MCASS MINORlf< COMMUNITIES ADDICTION SUPPORT SERVICES (MCASS) SCIO (SC043604) Annual Report And Financial Statements ear ended 30 November 2024 For the
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Current Management Committee. Re-appointed 12th June 2024 at AGM Re-appointed 12th June 2024 at AGM Re-appointed 12th June 2024 at AGM Re-appointed 12th June 2024 at AGM Re-appointed 12th June 2024 at AGM Re-appointed 12th June 2024 at AGM Secretary Registsred Office 16 Oakridge Crescent Paisley PA3 1RS Reglstsrnd Charfty Number SC043604 Bankers Clydesdale Bank PLC Independent Examinar PaJe 2 of 20
Minority Communitles Addiction Support Services (MCASS! SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Tha management committee presents thelr report and financial ststsment of the charity for the period ended November 2024. Objects, prlnclpal actlvities and organisation. Constltution The charty was constituted on 28th November 2012, charity number SC043604 and is a Scottish Charitable Incorporat Organisation (SCIO) with the election of Board of Trusteeslmembers. The Trustees of the management committee may be drawn from the membership, as defined in Ihe Constitution. Racrultmant and Appoinlment of Trustees All of the charity trustees are appointed or reappointed by the members at our annual general meeting which is held in June. MCASS has a diverse board, four out of six Trust8 are BME with a range of skills, expertise and lived experiences that enables the charty to deliver the charity's aims and objectives outlined in our constitution. Remunèration of Charity Trustees Our Twsteeslmembers will be paid out of pctket expenses whilst on organisation business, unless they are ernployed by the organisation in which case, they will be paid under an employment contract. The charrty trustees did not re1ve any remuneration or expenses during the year. Trustees who served during the year Page 3 of20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO scottish Charity No. sC043604 Risk Management The management commfftee assess the major risks to which the charity is exposed on a regular basio and have established procedures to rnitate thooe risks that are identified as a result of these reviews. Res•rv8s Policy The management team is aware and continues to recognise that the is a need to follow the gumlelines of our reserves policy. sin all Funding this year has been Restricted Funding, we hwrfe under 3 months operational costs resep4ed of £14.915.35. The Trustees will encourage and support the team to jointly develop and implement pfogramines and acth'vities Ihat will help build reserves. Organisation Aim's & Objectives Minorty Communities Addiction Support servIs (MCASS) SCIO delivers Community Outreach Support serVIS lo families affected by Drugs arid Alcohol Misuse. Community Training and Workshops, Events and Activities, Stronger Together Groups, Emergency packages lo relieve the impact ol the cost -of living crisis to people from the Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities in the Greater Glasgow area. The chanty is established to pursue the following objectives To advance health by estsblishing a communty-based counselling, advice and support centre offering a dedicated, professional accessible support and guidance to those with addictions or their families, primarily aimed at minority communrties; To provide a social support service foi the relief of those in need to assist with recovery from addith'on. To advan education by raising awareness of alcohol, drugs and gambling issues and edute about addiction and related issues arid providing support to existing seniices through training and adopting strategies for recognising and screening for addiction issues,. To promote equality and diversty by supporting and aiming to eradicate cultural barTters through the delivery of these services. Page 4 of 20
