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Annual Report 2024

Dignity & Freedom ...for the poor, the marginalised, and the outcastes in South Asia.

FROM OUR CEO

Thank you for supporting the marginalised communities the Good Shepherd initiatives are helping. As you read this report it will give you a snapshot of the activity and outcomes through 2024. I trust like me, you will be encouraged by the holistic impact of education, health, economic empowerment and community development. Each project helps many individuals, but I particularly like how they also connect with each other, bringing a greater impact for the whole community.

It is especially encouraging to hear about the girls who would be at risk of being forced into childmarriage, being trafficked or otherwise exploited if they had not been given the opportunity to attend one of our schools. Many years ago I interviewed three girls who had just been rescued from prostitution. I asked “what would have helped protect you from being vulnerable to being trafficked.” All three immediately answered “education.”

It is good that we have increased the number of primary care clinics to 7, and eClinics to 91, but sadly we have had to close some schools. This has been done in order to consolidate and deepen the overall schools programmes. It is never easy to take a step back, but sometimes necessary to increase for the future. Indeed, some of the school closures will enable their redevelopment and upgrading with a view to re-opening in the future. Overall, 2024 has seen growth, whether that is through increased numbers of people being helped or the deepening of the work through consolidation.

Thank you again for your support.

GARY SLOAN | DFN UK

Cover photo: enthusiastic children enjoy the benefits of attending our Good Shepherd schools.

DFN UK is part of the global family of Dignity Freedom Networks supporting the work of OMIF in India. Here’s how it works...

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EDUCATION

“Many students from my school have acquired government jobs and have settled in good positions. Other students are trained engineers, doctors and teachers.” NEETHI, PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL IN SLUM AREA

Our schools programme began at the turn of the millennium, as a response to requests for help from leaders of marginalised communities in India, such as Dalit, tribal and other low-caste groups. They asked for good quality, English-medium education for their children (English is still the language of opportunity in India), in a non-discriminatory environment where everyone is respected regardless of race, creed, caste or gender. By providing such education, Good Shepherd schools give these children opportunities that had been denied to their communities for generations.

At the end of 2024 we have 79 schools across 17 states in India, with 21,195 students (including 9,327 girls). This follows a period of consolidation during which our Indian partners took the difficult decision to close a number of schools which had become unviable. This enables them to focus on the schools which have the greatest potential for making a significant impact on their local communities, making the best use of resources.

HELPING CHILDREN FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL

Over the last year our emphasis has been on improving the standard of education delivered by our schools to help students fulfil their potential. 40 Class 10 students achieved 90% or higher in their public exams, compared with 25 students the previous year. This entitles them to scholarships and subsidies for intermediate college education. The continuing focus on academic

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EDUCATION

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excellence and increased student motivation contributed significantly to these improved exam results.

Other contributory factors to these improvements include greater emphasis on project-based learning, hands-on activities to enhance student engagement, observations and feedback on teaching and lesson plans. Continuous professional development remains a cornerstone of our education strategy. This ensures that teachers stay updated with modern teaching techniques and technology. Education consultants deliver workshops, complemented by in-house seminars focusing on leadership and teaching strategies. School principals also address specific needs through training sessions.

During the last year, five middle schools upgraded to high schools, and most significantly two high schools now provide education up to Class 12. Four schools are working toward affiliation with the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE), to join our six schools which have already achieved this nationally and internationally recognised standard of education.

Special education programmes have been introduced to cater for differently-abled students, promoting inclusivity. These include individualised learning plans and support systems.

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activities are utilised to make foundational learning engaging and effective.

families on the importance of primary education in reducing social risks.

REDUCING THE RISK

A major focus over the last year has been on providing school places and retaining girls who come from particularly vulnerable situations. Typically these girls may be at risk of being forced into child-marriage, being trafficked or otherwise exploited. DFN UK has supported this initiative through our REDUCING the RISK Appeal . Our schools initiated special enrolment drives targeting at-risk girls in rural and underserved areas. They provided scholarships and mentorship programmes to support their continued education and personal development. Awareness sessions were conducted for

Another initiative designed to keep girls in school is providing access to safe sanitary products. Nationally, 1 in 5 girls drop out of school when they begin to menstruate; in some areas the drop-out rate is as high as 4 in 5. By providing sanitary towel dispensing machines and incinerators for the disposal of used products in all our schools we are encouraging girls to remain in education.

IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY

Our schools drive holistic transformation in underserved communities utilising education, healthcare and economic empowerment initiatives.

6,163 TOTAL CLASS 10 GRADUATES

40 2,000 90%+ SCORES IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC EXAMS GIRLS AT RISK 5 A aT * ie

- HEALTHCARE

“Every life we touch is a testament to your belief in our mission. Thank you for standing with us to create a world where accessible healthcare is the norm.” HEALTHCARE PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP

Ill health and disease are both a cause and a consequence of poverty, especially in marginalised communities. We aim to provide accessible healthcare to communities which have been excluded from this basic human right. To achieve this the team in India has created a network of community health workers in our schools and in villages, along with eClinics which give access to GPs and specialists via video-link. Our team in India also run medical camps (pop-up clinics) in remote villages and in slum areas. All of these are resourced by our primary clinics.

Above: Our pop-up clinics make vital healthcare more accessible for the poor and marginalised. Below: Using a converted shipping container for an eClinic is just one inventive solution to

enable us to serve local communities.

Over the last year our healthcare programme continued to grow and consolidate. Strategic developments were implemented to bridge gaps in provision, often in partnership with local government institutions in order to provide sustainable solutions, to ensure that ‘no-one is left behind’. This approach demonstrated and addressed the intersection

of health inequalities and gender, specifically helping marginalised women and children.

Key achievements during 2024 include:

Increasing the number of primary care clinics to seven, and eClinics to 91.

Reducing maternal and child mortality – every mother who received antenatal and postnatal care

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Patient Interactions 2024

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through our healthcare programme had access to safe delivery support, and their babies are thriving.

Improving immunisation coverage – our healthcare team facilitated full immunisation for all infants and children under their care.

Expanding healthcare workforce – 25 new Community Health Workers were trained and deployed. Five capacity-building training programmes and 12 workshops were conducted. Our paramedical college developed further to ensure regular training, recruitment and and deployment of skilled health workers.

Empowering communities – we improved the effectiveness of health awareness through structured

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teaching programmes. Also, Good Shepherd school students were empowered as health ambassadors in their communities.

Another significant development during the past year has been the roll-out of mental health support and counselling as a key aspect of healthcare. India’s marginalised communities face chronic stress, trauma and depression. Severe mental illnesses often go undiagnosed due to stigma and limited access to care. Mental health support now intersects across all our healthcare programmes integrating wellness checks, counselling, therapy and accessible services for all. During the year healthcare staff had over 100,000 mental health support interactions.

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MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH Fic, 10% CHRONIC DISEASES <——e | 16% a | 28% 30% GENERAL & INFECTIOUS ACUTE DISEASES CONDITIONS

A LIFE RESTORED

Sridevi (19) struggled with extreme fatigue and swelling on her face and body for over a year. She found it difficult to keep up with her work; her husband and mother-in-law constantly berated her. Random medication from local practitioners did not work. She was deeply depressed.

One of our health workers referred Sridevi to our nearest eClinic where she felt welcome and was treated with respect. A video consultation with a senior endocrinologist and subsequent blood tests revealed severe hypothyroidism. Within 3 months of thyroid medication her energy returned and the swelling disappeared. She could work again; she could smile again. Our healthcare made a world of difference for Sridevi!

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Empowering men and particularly women by helping them to develop employable skills, set up in business or access employment opportunities enables them to lift themselves out of extreme poverty. Our Indian colleagues do this through various initiatives including vocational training and small business set-up grants.

Economic empowerment initiatives play an important part in all areas of our work. Our schools often set up skills training for parents and others in the community, for example. They also have a key role in rehabilitating women and girls who have been rescued from exploitation. This is particularly true in our community care programme.

COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAMME GIVES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES

Training centres are located in or near the local communities of the young women and girls. These provide a variety of courses from the more familiar tailoring, data-entry and beautician training to the newer paramedical courses (health worker, phlebotomy, pharmacy assistant, etc.). All such courses are now accredited by the local authorities.

Seven young women who have taken part in this programme are now in their third year of a graduate nursing programme - something that would have been beyond their wildest dreams when they first came into contact with our team members.

Accredited paramedical courses not only provide invaluable vocational skills and knowledge, but also develops potential recruits for our healthcare programme.

