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APPENDIX 1 oscr,- Period start date Month Period end date Year Da 01 To 03 2026 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Reference and administration details Charty name Other names charity Is known by Registered charity number Charity's principal address Glasgow Afghan United SC044077 139 Saracen Street ! GLASGOW Postcode G22 5AZ Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees. Annual Report Trustee name Offiee (if any) Dates actsd rf oot for whole year,. person lor body) entitled to

poirit trustee_(If any} Elected by Member Elected by Member Elected by Member Elected by Member Elected by Member Elected by Member | Elected by Member Elected by Member Elected by Member Zuhra Rashid Chairperson Trustee Khatera Sedeqey Yusra Naderi TreaSU￿r Dr Najeeb Hoshang Mohammad A2im Zia Secretary Trustee Mujtaba Qaderi Ahmad Seyar Qaderi Zabiullah Janzada Trustee Trustee Trustee Rahmat Kawsary Trustee 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

APPENDIX 1 ifjistratFon details Names of all other charity trustees during th8 period, if any, (for example, those who reslgned part way through the financial period) ame Homaric Shad"'oi',i Abdullah Ahrriad 1510612026 1510612026 Gholam D8Stagir 1510612026 Structure, governance and management Type of governing Glasgow Afghan United are an unincorporated association. We are govemed by our document Conslilution. We gained charitable status on the 14th of June 2013. Trustee recruitment TrusLees 2re appointed by the rnembers al the AGM. ano appointment Glasgow Afghan United holds its Annual Generdl Meeting (AGMI and Board elections e2ch year. with all registered members invited to participate and vote. Previously, our AGM and elections were held in March. However. this year the AGM date has been changed to 15 June 2026. Going forward. Glasgow Afghan United will hold its AGM annually in June. with all members continuing to have the opportunity to attend, participate. and vole in the election of the organisation's Board. We are invrting an extemal organisation to cary out this election for us. Objectives and activities

Charitable purposes Glasgow Afghan United IGAU) is established to support the Afghan communty in Glasgow and support their full parbcipation in all aspects of civil Society. GAU will oper*e in partnership with local gr8ssroots communities, and relevant stakeholders within its Charitable objectives in line with Office of the Scottish Charity Regulatorfs IOSCR) requirements. 1. To bring Afghan people together through social events, celebrations (e.g. Afghan national events) and any other activities that will support the Afghan community to engage with Ioc81 people in Scotland.

Summary ofthe main activities in relation to thèse objects Durin(Y the year. Glas(Fow Afghan United (GAU) delivered a wide range of community- led activities and services in line with its Charitsble objectives of supporting refugees. asylurn seekers. ethnic minority communities, and local residents to improve their health. wellbein4, education. integration, and social inclusion. Our key activities included.. Weekly Community Football Sessions prornotin(F ¥ physical health. tearnwork. social inclusion, and community cohesion. Women's Football Training, providino a safe and support?ve environment for omen to improve their physical wellbeing, build confidence, and d¢v¢lop leadership skills. Afghan Resettlement Project, supporting newly arrived Afghan families with practical assistance. integration support, advocacy.. and access to essential servie¢s. Community Allotment Project. enabling participants to (Frow their own food while promotin(s healthy living, environmental awareness, social integration, and positive mental health. Weekly Women's Group, delivering a programme of sports, wellbein activities. trainina skills development: and ernpowerment sessions to reduce isolation and increase confidence. Weekly ESOL Classey for both women and meo helping participants improve their English lanouaiye skill& confidence, employability, and int¢oration into Scottish society- Weekly Sebool Support Classes, providing educational support and homework assÈstance to help children and young people achieve their ￿11 potential. Weekly Farsi and Pashto Lantsuaue Classes, supporting children and young people to maintain their culturdl heritage, language skills: and identity. Food Parcel Distribution, providing emergency food support to vulnerable Èndifv"idiials aT)d families experiencino financial hardship. Community and Cultural Events, including the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Afghan New Year (NO￿TUZ) celebrations: Burns Night: and Rumi comrnemorative events. brin(ying communities together and celebratints cultur21 diversity. Eid Celebrations. promotino community cohesi0￿ inclusion, and cultural understanding through family-focused events. Refugee World Cup Scotland, successfully plannin(F and delivering a national football tournament that brought together refuoee communities from diverse backorounds, promoting inclusion. fri¢ndship. wellbeinu and positive integration throuoh sport. Throuuh these activities, Glasgow Afghan United continued to strentsthen community i-¢.silieiiLe. reduce Social isolation, prornote equality of opportuniiv, and support individuals and families to lead healthier, more connected, and more independent lives. APPENDIX 1 AthteveniEnts and perfonnance

Summary of the main GAU has successftilly organised a football toumament under the name of Refugee achievements of the charity WoHd Cup Scotland. during the financial period GAU women group community breakfast in partnership has expanded. Expanded our services to all over Scotland, supporting new Afghans and Asylum seeker, making sure they yare integrated and are aware of services and activities around them. Continue Afghan Resettlement project in partnership with Scottish Govemmenl lotment (Growing our own Cultural food supported 150 families) Partnership with UK Home Office, regular community surgeries Some of our activities are still online tt) allow participation of more members from across Scotland. Organising weekly football for over 100 youth from diverse background. Provided Digitsl Training to our Community to make sure they are connected and updated. Provided Digital Devices to Afghan medical Students IGirts} to make su they are connected and study. Provided online Mental health and Well-being support for Women and men. Organised several Community celebration, like Bums Night, Eid Celebration, Intemational Women Day. Nowruz Event, Celebrating the Life of Afghanistsn i National Hero Ahmad Shah Massoud. Attending events, meetings, and Conferences Community events to get ourselves connected and engaged with other Organisations. SUC￿$$fUllY Organised several Community Celebration Brief statement of the charty's policy on reserves Glasgow Afghan United aim to build general reserves during the first few years of being a charity. With the aim being to hold 3 months worth of expenditure in unrestricted reseNes. Detsils of any deficit No Deficit Donated facilities and services (if any) None APPENDIX 1