iinorityi knviTimunitie> Hddjtsuon Suypufi aervices (MknMSS) SK•lO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Annual Report Chairperson's report As an organisation MCASSS delivers needs-based support to people in the Black Minorrty Ethnic Communities in the Greater Glasgow aieas. We deliver our projects on a Grassroots level in the heart of these cornmunrties. Helping and supporting those affected. MCASS projects and activities have continued to develop in response to the challenges faced by people. We identified that people were struggling with multiple challenges and we navigate potents'al barriers and encourage engagement. Our partnerships with Glasgow Cty Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCP) Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADP) Glasgow Coul iknii on Alcohol, Elevate Glasgow, Communrty Addiction Teams (CAT) NHS Health Improvement teams, Scottish Drugs Forum, Families Outside, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and with Community Recoveiry Netrlorks for our addiction support Servi5. Women's Health Network, Equality and Human RhtS Team. Greater Pollok Community Hub, South West Arts and Music Project (SWAMP) Glasgow Life and SP Energy Network's "Network Natters" also wrth LEAP (Local Ethergy Advice Partnership) and Fire Department Scotland. The Glasgow city food plan, this work was showcased the Advanced Research centre (ARC) at Glasgow Universty, as Pdrt of an Exliibition. Nourishing Resilience. an artistic perspective on Food Sovereignty. We have made use of local communty hubs and venues regularly throughout the year. I would like to thank all our management team, staff and volunteers who have worked incessantly throughout the year for their diligen, commitment and dedication In the most challenging of times. They have been imperative in the development, design and delivery of our projects and have been instrumental in the day-to-day running of tlie charity and have worked hard to ensure MCASS services and activities have been delivered. Year 2022-2023 MCASS supported 612 people Year 2023-2024 MCASS supported 631 people We are extremely grateful and thanlrful to all our funders. listed in the Receipts and Payments Account and all our Partners who hawe supported MCASS to deliver our projects and activities to the BME communities with confidence and helping make a posrtive impact to people's lives. 09th February 2025 Page 5 of 20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Servlces (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Treasurer's Report We brought forward £366.237.79 from the financial year ending 3011112023. During the year 0111212023 to 30111r2024, the tharity raised £192,555.00 from funding and £1,396.69 in other income, making a lotsl of £193,951.69. We spent £83,005.63 Our Receipts and Payments Account, on Page 16 of this report. provides a detailed breakdown of our spending under each category. As in previous years, we sought competilive prices for all of our expenditure. MCASS continues to apply for funding on a regular basis to help us deltver our projects 2023-2024 85.005.63 ORestrSct¢d In¢ome Unrestrlrted fundlng 1,396.69 IIPaymènts 192,555 15th February 2025 Page 6 of 20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Report to the Trustees MCASS delivered needs-based projects to support people from the Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) communth'es in the Greater Glasgow areas. We support people who have been impacted by Drug and Alcohol Misuse. Mentsl health, Physical Health, Isolation and Loneliness and poor Health and Well-being. Addttional daily challenges this year included more people struggling with Food Poverty and the Cosl-of-Living Crisis. Our projects work by providing a brxlge between existing services. 95 /0 of the people we supported were from the Pakistani and Indian population and 50/0 from mixed ethnic groups African, mixed Arab and Middle Eastem population. Our support allows people to have equal access to help, support and treatment serviS Without any cultural, language barriers and help Ihem and communities to achieve longer lasting posrtive legacies and outcomes. We encourage engagement by boing: . Accessible to people from all Protect&J characteristics Culturally sensitive, no language barriers . Gender sensitive e.g. women only events and activities Non-judgment all Inclusive lo all • ConfKlenlial . Person ntred Achlevements and perfommnce Our Projects Family Life Matter Project Stronger Together Groups Rapid Response Project The key activiti6s wé delivernd: Outreach *rViS - Prevention, Hann Reduction, and Recovery Support. One-one sessions, family mediation, family reviews. Working in partnership wrth statutory organisats'ons for ongoing referral routes and signposting Training and workshops to enhancing the skills, capabilities and knowledge and up-skill staff. volunteers and sepdice users Peer support Groups, Gender appropriate to bring women together to