## **Kassi Kunda Foundation** # **Trustees End-of-Year and Independent Examiner’s Report** ## **Period: From 01[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025.** Charity Number: **SC050419** 272 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4JR Website: www.kassikundafoundation.org.uk Page 1 of 20 **SC050419** ## **1. Charity Trustees** |**Trustee Name**
**Role**
rustee,Chairperson
rustee,Treasurer
rustee,Secretary
rustee
rustee
rustee|**Date Appointed**
01/09/2021
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
01/09/2021
01/09/2021
01/09/2021|**Status**
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active
Active| |---|---|---| ## **2. Objectives / Purposes** The purpose of the organisation, as enshrined in the SCIO constitution, is to foster sustainable improvements in service users’ livelihood and wellbeing and enhancing long-term socio-economic integration. This mission is achieved through the following key objectives: - ❖ Protection of human rights - ❖ The prevention or relief of poverty - ❖ The advancement of education, health, and wellbeing - ❖ The advancement of citizenship and community development - ❖ The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, or science - ❖ The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages ## **3. Structure, Governance, and Management** ## **3.1. Constitution** The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), registered on 31st August 2020. As a single-tier structured organisation, it operates under a clearly defined constitution that outlines its purpose, objectives, and code of practices. To ensure ethical and inclusive operations, the organisation adheres to _safeguarding policies_ and _equality, diversity & inclusion policies_ . These frameworks guide all engagements with service users, donors, and stakeholders, upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Page 2 of 20 **SC050419** ## **3.2. Trustee Recruitment, Appointment, and Functions** The Board of Trustees plays a pivotal role in governing the organisation, ensuring alignment with its mission, objectives and legal obligations. Key responsibilities and functions include: - ❖ Appointment: Trustees are appointed in accordance with the organisation’s constitution. - ❖ Strategic Leadership: Providing overall strategic direction in line with the charity’s purpose and objectives. - ❖ Governance & Decision-Making: Holding regular meetings to develop policies, design initiatives, and oversee project delivery to fulfil organisational goals. - ❖ Financial Stewardship: Leading funding applications and fundraising campaigns while ensuring compliance with financial and legal reporting requirements. - ❖ Accountability: Maintaining transparency with donors and stakeholders, upholding fiduciary duties and regulatory obligations. - ❖ Performance Measurement & Management: Establishing success measures and key performance indicators to evaluate progress against the charity’s mission & objectives. - ❖ Monitoring & Evaluation: Overseeing project implementation to ensure effectiveness and impact. - ❖ Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a liaison between the organisation and its stakeholders. - ❖ Volunteer & Member Recruitment: Selecting and onboarding skilled volunteers and members whose expertise and dedication enhance service delivery. - ❖ Policy Compliance: Regularly reviewing and reinforcing safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies to promote a safe and inclusive environment. Through these functions, the Board ensures the organisation remains effective, accountable, and mission-driven. ## **3.3. Safeguarding, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policies** The organisation maintains robust Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policies, which are actively disseminated to all trustees, volunteers, service users, and stakeholders. These policies are regularly reinforced to ensure adherence across all levels of operation. Central to our mission is the commitment to supporting disadvantaged, marginalised, and vulnerable communities with dignity, respect, and the protection of their fundamental human rights. The organisation recognises its duty to uphold these principles, ensuring fair treatment and safeguarding for all service users. All stakeholders are made aware of these policies and receive periodic reminders of their obligations to comply with best practices. The codes of conduct, embedded Page 3 of 20 **SC050419** within these policies, are publicly accessible upon request. To maintain relevance and effectiveness, the policies undergo annual reviews and updates as necessary. This structured approach underscores our dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and rights-based environment for all individuals engaged with the organisation. ## **4. Financial Performance and Achievements** Since its establishment five years ago, the organisation has achieved consistent year-on-year growth, reflecting its strong operational and financial sustainability. Our geographic reach and community impact have expanded significantly across Greater Glasgow, driven by increasing demand for our services. The growing number of beneficiaries, along with the success stories of past service users, highlights the positive