Selma Foundation develops sustainable projects to empower women and communities economically, socially, and culturally.
We work to create lasting impact in education, health, environment, and social development.
About Us
Who We Are
Selma Foundation is an international social impact organization dedicated to achieving gender equality and inclusive growth.
By combining financial investment with community development, we create sustainable models for positive change.
Our Mission
To create opportunities for women, youth, and underrepresented communities to realize their potential by developing innovative and lasting solutions in education, health, environment, and social welfare.
Our Vision
To build a fair, equal, and sustainable world—led by the power of women.
Our Values
Empowerment
Equality and Justice
Transparency
Sustainability
Social Impact
Investment & Development Areas
As a UK-registered entity, Selma Foundation operates in the following fields:
41100 – Development of Building Projects:
Creating social housing, women’s centers, and educational facilities that serve communities.
64205 – Activities of Financial Services Holding Companies:
Providing impact investment and financial empowerment for women-led and social enterprises.
64301 – Activities of Investment Trusts:
Managing sustainable finance and development-focused funds.
Our Social Projects
Women’s Empowerment Program
Equal Access to Education Initiative
Environment & Sustainability Projects
Health and Wellbeing Support
Poverty Reduction and Social Solida
🇬🇧 SELMA FOUNDATION LIMITED / CHARITABLE FOUNDATION – ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
(English Version)
1. Name
The name of the company is Selma Foundation Ltd (hereafter referred to as “the Foundation”).
2. Registered Office
The registered office of the Foundation shall be situated in England and Wales.
3. Legal Status
Selma Foundation is established as a Company Limited by Guarantee, operating as a Charitable Foundation under UK law.
4. Objectives
The Foundation is established for the following purposes:
To develop and invest in building projects for social benefit, including social housing, women’s centers, and education facilities.
To engage in activities of financial services holding companies to support women-led enterprises, social businesses, and sustainability-driven organizations.
To operate investment trusts and manage funds that contribute to social impact, education, health, environment, and poverty reduction.
To promote gender equality, women’s empowerment, education, environmental awareness, and community welfare globally.
5. Powers
To achieve these objectives, the Foundation may:
Acquire, hold, or lease property.
Establish subsidiaries or partnerships.
Accept donations, grants, and investments.
Collaborate with governments, NGOs, and private entities.
Employ staff and consultants.
6. Income and Property
All income and property shall be applied solely toward the objectives of the Foundation.
No portion shall be distributed among members except as reasonable compensation for services rendered.
7. Membership
The Foundation shall have one or more members, each acting as guarantor.
Members’ liability is limited to £1 each in the event of winding up.
8. Board of Trustees / Directors
The Foundation shall be governed by a Board consisting of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of ten (10) Directors.
The Board shall meet at least four times per year.
The Board is responsible for policy, governance, and oversight.
9. Meetings
Annual General Meetings shall be held once a year.
Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and maintained.
10. Dissolution
Upon dissolution, any remaining assets shall be transferred to another charity with similar objectives.
11. Compliance
The Foundation shall comply with the Charities Act 2011 and all applicable UK laws.
🇹🇷 SELMA VAKFI / SELMA FOUNDATION LIMITED – TÜZÜK (Türkçe Versiyonu)
1. Adı
Kuruluşun adı Selma Foundation Ltd’dir (bundan sonra “Vakıf” olarak anılacaktır).
2. Merkez
Vakıf merkezi İngiltere ve Galler’dedir.
Gerekli görüldüğünde başka ofisler veya temsilcilikler açabilir.
3. Hukuki Statü
Selma Foundation, Kar Amacı Gütmeyen Garanti Şirketi (Company Limited by Guarantee) statüsünde, Sosyal Amaçlı Vakıf (Charitable Foundation) olarak faaliyet gösterir.
4. Amaçlar
Vakıf aşağıdaki amaçlarla kurulmuştur:
Toplumsal fayda amacıyla bina projeleri geliştirmek (örneğin: sosyal konut, kadın merkezleri, eğitim tesisleri).
Kadın liderliğindeki işletmeler ve sosyal girişimlere destek sağlayan finansal hizmetler faaliyetlerinde bulunmak.
Sürdürülebilir kalkınma, eğitim, sağlık, çevre ve yoksullukla mücadeleye yönelik yatırım fonları ve ortaklıklar yönetmek.
Kadınların güçlenmesi, toplumsal eşitlik, çevre bilinci ve eğitim fırsatlarını desteklemek.
5. Yetkiler
Vakıf, amaçlarını gerçekleştirmek için:
Gayrimenkul edinebilir, kiralayabilir veya tasarruf edebilir.
Bağış, hibe, sponsorluk ve yatırım kabul edebilir.
Devlet, özel sektör ve sivil toplum kuruluşlarıyla iş birliği yapabilir.
Personel veya danışman istihdam edebilir.
Gerekli olduğunda alt kuruluşlar veya iştirakler kurabilir.
6. Gelir ve Malvarlığı
Vakıf gelirleri yalnızca vakıf amaçları için kullanılır.
Herhangi bir üye veya yöneticiye kazanç aktarımı yapılamaz (hizmet karşılığı makul ücret hariç).
7. Üyelik
Vakfın en az bir (1) üyesi bulunur.
Üyelerin sorumluluğu, tasfiye durumunda en fazla 1 Sterlin (£1) ile sınırlıdır.
8. Yönetim Kurulu
Vakıf, en az üç (3) en fazla on (10) kişiden oluşan bir Yönetim Kurulu tarafından yönetilir.
Yönetim Kurulu yılda en az dört kez toplanır.
Vakfın stratejik planı, politika ve gözetimi bu kurul tarafından yürütülür.
9. Toplantılar
Her yıl bir Genel Kurul Toplantısı yapılır.
Tüm toplantı tutanakları kayıt altına alınır ve arşivlenir.
10. Fesih
Vakıf feshedildiğinde, kalan tüm varlıklar benzer amaçlara sahip başka bir hayır kurumuna devredilir.
11. Mevzuata Uygunluk
Vakıf, İngiltere’nin 2011 tarihli Hayır Kurumları Yasası (Charities Act 2011) ve yürürlükteki tüm mevzuata uygun olarak faaliyet gösterir.