## Scottish Charity No – SC046488 Pachedu Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 |**CONTENTS**|Pages| |---|---| |Statement from the Chair of the Trustees|2-9| |Independent Examiner’s Report|10-11| |Statement of Receipts and Payments|12| |Statement of Balances|13| |Notes to the Financial Statements|14-16| |Funders and Partners|17| 1 Statement from the Chair of the Trustees The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 ## **Achievements and Performance:** ## **Overview & Reach** During 2024–2025, Pachedu delivered a comprehensive programme of culturally appropriate health, wellbeing, youth and community development activities across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas. Our work reached **2,646 people** , addressing loneliness, mental health inequalities, cultural exclusion, skills gaps, and barriers faced by ethnic minority children, young people, adults, and families. ## **Total Reach by Programme Area** - Health & Wellbeing (WICE, Men’s & Gardening Groups): **1,071** - School of African Cultures (SoAC): **1,210** - Opuriche / Karungi Project supporting families with neurodivergent children: **199** - Kodzero Mentorship & Visionaries Youth engagement Programme: **56** - Tobacco, Vaping & Second-Hand Smoke Awareness Campaign: **110** ## **Why This Work Matters** Many diverse ethnic communities continue to experience: - Social isolation and loneliness - Mental health stigma and limited access to support - Cultural exclusion among children and young people - Barriers to skills development and employment - Health inequalities, including higher risks linked to smoking and vaping Pachedu responds by providing trusted, culturally sensitive and safe spaces where people can build confidence, skills, wellbeing and a sense of belonging. 2 ## **Key Areas of Impact** ## **A. Health, Wellbeing & Reducing Isolation** ## **What we delivered** - Mental health awareness workshops (online & in-person) - Social sports activities, family fun days, and men’s football - Gardening and green therapy programmes - Sewing, bulk-buying, and creative wellbeing activities ## **Who benefited** - Over **1,000 adults, young people and children** ## **What changed** - Improved mental wellbeing and reduced isolation - Increased confidence discussing mental health - Stronger social connections and peer support - Healthier lifestyles through physical activity and gardening ## **. Children & Young People – Confidence, Culture & Skills** ## **School of African Cultures (SoAC)** - Homework help, cultural learning, play clubs, holiday camps - Over **1,200 children and young people reached** ## **Kodzero Mentorship & Visionaries Programme** - One-to-one mentoring, leadership development, creative and skills-based activities ## **What changed** - Young people became more confident, expressive and culturally proud - Improved self-esteem and sense of identity - Better engagement with learning and schoolwork - New IT, presentation and communication skills ## **Young people said:** “It made me more confident defending my culture.” “It made me feel proud of where I come from.” - “It helped my self-esteem – I feel better about myself.” 3 ## **. Families & Community Support** ## **Opuriche / Karungi Project** - CAMHS and Neuro-Developmental Agency awareness sessions - Sewing, talking therapy, and social activities for families ## **What changed** - Families better understood support systems - Reduced isolation for parents and carers - Increased confidence accessing statutory services ## **Skills, Employability & Progression** Participants accessed: - Food & Hygiene training - Business start-up support - Mental Health First Aid - Sewing, woodworking, media and broadcasting experiences ## **What changed** - Increased employability and transferable skills - Recognition through awards and certifications - Growing interest in further training and progression routes ## **Cultural Pride & Community Belonging** ## **Africa Day & Rediscover Africa Events** - Over **500 people attended** ## **What changed** - Reduced loneliness and increased belonging - Strengthened cultural pride and identity - Expanded community networks and access to information ## **Preventing Harm & Improving Health Awareness** ## **Tobacco, Vaping & Second-Hand Smoke Campaign** - Culturally appropriate resources (podcast and presentations) - **110 people engaged** 4 ## **What changed** - Increased awareness of health risks - Better understanding within ethnic minority communities - Alignment with national public health priorities ## **4. Overall Outcomes** Across all programmes, Pachedu achieved: ## **For Individuals** - Improved mental wellbeing - Increased confidence and self-esteem - New skills, aspirations and resilience ## **For Communities** - Reduced isolation and loneliness - Stronger peer networks and mutual support - Increased cultural pride and belonging ## **For Systems** - Better engagement with education, health and support services - Improved access to culturally appropriate information ## **What we learned** - Demand for culturally responsive services is increasing - Long-term engagement delivers deeper and more sustainable impact - Participants want progression, not just one-off activities ## **Why continued funding is needed** Investment will allow Pachedu to: - Scale high-impact programmes - Strengthen pathways into training, education and employment - Expand youth leadership and mentoring - Reach more families experiencing inequality and exclusion 5 ## **2024/25 Projects & Events** ## **Our Current Projects** Pachedu delivers a portfolio of community-led projects designed to reduce inequalities, improve health and wellbeing, support integration, and build capacity within diverse minority communities. All programmes are co-designed with service users and respond directly to identified community need. Our current projects all fall under one of the areas of focus below. However, there is some overlap between different areas as necessary and to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the communities we support as fully as possible **.