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•ok ¥:6.y Children's Aid Empowering Futures, Changing Lives Annual Report 2024 www.childrensaid.co.uk

CONTENTS SUMMARY 01 Message f rom the Chair of Trustees 02 Message from the Chief Executive 03 Our Vision, Values & Strategy CHIL NSAA 04 What We Do and Where We Work 05 Our Achievements and Performance in 2024 06 Overview of Our Work in 2024 07 Structure, Governance and Management 08 Income Generation and Marketing 09 Grant Making 10 Financial Review 11 Financials 12 Independent Auditors Report ALT NES 13 Legal and Administrative Information www.childrensaid.co.uk

M essage from the It gives me great honour to present the Children's Aid Chair of Trustees Annual Report for 2024, marking another year of growth, resilience, and impact. A$ ChalT of Trust••$, I have been prhlle8ed to work alongside our dediG)ted leadership team to nurtum # ¢ultur# thst mfl4cts our ¢om ¥•lu•s tsf Inte8rity, compas5k)n, and accountability. Over the past year, we have continued to st￿ngthen our systems, 8overnance, and operational frame¥York5. 8nsurin8 that Children's Aid remalns a trusted, transparent, and effectlve organ15atk)n. One of the most In5plrlng achlevement5 thls year has been the eontinued 8rowth of our overseas 5ki115 Centre, dgn4d to •dy¢ato and gmpow•r voun8 people with the skills and opportunities to Shape brighter Futures for themselves and their famllle5. Durin8 my vislt to the centre and other field projects durSn8 2024,1 witn6ss•d first-hand the profound Impact of our work, rnoments that were b¢th humbling and motivating. InshaAllah, these programmes wlll coniinue to fl04irlsh and translorm IN$ for many yeats to ¢ome. 2024 h4$ been a y¢4rof iransFormJilon. In Ilne with our $¢r•tgi¢ dire¢tion, w advanc¢d the dovolopmont of IT, social m•dk), and ovors•i4 Infrastructure support functions. whi￿ there Is st511 At the same time. 2024 vlas marked by the tia81¢ m¢r• to be a¢hwwd. th•$e invo$tmntS 4r• •4lation ¢f th• wlr in Pthle5ting and th• already drlvln8 518nlficant efficlencle5 and bulldln8 deepenln8 hum•nit4ri4n ¢ri•is in G•z. Chlldrens th• Found•tions n•d•d to •xp•nd our Aid ha$ r•min•d $t¢&df4$t in its r•$pon$•, humanltarian response In the year5 ahead. expandin8 aid delivery to families devastated conflict, eDsuriD8 food, water, medical eare. and support reach those In desperate need. Now three years since Our establlshment, our orgjnlsatlon r¢mJins firrnty rooted In Its ml$$lgn to serve humanity. Guided by our Islamic values, and Stren8thened by the trust of our donors, partner5, and supporters from the UK and beyond, we are d•4ply thankhjl to all who hay• •nabl•d us to r•ach some of the world's most vulnerable communities in their time of 6rtratèst neèd. 2024, we als¢ launched our first seiles of events to showc&s¢ our work and strèngth¢n •nRag¢m•nt with both exi5tln8 and prospective donors. These On behalf ol the Board olTru5tees, the Senior gathÈrin@s provided an imF)ortsnt platform to Leadètship Team, our $tsff. and the widér sharo impact stories, highlight our future plan$, Childrens Aid family, l extend my heartfelt and bulld lastlng relatlon5h5 wlth 51tPPOfter5 who 8ratkude to our SUFPOrters worldwlde. Your trust sh4rg our vision. I wa5 privileged to participate in and gener051ty are the driving force bohind key •vnt$ hold in Pakistan. where I was abb to everythin8 we do. Together, we are not on meet beneficKarie5 and partners directly, further deliveiin8 aid but also restoring diBnity, hope. and deepenin8 my appreciation of the challen8e5 opportunity to couTrtle5s lives. faced and the differenc• our programmes arè makin8 on the 8round. •- ¢-é- Nadeem Mian Chair of the Board of Trustees Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report www.Child￿ nsaid.co.uk

A significant highlight of 2024 was witnessing the remarf<able impact of our first overseas Skills Centre, launched just a year earfier. The centre is dedicated to educating and empowering young people with the kno￿edge and practical tools they need to build better futures for themselves and their families, helping to break the cycle of poverty. I was privileged to visit this centre, along with several other projects we supported, and to see first-hand the transformative difference our work is makin8 ir) people's lives. Nadeem Mian. Chair of the Board of Trustees )) Ing Busin6sUIrt I, We Uplift The Humans Byoffeiins Them Job And Develw, The New Idrens Aid 2024 Annual Report 1,1

Message from the Chief Executive In a ￿ar ovtrshadow&d by eonfiitt, natural disastars, and humanitArian cr￿eS, our mission has never been ￿re ur8ent. These challenges expose the vulnerability of those we serye, yet also r￿eal the extraordinary ￿5111ence of people determined to rebuild thelr INe5. With the supptsrt and ble$$in8s of our donors and beneficYdrie$, and through the unwaveiing commitment of our team and partneB, we ¢ontinuÈ to provide lifè-$avin8 Supptsit whère rt is nèeded most. In th4 UK, ourtÈams wtsrk•d t1[È￿S$IY to rai￿ awar&n•ss, nga84 communitie5, and 5U5tain vital fundraisin8 efforts. Overseas, particularly in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Kenya, our field stsff distributed Zakat and Sadaqah to the most vulnerable, en5urSng donations directly reached those in $￿￿teSt need. This year also marted significant progress in community Strèngthèning our organi5ational capacity. In Pakistan, we united 19 NGOS to coordinate humanitark3n for Gaza, while in the UK wo deepened partnatships with schools and faith in$tituti¢n$ tt> wdon tommunity en8agement. We e5tabli5hed c￿r first internationa1 branch office and expanded our Skills and Learnin8 Centre in Pakistan. Today, the centre not only provlde5 education for chlldren but also vocatlorwl tralnln81 taibring and digital skills for youn8 people, creatin8 Sustainable futuro$. Our Pakistan office now also functions as an IT and operations hub. enablin8 US to strtrn8thèn and scalè LNJr intèrnatitsnal work. The deVaStat￿On in Gaza has reached leY8h unseen in recent history, l¢aving lamili¥s displa¢gd, traurTK¥ti$od, and d•privgd ol b4$i¢ e55entials. In response, Childien's Aid rapidly expanded its emelgency operations, deliverin8 food, clean water, and medical aid to affected omrNn1t￿S. When severe floods struck 8an8lade5h, our tearns once again mobili5ed swiftly, providin8 Vital relief and as51Stance to vulnerable households. D¢Jrin6 Ramadan, we ￿unched tar8eted appeals that delivered much n•eded food packs to stN88ling lamllles In 9anglad•sh, PaklBtan, and Kenya. Thousands were able to observe the holy month with di8nity despite tho immense uncertainty they faced. Those efforts were on possible thanks to the 8enerosity of oui donors and the tireless dedlcatlon of our 5tatf 4nd volunteer5. Our orphan ure pro8ramme Contlnuès to grow, ro4chln8 chlWFen 8cr055 Tanzania. Pakistan, Kenya. Ban8ladesh, and India. By combinin8 Immediate relief with long-term development, ecljcation, vocational tiainlng and orphan SUFPOrt, we are helpin8 build resilience and pathway5 Out of poverty for vulneFablo commun5tles. In 2024, we increased our focus on healthcare and access to medical treatment. In collaboration wi(h leadin8 doctors and consultant5, we or8anised medical camps across Pakistan, providin8 free consultations, medlclnes. 8nd speclallsr care. In Kenya, ¥ye Supported a free cataract clinic, offerin8 life chan8in8 eye tleatments to those affected by the dbilitatln8 disease. Alon8slde this, we contlnued funding urgent medical caie for 5ndividuals and communities who otherwise had no Despite th4 Immens• chall•n8OS Wo f&co, Children's Aid is 8rowin8 $tron8eF. By reinforcin8 our governance, scalin8 up our pro8rammes. and safe8uardin8 accountability, we are proteetin8 th8 trust placed In us and maylmLsln8 the Impact of every contrlbutlon. We remain profoundly grateful to all who have stood with Children's Aid since our early days. Above all, we draw Insplratlon fiorn the r•slllan¢¢ of thos ￿ serv¢ and the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and partnèrs. Their ommStment fiJel$ our mlsslon and sustalns our v151on of a falrer work4. access to treatment. Your compassion and gene￿$1￿ have en￿b￿d us to brlng hope, relief. and opportunity to some of the most di5advanta8gd Cornn￿nItieS acr055 the world_ one where every chikj has the chanee to INe with di8nity, hope, and opportLJnity. B•yond •m¢tyncyand halth int*rvent￿n$. Yi• ¢xpandèd our investment in water and sanitation projects.. buildin8 wells in Al8eria, drillin8 borehdès in South Africa and Kenya, èstablishin8 filtration plant5 ID Pakistan, and deploying water tankets to both diought affected Kenya and war-torn Gaza. Access to safe Yiater remains one of the most pressing @obal needs, and our prolects are already transforming the daily Iwes of ¢oundess familie$. Salggm All Chief Executive Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report www.Child￿ nsaid.co.uk

Guided by compassion, driven by impact- our vision, values, and strategy shape a better future for all. As a faith-based organisatKin inspired ￿ Islamic vaknes, Chlldren's Ald is ded￿ated to improving the lives of those in need. with a partic¢Jlar focu5 on children and empowering individua15 to break the cycle ol poverty. We Wa￿ with Var￿juS communitSes, regardless ol race, religion, or 8ender, to serve th poor and impO￿rISh￿, 411tr4hlting $ufFering and f¢sttring1ong twm d0Yelopment. OUR VISION Our vi5i0n 55 to serve the p¢oi and alleviate poverty. Feg4rdless of race, religi¢in. or gendEr, wlth a special emphas$ on inFrovin8 th8 live$ ol childron. We ¢mPo￿Or individuals and communiti85 to Ixeak the cycle ol poverty 8Dd bulld su$talnable futur¢$. OUR VALUES Our valu•s provld• a framework that onsur88 wo romain acctrJntabl8 to ojr donors, Supporters. $takeholdrs, and beneftk)rles. These values also help to shepe and 8ulde our or8anbatlon, en$udn8 e rèmain fo¢u$td on our ViSfJn'. Honesty & Accountability W4 aim to bè hontsst and opèn In all w• do, holdln8 ours•lv•s accountak4• for our 4ctv)ns before bein8 held accountable by other5. Tfansparent communicatv)n key, ensurln8 our Supporte￿ are kept Informed about projects and how we use ttsources. Trust & Integrity We belth person has the right to IDie with di8nity and respèct. All our staff, volunteer5, and partners are expected to act respon51bly and work professlonally wlth inte8lltY. 8ainin8 the respect and trust ol those we serve and those who suppoit us. Justice & Cornpassion We ale dedicated to ¥vorkingju5tly. distributingaid eq¢Jally regard￿sS of faith. race, or 8endÈr. Coryassion is eentral to all our èlFort$, as we strive to ease the Su￿ring oFpgopl• urKonditionally, no matt¢rwho thgy ar• orwhgre they come frcjm. Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report vnvw.childreMaid.co.uk

OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Children's is committed to aehieYin8 the followin8 objectives, which are exclusively for the publK benefit.. Deliver Effective EmerÉeney Response Support Orp￿nS and OrphanaÉes We want to provide car•. education. and support to t)rphan$, en$urln8 they 8row In safe, nurtuflng env6ronment. ChJr 80& Is to support grphaN8es, provlding ¢ss¢ntl)I supplies. and facllltatit)8 access to healthcare and ¢ducatlon. We strSve t9 these chlldren the opportunltles they need to +lourish. Provide Access to Safe, Cl•an Drinking W•t¥r We want to ensur• that communltl•s We want to ensure ryid, effective respons•to emer8en¢k$, provldln8 hum8nltariJn rel￿f to those affected by Mtural or man made dlmstsrs. Our goal Is to bulld ) dellvery netwo￿ Capab￿ of responding effectlvely to humanltsrlan crlses whde slmultaneously developin8 the capaclty to link relief efforts Eth bfi8-t•fm sust4kn4bl• d•Y•lopm•nt. itTwerlshed, torn Ind drought-affected are8s have access to Safe and clean drfnking water8nd $8nltatlon. Ourgoal 1$ to bvlkl wells. in$tall water filtration systè￿, and provide accéss to watar to irnpr￿ ￿ra11 health and wellbelng. 5Kuf• SUIt•l￿bI• Ltv•llhood for M•r8ln•ll•ed Comrnunltles In r•Oon$ wh•r? pov•ny 1$ ¢xtrm¢, ￿ w4nt to on empowerln6 communltles r¢Jtorlng I1￿1￿90d opportuNti¢$ and Improvln8 Income generatlon. Our 8081 Is to pro¥kJe acce5S to Fundln8, tralnln8, and skllls that support the creatlon of new opportunitles. enablin8 IndlYidua15 to bulld sustalnable livelihoods and break the cycle of poverty. Improv• to Edu¢•tlon W• want to proYld• mar8lMll$•d ¢h4dr•n wlth accegs to •ducatlon. aimin8 to enable more chlldr•n to att•nd school. Our goal is to br••k the cycle of poverty by errpowerln8 chldren throu8h le8mln8, cieatin8 bri8hterhJtur•s for genera¢bTh$ to Com•. Throu8h edu¢atSon, Ive seek to open dooTr to opporunltle8, fo8terSng growrth, knowledge. 8nd th abillty for th¢$¢ chlldron to trkF)sform thelr communitlès. Enh•ne• M•t•rn•l •nd Chlld Hwlth¢•r• {MNCH) S•Nlce• We want to lrnprove occess to essenth?I habltht&rg $•Nie•s ftsr th• pooM$t and mo$t vulnerable comrnunltles. Our 80415 Inckjde 5ettina up mdical ebmp$ to proYid• acc*$$ to d¢¢torn and con$ultant$, supportln8 tr•atmont$. and •nsuring acc•is to m•di¢4tioni. 3d-Childreh'5 Aid ¥Jlsy URBIINI EAL Provide Hou$ing & Shtlt•r At Chlldren¥ Ald, we recogniBO that safe and secure sholter Is the foundation for dlBnltV, Stability, and recovery. Qur hou5in8 pro8ramm•s dellvef emer8ency rellef to fomllles dlsplaced by conflkt, natural dBastets, and poverty. offerin8 protethory warmth. and hope iThtime8 of crisis. AlonBside temporary 5he4ter. we collaborate with partners to dewelop lon8er.temi housing 501Jtions that enable families to rebuild their lives 8nd create safespaceswhere children can grow. learn, thfvè. Str•ngth•n C•p•¢ity 8uildin8 ChildrÈn's Aid i% commltted to empowéring communities and or8anlsadons to lead theSrown devekJpment. Throu8h tralnln8, skll development, and strateglc partnerships, we b￿ld local capaclty to ddiwr wstain4kA• wNi¢•s, •nhanrn gov•rninre, and egUiP Ind￿dual5 wlth the knowled8e and tools Theededto drfve Lqstln8 ¢h&n8e. .chlldro aid.co.'iik ix

HOWWE MONITOR & REPORT At Children'$ Aid, transparency is one of our definin8 vakjes and undÈrpins È¥erythin8 WÈ do. WÈ arè tommittèd tts shtswing our donors, partners, and communities the real impact of their support through re8ular monitoring, detsiled project updates, and powerful a$9 $tudi95. From rgsponding to humanitsrian gmgrgon¢ioS to providin8 education, suppoitin8 orphanages, and fosterin8 sustainable livelihoods. we ensure that ourwork Consistent￿ reflects oui misslon and value5. V4 Our monitorln8 and reporting processes afo rooted in accountabl1￿y. We track the progrèss of each programme to ensure it delNe meaningful iesults and 8li8n8 Wlth our strate8ic objective$. In doin8 $0, ￿ demonstrate hgw our corn value$- honesty, compasjlon, Justice, and inte8rity are lived out in practlce. WHATWE DO OUR OUTLOOK Oporating •¢ross mor• th•n 10 countvies through our bran¢h offices and trusted partners in AfrKa, Asia, and Europe, Chiwren Aid is dtrdicat•d to SUPP0rtin8 vulntr&ble communitiés Fa¢ing hardshlp cwJ5ed ty ¢oftfll¢t, natural d15a5t¢r5, and tho of ba$k n8cessitl•g. Guided by compassion and incluswity. W8 serve 811 thos• In ned, re8ardless of faith, race, ethnicity. a8, or ability. As w• ltstsk to thg futur4. W T¢m•in committ•d to •xpandin8 th• reach and impact of our work. Our priorities include increa￿n8 access to clèan wattr and sanitati¢>n latiliti$, $trèn8thènin8 our ovèrs•as orphana8 support programme$, InvestSn8 In ¢apaclty bulldlrn8, and •xpandin8 skills training and livelihood opportunltk?s that empower IndlvAuals and ¢ommunbti$ to ¢hrive. By ma5ntainln8 open commtsnlcatlon and sharln8 both our successes and tho lfrsson5 we le4rn, Chlldren's Ald iemalns a transparent and aceountable or8anisation. This commbtment builds trust, inspires ctsnfidonc•, 8nd onsur•s th&t our coll•ctlv• •fFcrts cr•4t• posltiv• and lastin8 chan8e. Whlle del￿erIng effectlve emergency response remaln$ one of our cntral prioritiè$, ￿ are equally commi¢ted tolong-térm, $tr&tÉglc programme5 that tackle the root cau5e$ of pov•rty. Outfocus Includ•i: Wlrh the Contlnued support of our donors and partners, we are detèrmined to fvlfil our mi$sion of holping those mo$t in need and ieatin8 la5tin8, P051ti¥e chan88 in some of the world'5 m05t disadvantA8ed eomrmnities. By woikin8 tO8ether. we can transfom liv•$ and buikl J briBht•r, mtsr• hopoful futur• for Ill, Hum•nlt•rl•nlEm•r8•n¢yl•ipon Impact 2024 Educatlon H9•1thcx• Servin dividuals with Compassion & Care 50,136+ Water &Sanit•tion V4od Inmcurlty In 2024, we spent with purpose- reaching over 50,136 Individuals through education, healthcare, and livelihood support, ensuring real impact and lasting change. Orphansupport C l￿￿￿90d Houslng & Shelter 4/. Bulldkn Children$ Aid 2024 Annual Report www.childrensaid.co.uk

WHERE WE WORK Children's Aid operates in numerous countries, partnerin8 Wlth local and intemional organi5ation5to deliver life-sa¥ing support. Whetherit's pYovidin8 emer8ency relief in Gaza. hebin8families in Bangladesh. Pakistan. and Kenya durin8 Ramadhan. or working on long-tem develcprnent projects in area5 like education and hea￿h¢are, we aro {d￿at*￿ to making a meanin8fv1 differ•nc¢. Children's Aid operates throu8h a network of 0￿r$eaS branch offi¢es and b¢al partnets. Branch offices are fvnded through a combination of their own incorne 8eneration initiatNe5 (such as grants and donations secured in-country from public and institutional do￿[¥ and 8rant funder51 in addition to fundin8 Irom the United Kln8dom main office derNed fiom public fundraisin8. The UK Office liJi$e$ with tho local branch office staff to h• de¥¢lop and monitor the pro8famm¢actNity. W¢ op¢rat¢ in Pakistan through a branch officq and in K•nya, Ban8ladosh, India, South Africa andPalestine, through varlouj partr)efS wh•re we d) not hav• a country pr•s•nc•. JORDAN BANGLADESH KENYA WHO WE WORK WITH SOUTH AFRICA-w• The nurnber of community.ba5ed humanitsrian or8ani53tion5 that Children'sAid works with has 8rown over time. We are commrfowerment. OUR PARTNERSHIPS We believe in workin8 collaboratr¥ely with a ne￿Ork of like-minded or8anis8tions and community groups. Through partnerships wrth other charitie5. agencie5. aTh4 hcal gras￿00t5 ugani5atk?ns, extend our reach and stien8then our impact. To8ether, we are ilding a ¥Yodd Whe￿ everyone can live with dignity. jUStice, and opportunity. C Pale$tln• L4 P8kl$t8n S Indla • Bangladesh e Jordan • Kenya South Africa • Tanzania UK Algeri www.childrensaid.co.uk Children s Aid 2024 Annual Re ort

OUR ACHIEVEMENT& PERFORMANCE IN 2024 2024 saw us continue to build on the pro8￿ 55 01 P￿ Vious year5, deyèloping new pro8r8ms and str8te8ies to address the irKreasin8 Volati￿ situations tsmer8in8 Blobally. ildr• Aid 3werinr Projects Dellvere ountries Served 171 10 People Benefitted mount Spent SO,136 £196,717 KEY PROJECT AREAS Food In••¢urfty Wat•r & Sanltatlon Orphan S¥¥port We work to combat food insecuri(y by providing acce88to nutritlOU5 mealsfor Vulnerable indwiduals and families. Our We addr055 waterand sanitation needs by pro¥idin8 ¢ommunit*$ with a¢ce$$ to clean. $afe drinkin8 Waterand improved Sanitation facilitie5. Our pro8rams focus on buildn8 and maintainin8 wells, in5tallin8 fi￿ratIOn Sy5torns, and prorrrf)tinB hy8iene •duCat￿n to prevent d￿eaSO, By empo¥Yering comrnunities with sustainable solutions. we hv mprove hea￿h, reduce waterborne illne5585, and create a foundation for lastin8 Wel￿beIng. We offer support lor orpharts and WJlr￿r8b￿ chitdfen. •n$uring they have $af¢ $h•ther. nutritiou$ me81$. a¢c•$$ to education, and Supporti￿ environment5. Our pro8ram5 work Clo58￿ with 0￿ha￿ages. to pro¥ide85$8ntials like food, ¢lothin8, education, healthcare, and ski115 training. B y cr•atin8 a 5UPPOrtNe foundation. ¥Ye ernpower these childrEn tts thrive, fosterin8 resilience and hop8 for a bri8hterfuture. pro8ram5 include emer8ency loodaidand ration pro8rams. By addre55in8 immediate hun8er need5 and promotin8 lon8-term food secority, help build heahhler, more m$ili•nt ¢ommuniti•s. 11 12,605 2,500 17 1,476 Projects Countries People Served Projects Countries People Served Projects Countries People Served Children s Aid 2024 Annual Report www.children5aid.co.uk