outcomes of our work. This progress has been made possible through the unwavering dedication of our members and volunteers, who remain pivotal to our success. In the fiscal year ending 31[st] March 2025, the organisation raised **£33,525** in funding from various donor organisations. Combined with a carried-forward balance of **£3,501** from the previous financial year, the total available funds amounted to **£37,026** . Prudent financial management ensured these resources were strategically allocated to project delivery, operational activities, and essential administrative functions, maintaining the efficiency and impact of our projects. The closing balance as of 31[st] March 2025 stood at **£2,375** , positioning the organisation for continued growth and sustainability in the coming year. ## **5. Projects and Activities Delivered** In the current fiscal year, the organisation successfully implemented four key projects, each addressing critical community needs: - _1) Targeted Intervention_ - _2) Alleviate Poverty & Cost-of-Living Crisis_ - _3) Combat Loneliness & Social Isolation_ - _4) Capacity Building_ This structured approach ensures that our initiatives remain focused, impactful, and aligned with our mission & objectives to drive sustainable improvements in livelihoods and wellbeing. Below is an overview of the activities and events delivered under each project. Page 4 of 20 **SC050419** ## **5.1 Targeted Intervention** This financial year (2024-2025), we piloted a new approach to project delivery, allocating part of our unrestricted budget to design tailored services for a carefully selected group of service users. The goal was to drive long-term sustainable improvements in their livelihoods and wellbeing. The support included targeted interventions such as 1-2-1 coaching, employability training, English language classes, digital literacy courses, counselling, and careers advice. Seven candidates were chosen based on criteria like potential, vulnerability, destitution, and immigration status. The outcomes have been highly encouraging – feedback and success measures indicate significant progress. _Notably, four out of the seven participants secured meaningful employment, successfully integrating - into the socio economic sector_ . Additionally, they demonstrated marked improvements in English proficiency, digital skills, and overall confidence. The trial’s success has generated strong enthusiasm among trustees, who are now eager to scale this model in the next financial year (2025-2026) to reach more service users. The results underscore the effectiveness of personalised, intensive support in fostering lasting change, and we are committed to expanding this impactful initiative. ## **- - 5.2 Alleviate Poverty & Cost of Living Crisis Project** Developed through direct engagement with service users, this initiative responds to the acute challenges created by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Comprehensive needs assessments, including surveys and post-intervention evaluations, revealed that escalating living costs have significantly eroded household living standards, with profound consequences for both physical and mental wellbeing. Key findings from our community consultations highlight the impossible choices facing vulnerable individuals – particularly young families and single-parent households who regularly confront decisions between essential heating and adequate nutrition. These intersecting pressures compound existing socioeconomic disadvantages, creating cycles of deprivation that demand targeted intervention. The project delivers: - 4 Immediate crisis supports to address basic needs - 4 Longer-term strategies to build financial resilience - 4 Tailored assistance for high-risk groups, including single-parent families - 4 Integrated wellbeing support to mitigate psychological impacts Page 5 of 20 **SC050419** By combining practical assistance with systemic advocacy, we work to both alleviate immediate hardship and address the root causes of financial vulnerability within our communities. This initiative comprised two key components designed to address critical needs during the cost-of-living crisis: ## **a) Tailored Foodbank (Include Food Vouchers):** From April 2024 to March 2025, our 11 foodbank events supported approximately 500 individuals, ensuring access to nutritious food while prioritising dignity and sustainability. To maximise impact, we adopted a personcentred approach, conducting pre-engagement surveys to identify dietary restrictions, allergies, and cultural preferences, then customising food parcels to meet these specific needs. Supermarket food vouchers are provided where it is impractical to provide foodbank. To accommodate diverse circumstances, we offered flexible distribution methods, including doorstep deliveries for vulnerable households (such as the elderly, disabled, or those shielding) and community collection points at local halls for those able to collect in person. Our inclusive outreach strategy ensured equitable access through GDPR-compliant records of past users, targeted referrals (via social workers, local authorities, etc.), local advertising, and charity partnerships to reach underserved groups. The feedback underscored the transformative impact of even modest support during the cost-of-living crisis. One beneficiary shared: _“For the past month, I haven’t had to choose between heating my home and feeding my three children.”