** ## **Advocacy & Support** Reduced inequalities Improved access to services Empowered and informed communities Pachedu provides advocacy, advice, and signposting to enable New Scots, including refugees and people seeking asylum, to access essential services and understand their rights. The project supports engagement with housing, welfare, education, employment, health services, and hate crime reporting, while challenging negative narratives and systemic barriers at local and national levels. ## **Connected & Empowered** ## **Funder Priority Outcomes:** Improved physical and mental health Prevention and early intervention Improved service accessibility This programme improves access to culturally sensitive health information and support through regular online and in-person sessions addressing key health issues. The development of the Pachedu Mental Health Toolkit strengthens practitioner capacity, while the Community Garden promotes therapeutic activity, healthy eating, and social connection. ## **Pachedu Men’s Group** ## **Funder Priority Outcomes:** Improved mental wellbeing Reduced social isolation Increased community engagement The Men’s Group provides safe spaces for peer support, wellbeing discussions, and social activities. It plays a key role in engaging male asylum seekers in temporary accommodation, offering signposting to education, employment, and business development opportunities. 6 ## **Rediscover Africa** ## **Funder Priority Outcomes:** Community cohesion Reduced loneliness and isolation Improved cultural understanding Rediscover Africa is Pachedu’s flagship annual community event, promoting integration between African diaspora communities and the wider population. The event challenges stereotypes, celebrates culture, and builds social connections through performance, dialogue, and shared experiences. ## **School of African Cultures (SoAC)** Improved outcomes for children and young people Increased confidence and identity development Early intervention SoAC supports children and young people of African heritage to develop pride in their cultural identity, counter stigma, and build confidence. Weekly learning sessions and homework support contribute to improved educational engagement and emotional wellbeing. ## **Women Included Connected & Empowered (WICE)** Reduced inequalities for women Improved wellbeing and confidence Increased employability and financial resilience WICE supports women from diverse minority communities through culturally appropriate skills development, health and wellbeing activities, business support, and poverty alleviation initiatives. The project reduces barriers to engagement and supports economic and social inclusion. ## **Pachedu Youth Visionaries** Positive destinations for young people Leadership and skills development Long-term integration This programme empowers young people to overcome barriers linked to racism and identity, building confidence, leadership, and resilience. Activities include accredited awards, apprenticeships, mentoring, and social action, supporting young people to become active contributors within their communities. ## **OPURUICHE KARUNGI – Neurodiversity Project** Early intervention and family support Improved health and wellbeing Reduced inequalities for disabled children and families 7 OPURUICHE KARUNGI provides culturally and linguistically appropriate support to families with neurodivergent children. Through workshops, counselling, peer support, and awareness-raising, the project improves family wellbeing, strengthens coping strategies, and reduces stigma within diverse ethnic communities. ## **Overall Impact Contribution** - Reduce health and social inequalities - Improve access to services and support - Strengthen community cohesion and integration - Build skills, confidence, and long-term resilience - Ensure underserved communities are heard, valued, and supported ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** The income and expenditure statement shows income for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 as £111,918.00, an increase of 52% from £73,753 in 2024. Total payments also went up by 23%,£136,755 (2025 ) compared 2024 of £111,126.89 leaving a surplus for the year of £17,162.00 ## **Risk Management** The trustees regularly review the risks to which the charity is exposed and do not consider there are any substantial monetary risks in the financial statements. However, the Board continues to monitor closely any potential risks that may rise, through rigorous risk assessment during the next financial period. The trustees consider the charity faces reputational risk and continues to review processes and procedures to provide reasonable protection to mitigate this risk. ## **Reserves Policy** The Board aims to hold a minimum of three months of running costs in reserve to meet commitments and to cover any unexpected expenditure, which prudently equates to £10,000.00. The Charity did not have any unrestricted funds held on 31[st] March 2025. The trustees believe that this is still an acceptable range but will continue to monitor the position. 8 ## REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION There are currently no new board appointments. |Trustees: All those who served during the
period 2024-2025||| |---|---|---| |Employees and Volunteers||| |Charity Numbers|SCO46488|| |Registered Address|The Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road,