Most of the women in the community care programme are helped to find employment in a safe and supportive work environment. Navitna*, for example, was helped into a job at a prestigious unisex hair salon. Her employer provided her with further training, food and accommodation. She joined our programme as a very shy and timid girl, but grew in confidence as she gained new skills and experience.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Our community development programmes running in over 300 villages are designed to help prevent the exploitation of women from poor and marginalised communities. The team in India has developed a holistic approach including advocacy, economic empowerment, healthcare, education and awareness, along with rehabilitation in refuge shelters and in the community. YS CHILDREN’S SHELTER - PROTECTING AND CARING FOR GIRLS AT RISK OF EXPLOITATION An official inspection in 2024 gave our Pratigya Children’s Refuge Shelter a glowing report. 102 at-risk girls are currently experiencing the care and protection offered through the shelter. Most of them are studying at a nearby Good Shepherd School.

The state authorities are so impressed with the work of the shelter that they regularly refer girls for places. So far 20 girls have come through this route. The rest are identified through our community development programme aimed at preventing the exploitation and abuse of women and girls. Girls are offered places with the agreement of their mothers.

MINISTRY OF WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD WELFARE, TELANGANA STATE GOVERNMENT

Inspection Report: Pratigya Shelter Grade: A+++

‘Best facilities ever’

‘Excellent services’

The shelter provides a refuge of safety and protection in a loving, caring environment.

‘Facilities are excellent’ ‘All documents well maintained’

As well as providing a safe place for at-risk girls, our children’s refuge shelter also provides counselling, healthcare, plus tutoring and study time to support their schooling.

FINANCES 2024 £

WHERE OUR INCOME CAME FROM...

Gift Aid 1% Businesses 7% Education We are grateful to our many Community 10% 30% Sponsorship donors for their continuing organisations (Individuals) support for the work, enabling us and churches to bring dignity and freedom to India’s poor and marginalised. Charitable trusts 36% 16% Individuals Income from donations and charitable grants in 2024 (£650k) was on a par with the previous year, despite the continuing financial pressures on many of our supporters. The following were of particular HOW GRANTS/DONATIONS FOR INDIA PROJECTS WERE USED... significance: 1. Receipt of our largest single grant from a charitable trust which will Reducing the ~~[a]~~ 23% Risk Appeal be used to expand and replicate our children’s therapy centre. Slum Projects 3% 51% Education 3% 2. The provision of match-funding Community by a group of charitable trusts in Development Northern Ireland for our Reducing 20% the Risk appeal. 3. Thanks to the above and to the Healthcare generosity of our supporters, the Reducing the Risk Appeal was our most successful non-emergency relief appeal raising over £143k. ~~a>~~ N.B. Provisional figures as at Jan 2025. Full audited accounts will be available on the Charity Commission website later in 2025. 10

Looking Ahead

Schools

As our work continues to develop and expand, here are some specific goals over the next few years…

EDUCATION

In 2025 we are targeting a 20% increase in student enrolments. This would bring numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.

The schools leadership is also committed to expanding the teacher development programme which has proven invaluable over the last few years. This will be delivered both internally and externally.

There will also be a focus on

infrastructure improvement. At a basic level this will involve re-decorating and repairing existing buildings and facilities. Particular attention will be paid to sanitation facilities. The intention is also to install smart classrooms in more of our schools.

HEALTHCARE

Plans to build on the success of the children’s therapy centre are also underway. This will include setting

up ten satellite centres nationwide to deliver care for children with disabilities, training for their families and for other professionals, as well as modelling that all children, no matter what their disability, have value and worth.

A 5-year plan to develop and build a national medical centre, subject to funding, has been announced. A state-ofthe-art facility will:

Treat more patients today, prioritising people from marginalised, low-income groups, and survivors of exploitation. Train health professionals for tomorrow, offering governmentaccredited paramedical training programmes.

Transform healthcare for the future, setting a new standard in sustainable, high-impact healthcare, ensuring access for all.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Building on the success of our children’s refuge shelter in Telangana, we are planning to replicate this facility in the neighbouring state of Karnataka in an area where girls are also at high risk of being exploited and abused.