_ This intervention directly aligns with the fund’s objectives of poverty alleviation and supporting marginalised communities (including racially inequity-impacted groups, disabled people, and LGBT+ individuals). The project highlighted how targeted, small-scale support can yield great wellbeing benefits – reinforcing the need for expanded subsistence relief in future. ## **b) Energy Relief Support:** From April 2024 to March 2025, our Energy Relief Support initiative delivered tiered financial assistance to 50 vulnerable households facing energy poverty, with support allocated according to individual need assessments. We implemented a rigorous screening process, where applicants completed detailed questionnaires evaluating financial circumstances, household vulnerability, and energy needs. Trustees then reviewed each case, prioritising the most at-risk groups, including unemployed single-parent families, disabled individuals, and elderly residents on fixed incomes. While the programme successfully provided critical relief – preventing utility disconnections and alleviating immediate financial pressure, we faced challenges due to limited funding, which required difficult prioritisation decisions. Valuable feedback highlighted opportunities to refine eligibility Page 6 of 20 **SC050419** criteria and improve allocation processes for greater fairness and efficiency in future cycles. Looking ahead, we aim to expand fundraising efforts, develop a more dynamic assessment framework to better identify those in crisis, and strengthen partnerships with local councils and energy providers to enhance referral systems. This initiative not only addressed urgent needs but also underscored the importance of developing sustainable, long-term solutions to combat energy poverty in our community. ## **5.3 Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation Project** The following activities were delivered under this project, utilising the funding granted as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the long-term socioeconomic integration of disadvantaged and vulnerable service users, while addressing the challenges of prolonged loneliness, social isolation, and deprivation. - **a) Community Meals Initiative:** Three community meal events were held in a local community hall, attracting approximately 130 attendees in total. These gatherings provided a welcoming space for individuals to socialise, share stories, and enjoy meals together, fostering a stronger sense of community belonging. The initiative proved particularly valuable in reconnecting isolated individuals with their peers in a supportive environment. - **b) Barbecue in the Park:** We organised three summer barbecue events in June, July, and August 2024 respectively, with a combined attendance of around 180 people. These gatherings offered food, refreshments, and opportunities for meaningful social interaction, contributing to the long-term socio-economic integration of participants while directly combating loneliness and isolation. - **c) Exercise & Sporting Events:** Two family-focused sporting events took place in Glasgow Green Park during the school holidays, engaging children and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. Activities included football, athletics, rounders, and volleyball, with an estimated 90 participants across both events. Despite disruptions due to heavy rain at the first session, the initiative successfully promoted physical activity, social bonding, and community cohesion. These initiatives collectively strengthened social connections and improved mental health and wellbeing among vulnerable groups. Moving forward, we aim to expand participation, enhance weather contingency plans, and further tailor activities to meet the evolving needs of our service users. Feedback from attendees will guide future events to maximise engagement and long-term benefits. Page 7 of 20 **SC050419** ## **5.4 Capacity Building Project** These training workshops were designed to strengthen English language proficiency and improve digital literacy to develop core employability skills, supporting participants' long-term socio-economic integration. During this fiscal year, we delivered three capacity-building workshops and these included: - 4 English Language and Digital Literacy Training os Employability Skills Development Led by accredited Community Learning and Development professionals, the sessions combined practical instruction with tailored support. 34 service users participated in these trainings. ## **Demonstrated Impact:** Participants reported measurable improvements in job readiness, digital competence, and language fluency – key factors in accessing employment and community engagement opportunities. The overwhelmingly positive feedback underscores the training’s effectiveness, with many beneficiaries highlighting its transformative role in their professional and social lives. ## **Future Plans:** Given the demonstrated need and success, we aim to expand these trainings in the coming year, contingent on securing additional funding. This expansion would allow us to reach more individuals while maintaining the high-quality, specialist-led approach that has proven so impactful. The program will continue evolving based on participant input to ensure maximum relevance and effectiveness. _"These classes didn't just teach me English – they gave me the confidence to apply for better jobs and help my children with schoolwork."