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees. Signaturelsl Full name{s) Position (e.g. Chalrl Chair Date 071112026

APPENDIX 3 oscr Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator - Independent examiner's report on the accounts Reporttothe trusteeslmembers of Charty name GLASCOW AFGHAN UNrrED Registered charity i SC044077 number On the accounts of the charity for the period Period start date Periooi end date Month Da Year Da 31 Year 2025 Set out on pages remwhberio indude the p¥y umters Df addibonal 5hBetsl Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan responsibilities of with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner Charities Accounts IScotland} Regulations 2006. The charity trustees ￿nSider that the audit requirement of Regulation 1011) Id} of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(11 (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of Ihe Charities Accounts examiner's statement IScotland} Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees con￿mIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequenuy, I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examinerfs In the course of my examination, no matter has ¢ome to my attention lother than that ststement disclosed on the attached pagey which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements". to keep accounting records in accordance with section 4411) la) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting reGords and comply wtth Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsndi of the acc nts to be reached. Date: Signed: Name: Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah Relevant professional qualification{sl or body lif any): FYA. FIPA Shah & Co ALrourtants & rax Consuftanis 337 Paisley Rcod W&8r" Glasgow, G57 ILU ral 0141427 388Q Fax 0741427 4015 Shth & Co is 8 tratng namg of 8u$inw Edge SolLryions Ltd Address: SHAH & Co 331 Paisley Road West Glasgow G51 ILU

APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Only complete if the examiner needs to highlighl material problems. Give here brief details of any Stems that the examiner wishes to disclose

APPENDIX2 GLASGOW AFGHAN UNrrED SC044077 Receipts and payments accounts Forthe p•rfod f￿rn kn1:￿4 Reguldlor oi 31 March 20Z6 Section A Ststement of receipts and payments Unrestrfcted t¥nds Expendable ondowrn•nt fund¥ Permanwt endowmont lund RestriGtsd funds Total funds curreni period t•rAJ¥r•5t£ to r￿arIst£ tONats5t£ tornarttt£ tOfarn5t£ A1 Re¢•1 82.047 047 41735 G￿$ Vthebii Gro S¢o:'£h COVÉMMen￿ Ctsra loundatnn o-. $h Rel co Counet QWh Covernrn@nt The Robertson Trust Cattu￿e and S Drl .K olscorond Founeawn ct Fuftd Councl 4.7B5 2fj.QOQ 12.000 000 ooo ouo 82.UOD 25.0th) 2A50 20.0(M) 25.0fy) 25.OOD 850 Im G￿$ Qw Lffe The Y.￿en Char, Turcan Conned HFF The Linda Nor Cett£ Char. r9unts4￿rn 000 Qther restricted funés DCfft1￿nS 24385 11.861 Al SsJb tolal 91￿00 214057 30&067 180.ST2 2 Receipts from asg•t & Snvestmont sales Proteeds trom sa£ Dir￿ed ass Pr￿￿￿d$ from s¥ ol Inves￿+At$ A2Sub tokl rotaire¢èipts 91.0 214067 305.067 180.572 A3Payments Expellses ftsrfundrasro athrt Gi¢ss trading paymenTS Invest￿￿￿1 mana¢ern￿t ¢Qg% Payments tsLbng ¢￿eCI￿ 4ochartsb act￿rtI￿s Grants and doftaknns Governance crtsts. 281496 2É7.106 Audrtl IndendÈnt$xaminat￿n Pre￿ratsn olaTrnual accounts '.costs Oth@r A3 Sithtogal 2B4496 257.106 A4 Payments rnlatingtts a¥etand investmèfttmovements Purchases of fLKed as$eiS Purchase ol￿v9$tr￿nts A4 SLorotal Totsipaymejtrts 283.496 283,4 267.106 21.$71 A5 Transfers tollfromlfund5 Surplus1(def￿rtj foryear 91.0fy)

APPENtMx z GLASGOWAFGHAN UNITED SectTron B Statement of balances SC044077 Eipenoable yndowmentknds TirtllllJ¥tpErW fu￿￿5 xrlou tOrJ￿￿E tOn￿ar@stE tonBal4￿£ 81 Cash )Jnts C3s-. and bur.k bOlanre5al5t4rtolye£r 87.266 177.0341 pzyrn8nLs account 91.000 169.4291 186.5331 C￿h anrt bank baLaNce5atend of y•ar IAgree Oè18nC•Sl￿fh ￿￿1￿5￿nd p8ynEn15 1n.26 1146A631 31fft3 10232 MBrknt¥zlui LISt￿r Lvrar6st£ B2 Irwostrllents Yotsl Th￿r¥st£ lu￿r•￿t£ B3 OltrwrJ$88ts Totsl Lwywr 84u?b￿￿S Totil 145dm&te} La#y••i 85 Contingent l￿b￿lIfe5 TOMI usl¢es on brhalfof 11 the trust•s natur• Pdnt14•x• Dat• appr￿ G9gowAlghan UnrteUCh4MyAfinualAtttsunts 31 2O26.tsAISty￿nPnl gf ba￿￿(4$

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