Humanitarian Aid Livelihoods Education We enhance access to education and promote leaming foTChild￿n and youn8 adults. Our pro8ram5 SUPPOrt not only students but Iso their families. teachers, and schools. This ineludes providing school supplie5. teacher salaries, infrastructure improvements. prirnary and secondary education 5UPPOrt and yo￿tional trainin8. By doin8 so. we are helping build stronger. more re&lient Ctstntnunitlès and breaking the trycle of poverty. We provide rapid response to c0￿munitieS affected emergencies, includin8 natural disasters, conflict, and di5pL8cement. Our focus is on deliverin8 immedkate relief to those most in need. providing critical aid such as food. shelter, tnedical supplps, and other essential Sery1￿5. Our teatns work tirele5sIy to alleviate the suffering of those impacted, helping restore hope for a brighter future. Our primary goal is to empowerVulnera￿e communities toward self-wfficiency and resilience Through 5ki115 trainin& financb31 assistance. and entrepreneurship support. these programs help indNiduals and families generate income and enhance their econotnic well-bein8. With a focu5 On 5U5tainable development, we equip people with the tools and resources needed to build better futures for themsehfes and their Farnil*s. 87 27,560 12 19 3,345 Projects Countiles People Served Projects Countries People Served Projects Countries People Served Healthcare We provide acce5S to quality healthcare and promote healthv Iwing in vulnerable communities. This includes medical serviees and treatments, along with essential mediebl suwies, and support. By improving access to quality healthcare, we help enhance the overall well-bein8 of communities, especialty the m05t vulnerable. Shelter & Housing Capacity Building Children's Aid 15 committed to Strengthening communities and orgaDisation5 SO they can lead their own development. Through trainin8, skilLs development, and partner5hip5, we build local capacity to deliver sustainable services, improve govemance, and etnpower individuals vlith the know￿dge and too15 they need to reate lasting change. We recognise that safe and secure shelter is the foundation for dignity, Stability. and recovery. Our housing programmes provide emergency relief for families displaced by conflict, natural disasters. and poverty, offefin8 protection. warmth, and hope in times of crisis. Alongside temporary shelter. vle work with partners to develop longer-term housing solutions tl%yt help farnilies rebU￿Id their lives and create safe Spaces for chIld￿n to grow and thrive. 15 1,765 Projects Countries People Setved 754 Projects Countries People SeThed Projects Countrles People Served Children 5 Aid 2024 Annual Report www.childrensaid.co.uk

OVERVIEW OF OUR WORK IN 2024 A Year of Impactful Change: Standing with Gaza and Beyond SUMMARY In 2024, Chiklien's Ad remained at the forefront ol We proudly hosted ourfirst series of donor dèlivèring lifÈsavinÉ emp¢>werinB c¢mrrxJnitiè$, Èngagemènt evènts. dèsignÈd to showtasè thè and transformin8 Iwes in 50rne of the worlds m05t impact ol our work and deepen connections ￿th vulnerable r88ions. Much of our focus c•ntred on both existin8 and new support¢rs. A hlghlight of tho unfolding humanitsrian cris￿$ in Gaza. wher•, thg year w45 tho continued growth of our Skills and thiou8h the tireless support of our donors and Education Centre in Pak15tan, now a hub of partners, we delivered emer88ncy relief including opportunity for young people. By equippin8 them food parce15, Thdkal 5upplle5, and shelter to wlth tralnln6, educatlon, and Pathwa￿ to lamilies devastated by conflKt. Workin8 closely sustainable livelihoods, we are empowering the ith a dedicated wtwork of vobJnto&rs, next generation to build bri8ht8r hJturo5 for ènsuied aKI reached those most in need, provldin8 themselves and thèir families. not only immedlate iellel but also hope Ina time of prgfound h4rdJNp. Internally, Children's Aid also invested in str¢n8thèning its ¢)wn capatity. Wé delivérèd training for Staff, volunteers. and community partn•rs, trJllding5kills and confidence across our network. At thg cornmunity Iwgl. wo SUPPQrtgd 8rassroots Inltiatives wth knov41ed8e-sharin8 and practiC81 tools. enabling them to deliver serv￿e9 more effectl¥ely and Independently. By bulldln8 capacity both within and beyond our or8ani5ation, we enhanced tho quality, roach. and sustainèbility ol oui pro8famme5 while enpowefing communities to take ownership of thelr own d¢v¢l¢pm¢nt. Our sea$onal Inlthtlv¢s, In¢ludln8 Ramadan Ratlon5 and Qurbani, once a8aln provided Abn8$th Qui ¢m¢ig¢ncy r$ponse In G4za, essential support to lamllles durlng key tlmes of stren8thened L￿r wider portfolk) of pro8rammes the year, while our Orphan SuFport Pro8ramm• acr055 educatlon, healthcare, water and sanltatlon, contlnued to dell¥er vltal resource5, educatlon, aThd housing and shelter, food security, &nd orphan emotional eare tts children without families. In $upptsrt. A e6ntral th•m• of 2024 w8$ capacity buildir¢g" investin8 in the skills, knowled8e, and rtrsilience of local cornmunities &nd or8anisation$ so they ¢an lead thelr own devel¢)pment and create L85tin8 change. 2024 has b•en 4 y¢ar d¢fin¢d by re$111¢nc¢, eonN)asslon, and solidarSty. Wlth your continued support, InshaAllah, we wlll remaln steadfast In $t8ndin8 alongside those in 8reatest need, in Gaza and &erts$s th• world, d•liv•ring not just aid, but lastin8 chan8e. addition. wr rèspondèd to global crises b•yond Gaza, supportin8 communities affected by natural dis&$t8rs and confi￿t ith food, mèdic81 care, and safe shelter. With an empha5i$ on su5talnablllty, our livelihood and capècity-buildiTh8 initk8tiYes helped familles tran$ition from relian¢• on ald towafd Self-sUffic￿ncy.. ¥-I Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME Bangladesh In 2024, Childrons Aids Humanitarian Aid programmg tontinuÈd to provid ur8ÈDt relieFtL) communities facin8 crisis, with a partKular focus on the humanitarian emergency in Gaza. WoFkin8 Wlth trusted local p8rtnets, we ddivered Food p8rcel$. medic&1 supplies, saFe shelter, and other Èssential re5¢yJices to famllie5 affected ly conflict and diarement. We responded swiftly to the devastating flood5 in Ban8￿deSh, which disp18ced thousands of fatnilie5 and destroyed countle55 li¥elihood5. Working with local partners and wknnteer5. we ensured aid reached the hardest hlt communhtles, while also supporting lamilies with essential items to bogin the proc05s of recovery. Our rapid Intervention brought lifesavln8 ieliÈf and hope to thos• mo$t afffjct￿ by th• di5ast•r. Beyond Gaza, we also responded to communitie5 impacted by natural disJ5ters and emerger￿￿5 in thèr reEvJns, ensuring swift assistance reachèd thosè mtsst in nèèd. Through our rapid Tosponsè teams and partnershlps, we sought not only to allevlat8 Immedlate sufferlng also tcs restore dlgnlty, offer hope, and help comnvJnitiès be8in the path toward recovery and resilncè. Pakistan Gaza W8 extended v5tal humanitarian assi$tanc• to some of the poorest lamllies in Pakistan. Our support included coverin8 funeral eX￿n$0$, allowlng famllle$ to hon¢ur thelr loved ones wlth di8nity', contributin8 towards weddln8 Costs for dl$Jdvant•g¢d houJ¢hold$, ¢nabllDg th¢m to cèlebratè irrportant milestones wlthout thè wel8ht of financlal straln., and provk4lng helpwlth essential living costs to ease the burden on f•mili•$ $tiugglinB Wlth pov•rty. Th•w tao•t• InteTrenth)ns offered dignity, rellef. and hopeat lome of liFo's most difficult momènts. Chlldren's Ald moblllsed a volunt•er n•iwork Sn G82a to de15ver urgent humanltafL8n ald in th• face of )r. dlsphcem•nt, and widespread hardship. Our teams Carri￿ out wèèkly doliverles ol water tankers to provide clean dilnklng water, distribut￿ cookèd meals lor thousands of displacd f4mili•¥. and Suppliod g$$nti41 ration packs to hundreds ol householdg StFU881in8 to $urvi¥•. Mtrditino$ and hygion• kbt$ wor• dellvered to protect health and dlBnlty, whlle vlt41 hospit&l suppli•s support¢d ov¢rstr•tch¢d h*alth Servi￿$. ,litr¢n A Alon8side this emergency relkf, we worked to pres4rv4 dignity knd fostèr rèsili•nc4 by organising chI￿dren'S acrivltles. offerlng moments ol comfort and normality amid crisis. By ¢tsmbining rapid aid d91ivory with rorllmunitylod support. we helped families not only endure itnrnediate challeri8e$ but also sustain kK)pe. tradition, and resilience in one of the world'5 most difficvlt environments. Feeding dreams and futures TH NKYV 1,476+ orphans Childrpns hid :; served this year Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report Www.child￿ nsaid.co.uk