_ _— Paraphrased from Workshop Participant Feedback._ ## **6. Project Monitoring & Evaluation** Effective monitoring and evaluation are fundamental to the organisation's commitment to delivering meaningful and sustainable improvements to our service users' wellbeing and livelihoods. We employ a robust framework that integrates continuous feedback mechanisms, including surveys, feedback forms, verbal consultations, written submissions, and end-of-project interviews with participants. At the start of the fiscal year, we established clear success measures and key performance indicators aligned with our organisational objectives and project goals. These metrics ensure our evaluation tools – whether surveys, interviews, or observational data, effectively assess the impact and quality of our services. Page 8 of 20 **SC050419** ## **Success Measures for Fiscal Year 2024-2025:** - 1) Strengthened sense of belonging and community integration - 2) Enhanced mental and emotional wellbeing - 3) Develop employability competencies (English language & digital literacy) - 4) Better physical health outcomes - 5) Expanded social connections and friendships - 6) Greater awareness of available support services - 7) Reduction in stress and anxiety levels By systematically tracking these outcomes, we ensure our programmes remain responsive, evidence-based, and impactful – continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of those we serve. This data-driven approach not only validates our current work but also informs future project design for maximum community benefit. ## **6.1 Quantitative Results Summary** The aggregated monitoring data demonstrates strong positive outcomes across our key performance indicators. An analysis of participant responses reveals that a significant majority reported achievement of our success measures, with particularly high agreement rates in critical areas of impact. As shown in the table below, between 68-87% of respondents either 'agreed' or 'strongly agreed' that the projects/activities successfully delivered against our predefined success measures. The highest levels of satisfaction were recorded in: - a Strengthened sense of belonging and community integration – 87% - a Enhanced mental health and wellbeing – 80% - a Better physical health outcomes – 78% - Ss Greater awareness of available support services – 82% These quantitative findings validate the effectiveness of our intervention strategies and project delivery methods. The consistently high rates across all measures indicate successful achievement of our dual objectives – addressing immediate needs while fostering long-term socio-economic integration. This robust evidence base not only confirms the positive impact of current initiatives but also provides actionable insights for further enhancing service delivery in the coming fiscal year. Page 9 of 20 **SC050419** OONDATIO uantitative Results Summa | Total Number of Responses Agalnst Percentage Agreed and Strongly Agreed T•t•l ••Wn￿.62o Tatrl JYQ Totsl R•spl￿5•s. 550 Tai•l SJO Tgt•l Iwpon¥eSj T•tsi R•wnt•s: 150 Trt41 Re5ponse5,' If•) Dkn*l•p •mp*•bSllty (tyXprf*￿1￿ 11￿1•d Er4lMh &d4kn1 •hd ¢tynmwlty InM¢r•t*n fr*hd¥hlps I￿¥ uccess Measures Total Responses Percentage Polnts Page 10of20 SC050419 ## **6.2 Qualitative Results Summary (Thematic Analysis).** Our qualitative assessment incorporated multiple feedback channels, including unstructured surveys, written communications, verbal feedback, and in-depth project interviews. Through systematic thematic analysis aligned with our predefined success measures, we identified several consistent patterns in participant experiences. These qualitative insights complement our quantitative data, providing rich contextual understanding of how our interventions create change. Participant narratives particularly highlighted the projects’ role in building both practical competencies and psychological resilience. The analysis confirms our projects are successfully addressing the multidimensional challenges of social deprivation while identifying opportunities for deeper impact in future iterations. _Table below illustrated common themes:_ Page 11 of 20 **SC050419** ualitative Results: Thematic Anal sis Summa The confidence I gained here went lar beyond just language skills - it helped me reconnect with people after years of Isolation. Basic Needs Met.. (°For the past month, I haveny had to choose b•Pween heating my home and feedlng my thrne chlldren).. Intergenerational Impact." Family-wide benefits from support services. Social Reconnection.. Reduced isolation through community meals ("Made fnends I can talk to when stressed"). Dlgnlty In Support.. AppreCiat￿n for culturnlly sensitive fo¢xI parcels and voucher optlons. Employment Breakthroughs.. Transformatlve Job outcomes ("ltre successfully got ajob now"). Sklll Development.. Practlcal competencies gained through workshops. Language Confldence." 