share eXperienS and create a safe pla to support each other better. Volunteer led community engagement activities to leam, build skills and promote inclusion. Cost of Living response - emergency food & essential pad(ages, food and produ delivered suitable to BME people in need. Pe70f20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services IMCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 MCASS Projects Family Life Matters Project Family Life Matters project supports Black Minority Ethic individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by Drug and Alcohol misuse in the Greater Glasgow areas. Our key activities focused on assessmen( management, Infomation, help and support, harm reduth'on and maintaining recovery. We offered: One-one support sessions help and support people to work through their issues and be better equipped and prepared for prevention, reduction and their recovery joumey and treatment with signposting and referrals. Family support and mediation works wrth famity members, supporting them to understand addiction and addiction related behaviours. strengthening their resilien, empowering them to be able to cope better and support each other better. Referrals and signposting them for any additional support they may need. We have a large range of partners and networks we can access and work with because of the different needs of people and the areas they INe. We worked in partnerships with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCP) Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADP) Glasgow Council on Alcohol, Elevate Glasgow, Communty Addiction Teams (CAT) NHS Health Improvement teams, Scottish Drugs Forum, Families Outside, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and wtth other Community Recovery Networks for our addiction support services. for referrals, signposting and sharing infomiation and resources. Outcomes A¢hiev•d Families have better understanding of addiction and have tools to cope. All service users have better access to holistic support All service users are more confident, feel safer, less isolated People are better infomed how to seek help & support People have better psychological well-being 2022-2023 number of people supported 220 2023-2024 number of People supported 228 Page 8 of 20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Partner fe•dback: °Working in partnership with Min017ty Communities Addiction Support SeNices and New Routes was invaluable in aiming to provide information and support to 8 family who was refeffed to us (Families Outside). Both were willing to help logistically and with the language bamer faced in delivering iiiformalion about support available to the family in questions. Thank you both foryour support, without you I wouldn't have been able to get the light infom?ation to the petson 8t the right time. This case was a really good example of partnership wothing and how no one seNice Gan function without buikling good relationships with otherseNices." (Families Outside) Feedback from service usors on the difference our project has made. .1 lost my mum and went down the mad of self-destruct, I could not cope. Having MCASS helped me to deal wrth all my demons and get help. Things are 8 lot b&tter now and I feel as though I have support to do bigger and better things.. (Female, late 20's, in recovery) .1 was having a allY dfficutt h'me. I had lost my dad to addiction. I shut myself off and started taking dwgs which got out of control. I did not know who I was anymore. I gave my mum a hartl lime and I was always asking her for money. I could hear my mum crying, but I didn't care. With the support of MCASS I can see things differently. I got treatment and slowly things a getting better. I have leamed a lot and I take each day as it comes." {male, early 20's, in early recovery) "I destroyed everything in my life which started with me getting hooked on alcohol then drugs, for years I did not listen to my family or how I was destroying them. With the support of MCASS I have personal powpr, I have taken control of my life, mad8 some good choices and taken the fitst step gethng off my alcohol and drugs. It's not been easy, and I have a long way to go. I now have hope and l am getts'ng my family back slowly." (male, late 40's, in recovery) ' I tumed to MCASS. l am getting my lrfe back together, it has been ha$ MCASS has helped me, I have b8en to FaTri recovery m86ting and some English ones. Your support and info was Trally helpful. and l am trying to find a secondjob to keep myself busy and get out of this insane isolatit)n" (male, mid 40s, new to the service and in recovèry) I have found MCASS more than helpful in myioumey to beat my addiction to alcohol. Nas h8s been a great support to me and always offe* me support, advice th any issue. I have had lo overcome in my journey of getbng sober. I couldn t praise her enough as l am 100 days sober and in a volunteer position. Which wouldn't have been po&sible without such support. (male 40's in recovery) Page 9 of 20