EDUCATION PROGRAMME Pakistan Through the generosity of our donors, we are transfoming individual lives and helpin8 to build more Inclusi￿ society. In 2024, Chlldren's Ald's E(c3tion Programme ¢ontlMed to expand access to learning OPPCirtunities forchildren and yo¢Jn8 people in bw-incorne and vulnerable comnxjnitles. We piovlded essential support such as school supplies, teacher Salar￿S, infrastructure improvements, 8nd assistance with student fees for higher education. By inYestin8 in students, families, and schools, we are helpin8 to break the cycle of poverty, stren8then community resilience, and create pathw8y5 to brighter futures through the powef of education. Childrens Aid ￿maInS committed to ensurin8 that no child 15 denied an eckncation because of financial hardship. In 2024, our school fees programme supported vulnerable famllies by tovering tuition and ￿lated expènses, enabling children to attend school conslsterstty and pursue their academic ambitions. Alongskje this. we contr11￿ted to irnprovement of other 5chotsls, Includin8 the installation of a watereotsler in a K4a d¢priv•d $chool, on$uring $tud•nt$ had a¢c$$ to safe drinkinB waterdurin8 the school day. This practical support holp$ stren8then school envlronment5 and makes eduratlon more a¢¢ossib￿ and dignified forall. Recognisln8 the Importance of eariy learnlng, Children's Aid established a preschool programme in 2024 to support young children from disadvantaged backgrounds. By providing a safe and rrtJrturin8 envlronment for eai education, we help18y the foundations for lifelong 1è8rninB. sock81 d•velopm8nt, and confid•nc•, 81vin8 chlldren the best ￿ssIble start in Ilfe. Ken Children's AKI continuèd to strengthen its tommitment to edu¢)tion and commurtitv development throu8h our Madragah Initwtive In KI￿ra, on¢ ¢f KenyJ'$ largest 5￿M8. E$tab15shed and run ￿ Brother Jamal Lali and hi5 wife since 2015. the project ha5 become a vlta1 source of hope and opportunSty lor children from some OF th• mo$t di$dvant¥g•d ba¢kground$. Our Skllls Instlture In Paklsran contlnued io grow in 2024, equipping individuals with the practical trainlng ne¢ded for sustalnable Ilvellhoods. Th¢ programm ¢xpanded from off6ring vocational skills in 5ewin8 to trainin8 in computer literacy, and IT skills. By eombinin8 hands-on learnin8 wlth m•ntor$hip, w• •ro •mpow•ring prti¢4nt$ to secure meanin8lul work. achleve 5elf-sufficiency, and contribut• to locèl iconomi¢ d•v•lopm•nt. Thanks to the leade15hlpof our country mana8eF, the dedICat￿n of staff, and th• generosity of our d0fi01S. the Skllls Instltute has become a hub of opportunity and transft>rmation for disadvants8ed communities, W¢ continued ale commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of indwiduals with dlsabllitles. Our fla8shlp 1nlt1at1￿ Included providing full uniwrsity h•$ thnd ml•tod ¢o$t$ for a bllnd student pursuin8 hi8herethcatlon. breakin8 down financial barriers that would othe￿iSe have prevented her from reali5in8 her droams. By In￿$ting in heracadtmitjoumey, w• are not only empowerin8 hei with the skills and knowledge lora bri8hter future but also charnpionin8 inclusivity and equal opportunities for students dlsabllltle3. Our support provid•s accoss to qu8lity odutation akn851de151amlc learnln8, whlle also deliveiln8 cooktd me81$ that, for many childrèn, represent thelr Only dally n¢urlshment. Wlth over 550 thildren attending fyEularly, th¢ M0dras•h offo both educatlon and su5tenan¢t. helping to break cyc￿$ of poverty and 8ivin8 younÈ loarnors tho tools and confidence to build a bri8hter futur•. ',hldren's Aid IT In addition to our wk>rk in Kibèra, wo al$r> extended support to several smaller, remote madrasahs across Kenya ￿ contribLrtin8 to vital renovation c05t5. These improvements created Safer, more functional space5 lor learning, ensurin8 that ehildren in undeiserved area$ can actès$ Èducation its ènvironmènts that arè btsth dignified and conducive to study. Zr '•n•¥,•p Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

QURBANI PROGRAMME India Bangladesh In 2024, Childrons Aids Quibani programmo ttsntinu￿ to providg Fro5h to vulntrabl• communities durin8 Eid al-Adha, enabling families in need to share in this important religious traditic￿. &y reaching households facing Food insecurity. the initiative ensured they could partake in the blessings of Qurbani, fostering dignity, inclu51on, and a 5en5e of comrllunlty at this special time of year. For many imptsverished famil*s this is the only meat they Ylill be able to enjoy fol the whole year. Through the gener051ty of our donor5. we brought joy and nourishment to famllie5 who mlght otherwise have been unabl¢ to tèlebrat¢, stréngthèning bonds of faith and solidarity. Children's extended its Qurbani prograrnme across India, reachin8 communities in remote villages where access to fwh food 1$ sur¢e. Working in partnèrship with local organisations, we streamllned distribution to ensure that familie5 Children s Aid'5 Qurbani programme in BangLidesh provided fresh, nutritious meat to orphana8es and vulnerable familie$ durlng Eld al-Adha. By reachSn8 thts$e most in need. we ensured that disadvèntaged children and househokls could shar? In thls received Qurbani meat promptly and with di8nity. important tradition, stren8thenin8 community Our•ffort$ &l$ty In¢lUd￿ orphanages. •lk)wing bond$ #nd bringing dignity ¥nd py tt) th4 orphaned children to share In the blessings of Eid celebration. This initiative not only supported food al-Adh&. By providing both nourishment 8nd the $ecurity Ixjt also fo$tered a sense OF belon8iTh8 and festive spirit of this Important occasion, we brou8ht tO8etherne55 at a tlme that is deeply significant for comfort and joy to thos6 who ar6 too often familias across the country. overlooked. Pakistan Chiklrtn'$ distributed Qurbani meat to f)mllbs In unders¢r¥ed area5 across Paklstan. Working closely wlth local Com￿nIties, wè identifigd lh• most vulner4bl• households to 11 ensure that 9UPPOrt reached those who would oth•rwi$• hav• g¢n• without. Thi$ initiatlv• not only provlded families with vltal nutritbn but a150 •nabl•d thom to c•lebrate Eid &l-Adha with di8nity, loy, and J renewed Sense ol InclusSon lfi this important tradition. Kenya ChildFen'5 Ak4 reco8ni5ed the hard5hlp5 faeed vulner8ble communities durin8 Eid 81-Adh8 and foiuSEd it5 Q￿rbaThi effort5 Qn dellvering fresh meat tts families in the Kibera slums and surrovndinB areas. Working with local p8rtnÈrs, we facilitated timdy distribution and ensured that children In local ¢rphana895 ¥Yore a150 in¢ludgd.Thi5 initvdtlvg not only add￿SSed ur8ent food needs but also fostered a spirit of solidarity, allowing familits and thiiditrn to celebrate Eid with diBnity andjov. "..r Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report Www.child￿ nsaid.co.uk

RAMADAN PROGRAMME In 2024, Children5 AKI5 Ramadan Progfamme continued to provide e55ential siPPOrt to wlnerable ¢ommunitiÈs, Ènsuring familiÈ& tould thé hoW month with dignity and adequaté nourishmnt Through our Ramadan Rations init￿tive, we distributed food packs containing Staple items to sustain families throughout iftar and suhoor. In addition. we extended support to include ctstsked meals foT th059 most in need, rgaching displacgd faMil￿S and orphaned childrgn. By addressing food insecurity at thls sacred tlme of 8iving and reflection, the pro8ramme not only met ur8ent needs but also fostered solidthrity. rornpassityn, and a renewed $ense of tomn￿nitY. UK Pakistan Childrn'$ Aid r•#ffirmd ts ¢ommitm•nt t Children's Aid's Ramadan Ration Programme In P&kist&n provided vital support to vulneraU• families throughout the holy month. Throu8h our local office and volunteer notoik, we dlstilbuted essential food packs and organised Iftarl meals. •nsuiin8 farnilies could cbserw traditional pra¢tl¢•$ wlth dlgnlty. 51PPOrtln8 vulnerable communitle5 durln8 Ramadan thfOU8h our partnership with Tootin8 Communlty KSt¢hen. Together. we provided nutritious, fresh￿ cooked Iftèri rneals to low-incomo famili85, the •ld8rly, and homoless indNiduJls fA¢ing fr)CTrd insB¢urity. ensuring th•y could bfeak their fast with di8nity. Cmdrenl Atd Thls Inltkatlve helped all￿1￿te food Insecurlty while fostefkn8 community spirlt and Lpholdin8 th valu¥s ¥1 8•nr¢sity Jnd ¢omp•¥sion ¢•ntral to Ramadan. By reachin8 those most in need, we ot only improved wèllb&in8 8nd nourishmènt but a150 brou8ht joy and hope to familie5 durin8 thi5 Sacred time of reft•ctlon and 8Fving. Thi$ initkitiv• not only addr•s$•d imm•diat• hun8er but also created a sense of belonglng and unity, brin8in8 community rnembers together in the 5pirlt of Ramadan. We are deeply 8rateful to Tootin8 Community Kitchen and our8enerous donors, whose support made it possible to delNef meaningful impact during thi$ sacred month. By workin6 in collaboration, we ensured that no one was excluded from the blessln8s of Ramadan because of hardship. ffLknres werih fthures ww.childreniaid.co.uk

Kenya Bangladesh Children's Aid's Ramadan Ratiors Pro8ramme in Kenya provlded vltal as51Stance to vulnerable families during the holy month. We distributed food packs containin8 Staple items such as rice, flour, beans. and cooking oil, ensuring households had the means to prepare nUtrit￿U$ meals lor iftar and suhtsor. By working with local partners to coordinate distribution, we were able to reach thos• most in need, alleviatin8 the burden on low-incornfj familios and gnabling thgrn to fully observe the tradltions ol Ramadan. Thi5 initiatl Chiklrens Aid's Ramadan Ration Programme in Bangladttsh proyidgd #ss•ntk?l support to vulnerable families throu8hout the hoty month. We d￿trIbu￿d food packs containing 5t8ple Item5 such as rlce, lentils, oil, and 5plce5, enablin8 families to prepare nutritious mea15 lor iftar and $uhoor. This initiatlve helped allevlate food Insecurity, allowing low-ineome househ¢>lds to observe Ramadan traditions without the burden of hunger. By workin8 with local organisatitsns to coordinate distribution, w• en51Jrgd that aid reached those m05t in need, f05terin8 solidarity, diBnity, and ¢ompa$si¢)n within tho ¢¢mmunity. not only addressed food insecurity but also f05tered 5011darlty and compas51on withln th• comrrnnitv. To mark the festive occasion of Eid, Children's Aid or8ani5ed 5peckil celeblatlons at supported orphanaBe5 in 8anEladesh. We provided frèsh propared meals in a communal settin8, allowing children to 4¥p•rionc• th$ joy of tO8ethern•s$ and festive spirit. Each child also received new clothe$, helpln8 them to feel valued, cherlshed, and irKluded in the celebration5. This initiative not only enhanced thelr Eld experlence but also $tr•ngth*ngd community b¢)nds, ¢r••ting listing memoiles of care, dl8nlty, andjoy lor Some OF the country's most Yulnerable childrer¢. [ i D PfjvllAHK To rnark thejoyous occa5itsn ol Eid, Children's Aid delivered a specK41 initiative foi Madrassah $tudents In Kenya. We provkl•d f•stlve rrealj prepared fresh for the chlldren to enjoy tO8ether, ¢reatin8 a sense of unlty and celebration. In addition, every student recewed new clothes, helpln8 them to fe•1 valued, Included, and uplrfted durin8 the festivit￿&5. This initiatNe not only enhanced the students, Eid experience but also reinforced bonds of cornrnunity, di8nity, and belon8in8, makin8 tht £e￿brat￿n$ memorabla and m•anin8ful. Jazakallah I Children'5 Ald for Sponsorlng Fih 6ryiFf Sharing blessings with every Meal Over 4500+ rniliw wpported durlng RamJdJn Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report www.childrensaid.c