'Improved Engllslj skllls benefftlng family and work Ilfv ("Can now help my chlldren wlth schoolwork"). Mental & Emotlonal Health Gains.. Reports of reduced str95s and improved mood ("Exercise boosts my mood"). Communty Belonging.. Strong sènsa of inclusion ('Flrst time I feel at home In Scotland?. Cross-cultural Exchange.. Valuing shared experiences at multicultural events. Digital Empow0m￿nt.' (°Newfound ability to navigate online systems and job applications"). Cnsis Int8Thenlion V8lue.' le-changing impact emergency rel￿[ (Yhe loodbanks were my lilelinel. Physical Health Galns.. Participate in group organised physical activlty (°Physical & emotional beneflts from sportlng actlvlties?. rrust in Services.. Appreciation for thoughfful. personalised support approaches. Support Services.. Better understanding of human rights and available seNices. Page 12of20 SC050419 6.3 Contextual Analysis of Results While these outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of our programs, it is important to acknowledge the broader ecosystem of support that contributes to these positive results. Our service users benefit from a network of complementary ServI￿S delivered through strategic partnerships across the city. The achievements reflected in our data must be understood as part of this collaborative framework, where" O Cross-referral systems with partner organisations create comprehensive support pathways. O Complementary services address intersecting needs beyond our direct provision. O Shared knowledge and resources amplify individual project impacts. This interconnected approach ensures service users receive holistic support, with our interventions fO￿nIng one component of a larger support infrastructure. The quantitative improvements captured in our monitoring data consequently reflect both our direct impact and the cumulative effect of coordinated service provision across multiple organisations. We remain committed to strengthening these partnerships to maximise benefits for our shared service users while continuing to refine our own contribution to this collective effort. 7. Financial Review 2024-2025 The following summarises our financial position for the reporting period, incorporating carry-forward balances from previous year and residual funds to be brought forward- Financial Overview Opening balance (April 2024) Funds raised (in-year) Total available fund (in-year) Total expenditure {in-year) Closing balance {31 st March 2025) £3,501 .00 £33,525.00 £37,026.00 £34,651.00 £2,375.00 Page 13of20 SC050419 ## **Key financial notes:** - at Expenditure remained within budgeted projections across all projects. at 88% of total fund was directly allocated & expended to frontline services. at Administrative cost was maintained below 13% of total expenditure. The complete financial statements, including detailed breakdowns by funding stream and expense category, and statement of receipts and payment accounts is below. This financial position enables us to maintain service continuity while planning for future project expansions. Page 14 of 20 **SC050419** Enter SC No. below APPENDIX 2 |APPENDIX 2||||||||||||||||||||||Enter SC No. below| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |APPENDIX 2|||||||Enter charity name below||||||Enter charity name below|||||||||Enter SC No. below| ||||||**Kassi Kunda Foundation**|||||||||||||||||**SC050419**| |||||**Receipts andpayments accounts**||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||Period start date||||||||Period end date|Period end date||||||| |||**For the period**
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**period**| |||**to nearest £**|||**to nearest £**||||**to nearest £**||||**to nearest £**||||**to nearest £**||**to nearest £**|||**to nearest £**| |**A1 Receipts**||||||||||||||||||||||| |Donations||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |Legacies||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |Grants||**25,374**|||**8**|**8**|**8,151**||||||||||**33**|**33**|**33**|**33,525**||**34,924**| |Receipts from fundraisingactivities||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |Gross tradingreceipts||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |Income from investments other than||||||||||||||||||||||| |land and buildings||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |Rents from land & buildings||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |Gross receipts from other charitable||||||||||||||||||||||| |activities||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |||||||||||||||||||||||| |**_A1 Sub total_**|**_A1 Sub total_**|**25,374**|||**8,151**|**8,151**|**8,151**||**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||**33,525**|**33,525**|**33,525**|**33,525**||**34,924**| |**A2 Receipts from asset &**||||||||||||||||||||||| |**investment sales**||||||||||||||||||||||| |Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
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**8,151**