Minorlty Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Case Studies x 3 1st Case Study Person misusing, Male, Early 20s. Presenting issues. Misusing Alcohol, amphetamines, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy. opiates and opioids. a mixture of benzodiazepines misuse, marijuana, balloons, gases, aerosols, laughing gas, magic mushrooms - a mixture of hallucinogenic and synthetic cannabinoids misuse, vaping. Unemployed. frequently fighting and stealing from family also in the criminal justice system, arrested regularty, establishing himself in the drugs networks for buying and dealing drugs, got a small number of young runners, charged and further charges pending. Hospitalised, overdosed twice, unresponsive and physical injuries. Unstable challenging behaviours. He was referred to the cornmunty addiction team (south) and began his recovery journey, community mental health to aCsS support for his poor mental health and he was referred to a physiologist. He did initially struggle but went further himself to seek addrtional support and a volunteer plament He is now abstinent. no longer in the criminal justi system, no charges pending, he is now doing taking classes to improve his grades and has rentlY started as an apprenti in electronics. 2nd Case Study Person misusing, Female, 50s. Presenting issues; Misusing opiates and opioids, a mixture of benzodiazepines misuse. Unsafe prescription medication misuse. Unemployed, Lonely, isolated, OCD. poor mental health, struggling with depression, anxiety. Hospitalised numerous times for being nearly unresponsive. She has joined our women's peer support group. She is an active member ofthe group and has participated fully. She is no longer using prescription medication unsafely. she is no longer isolated. her mental and physical health has improved, she has started to help her husband in the family business, she has started to drive again. 3rd Case Study Person misusing, Male, Late 30s. Presenting issues; Misusing Alcohol, amphelamine. LSD. cocaine, ecslasy. opiates and opioids. a mixture of benzodiazepines misuse, manjuana, speed. Self£mployed, ex-offender and re-estsblished as a dealer and has a large group of runners and seller5 on his team, buying and dealing drugs, owes a lot of money to main supplier of drugs. Hospitaltsed. overdosed, unresponsive. Poor physical health, damage visibte. Isolated, poor mental health. struggling with depression. Family breakdown and disconnected. His wrfe has taken on his role as main provider to keep the roof over their heads He has been in residential rehab followed by a referral to phniX Futures in to sustain his recovery and receive addition support for other issues that need to be resolved. He has started working again. his wife has reduced her hours and is able to spend her free time doing what she wants lo do. The family have reconnected and are rebuilding their relationships with each other. Page 10of20
Minorlty Communlties Addictlon Support ServSces (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Rapid Response Project Rapid response is our response to Cost-of-Living crisis. This is a volunteer- Led project which supplies families that are struggling wrth food and supplies to help them feed their families with food packages suitable to their dietary, religious and cultural needs to help redu the impact of living in povety. Outcomes & difference our project makes to people's lives. People have better health and well-being People have reduced poverty. People and Communiti'es support each other better 2022-2023 number of people supported 350 2023-2024 number of People supported 360 Stronger Together Groups We run two Peer-Led Support groups, an online group and a face-to-face group. They are fundamental lrfeline for Black Asian Minority Ethnic women in the