Paisley, PA3 1NT|| |Website|http://pachedu.org/|| |Bank|Bank of Scotland|| |Independent Examiner||| ## **APPROVAL** This report was prepared in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Date: 27/12/2025 9 ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Association of Charity Independent Examiners** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 11. ## **Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustees Investments (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities. Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation (10) (1) (d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) © of the charities Act and to state whether matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of Independent examiner’s Statement** - My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission and Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. 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 seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner’s Statement** In the course with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than disclosed below) 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. - To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulations 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ststement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 31 March 2025 iknrestricted ReaTictsd Year ended Yeaw ended Funds Funds 31Jtsra5 Receipts Donations Grants FuTrdrai5irrfJ Receipts from charitat4e aCtiifj￿s Notes 457 111.461 457 111.461 73,753 Total Receipts 111918 111918 Payments FurKlrai£irvJ Costs Cost of Charrtaile /￿tt￿￿ GoNernance Costs P4Jmistrabon Costs Purchase of Equipn￿t 134.521 134,521 106,059 138 2.234 2.087 Total Payments 136 755 Surplusl Deficlt for the year Transfers between FuThls Surplusl Deficit for the year 24.837 24,837 - 37,304 24037 24￿7 :.. 37A04 12 The trustees confirm that for the year ended 31 March 2025: - The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 44(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) or under Regulation (10) (1) (a)-(c) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (the 2006 Regulations) - However, in accordance with section 44 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner whose report appears on page 7 and 8. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts. The Notes of pages 10to 11 form an integral part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Date: 27/12/2025 13 ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1. Basis of Preparation These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland)Regulations 2006 (as amended) 2. Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the objects of the chanty. Restricted funds may only be used for specffic purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. The purpose ofthe funds is shown on Note 5 and 6 Governance costs include the costs of preparation and examination of the statutory accounts and the cost of trustee M￿tingS. During the year the charrty received donations of £457 3. Donallons lknre*lc*d P**lc*d Tol•l Total Funds Funds 31JAara5 31JAarQ4 14.99 15. 14.99 15.00 15.C 15.00 15. 250.(K) 132. 15.(X) 15.(M) The NewTannahill NTC rialt lthunna Exhlbltlon 132.(X) 15.1 456.99 456.99 70.C(I 14 4. Grants recelved Unre*rictsd Totsl Totsl Funds Futhds 31JAarQ5 31th1aiQ4 FamilyWellbe•Trg-Neufodi¥ersity Proiert-Refrew5hire Council Mental ￿alth & Wellbeing-Engage Refrew5hire Youth Acti¥ities-Refre*shire Council 50.423.30 18.974.08 14.727.57 13,(KYJ.QKJ 10.944. 1,388.IXI 1.150.C 345.C(I 2￿.c(l 174.16 134.79 50,423.30 18,974.08 14,727.57 13,0(K). 10,944.(K) 1,388.(M) 1.150. 2,1X￿. 14,353.th) The Robertson Trust- Salries for Line Man￿eMent Tobac(o and Smoking Project-NHS Climate Action workshop (hrtrexh Activilies-Amold clark I1￿. Racism and Anti Racist COnve￿all0 Diwali-WSREC Scho(A ofAfri(an F￿￿TAfro-Ttlre-Maketing Sewryng Workshop People's Postcode.Lottery Blad( History Month-Education Cultural Fund-Refrew5hire Council MeetingTravel EMpenes.S(ottish Refi￿ee New Scot Intergratiw strategy.s(￿￿ISh Regugee Scottish GovemmentConsultation.SaJtli5h Government OFfice Rental-We5t Scouand R￿la1 Equaltty Refugee Ferstival Scot1￿ 2023.Scotti5h Refye Me Partner5hipSAMH Gardening ConnèrtÈd and Empower￿￿E1￿age RÈnfrew5hirÈ 2￿.00 174.16 20,540. 625.fy) 2,OWX•) 785.L¥) 499.Q) 1,2(X).(xi I,0￿. 150. 40,0￿ Ill.4￿1. 111.460.90 5. Cost of charitable activlties Unre*rictrd Totsl Totsl Funds Funds 314tsrQ5 31JAarQ4 Wa3es aThJ Nats"onal knSurw￿e Volunteer Experses E￿nts Venue Hire ENEnts aTrJ orketiThJ ￿￿er￿al5 aTrJ ProFct Caprtal Tra￿1 E>perses 87,158.33 1.162.65 6,565.IXI 36,457.01 1.561.64 1.616.85 1,158.33 1,162.65 6,565.(Kl 36,457.01 1,561.64 1,616.85 72,372.77 1,560.(XI 5,225.97 23,633.06 1,285.65 1,981.*2 134,521.48 521A8 .- 6. Governance costs Unre*rictsd Re*ic*d Totsl Totsl Funds Funds 31JAarQ5 31￿al￿4 Board meetirvJs refreshments Admirsistration Expenses 137.99 2,842 2.233.77 2233.77 2,233.77 15 FIXED Ass￿ REGISTER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 COST I REVALUATION DEPRECIATION Depn Bala1￿ a5 ￿A￿dition.. Dispo￿1 BalawKP as at BalawKe a5 at Oisposal Charge BalawKY a5 at Balan￿ a5 at Balan￿ a5at 01.042W24 31.04.2025 01.042024 JI.ts3.2025 31.04.2W25 31.LIJ.2024 NETBOOK C*5L¥iPtion Gardening Equipmer Projert Equipments 6.043AO 1086.63 6,043.40 108&63 3.010.03 5n.66 1510.85 4520.88 1.043.32 1.52252 1.043.31 3.033.37 i.5￿.97 TOTAL I56&83 459L34 C*pteciation polity is based on25% strdight line basi 16 FUNDERS AND PARTNERS COMMUNITY FUND scottish refugee council CORRA Renfrewshire (￿nd1 FOUNDATION rfWSREC COMMUNITY FUND ce MEiifAL HUITH SCOTLAND IvE5T¢l ￿0TLAN0 University fGlasgoNI" LJWS NHS The Scottish Government PROSTATE CANCER UK SCOTLAND 17