Clinics

HIV/AIDS centre

eClinics

a Community health workers Medical camps

Vocational training Business Development Centres Women’s Development Centres Small business set-up grants Self-help groups

Prevention and awareness Advocacy and legal support Community health workers Refuge shelters Economic empowerment School places and transport

OPPORTUNITY HOPE Education Healthcare

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DIGNITY FREEDOM Economic Empowerment Community Development

Board of Reference: Lord Alton of Liverpool Baroness Cox of Queensbury

DFN UK and Dignity Freedom Network are working names of Freedom Network International, registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee (No 06256996) and charity No 1122937 (England and Wales). Registered office: Philanthropy House, Priestly Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford ST18 0LQ.

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FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 DECEMBER 2024 Company Number 06256996 Charlty Number 1122937

FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS PAGES Charity information Directors, report 2to4 Independent Accountant report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of cash Ilows Notes to the financial statements 9t013

Page 1 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL CHARITY INFORMATION Company number Charity number 06256996 1122937 Reglstered worklng names DFN UK Freedom Nelwork South Asia Freedom Network UK Dignity Freedom Network Dlractors Mr Gary Sloan (Chairman) Rev Paul Sands Mr Martin Young Mr Kumar Swamy Mrs Santosh Rai Mr Josh D'souza Mrs Rebecca Harcourt Reglstered offlce Philanthropy House Priestly Court Staffordshire Technology Park Slafford ST18 OLQ Bankeys Nat West Bank Shrewsbury Corporale Office Suite 5, Prospect House Belle Vue Road Shrewsbury SY3 7NR Sollcltors Wrigleys 19 Cookridge Street Leeds LS2 3AG

Page 2 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS. ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Dlrectors The following were members of the Board of Directors during the whole of the period unless slated othemise: Mr Gary Sloan (Chairman) Mr Joseph D'souza Mr Paul Sands Mr Kumar Swamy Mr Martin Young Mrs Santosh Rai Mr Josh D'souza The Directors, who are also Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law. present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 sl Dernber 2024. These financial statements comply with statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounling and Reporting by Charities SORP (FRS 102) effective January 2019. Currently we have seven eXperIend and committed Directors, and we are active5y seeking to recruit new ones to ensure that we have the right balance of skills. Only the Members have power to appoint new Directors. Constltutlon Freedom Network International is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The charitable objects of the company are: to promote for the public benefit the enforcement of human rights and the sound administration of human rights law and practi throughout the world in accordance wilh the relevant legal Jurisdl0n(S). to advance education about human rights and to cultivate a public sentiment in favour of human rights., to promote racial and religious harmony, equaltly and diversity by providing educational reSoUrS and information to promote better awareness of the causes and consequences of a world where racial and religious harmony, equality and diversity do not exist., to advance education throughout the world; to relieve poverty and sickness, particularly amongst victims of natural or olher kinds of disaster. particularly by the provision of funds or equipment lo individuals or organisations who are themselves or work with those in need.

Page 3 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Prlnclpal Actlvltles Undertaken Our aim is to see the poor, marginalised and outcastes of society transition to living in Dignity and Freedom. Our programmes are designed. led and staffed by nationals, with a holistic approach focusing on four key areas: Education.. Quality, English-medium, values-based education primarily focusing on children from poor and marginalised communities, including those sometimes known as Dalits and Adivasis. Healthcare.. Community health workers, primary clinics and HIVIAIDS ntreS to help prevent sickness and disease- a cause and consequence of poverty and inequality. Economic Empowerment: Business start-up grants, self-help groups and vocalional training to enable the poor to earn a livelihood, become self-sufficient and hold their heads up high. Community Development.. Empowerment and development programmes helping prevent the exploitation of women and girls, Publlc beneflt The Directors confirm that they have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charitable objectives and aims of Freedom Network International, as well as in planning future activities. ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE PLANS Refer to the separate directors, report which was submitted to Charity Commission along with these financial statements. FINANCIAL REVIEW The financial results are shown in the SOFA on page 6. Total income for the year was £665,389 (2023 £1,355,774) which came entirely from donations and grants including Gift Aid tax reclaimed. Total expenditure was £683,485 (2023 - £1,344,598). The main area of expenditure was grants to a partnering charity in India tolalling £945,127 (2023- £1,157,918). This left a deficit of £18.096 for the year (2023- surplus of £11,176). At the year-end the charity held reserves of £85,832 which were all unrestricted.

