GHIZNG KURDISH SATURDAY SCHOOL
To advance the education of children aged 5 to 18 by providing tuition in Kurdish and Arabic languages, including writing, reading, speaking, listening, art, culture, heritage, and religion. To support young people by offering activities that develop their skills and abilities, helping them participate in society.Our organization is more than just a school; we also function as a community center
Objects
THE OBJECT[S] OF THE GHIZNG KURDISH SATURDAY SCHOOL CIO ARE1.TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROVIDING TUITION IN THE KURDISH AND ARABIC LANGUAGE, WRITING, READING, SPEAKING, LISTENING, ART, CULTURE AND HERITAGE AND RELIGION; AND2.TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,464 for the period, resulting in total funds carried forward of £3,628. The balance sheet shows net current assets of £1,572 and no creditors falling due within one year other than a bank overdraft of £618, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties noted by the examiner.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Saadyia Mahmudchair
- Ala Salah
- Chnar Sofimajid
- Shadan Magid
- Sivar Aziz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2026 | £10k | £11k |
| 31/07/2025 | £33k | £31k |
| 26/02/2024 | £9k | £9k |
| 26/02/2023 | £15k | £14k |
| 26/02/2022 | £15k | £15k |
Common questions
Is GHIZNG KURDISH SATURDAY SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,464 for the period, resulting in total funds carried forward of £3,628. The balance sheet shows net current assets of £1,572 and no creditors falling due within one year other than a bank overdraft of £618, indicating a stable financial position with no material uncertainties noted by the examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GHIZNG KURDISH SATURDAY SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GHIZNG KURDISH SATURDAY SCHOOL as a grant recipient include MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2023 | £10k | Celebrating Eid and Kurdish new Year |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2022 | £10k | Serving The Kurdish Community |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/10/2020 | £10k | The Kurdish Weekend School. |