Greater Glasgow area. Who are vulnerabbe older women, isolated or have been impacted by drug and alcohol misuse, trauma, poor mentsl health, poor physical health, isolation and loneliness, their health and well-being and with poverty food poverty and the Cost-of-Living Crisis. The groups are delivered by bi-lingual workers to help reduce any language barriers and increase engagement. Kush Projact Our online peer support group is designed for those women who need support but have personal barriers or family reasons and have difficumies meeting face to face. This platform gives the women flexibilty and opportunity to make new friends, stsy connected, share stories, information and leam together in a safe, confidential, discreet place. Paratha in the park project The group meet weekly to leam, make and sustain posrtive social connections women have access to a safe non-judgemental supportive plaffonn to help encourage their self-development, self*steem, Self-confiden$, have a voice and be included. The women are able lo have new opportunities, leam new skills, be active and develop leadership roles, be part of a safe group without StMa or being judged. Including one- one support, peer support, focusing on women needs arKJ issues. We encourage the group to discuss, plan. make decisions. share knowledge and offer each other emotional and practical support and work better together. Activities include., Physical activities, walking sessions Getting out and about, learning whaf s around them, visrting arts, heritage, and culture venueslday tripsloutings. Social gatherings, group meetings, peer support sessions, networking events and activities for making positive connections. Workshops with partner agencies for learning and sharing infomiation, women's health sessions. pottery. arts and crafts classes 2022-2023 number of women supported 42 202&2024 number of women supported 43 Page11 of20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Outcomes & difference our project makes to women Women are able to athieve and sustsin lrfe-long healthier posrtive outcomes. Women have better mental health I better physical health. Women are less isolated. Women are able to support each other better. Quotes "I feel so hoppy, my broin works ogoin." "I look forward to the group all week to meet my friend&" "l am not alone the group has helped me so much" Lady N- Case study A quiet elderly lady who has found a reason to try and smile. Having Èxperienced many tragedies and trauma throughout her life she had accepted her fate to never be happy and be isolated with poor mental health. She said she was struggling to cope with her grief and was unable to comprehend life. She said by being around others, being able to talk openly, feel supported, learning new skill, making new friends, she feels Sess isolated, her mental and physical health has improved. she has hope and a voice now and listening and sharing with her peers she has gained a sense of self-worth. She has embraced positive meaningful changes and cultivating these positive connections. Team workshop, women's better health & wellbeing sessions. Knitting Sessions. women learned to knit a variety of different pieces Page 12 of 20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Our Projects Family Life atters Projeot. Stronger gether Grou Eapid Responge Project MCASS What we Dld ost of Living QSsis Foo ckage ra nin eer Outreach Support uppo Grou Support Spssion5 Partnersh Workin pport. diatio Voluntee Led CASS Page 13of20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Servlces (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Quantltatlve Dats How many people each project has supported 228 OFarnily Lste Matters Project Stronger together Groups 360 •Rawd Response Prolert Overall Outcomes & Difference We made to people's liv•s P•oph•i•rno ¢onlld•Dtto •boUt Ir¢h•llen¢• bett•rlfilo htytvsq•k Poopl•& OlleKh th•rb•ri• P•ople•i• ty•ehl¥È hmlth Alli•rvki •re mov• tonftd•nt,l• P•opleh bEtterphysI1 hwlih loted MCASS able to increase capacity AllJeThkeu P•ophhw• btt•Thoalth •rcMstohdbrtk better d•r*tatrNlh a¢ldlcEloTr•rnlZ r•duc¢d In¢rerAed P•opl•lw otheib•tter Page 14 of20