Page 4 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Reserves It is the policy of the Board to build up reserves which are sufficient to enable smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the charity, which is approximately £60,000. Al the year-end the unrestricted reserves were £85,832. The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies, regime under the Companies Act 2006. This reportwas approved by the Board on........................................ behalf by and is signed on its Gary Sloan Chairman & Director

Page 5 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Freedom Network Internatlonal ('the Company'} I report on the charity truslees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acl 20061'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under the Charities Act 2011, s. 145 ('the 2011 Act.). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under s. 145(5) (b) ofthe 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed In s. 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that V are qualified to undertake the examination because Wynniatt- Husey Llmited is a member of ICAEW. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examlnation giving me cause to believe: accounllng records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2008 Act; or the accounts do nol accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requlrements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wllh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr T D Mayne For and behalf of Wnniatt-Husey Limited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor The Old Coach House Horse Fair Rugeley Staffordshlre WS15 2EL Date.............

Page 6 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOPAE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Donatlons & grants 64.392 600,997 665.389 1,355.774 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 64,392 600,997 685,389 1,355,774 RESOURCES EXPENDED Expanditur6 on chantable activilies.. Advancement of human rights education 189,701 493,784 683,485 1,344,598 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 189.701 493,784 683,486 1,344,598 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR (125,309) 107,213 (18,096) 11,176 Transfers been funds 107,213 (107,213) Net movement In fdS (18.096) 118,096 11.176 Balances brought fornard 103,928 103,928 92,752 Balances carried fc4ward 85,832 86.832 103,928 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year, All Income and expenditurè derive from continuing activitl8S. The notes on pages 9 to 13 fomi part of these flnanclal ststements.

Page 7 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14.329 187.744 13,928 182,289 Total Current Assets 202,073 196,217 LIABILITIES Creditors falling due within one year 10 (116,242) (92,290) Net Current Assets 85,831 103,927 Net Assets 85,832 103,928 FUNDS Unreslrlcted funds Restricted funds 11 8S,832 103,928 Total Funds 85,832 103.928 For the year ended 31 December 2024. the company was enlilled to exemplion from the provlsions of the Companies Acl 2006 Ilh6 Act) relating lo the audit of the accounts for the year by virtlse ot section 477, and no member or members have requested an audit pur8uanl to se¢tlon 476 of the Act The diredors ad(nowledge their responsibility for.. complying wth the requirements of the Act with respect to acc£*unlkng records and the preparalion of accounts, and preparing arLounls whlch give a true and lair view of the slate of affairs of the charity as al the end of the financial year and ol ils nel incoming or outgoing resources lor the financial year in acwrdance with the requirements of Ihe Act relaling lo ffinancial slalernents, so far as appIlble lo the charily. These financial statements have beèn prepared in ac£ordance wth the special provisions for companies subjecl to Ihe small companies. regime. and wfh It Fin8ncial Reporting Standard IFRS) 102. These finan¢lal Statements were approved by the directors on ..... their behalf by,. and are signed on Gary Sloan Chairman & Director The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these flnancial statements.

Page 8 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 31 DECEMBER 2024 Total funds Prior year funds CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 5.456 17,623) Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the reportlng perlod 5,455 (1.623) Cash and cash equlvalonts at the beglnnlng of the reportlng perlod 182,289 189.912 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the reporting perfod 187,744 182,289 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Total fund8 Prior year fund8 Net incomellexpendilure) for the reporting pericyj (as per the slatement of financial activities) (19,096) 11,176 Adjustments for: (Increase)Idecrease in debtors Increasel(decreasel in creditors (401) 24,952 189 (18,968) Net cash provlded by (used in) operntlng actlvlt598 5,455 (7.623)

Page 9 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 3q DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention, and in accordance with the Stal8ment of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities {SORP), FRS 102 effective January 2019, applicable accounting standards and the Companies Act 2006. The particular accounting policies adopted by the Directors are described beltJW'. (a) Fund accountlng Unrestrlcted ftsnds are available for use at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of th8 general objectives of the charity. Deslgnated funds are unrestricted funds that the Directors have set aside for specific purposes. Restrlcted funds are subject to restrictions on their use, either imposed by the donor or included in the terms of an appeal. (b) Incomlng re8ourc08 Grants and donations received are accounted when the charity is 6ntitled to it and as soon as it is prudent and practicable to do so, generally the earlier of the date of notifi'cation or receipt. Grants thal are specified for use in a later accounting period are deferred lo that period. (c) Resources expended Thls Includes costs of charitable aclivities, fundraising and governance expenditure. Fundraising costs are costs incurred in motivating indlviduals and other organisations lo donate to the work of the charity. Dlrect charltable expendllure includes all expenditure directty related to the objects of the charity. Govemance comprises expenditure incurred in the management of the charity's assels, organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. (d) Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets with a cost over £300 are stated at cost less d&preciation. Depreclation is provided in order to writethdown the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful Ilves, using the following rates.. Computer equipment 33% reducing balance