ORPHAN PROGRAMME India Childrn'$ Aid's Orphan Support Programm• tontinuèd to provKl Èssntial caT and r•5¢)ur¢•$ to orphaned chik4ren, with a focus on their wellbein8. educatkm, and personal development. Throu8h a ¢ombination of 0￿h￿n sptsnsetships and orphanage support, we ensU￿d that children had cOn￿stent acce55 to nutritiQU5 food, healthcare, schoolin8. and t￿tIonAl care. Our aim is not only to meet immediate needs but also to cieate stability and opp)rtunlty, errpowerin8 orphaned chiklren to gro¥Y with dignity, confidence. and h¢)pe. 8y investing in their educatlon and wellbèin8. wè arè helpln8 to brèak cyclès of povèrty and Eiving Éach child thè foundation for a brightèr, rn0￿ secure future. Childien's Aid strengthened its support for the ShadeTrust in India, providing vulnerable 0￿hanS wlth the essential care and iesouices they need to thrive. Ovr fundlng includes support for nutrltlous meals, healthcare. education, and personal necessities. cieatln8 a safe and nurtuiln8 environmont where 0￿han5 can 8rovi with di8nity. Bangladesh Alongslde meeting immediate Treeds. we placed a 5tion8 emphasis on education and skill development, equippin8 orphang Wlth the too15 to build confidenc•, independence, and brighter futures. We also continued our support for the Majilis Imdadul Muslimeon Girls. Orphana8& in India. ThroU8h thls partnershlp, we are helpln8 to Nrt the 8ir15' overall wellbein8 and self-esteem, while foBterln8 a Btiong sen6e of communlty, belonging, and hope for a bri8hter future. Childfen's Aid st￿ngthened its support for the Al Madina and Kazi Orphanages in Bangladesh, onsuring that vulnerable children rece¢ved th8 ¢èffj and r8s¢yJr¢es they nted to thrive. Our initkative9 included fundin8 for food, education. healthc&r•, and daily n•c*ssitio$, provldin8 a safo, nurturing, and supportive envlronment for the children in resldence. We al￿ $upported the ￿￿o¥&I￿On and extens￿rt of one orphanage, allowlng It to accommodat• more children in need of a safe haven. Through thi5 Partn•rship. we continue to prom¢te the wellbeing and development of oiphaned ¢hildrÈn whil• fost•ring a $•n$• ¢f ¢omnvJnity, di8nity, and hope. Impacting over l Orphans Providing care. educatlon. and hope for orphaned children in Bangladesh. Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report www.childrensaidxo.uk

Tanzania We support over In 4 Countries hans child￿n$ Aid eofttiftLd its Support for a boys, D￿hanage in remote Tanzania, providing Vulnerable children with the essential care and res￿r(e$ they need to grow and thrive. Our funding covered nutritious meals, hèalthcare, education, and dally neCessIt￿$, creatlng a safe and supportive environment for the boys. By partngring with the J￿hanag9. we airn to Promote their overall wellbein8 and development while fostering a $trong $Ènse OF ¢¢mmunity. belon8ln8, and hope for a bri8hter futurts. 1 Pakistan Children's Ald extended its support to orphans In Pakistan through the Agosh Orphana8e Project. Ourasslstance helped provide essential care, whilè &lso ¢nsuring th&t th¢ childrn folt incknd¢d and valued dulln8 speckil o¢¢aslons, A5 part ol this, we distributed ne4 clothes to the orphans, brtnging them joy and di8nity during festive riods. Extending care and compassion Supporting orphans through the A8osh Orphanage Project in Pakistan. 800+ Orpha ns Served In Pakistan Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report 4w*w.children$aid

HEALTHCARE PROGRAMME Bangladesh In 2024, Childrons Aids Hgalthcarts Programm4 continuèd to 4r4nt•a¢c#$s to quality h•althcar for Vulnerable Communit￿$, addressin8 btsth urgent medical needs and k)nterm health eduCat￿n. We supported he8lthc8fft f8cilities with e$senti81 meditines and Supplies, provided direct medical treatments for those unable to afford care, and worked with leadin8 practitionersand healthcare workeys to stren8then community-based services. In 202A, Children's Aid remained committed to supporting a blind widower in Bangladesh, ensuring he received essential medical treatment and ongolThg ¢are. Ovr a$si$tsn¢e extended bryond hls immediate health needs to securin8 a more stable future for h15 young daughters, whom he15 currently unable to provide forak)ne. By stepping in with practical and emotional support, w• aim to ea5• the familys daily haidships and restore di8nity, hope, and opportunity as they rebuild their live$. Our appioach aims to improvè ovèrall health outctsmÈs. reducÈ prè￿nta￿￿ illntrss. and promote wellbelng among those who lack regular access to m8dlcal servlces. By Inve$tSng In b¢th care and capacity. we arè helping tts buikl healthier, more iesilient communities UK Pakistan Children 5 Aid contlnued its support for Clalre House Children's Hosp5ce, which provides vital care for children with life-limitin8 conditions and th•ir famili•s. Clair• H¢)us• d•liwrs spocialist medical care4lon8slde emotional support and iespite sefvites, ènsuring famil$ receive the comprehensive a5515tance they need durin8 tho most challen8in8 tim¥s. In 2024, Children's Aid or8ani5ed and ran a serie5 of medical camps acr055 Pakistan to Support disadvant¥ed communltie5 Wlth Ilttle or no iet•ss to hoalth¢ar•. Th•s eamps provid•d thousands of indiyithals w￿h freo consultations Kenya In 2024, Children's Aid deliver&d vital healthcare SUPPf>rt In Kenya through a ¢atara¢i cllnk that re5tOfed si8ht and independence to those $uffeiin8 frgm pr¢v•ntabl¢ bllndn•$$. W? 415¢ provld¢d wheelchairs to disadvanta8ed individuals with mob115ty needs and supported vulnerable peoplo with access to mental health care. These init￿lIveS from ￿)dIng doctors. eonsultants. and paed￿tricIanS, alon8 Wlth essential medicin•s And treatments. bTouBht dignityi h¢p•, •nd improwd qu4llty of lif• to some of the poorest members of the community. Our contrlbutlon also help5 Sustain therapeutlc prtsgr•mme5 8nd •ctivities thgt bring comfort. joy, and rneaningful experiences to the children, treatin8 cherished moments forthem and theif loved one5. By 5upportin8 Claire House, we are helping to enhance quality ol lrfe while fostering a compassionate community of caie, dignity, and support for famils lating profound diffitultie$. Beyond the carnps, we also supplled wheekhalrs to thts59 living with rnobility ¢hallgng95 Ind extended speclalised medical support to patient5 sufferin8 from caTrcerand 8an8rene. fhrou8h these inltiatlves, we heked improve health outcome5. ease suffering, and bring dignity and hope to some of the poorest and most vulnerable member5 0150C*ty. rens Aid 2024 Annual Report -￿1 www.childrensaid.co.uk

WATER & SANITATION PROGRAMME Kenya Gaza In 2024, Childrons Aids Watgr Aid Programmk continu9d to gxpand atctrss tts sa￿, tl#an watÈrand iryroyed sanitation foruTrderserved Communit￿$. Our initk?tNes included constwcting new wells, in$t811ing Ylater purifitation systems, 8nd supporting hygne educ8tion to reduce the spread of waterborne di5ea5e5. B y securin8 reliable access to c&n water, we not onw iryioved health outcomes but also ieduced dai hard5hlp, particuLirfy forwornen and children who often bear the burden of ¥vater collection. These effofts arts hÉlping to create healthièr, more osiliènt Commun￿10% and laying thé foundations lor $ustalnable development. Chlklrens Ald piovlded crltlcal water$￿pPOrt to rgmote communits in Kenya struKEling with scarcity and drou8ht. We deployed water tankers to deliver safe, clean drinking water to families with no other re1k7b￿ souice, easing daily hardship and imwovin8 health. In addition, we dug borehole5 to create lon8-term, sust8inable &ccess tts clean water, reducing the burden on women and children who often travel lon8 dISta￿e5 to collect it. These efforts ale helpSng to prevent waterbome dlseases, stren8then comrf¥Jnity resilvènce, and improve quallty of Ilfe In some of the ¢¢uniry'$ mo$t underseNed Areas. In 2024. ChSldren's Ald provlded weekty delfverles of clean water to families in Gaza lacing seve shortages due to confiict and ￿Ockade. These re8uL8r supplies offered a lifelin& for desperate housèholds. nsurin8 aetÈs$ to safe drinking wat4r, protectin8 against waterborne disease. and easin8 the d8ily stru8gles of sur¥iv81. By respondin8 quickly and consistently, we helped vulnerable families me•t one of their m05t Ul8ent need5 durlng an Ongolng humank&rian ¢rf$h. Pakistan Children's A￿d advanced its commitment to imprtsving access to safe drinking w&t•r in rurol and underseryed communities across Pakistan. Through our vill&8e wells init18tiYe, we wovided $ustaSnable water sources that reduced th• distance farnili85, particu&rly women and children must tr8vel to collect water. These wells not gnly eased daily haidship but also played a vitsl rolè in preventln8 waterborne dseases and Impro¥An8 hygiene, ￿adIng to better overall health outcomes. Algeria PftOJEtTS HANO PUMP In 2024, Children's Aid Supported a rural community in Al8erk3 * coThstNctln8 a new well to provlde safe, ¢￿aTr drlnkln8 Y4ater. fhls 5UStalnab water source has reduced the distsnce families Jr. CA ID must tiayel to colknct water, inFroved d8ily livin8 conditions, and hèlp•d prottct against watorbornt diseases. 8y 8ddres$in8 this vital need, we have eased hardshlp for vulnerable households and strenBthened the community's bn8-teim resllSence. In addit￿n, w• inst4lbd • w&tr filtration P￿nt to delivere￿aTr, safe drinkin8 waterto local communities on 81818et This facility is helping to reduce the prevalEnce of waterborn illnesses and create a healthier livin8 envlronmenr. transformlng Ilves by a¢lresslng one ef the most pressin8 needs for vulnerable famllles. South Africa In 2024, Children's Aid constructed a borehole in South Africa to provid• a sust8inable sourc• of clean, safe drinkin8 Water for a community facin8 Seve￿ Scareity. This project has eèsed the daily L)urden on familie$, particuL3ily women and children, who prevK)u51y had to travel long distsnces to oollert water. By i￿P[Oving a¢¢ess tr> clean water. the borèhole is helpin8 to feduce thè spread of waterborne diseases. strengthen community health, and support ltsn8-tsrm rÈsiliencè. aAZA .. Chiidr•n'• Ald 2025 Annu•l Report ildre o.uk