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**34,924**| |**A3 Payments**||||||||||||||||||||||| |Expenses for fundraising activities||**765**|**765**||**240**|**240**|**240**||||||||||**1**|**1**|**1**|**1,005**||**630**| |Gross trading payments||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**| |Investment management costs||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**| |Payments relating directly to charitable|Payments relating directly to charitable|||||||||||||||||||||| |activities||**23,754**|||**6**|**6**|**6,585**||||||||||**30**|**30**|**30**|**30,339**||**27,381**| |Grants and donations||||||||||||||||||||||| |||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**| |Governance costs:||**1**|**1,842**||**713**|**713**|**713**||||||||||**2**|**2**|**2**|**2,555**||**1,425**| |Audit / independent examination||**650**|**650**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**650**|**650**|**650**|**650**||**650**| |Preparation of annual accounts||**102**|**102**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**102**|**102**|**102**|**102**||**-**| |Legal costs||**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**| |Other|Other|Other|||**-**|**-**|**-**||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||**1,337**| ||||||||||||||||||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||| |**_A3 Sub total_ **||**27,113**|||**7,538**|**7,538**|**7,538**||**-**|**-**|**-**||**-**|**-**|**-**||**34,651**|**34,651**|**34,651**|**34,651**||**31,423**| |**A4 Payments relating to asset and**||||||||||||||||||||||| |**investment movements**||||||||||||||||||||||| |Purchases of fixed assets
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**B5 Contingent liabilities**
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**B1 Cash funds**
**B2 Investments**|**Details**|**Unrestricted**
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**approval**| |||||||||##############| |||||||||##############| / Statement of balances 2 December 2007 APPENDIX 2 **SC050419** **Kassi Kunda Foundation** ## **Section C Notes to the Accounts** **C1 Nature and purpose of funds** _(may be stated on analysis of funds worksheets)_ ## **C2 Grants** ## **C3a Trustee remuneration** ## **C3b Trustee remuneration - details** ## **C4a Trustee expenses** ## **C4b Trustee expenses - details** **C5 Transactions with trustees and connected persons** In the current fiscal year, the organisation successfully implemented four key projects, each addressing critical community needs: 1)�Targeted Intervention 2)�Alleviate Poverty & Cost-of-Living Crisis 3)�Combat Loneliness & Social Isolation 4)�Capacity Building This structured approach ensures that our initiatives remain focused, impactful, and aligned with our mission & objectives to drive sustainable improvements in livelihoods and wellbeing. _NB - For more information and feedback of the success of the above projects and activities, see trustees end of year report._ In the current fiscal year, the organisation successfully implemented four key projects, each addressing critical community needs: 1)�Targeted Intervention 2)�Alleviate Poverty & Cost-of-Living Crisis 3)�Combat Loneliness & Social Isolation 4)�Capacity Building This structured approach ensures that our initiatives remain focused, impactful, and aligned with our mission & objectives to drive sustainable improvements in livelihoods and wellbeing. _NB - For more information and feedback of the success of the above projects and activities, see trustees end of year report._ |**Type of activity or project supported**|**Type of activity or project supported**|**Individual /**
**institution**|**Number of grants**
**made**
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**(£)**| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## **C6 Other information** / Notes 3 December 2007 OuNDAl10 7.1. statement of Receipts and Payments Accounts Kassi Kunda Foundation Receipts and payments accounts SC050419 OSCR Fw the peri￿1 ttom ith (hanty *ulal 31 2025 Section A Statement of receipts and payments Unie$trieted Resiricttd Expendable ernlowmem Permarbent en￿￿ment Total fund$ A1 Recei aaes Grants 25 74 924 Receyts Irom Gross tr•]￿9 recepts txJil<* Rents tr￿￿ larKJ & Gross re￿rIS Ircffl Charna￿e adivthes A1 total 25J74 151 4924 AP Receims trom asset & investment sa￿$ A2 Sub trtal 25J74 &151 33.525 X924 AJ Paymen Ewses lu kndrats¥¥J activths Gross tr•Jm9 payiwis kn¥esth*ni managerfwt costs Payn*nts relatmg dire¢ly kn chait acbvthes Gtants ￿atits1$ 765 240 630 23.754 585 30J39 27.381 713 1555 650 650 650 Preparat￿￿ of *nuai atctrjnis 102 Legal tosts oiner 1.337 A3 Sith trtal 27.11J ¥651 31.423 A4 Payments yo1￿.￿￿ to auet and vestment movements PurcThases assets Purchase of *Neskn*nts A4 Sith trtal 27,113 34.651 31.423 613 AS Transf•rs to l (fMIl ftr 61J Page 15of20 SC050419 OuNDAl10 7.2. statement of Balances Kassi Kunda Foundation SC050419 Section B Statement of balances T<￿1 B1 C•¥h IwKI• 211 &177 V,F39 613 ye 13T5 Tat Details Tc4 T* 21WIZ Page 16of20 SC050419 ## **8. Financial Reserves Policy** The organisation maintained a **£3,000** cash reserve in FY 2023-2024, in line with our established reserves policy. However, due to increased demand for services and ongoing financial constraints, this reserve was necessarily reduced to **£2,000** during this reporting period. Given our work supporting disadvantaged, marginalised, and vulnerable communities, the organisation recognises the critical importance of maintaining appropriate financial reserves. These funds serve as a vital contingency measure, enabling swift responses to emerging crises