Page 10 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Unrestricted funds relate to the general activitie5 of the charity. Restricted funds relate to the activities of Dignity Freedom Neiwork UK (DFN UK). DONATIONS AND GRANTS 2024 2023 Unrestrlcted Grants UK work- genèral donations Gift Aid tsx recoverable 12,900 61,492 3,(H)O 83,090 5,078 Total unrestricl8d 64,392 91,168 Restrlcted Donations.. - Appeal fund8 DFN Australia {for India) - Community Development - Ecmomic Empowerment Education General Ilndia) Healthcare Slum projects Gift Aid tax recoverable 141,195 119,824 680,676 21,359 235 273,101 18,036 503 270,197 1,971 111,530 18,000 39,566 97,631 31.000 40,780 Total restricted 600.997 1,264.606 Total donatlons and grsnls 665,389 1,355,774 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Unrestricted Employment costs (see note 6) Management costs Marketing & communications Travel & accommodation Administration costs Govemance costs Audil fees Independent examiner's fee 85,159 45,976 6,261 10,960 23,482 16,864 75,961 54,805 9,186 12,060 18,732 15.036 2,000 900 Total unrestricted 189,701 186,680

Page11 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (contlnued) Restrlcted Grants paidlexpended (see note 5) 493,784 1,157,918 Total charitable activities exFendiiure 683,485 1,344,598 ANALYSIS OF RESTRICTED GRANTS PAIDIEXPENDED 2024 2023 Appeal funds (India) Community Development (Indla) DFN Australia (India) Economlc empowement (India) Education costs (India) General (India) H8althcare (India) Slum projects (India) 117,793 15,975 102,401 18,991 680,676 188 245,212 422 243,128 99,876 15,060 84,100 28,350 493,784 1.157,918 EMPLOYMENT COSTS 2024 2023 Salaries and wages Employer's pension contributions Employer's NIC contributions 84,358 801 75,362 599 Total 85,159 75,981 No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000 during Ihe year. The average number of employees during the year was six {2023 - six). The average number of full-time equivalent employees was three (2023- three).

Page 12 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS AND RELATED PARTIES On8 director, Mr G Sloan, received remuneration during the year of £7,380 (2023- nil) in his roie as interim CEO. No other remuneration or expenses were paid to directors during the year. The directors made totsl a9gr8gate donations of £360 to the charity during the year {2023 - £660). The charity works closely with a partner charity in India which has three directors in common - Dr Joseph D'souza, Mr Kumar Swamy and Mr Josh D'souza. Grants were mad8 to this charity during the year as follows: 2024 2023 O.M. Books Foundation 466,777 1,173,324 Mr Paul Sands {Director) is also a trustee of Russell Park Baptist Church, a co-operating charity which donated £1.846 to the charity during the year (2023- £1,104). FIXED ASSETS Computer equipment Total Cost or Valuatlon At 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2024 724 724 724 724 Depreclatlon Al 1 January 2024 Charge for year Disposals At 31 December 2024 723 723 723 723 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023

Page 13 FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Income tax recoverable Prepayments 11,427 2,902 11,737 2,191 14,329 13,928 10. CREDITORS: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Accruals Other creditors 114,317 1,925 91,157 1,133 116,242 92,290 11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Al 1 jaY 2024 Al 31 December 2024 I10m* ExpeThJAwè Trnnsfer8 Unrestrlctsd funds; General reserve 103.928 64,392 (189,701) 107,213 85,832 Restrlctsd lunds: DFN UK 600,997 (493.784) (107,213) Total funds 103.928 665,389 1683,485) 85.832 DFN UK represents funds donated for Ihe DKJnity Freedom Network projects. The transfer of funds out of DFN UK into the general resetve repSentS management fees on all gifts for India.

FREEDOM NETWORK INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 DECEMBER 2024 Company Number 06256996 Charlty Number 1122937