LIVELIHOODS PROGRAMME Kenya In 2024, Childrons Aids Liwl1h￿d Programm# continud to #mpowÈr Yulnèrabh individuals and families to achieve 8reater economic stability and independence. Throu8h skills trainin8, financial Support. and entrepreneurship initk9tive$, we equipped ￿rtICip&ntS with the twls &nd re$our¢e$ needed to generate 5U5tainable income. Our appioach focused on buildin8 self-sufficvéncy, resilience, and lon8-term wellbeing. By he￿ing people create opportvnitie5 for them5elYes and theii Famil￿￿, the progFamme strengthens communities. rtsduces dèpendency. and fost¢rs lasting pathways out tsf poverty. child￿n'S Aid sjpported disadvantaged women in Kenya by providing $g¥Ying rllachintts to hglp thgm buiw sustainable livelihoods. Thi5 initiative enabled women from poor households to use their skills in tallorln8 and 8arment maklng to 8enerate income. achieve greater financial independence, and provide lor thair famil￿5. By eguipping worYn with thè tottls tts éarn a living, we are not only improving household wellbein8 but also 105tering resilience and antr•prenaurBhip within thelr communitie5. Pakistan In 2024. tho Skrfl$ In$titut• axpandod its r•ath by training over linsert numberl women In stitchin8 and tailoring, whil• ilso introth¢ing n•w ¢￿r$•$ in IT Ilteracy. These addltlon5 8iYe particlpants a broadvr $killset to 8cce$s diverse employment opportunities or start Small enterpr15es. The pro8ramme continues to 8row as a hubof opportunity, hèlplnB wom8n and voung people m¢fft From wlnerablllty towards rosilience ard independence Childrens Aid continued to support its Successful Skills Institute with a focus on its Stitehirt8 Centre pr¢gr#mmo in Paki$¢an, •mpow•ring w¢m•n thfOU8h vocatlonal tralnln8 and skills d•volopm•n¢. Thi$ initi&tiV• •9uips w¢m•n with practkal knowbd8e In stltchlnB and tallorln8, ènabling them to produce garments and textile pr*xlu¢t5 that can ynerate Income. By provSdln8 th$s• valuabl• skills, th• pro8ramm• •nhan¢•s employability. promotes financial independonce. and contributes ¢0 long-tgrm community development. T¢ •n$ure l•$ting impa¢t. all wtym•n ¥Yh0 5ucce55fully completed the course were provlded with their own sewin8 machine, enablin8 them to be8ln earnln8 a livellhood Immediately. Th15 pproach not only supports individual women but also uplifts their families and strengthens the wid•r tommunity by fost&rinÉ ÈntrÈp￿n￿r￿hl self-5ufficiency, and imploved livin8 Standards. Iii¥ItI JVU Anoue¥8lopi¥ TheNewBi￿Re5w ww.children$aid.co.uk

FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMME In 2024, Childrons Aids Food Aid ProÈramm# tontinuèd to tackl# hungèrand food tns#curity amng vulnerable communit￿$ by woviding nutritious food parcels and essentk31 supplies to faMil￿S in need. Through targeted distributions and partnetships with ltscal organisations, we ensured that ￿pport reached those most at risk, includin8 lOW￿ncOrne households. dispIKed families. and orphaned children. Thi5 programme gDe5 beyond alleviating immediate hunger, it supports healthler lives. rtthces hardship, and strenÈthens ¢ommunity resiliencè. By ènsuring atcess to basic sustenancè, arè holpinÈ famllSes not onty survlve al$0 mov• toward$ greater stabllliy ond hope for rhe fvture. UK Pakistan Chlldr•n's Ald contInL￿d Its collaboratlon wlth Chlldren's Ald expanded Its hosplt41 and ¢¥mmuni(y m•41 di$tributitsn initwtiv• to Support vulnerable people facln8 health and nutrltlon challen8es. We piovided freshly prepafed meals to patients and thelr familie5 In local h05pltals, a5 well as to indNidual$ and households in Tootint C¢)mmunity Kitchgn to ta¢kle food Insecurity amon8 vulnerable cornrnunitle5 In South London. To8ethef, we provided regular distributlon5 01 freshly prepared, nutritlou5 meals, enwrin8 that individua15 and familiè$ $tru88lln8 wlth hardshlp had a¢ce5S to es5entkil ftstsd r¢stsurcès. 5mp0vef￿hod aieas strug8llng with acute food ins¢curity. Beyond addrtssin8 Immed￿te hunger, this partnership fostered a $en50 01 di8nity, comrfvJnlty support, and reslllence. By standln8 alongside Tooting Comrnunity Kitchen. we not only met w8ent needs but a150 contrlbuted to creatin8 a stron8eF, mofe carin8 local community wheie no one 15 left behind. By addRssing immediate nutrititsn41 needs. this pro8ramrno not only allgviated hungor but alsts supported recovely, Improved health outcome5. and enh4nc*d overall wellbeing. Through con51stent delfvery and community partnershlps. we continue to brin8 relvèf and di8nity to those m05t in need. In 2024, we served over 12,605 Individuals Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

India Gaza Child￿n,5 Ald continued SUPPOrt for Nawabs Kitchen in India, an initiative dedicated to providing nutrltious meaLs to orphans and underprrrfileged commjnities. Through this partnership, we helped ensure that hot, freshly prepared meals reached children who mvdht otherwise 80 vlfchout, ¢>fferin8 btsth $ustènèncè and comfort. Children's Ald provlded e558ntial ratk)n packs and freshty cookod meals to disp￿(8d familie5 Gaza. These distributlons offered immediate relief to households facin8 severe food inseeurityi en5urin8 they had access to nouf￿hMent durin8 a lime of crisis. By meetin8 urgent nutritional neèds, wè h•lp8d th thily stru881•s of $urvival while brin8in8 di8nity and comfort to families livin8 undei extraordinary hardship. Thls ¢ollaboiatSon refle¢i8 our rnlsskin to Combat food insecurity ar5d promote wellbn8 arnon8 Yulneiable 8r¢xJps. B y stbnding alongslde Nawab's Kitchen, we are he￿1￿8 to brin8 hope, dignity* and nour15hment to some of the most disadvantased children in IThd￿. e con sav¢b¥es In We Distributed 11 Impacting over 25,980+ Hot Meal Packs 12,605+ In 4 Countries people Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

HOUSING & SHELTER Kenya In 2024, Childrons Aid supportèd vulrt#ralJ# fatnili#s and individuals providing gSSèThbal housiAg and shelterassistance. Our efforts included rebuildin8 homes forpoor families and workin8 Wlth displaced households to secure temporary shelter and basic hovsehokl essentkgls, ensuring they h8d safe, dignified 5pace5 to Iwe. B y addressin8 both urgent needs and lon8er-tem housin8 challèn8es, our support reduced hardshlp, restored hope. and created stabilty for those most at rSsk. Thiough these initiatNes, we are providing not oThly sheknr but also the fOundat￿n$ lor Famils to rèbuild théir li￿$ with sÉcu¢ity, dignity, and re$ll￿nce. Child￿n.5 Aid provK4ed shelter for children tténding madrasah in Kènya, protècting thèm from the extreme Summer heat and en5urin8 they could learn in comfort and safety. We also funded tho construction of a xhool e¥tgn5ion, cwatin8 additbnal classroom space to accommodate mole StL￿entS and strengthen access to education. ￿On851de this, we carried out essentlal repairs to existing education facilitie5, ensurin8 Safe and functDnal environment5 For learning. Bangladesh Childr¢n'$ Aid $upportd p¢or and d$titute farrllles In Bangladesh by helplng to rebulld th?Ir homes. Many ol these families were living in unsaf•, imdoquate conditions, with littl• Protection a8ainst the elements. By r6Storing and rbuildinB h¢u$$, w• provided ¥•¢u¢•. dignifi•d shelter that not only improved daily livin8 Conditions but also 8av• f8mili•$ a r•n•w4d s•n$ Cf hope and Stab51￿Y. Thi5 Snkiative ha5 eased h8rdship for some of tho most vulnerab households and lakl the foundatlon for safer, healthier. and mort resilient futures. Throu8h these initiatives, we not only safe8uarded children's wdlb¢ing but als¢) improved the quality and acc055ibility of education, 8ivinB youn8 pegple kn8ht•r opportunltles for the future. J Gaza In 2024. Chiklrn's Aid prOV￿•d ¢ss•nti&l t•nts frr displaced families in Gaza who had105t their homes duè to confiict. These shelters oFfer immedlate protection. dignity, and a safe space for famil*s stru881in8 to survive in oxtremely difficult condIt￿n$. By responding qukkly to ur8ent needs, we helped ease the hardship of dlsplacement and gave vulnerable famllle$ a measure ol stability 8nd securlty durin8 a time of profound cri515. Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

CAPACITY BUILDING Pakistan In 2024, Childrons Aid strn8thÈned its tomtnrtmtrnt to tapatity buildiftg by invèsting in ￿0p1￿, partners, and communities to enstsre long-temi SuStaina￿lItY and impact. We provided trainin8 and res¢xJr¢e$ for our $taff and volunteers, equippng them with essentibl skills and knowledge. Children's Aid brought tO8ether 19 NGOS in Pakistan to coordinate humanitarian awj for Gaza. By niting thesè organisations undèr a shattrd mission, wè strén8t￿n¢d tollÈttDiÈ impat¢ avoidod duplication of efforts, and ensured that vital r850urces roachod those most in need. This collaboration not only expanded the scale and effectrrfeness of the response but a150 built 5tron8er networks arnong local NGOS, onhancin8 thgir capacity to d91ivgr coordinatgd hurnanitarian a55i$tancg in tim9$ of cibls. Internationally, we supported 8Fassroots or8anisatK)ns and k)cal networks, such as uniting19 NGOS sn Pakistan tt> coordinate hurnanitarkin for Gaza, enhanrlng collaboratiDn and maximising the ￿ach of humanitarian ￿SponSe$. In thè UK. we wotod with schools, community groups bnd faith O￿anISatIOnS io dellver workshops that ￿lIt confid8n¢e. communS¢atlon skllls. and soclal ¢oheslory empt)werlng marginalised groups to express their identity and participate fully in community lifè By building capacity at 0¥gry19v•I. From individua15 to in5titution$, wo aro ¢r94ting strong•r, mor• resilrent communities and ensurln8 that our ¥08rammes dÈliver18Stingchan8e. UK R•tlon Pcko Children's Ald worked wlth schoo15. faith or8anisatlons and communlty 8roups to 5tren¥then so¢￿1 cohesion and support vulnorab￿ and m8r8inallsed groups. We delivered confid•nce-bulldln8 workshow and Intefa¢tlve tralnln8 sesslon$ desl8ned t¢ empower Indlvlduals. foster In¢knslon, and $tr¢ngthen local ¢omrnunitits. Thr¢ugh partnerships, w¢ ran a lany of Irrpa¢tfvl ¢ornrnunky-based progr4mme$ that focu$?d on buikJin8 confidènce. Communicat￿n. and cultural expression. Usin& storytellin8, performance tKhniques, and personal •mpowermont. Wo helped particpants reconnect wifh their identity and share thair expèrlenees in meaningful, creative ways.Thi$ approach not only nurtured Indivldual growth but ¥1$¢ promtst*d undorstanding and unity within diverso ¢ommunitlg5. -IdTQ•'5 Aid Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report ww.childreM•d¥o

