to experience Turkish culture beyond the stereotypes—through shared traditions, values, and hospitality. Our work focuses on keeping roots alive by offering Turkish language and cultural activities for children and young people; building community through inclusive events such as festivals, coffee mornings, and music nights; and supporting integration by helping individuals and families build confidence, friendships, and local networks. We deliver our work through partnerships with community hubs, universities, and local organisations. Our activities are largely volunteer-led, driven by passionate people.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Constitutional Form Date: 30 Jan 2024
Main Operating Location: Glasgow City
Number of Staff: 1
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
Purposes: "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science", "the promotion of equality and diversity"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2025 £8,937 £7,357 25 Feb 2026 Yes Download
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Serkan Sahin
Hasan Gucuyetmez
Kemal Solak
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