Minority Communltles Addiction Support Servlces (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Service Development MCASS develops in response to our monitoring and evaluations of the BME communty by gathering information. Their input helps us to plan a more formal framework and design our work wrth infomied input. Partnership working with multi- agencies is essential and makes a huge positive impact to help achieve best outcomes and is beneficial, valuable and a supportive resour, information, training and share best practice sustaining positive delivery of servIs. Monitoring and evaluating Session notes, participation, attendan and engagement data, questionnaires, focus groups, reviews, case studies, staff notes, verbal feedback, worker's diary with obsetvations and reports produced in addition to the intemal systems and processes outlined above. Regular reporting to all funders in line with responsibilities and expectations, ensures accountabilrty for service delivery operationally, strategically and externally. Staff Our management committee and delivery staff are a diverse tsam from various ethnic and cuttural backgrounds wilh a combination of skills and lived experiences. Backgrounds, qualifications and experience in finance, legal and Law, IT technology and digital, mental heafth and medical professionals. NHS Incident and risk officer, also other roles working within their communities. We have one full time worker and three part-time paid members of staff and sixteen volunleers, combining their expertise and capabilrties to deliver essential help and support. Volunteers We re¢rurt and train volunteers to increase their capacty and skills. They are imperative in the development, design and delNery of our project. Tralnlng We have orvJoing in-house and external training to strengthen their skills and knowledge, for better understanding of their roles and responsibilities and enhance service development. Future MCASS aims to build on our development and maintaining standards to ensure Sep41 delivery of our projects. Secure longer-temi funding. Build and sustain our partnerships. Delivering more holistic fo". people wth addiction, mental health. health and VlIbeing, food povety and cost of living crisis. Redu organisations carbon footprint by working differently. Building on our achievements and on the work. we have accomplished this year and look at more intuitive models for sustainability. Appreciations MCASS would like to Thank all of our Funders and Partners. The generosty and support you have all shown has been more than financial. New working models the processes from applirAtion, award and reporting are easber. Open communication and ongoing discussions have been a great tool. Allowing to discuss any movement and changes to the projects and made our work easier and helped you to understand our projects better vthich allowed us to steer our work to targeted needs to people in the heart of the BME communities quickly and efficiently. All this work, delivery models and all these positi've impacts and outcomes would not have been achieved without your contribution, help and support. Page 15 of20
Minority Communities Addictlon Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Recoipts and Payments Account for year ended 30 Nov 2024 2023-2024 2023-2024 2022-2023 2022-2023 RECEIPTS Grants National Lottery Communty Fund Corra Foundation Local Support FurKI Lankelly Chase Fund Big Lottery Community Fund Tudor Trust Amold Clarke Foundation Scotland Baille Gifford Fund The Merchants House of Glasgow Unrestricted Rèstrlctod Total Total 43,815.IX) 52,500.00 53,000.00 43,815.00 52.500.00 54,829.15 53,000.00 53,000.00 40,000.00. 25,740.00 24.900.00 2,500.00 5.000.00 10,000.00 25,740.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5.000.00 Other Receipts Sadqah & Fundraising. Donations Transfers from other Funders Virgin Money Cashback Sale of Vehicle Renumeration for event Refund for Car Insurance Refund Road Tax Payment Adjustmerrt 1,356.00 40.61 .08 1,356.00 40.61 .08 645.00 18.16 2.32 8,000.00 90.00 151.66 11.66 191.96 Total Receipts 1396.69 193 951.69 202 296.91 Page 16of20