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT Public benefit The Board oFTrustees rètains overall iesponsibility For the stiategic direction, oversi8ht, and good governance of ChiHren'5 Aid. TheTrustees ensure that the charity operates wf(h Integr￿v, accountabllity, and transparency in PUfSUIt of its mission. Executive authority 5$ delegated to the Senior Leader5hipTe4rn {SLTI. comprislng the CEO and sen￿[ ¢ountry rranagement teams. wh¢ report dlreci tts the Board. This structure en￿re$ the effèctwe delivery of strategit objèrtivos, pro8ramme management, and the con51Stent applicatlon of or8anlsatlonal pollcies ancl procedures acrossall operations. The B08rd of Trustees eonfirms that they have complied with h• Charity Commissions 8ener81 gu￿anCe on publlc benefit a5 Set out under the Charitie5 Act 2011 and have had due regard to public benefit in the wrsuit of Children's Aid's Charitab￿ objectives, as described in the Strate8lC Report. In reviewing the charity's &ctFvitles and achlertments during tho year, theTrust•es have concluded that.. The &ims and 04èctiv6s of t￿ charlty fgm8ln Y4holly focu$¢d on chailtable Fxirpo$•$ that deliver clear public benefit. The Trustees meet re8ulaAy to ieview performance, assess rlsk, and make key decisions on both the stiategic 8nd tspei&tion&l prioritiÈ$ of the ¢haiity. ThÈ$e in¢knde the 8pprov81 and o¥er¥ight OF humanltarian and development prc8ramrnes dElsvered acr055 muklple re8lons worklwide and withln the UK. The 8tsard Is also supptsrt6d ￿ a network of d8dKated volunteers and advisers who contributo specialist insight and guidance on specific areas of the charity'5 work. helping to ensure that Children5 Aid Continues to d¢ll￿r aid offectiv¢ly, ¢thi¢ally. and with lasting impact. The wr>rk undertaken by the ¢harlty ¢ontlnues io proV￿e both dlrect and Indlr•ct benefit to the charitsblo s¢¢toi arvJ, more Importantly. to indivi&Jals and ¢omrryJnitiè$ in n￿d. Th• ben•fit$ prtsvid•d 4r• 4c¢•s5ible to the public •rnd •r• fiot unr•4sonthbly r•$tri¢t•d In any way. Charity Governance Code Th•re1s no evSdenc¢ of any detrlment or harm arlslng frorn th¢ ¢haritrf¥ ¥tfvltle$ to any cojntry, societyi communityt or Indivl(&Jal. Children's Ald remains firmly committed to upholdln8 the prineples of best PfactKe outllned in the Charity Governance Code. The Board of Tru5t•e5 and Senlor TheTru8tees therefore remain sat19fied that Children's Ald continues to meet the Publ￿ benefit guimm•nt$ a$ dfi￿d by th• Charity Commi$$ion and th• Charti•$ Act 2011. Leadership Tearn continue to strengthen our 80v6inanc6 fram•ork to •nsure th6 highost standards of leadership, aCCounta￿.111y, and transparency. Wo operate with a elear locus on servin8 the best Interests of our beneficlarles and stakeholders, en5urin8 that all decisions and 8Ctions ret)Èct ourvalues and mkBlgn. Operating Structure Children'5 Aid operatos acrtr5¥ multipl• countri•$ through a combination of branch offic•$ and trusted Implementation partneis. Our branch offices estab115h a formal Chlldren'5 Ald presence within ¥•¢h ¢ountry. tiking r¥sponsibility fk>r 411 lo¢•1 opor•titsns, ¢tsnylK*n¢•, •nd pr¢gr•mm• delivery. We are ded5cated to onBolng 5elf-assessment, regular review, and eontinutyjs improvement across all areas of ouropèrations. By trmbtrdding thèsè practicès, w• aim to maintain robust governance structures that enhance effectrfvness, ènsure inte8llty, and maximise our impact in the ¢¢xnmunities we seNe. In addition t¢ our branch network, we work with a ran8e trf Independent ltscal Implementation Partne￿ who deliveraid on our behalf. These partner5hip5 enable u5 to collaborate directly with frontline responders and community-based or8anisation5 that possess deep local knowledge and stron8 comrnunity trust Through these partners, we are awe to impletnent both 5hort-term emergoncy roliof and lon8-term development programme5, eTh5urin8 that our support reaches those most In need qulckly, effectlvely, and 5V5tainabty. Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report www.childrensaid.co.uk

Trustees, responsibility Guided Lry the foundin8 principles of Children's Aid, the Board ofTrustees has exercised due diligen￿ and care ir) protecting the integrity, a55ets, and reputation ol the charity. The Trustees have reviewed and approved the financial statements for pJblication in accordance with UK legislat￿n governing the prep8ratK)n dissemination OFfinanC￿lI st&temenls. The Board of Trustees is rèsponsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the fin8nci81 $tatervents for each financial year in accordance with the legal arKI regukitory requiretnent5 applicable to re8lStefed charities in En8LAnd 8ndWales. The Trustees hève elected to piepare the financial statements In accordance Ylith Unitèd Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practlce (UK GAAPI, includin8 Untsd Kingdom Accounting Standaids and thè Charities Statement of R¢cgmmended Practlce ISORPI (Fks 1021. Risk Chiklren's Aid retnlins committed to stren8thenin8 Its culture of accountsbility and resllience by •mbgdding ¥ff•¢tiw risk MI￿g•m￿t acros$ all 45Pll¢ts of it$ tsptrr4ti)ns. As part of oJrongoing journey we reco8nise that proactive risk mana8ement ￿ essentk?I to safe8tsardin8 the charity's r¢putation, a$$et$, and mi$$iL)n. Undor ¢h4rity l•w, th Trust•os ￿$t not 4PlXOV• th• fin4n¢i•l $t4t•m•nts unle$$ theyar• Sal￿fied that they 8we a true and fair view of the stste ol affairs of the charity and ol its income and thè application of its m$ourcos. In pr•parin8 th• fiAAnciAI stat8mrnts, th•Trust•8$ arn requlred to.. The Board of TNste65 and S6nk)r L•ad&rsh5pTe8m maintain r68ukr ov•rsBht of Of88nlsational rlsks. revlewing them perlodically a5 part of their strategic and operational management rosponsibilitis. fitsk rnona@omènt form$ an intÈ8Tal part of do¢isKJn-makin£ pro¢¢ss¢s. nsurirng that humanlrarlan operatlons. partICular￿ those dellvered In complex or hl8h-rlsk re8lons. are ¢ondv¢ted $•fely. effi¢iently. and wi(h OJe dili8en¢. 54bct suitablè at¢ountiNd pol¢i8s and apply them ¢onsistontlyi Ob$•rv• th• m•thods and prI￿1p￿S S•t out in th• Ch•ritl95 SORP IFRS 1021., Makelud8ements and accountln8 estlmate5 that are re￿Onable and prudent,. The Board has dèlegated responsibility for day-tts-day risk oversight tts the Senior Leadership T•am, which rntsnitors and 4$s•$s•s m4jor risk¥ r•lating to Opgratitsns, incorn• g•ngr4tb)n, finance, cornpllance, and pro8ramme dellvery. Flndln85 and recommendatk)n5 are ieported to the 8oa¢d for r•vi•w and a¢tion. St&t wh•thorap￿1catIO &c¢ounting standards hav ￿an lollow•d, subJoct to any materlal departures being disclosed and explained in the financlal statement5,' Prèpar• th• finaneial stat•m•nts ona Boin8 eonc•rn unl•ss it li inappropriat• to assume that the charlty wlll contlnue Its operatlons. Trustees also assts$ risks ty eatègory, likèllhtsod, and potèntial impaet, ènsuriftg that apprepriaté mltS8ati¢n methsures are Implemented and re8ularly updated in line with chan8in8 ¢5r¢um5tances, Through this $tru¢tur¢d and onRoinB aFproa¢h, th¢ Board romains satisfi¢d that Childr•n's Aid h•$ robust systems, controls. and procecljres in p￿ce to identify, monitof, and mana68 the principal ri$ks fa¢in£ the Charity. Th Bo•rd of TTU$t•$ 1$ alw rspon$ibl• for m•int•ining &doqU&t• •¢CO￿ting r•¢ord$ that acurately reflect the charity'5 tran5action5 and di5c105e, with reasonable accuracy at any 8iven time, th• financial position of the charity. This nsuro$ that th• finaneial statem8nts comply wSth the Charitie5 Act 2011. The Tw5tee5 are fvrther fesponsible for safeguardin8the asset5 of the ¢harity and for taking rea50Dable Steps to preventand detect fraud or other irregularities. IDIF As lar as each Trustee is a¥varÈ, thère is no relevant audit information of ¥Yhith the charity's auditor is unaware. Each Trustee ha5 taken all necessary steps to make themselve5 awar8 of any relevant audit information and to ensure that the eharity's auditor is èware of that information. Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

INCOME GENERATION & MARKETING Philanthropy Our achievement5 would not have been possible without the unwavering generosity and tfust of ow dorvJrs and 5UPPOrter5. Maintaining and strengthening these relation5hp5 remain5 central to our mi55ion, a5 our income generation and rnarketing activitie5 provide the essentkil foundation For sustaining and e¥pandin8 (yjr humanitsrk8n v40rk. Wè ￿tOEnI%è that building a strtsng network of long-term donors is vitsl to Sustsining and expanding our humanltarlan work.To achleve thks, we ère developln8 a comprehenslve donor en8a8ement strateEY locused on identifying, nurturing. and retaining key supptsrteTS who share ourvision lor lasting impact. Thanks to the continued 51Jpport of our donors, we have been able to fund Vital programmes tFkit deliver meaningful and lastin8 change in the lives ol those wo serve. Our fijndra￿inB effort5 span a diverse ran8e of 4pproaeh#s, including social mèdia tarypaigns. tommunity thvnts, public collttions. WhatsApp app4a&, and website-ba5ed fundralsn8. These initiatlyes not only generate cruclal income but a150 help us EJild deep8rconrctions with 8rassroots supporters while engagin8 new aud￿nCeS. Thrwgh tailored comtnunication, per¥onali3ed donation support. 6nd reguL4r updates on tsur pro8rarnmes and achievements. we aim to create me8nin8lul and enclJrin8 relationshps between cJr donors ènd our mission. By d•epenirn8 this connettion, we hope to inspire ontinued gener051tyand long-term commitment to the communitles we Serve. We iemaln profoundly grateful to our 3uppDrters for theSr ongolng irust and compassion. whlch énablè us to dèlivér Iifè-changing É$sistsnt¢ to those mo$t in need. whi￿ our digitsl fiJndraisinÉ journey is still developing, it represent5 a keyarea of future growth. and weare actively investin8 in Its potential to broaden our roach and impact. We remaln fully committed to transparèncy. ¥¢countability. and inte8rity in all fundr&lsinB actiYitiè$, 4nsurin8 that •wry campaign r•fl¥cts the values and mission of Children's Aid. All fundralsln8 activitles are carefully P￿nned. monitoreaA&mana8ed In Ilne wlth our Inteinal pollclos and relevant re8ulatory requlremonts, We ar• pleased to report that no lundrai51n8 comP￿1ntS wer• received durin8 the year, and should any is8u•s arise. we are committed to addressln8 them promptty, falrty, and responsibly. Marketing Platforms Facebook Inita8ram WhatJApp W•bJlt• Ev•nt• Fundraising in Ramadan Ram4dan is è deeply rneaningfvl time 1orChildrn'$ Aid Reeognising the ¢ontinued importanc of this and our donorcomrnunlty, 4 yrlod marked bv 18¢r¢d month, w• are c¢mmltt¢tJ ro fvrt￿r compassion, reflectitsn. and 8enerosity. In 2024, ¥Ye develtspinÈ and rèfinin8 our Ramadan appeal Implemented a taiget8d Ramadan lundralsing strategy stfategy In the ye8rs ahead. ensurlng our designed to hafness the SF¥rit of giving and raise campaiEns remain thou8htful, tran$parent, and •$$•ntwl fvnd$ For hum•nitari4n progr4Mm￿, imp¥¢tFul. whil¥ m4ximi*ng th• ¢¢)11g¢ti 8enerosity ol trJr supporters. Our flagship eampai8ns, Including Ramadan Rations and Orphana8e Support, re50nated 5tron8ly with supporters, en8blin8 U$ to deliver vital food 8KI and ongoing Ca￿ forwlneraue children. These Initlative$ not On￿ providÈd imtnediate relief buta150 strengthened the bond between our don¢r5 the communitiès wè servè. Estimated YfihgFS 49,532+ People Served in Ramadan 2024 Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report