and unexpected operational challenges. Our reserve policy is subject to annual review, with adjustments made based on the organisation’s financial position and the evolving needs of the vulnerable populations we serve. This prudent approach ensures we balance immediate service delivery requirements with long-term organisational sustainability, while remaining prepared to address urgent community needs as they arise. The Board remains committed to rebuilding reserves to their target level as financial circumstances permit, without compromising frontline service delivery to those most in need. ## **9. Challenges** As with all project delivery, we navigated both anticipated and unforeseen challenges throughout the year. These were compounded by the vulnerable populations we serve and persistent constraints on funding and resources. Key challenges included: - ❖ **Overdemand for Services** – Our foodbank programme experienced significant oversubscription, requiring us to supplement provisions through an additional community meal initiative during the Christmas period (funded via unrestricted project resources). - ❖ **Financial Adaptations** – Due to budgetary pressures, we made the difficult decision to reduce organisational cash reserves from **£3,000** to **£2,000** to address funding shortfalls while maintaining service continuity. These measures, while necessary, highlight the delicate balance between operational sustainability and meeting community needs amid resource limitations. Page 17 of 20 **SC050419** ## **10. Future Strategic Plans & Directions** The organisation’s immediate priority remains securing sustainable funding to maintain and expand our project delivery in alignment with our core strategic objectives. This financial stability is fundamental to preserving and enhancing the measurable improvements we have achieved in service users' livelihoods and wellbeing. While sustainability presents an ongoing challenge for relatively small grassroots charitable organisations, our successful fundraising efforts to date demonstrate the viability of our model. We are particularly encouraged by emerging evidence of full socio-economic integration among some long-term service users – a tangible validation of our intervention strategies. These outcomes reinforce our commitment to both sustaining current service levels and strategically expanding our reach to new beneficiary groups. Building on lessons learned from this year’s challenges, we will implement the following measures to enhance sustainability and impact in 2025-2026: - ✓ Diversified Funding Strategy – Seek more funding from grant-making bodies and philanthropic donors to reduce reliance on our existing funding streams. - ✓ Service Expansion and Enhancement – Scale-up our most effective interventions. This will rely on successful fundraising outcomes. - ✓ Cash Reserve Restoration - Prioritise rebuilding organisational reserves back to £3,000 to buffer against future shortfalls. - ✓ Integrated Support Model – Combine foodbank and community meals with onsite access to partner services (e.g., welfare advice, mental health support,) to address root causes of demand. - ✓ Advocacy Campaign – Participate in active dialogues to effect positive policy change. - ✓ Socio-economic Integration – Tailor projects and activities that drive sustained and long-term economic integration. ## **Declaration** Signed on behalf of Kassi Kunda Foundation trustees: Designation: Chairperson. Date: 21[st] April 2025. Page 18 of 20 **SC050419** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report** ## **APPENDIX 3** ## **Independent examiner’s report on the accounts V2** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. If the words do apply, set out those matters which have come to your attention on the following page. Page 19 of 20 **SC050419** OuNDAl10 RoSPè¢tIv• r•sponslbllltlas trustees examiner l The Charty's trustees are respc#)sible for Ihe preparation of the accounts of in accordance with the terms of th8 Charities and Trustee Investment and (Scotland) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts {Scolland) Regulations 2006 las amended) The charity trustees co￿51der that the audit requirement of Regulation 10{1) (d) 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 h ave come to my attention. easls Ind8pondent examlner's stalement ol My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records keptbythe charity and a comparison of the accounts resented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual ttems CY disclosures in the accounts and scek5 explenetions from Ihe trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence Ihat would be required in an audrt and. consequently. I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Indgpgndent axamlner's statement In the ¢cwrse of my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements- to keep aCc￿nting records in accordance with section 44{1) (al of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met. or to which. ￿ my opinion. attention Should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of tt)e accounts to be reached. Slgned: Datè: 0710512025 Name: Rel&vant professional qualification(s) Address- or APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose Page 20 of 20 SC050419