Minorlty Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 2023-2024 Unrestricted 202&2024 Restricted 2023-2024 Total 2022-2023 Total PAYMENTS Category SalarieslHMRCINIC Travel Volunteer rainIng Expenses Activities ITIOffice Equipment & Supplies Utilities Pension Govl Insurl Accourrtarrt Independent Examination Consultancy Fees Essential Supplies 62.830.68 2,155.65 3.123.51 3.610.76 1,479.98 2,042.99 2.784.82 2,909.52 250.00 62,830.68 2,155.65 3,123.51 3.610.76 1,479.98 2,042.99 2,784.82 2,909.52 250. 64.347.65 3,102.71 3.002.25 10,343.53 2,106.73 2,881.71 2,574.96 2,367.54 250.00 1,800.00 1,243.38 851.75 965.97 1,817.72 Total Payments 851.75 82 153.88 83 005.6 94 020.46 2023-2024 2022-2023 Net Receiptslpayments 110,946.06 108,276.45 Bank & Cash at start of Perlod Bank Cash Total at start of Period 366,171.81 65.98 366,237.79 257,915.94 45.40 257.961.34 Bank £ Cash at end of Perlod Bank Cash Total at end of Porlod 477,122.54 57.63 477 180.17 366,171.81 65.98 66 237.79 Not08 to the A¢¢ounts for the year ended 30 November 2024 Receipts and Payments Accounts.. Our accounts for the represented financial year run from 01 Dember 2023 to 30 November 2024 These financial statemenls are accepted on behalf of the organisation by.. Signed Date.. 14th February 2025 (Treasurer Page 17of20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 SC043604 OSCR Receipts and payments accounts | Fwlhe period: ottth (hanty ReguL Section A Statement of receipts and payments UnrÈstth Re5tricte+J Expendable PErmen1 Toi4 furlds Tot funds last period Al Re¢•1 c5 1•15 1.3 212,133 185 R•c•w hcome fvLm ndd 128 Af &b4tl•l 1•3,952 R•£•ipts trom4¥•ti PrtteEd5 frcqn cifued ays¢ts Pittwd5 fr(ffl A2&bw 1,3•7 12.555 212A41 A? PwfffnlB EX$# fty ,0$ tr4th79peThtr 8,IS• Payrn4nts r•lain94*•£fy¥• 76,790 Qee¢¢t9. 2J10 ISO 2.910 3205 250 A3 8Lf54 Investmbnt Put¢ha5ey of a5 rw5e rlwvEsbnenTs A4 &rb &)kl 82.1 86AO4 11D. 126 AS TranslwsknlffrDm)fund5 Svo¥uslf¢WI foryear 110A01 1111.W6 Page 18of20
Minority Communltles Addlction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SC043604 Minori Section 8 Statement of balances Communr(ies AddtiOn Su Ser¥e$ fvAsS scKs SC043604 Totsl cwrenl Bt ¢•shlAS lJ1,919 11 11QD 14*1$ 297.161 •¥•• ¥• OT Pe 19of20
Minority Communities Addiction Support Services (MCASS) SCIO Scottish Charity No. SCIH3604 SC043604 Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Naluro and purpostr of fud5 {m8ybeslatedon 8n8ly&s ofxwrty+XWOi•d¥UPP)rtett C2 GMnt4 Und•rth C4a Ttr• oxp•M•• C4b TNIts• •xp•h•••- Nature ortraTwi ¢5 TrtIk+¥ wlh iyustses Ind conn•¢i•d nd C6 Clhrlnfornmiion Page 20 of 20
APPENDIX 3 OSCR Scottth Charity Re8uL8lor Independent examlner's report on the accounts Roport to tho cty rne INsts8slmomb•r8 of ikjoe itrf AJDICIION s.&1- Kf I C MCp5JS Rogistsredcharity SC o&S & number On the coUnts of the Period start date ¢harity for th• p•riod Penod end dale Day Year Ye8r 01 go24 . S•t out on pago• (lenb01 to iDdude th• p Ro8PeCtiVO The Ghantl$ trustee$ are re8ponble for the preparation of the )UnIS in accordan¢e r•8ponsibilltlfjs of with the temis of the Charrties and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl 2005 Act and the trn•teu and éxornlner Chantk8s Accounts (Scotlandl Regulabons 20C6 las amended). The charity trustees consider th81 the audit requirement of Regulation 10{11 Idl of the Account¥ RegulatKJns does not apply. It B my responsbility to 8xamine the accounts as required under seGlion 44(11 {cl of the Act and to state whether particular matter8 hav8 come to my attention. B•si8 of Ind•pendent My examinatw)n is carried out in TanCe with Ragulation 11 of the 2006 AccoLsnts •xamln•V8 gtatsm•nt RegUlatn8. An examination includes a review of the accounting record$ k&pl by the charity and a comparison ol the accounls presented with those records. It also in¢lude$ Considerdlft of any unusual rtems or disclosures In the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procoduras undertaken do not provide all the ewdence that would te required in an audrt and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinM)n the view given by the accounts. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamlnePs In the Course of my examinat, matter has Come to my allention lother than that stst0m•nt disclosed on the attached page"] which gNes me reasonable cause to bdve that in 8ny m818ri81 resp8Ct the requirements." to keep accounting reC(ts in aCcOrdae with section 44{1) lal of the 2005 Act and RegulatKJn 4 of the 2CQ6 Accounts Regulations, and to prepare acojunts whh accord wilh the accounting records and comply wrth Re9ulatKJn 9 of the 2(MX Accounts RegulatJon3 have not been me( or to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enab a proper ched. Signod: Nam•: R&laTrt profos$lonal qualiflcation(sl or body (If anyi- Dat•: T 2I/D312025 Addre88: ease ddete IhevKrftts inthe brthts rfl do Th)1 ty. IItIvK*ts do aprty. sel (¥AItXlse mallus hast ccqne to yow attenikjn on t foHtAMry page.