GRANT MAKING Children's Aid's 8rant makin8 activit￿S form a central part of worl enablin8 U5 to delNer impactful pro8rammes that ali8n with our Core objectives and 8rant-making poliey. The Senior Leadetship Tèam dèvelops and ovèrsees key programme 8rèas, includin8 Ramadan. Qurbani, Humanitarian AiL4, Livelihood Support, EdUCat￿n, He81thc8ie, Food Insecurity, W8ter and Sanltation, Orphan Support, Housingand Shelter. and EnEr8ency Appeals based on identified community needs and annual $trategi¢ plans. Our grant-making approach ensures ihar funding dècisions alè tar8ètèd. transparènt, afid focused on delwell￿d $ustalnable gUt¢omes for the communltles w• serv¢. -'r ¥:6.y Child lrn addition to impl•mnting ¢hkritabl• proj•¢ts dir•¢tly thr¢ugh our Branch Office in Pakistan, childr￿,$ Ald collaborates wlth ¢4rofully s•14¢td impl•m¢ntition partn•rs op*ratin8 on • ¢ou•try or project-5peclfic ba515. Partner selectlon15 8uided by clear criterk?, inckndin8 technical expertise, loc&1 presèncè, délivery ¢apaclty. and alignment with our Values and objectives. Empowerin ORPHAVq", llJP' . Before formjlislng any 8rfjnt. Chlldrens Aid ¢wdu¢ts a ¢omprèhensNè aFpraisal of both the proposed project and th¢ Implementin8 partner. A formal 8rant a8reement 15 then established, settin8 out the partnership framework, dellvery standards, r•porting rgquirem•nt$, and adhgr•n¢o to our safe8uardln8, financlal, and ethlcal pollcles. Each 8rant15 monitgr2d and •valuated prop¢rtionately to it$ 5c410 and risk ltr•l, ensurln8 accountablllty and perforrnance a8aln5t a8reed outcomes. Should a partner fail to meet required standard5. Children s Aid re5eNe5 the right to withhold or discontinue fundin8. We Disl- Following a Full rÉ¥￿ of the yearfs attiyity. the Board of Trustees 1$ satisfied that the or8ani5ation'5 8rant making policy remain5 robust, tran5pafent, and effective. We remain fulty committed to ensuring that all grant funded activities uphold our mi59on, reflect ourvalues, a￿4 delNer lasting, P051tive impact for those rrKJ5t in need. Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report www.chlldrnnsai&co.uk

FINANCIAL REVIEW Childret)'s Aid recefves both restricted and unrestricted funds. Restricted funds include Zakat donatlons. which are distributed Strictly in accordance with gur Zakat Policy to support only Zakat-eligible individuals, as well as donations earmat*ed by supportets for specific purposes such as otphan eare or livelihood programtnes. These funds are managed separately to ensure they are used preciselyas intended, maintaining full transparency and account8bilily to our donors. Donation Collections 2024 marked anOt￿r strong and positive year for Children's Aid, representin8 our third full year of operations and continued 8rowth in both ￿ath and financial performance. During the year, vle raised £203,195 in direct donation5, supplemented by an additional £14,429 in Gift Aid contributions. This brou8ht our total income to £217,945, representing an impressive 86% increase from £117,113 in 2023. Direct Donations £203,195 Gift Aid £14,429 Over the same period, £196,717 (up from E81,944 in 20231 was invested directly into programmes providing essential aid around the world, including responses to natural di5aster5, food and water relief. education initiatives, and orphan support. This con51Stent investment underscores our commitment to m8ximising the impact ofevery FX)und donated. General support and adminlstrative costs are an essential part of operating èn effeetive. compliant, ènd resilient orgènisation. These tosts toverstaff. systems. IT. and other core infrastructure that enable the efficient delivery of aid. We maintain a careful balance betiyeen minimisine overheads and investing in robust systems that strengthen tsperational tapabilrf(y. lrnwjrtantly. Èll administrative, IT, and overhead expenses are currently fulty funded by Gift Aid contributions, meaning 100% of direct donations continue to go dirèctty towards charitable progratntnes and attNit￿$. Total Income £217,945 2023 2024 Total Income 2023- 2024 250.000 £217,945 The Trustees eonsider the charity's unrestricted general reserves io at an appropriate level to sustain ongoing operations in accordance with the Rese￿e5 Policy. No si8nificant amounts were designated for specific purposes during the reportin8 period, 8nd in the event of a downturn in fundin& the Ttustees are confident that existin8 reserves would be sufficient to maintain current leve15 of charitable activity. 200,000 86% 120,000 £117,113 Increase in 90.000 2024 60,000 80,000 2023 2024 Children's Aid a150 prioritises a responsive and fiexible approach to emergencies, ensuring that aid can be deployed swiftly wherever it is most needed. Surplus funds 8re plaeed in a reserve aecount, ensuring sustainability and supportin8 ourcapacity to deliverfuture progfammes and emergency responses effective Children's Aid invested (up from £81,944 in 2023) nnual www.childiensaid.co.uk

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total Funds Last Year Funds Receipts Donatlons Gift aid 103.473 14,429 321 99,722 203.195 14,429 321 95.601 21.425 87 11 RAnoN PROGRAM 2Q24 Bank inter•st SUB TOTAL 118,225 99,722 217,94S 117.115 Asset and Investment sjles SUB TOTAL TOTAL RECEIPTS 118,223 99,722 217,945 117,113 P4yments Chariit*$a¢tDliti•s Wa8•$ Legal and professlonal In5ur4nc• 110,090 84,000 194,090 75.674 1,420 1,927 383 359 348 348 392 468 392 468 Telephone Advert 241 241 284 R¢pairs Bank char8e$ Computer expenseg Subs¢r¥)tlons Mtstor and trav41 42 42 203 393 393 424 156 156 604 454 98 434 98 56 367 90 Team Pak Prlntlng posta8e & statlonery $6 209 SUB TOTAL 112,717 84,000 196.717 81.944 Asset and Investment purchases SUB TOTAL TOTAL PAYMENTS 112.717 84,000 196.717 81.944 Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report Www.child￿ nsaid.co.uk

STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds Total Funds Last Year Funds Receipts NETOF RECEIPTSI IPAYMENTS) S.506 15.722 21.228 35,169 A5TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS A6 CASH FUNDS LAST 51.645 YEAR END 51.645 16.485 CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END 57,151 IS.722 72,875 51.654 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Cate8ories Details Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds C•sh fund• Bank 72,875 SUB TOTAL 72,873 Categorl Det811$ Unrestrl¢ted funds Re$trlcted funds Endowment funds Other monetary assets Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report Www.child￿ nsaid.co.uk

STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Categories Details Fund to which Cost a55et belongs (optional) Current value (optional) Investment assets Categories Details Fund to which Cost asset belon8s (optional) Current value (optional) A$$ets retained foi th• charity's own use Team •A Categorfos Detalls Fund to which Amount due liability r•lat•s (optional) When due (optional) Llabiliti•• SIGNED BYONE OR TWO TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF ALL THE TRUSTEES Si8nature Print Name Date of approval 101231202S Abdul Sattar Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report Www.child￿ nsaid.co.uk

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT Section A Independent Auditor's Report Rèport to tha irusttèsl mtmbèrs of CHILDREN'S AID On fgr th• y•ar •nd•d 31 DECEM8ER 2024 Charity No (If Any} 1196869 Sot out tsn yt•• 34 Rtsponsiblliile¥ and ba¥lsof report I report to tfUStee5 on my examinatlon of theaccounts of the above charity I'th•Trust"I for the year 8nded 3111212024. As the Charity trustees of theTrust. you are responsib￿ forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the r•qui1gm•nt$ of th• Char¢(i•s Act 20111 tho Act"). I r8port In r05PeCt of my ex8mSnatSon of the Trust's aceounts carried out undor section 145 of the 2011 Aet and In carryln8 Out My examlnation. h)ve followed the *pllcJble DIFe¢tlons glven by the Charlty CommSsslon undef se¢¢itsn 145151{bl of the Act. Ind•p•nd•nt •udltor'• st4t•m¢nt I haw ComP￿ted my exarrslnadon. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which 8Nes cause to ￿lIeVe that in, any materK•l respect.. . a¢couDtin8 records wefe not kept in accordancè with sèetion 130 01 thè Att or - the accounts do not accord with the accountin8 records I h4w no ¢on¢•rmJ and h4v¢ com¢ a¢ro$$ no ¢th•r matterj In eonn¢¢tlon wlth th¢ examlnatlon rg whl¢h attentlon shotsld be drawn in order to enable a properunderstandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Pleaje de￿te the wolds In the brackets If th•y do not apply. I.4￿ Slgn•d Dat• 2511012025 Sot out on pag•i ELIT£ ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS LTD Relevant pmfession&l qualification{s) or body {iFany)'. ACCA Address 1st Floor. PortfolD Place 498 Broadway, Chadderton, LYdFwm. OL9 9PY Childrens Aid 2024 Annual Report Www.child￿ nsaid.co.uk

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Chair ofTrustees Charity Re8 No 1196869 Nadeem Mon Trustees Appointments Nadeem Mon Charit Re8iStered Address 21 Councillor Lane Abdul Sattsr KashefAhmed Cheadle Stockport SK8 2HU Treasurer Abdul 5attar Chief Executive Sal••m Al Country Director Sohaiblntesar IPakist•nl Auditors Elit4 A¢countin8 Solution$ L Suite 9b Turner Business Centr• Gr•en8ate, Middloton, Manchester, M24 IRU Bankers Natwest Bank Manchester City Centre 19 Market Street Manchester M11WR Children s Aid 2024 Annual Report www.¢hi

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