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2111012(r25. 12=24 Tmste¢s ADrtllal ReFQrt- Google Doc5 Trus4eas Annual Report Summary What a year it's been for Aruka! and we're so gratefvl for every life that's been touched, changed. and set on a new path. This past year has been a successful one for our partnership. Together, Aruka, Freedom City Church and Motherwell Baptist Church. operating in both Cumbernauld and Motherwell have supported Men and Women affected by addiction to take big steps forward in their lives. We've seen real change in people getting clean, reconnecting with family, building community, and staying out of prison. This report shows what we've done together, what's worked, and how lives are being transformed, through our group work sessions, one to one key work sessions and rehab intakes. We've had so many men and women go into rehab, proving that the need is real and growing, some have completed programs, many are still on programs. some have lapsed. but we continue to journey with each of them supporting them as effectively as we can. We've been blessed to work alongside some amazing partners- from Ioc81 agencies, particularly criminal justice and Tony's Safe Place. Together, we've been able to support people far rnore effectively. Our relationships with our church partners. Freedom City Church and Motherwell Baptist Church. continue to go well, both playing a vital role supporting the work of Aruka and the individuals we serve and support. The group work that is happening at Freedom City on Thursdays is thriving. the numbers are generally 30 to 40 people each week, not only are the guys able to attend the groups on Thursdays to seek support for addiction issues, the guys are also inlegrated into Church at Freedom City and other groups within to support them with exploring their faith further. The pastors of both churches have been invaluable partners in walking alongside the men and women in support of Aruka, offering encouragement, fellowship, and a sense of belonging. We are grateful for the partnership we share with Freedom City Church and Motherwell Baptist Church, and we look forward to continuing to work together to make a lasting impact in the lives of the Men and Women we support. https..Ild(s.google.eomldocumentld112TkOVxBMLVQZqhtWYblHgX7faeJlU8_CH(￿Jowp[YwIedlI9t2FFl.o 114

2111012025, 12..24 TrnS￿es Annual Report- Google Docs We have supported three individuals from the moment they were referred to us, through their time in rehab, and into safe aftercare accommodation. 2 of the individuals are moving into Street Connect aftercare accommodation and one has been supported into accommodation with the council. This shows how Aruka's vision of long-term recovery support works in real life. It also shows how important aftercare accommodation is, because without it, these individuals could have ended up back where they started. Having a safe place to live after rehab makes a big difference in helping people stay on track. Training & Development: Andy completed refresher safeguarding training with Thity-one: Eight, Thirty-one: Eight is a UK-based organization that specializes in safeguarding, providing support and training to protect individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults, from harm. They offer a range of services, including safeguarding training, advice, and resources for churches. charities. and other organizations. Andy completed a 6-day Introduction to Christian Counseling course. This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in offering Christian-based counseling, focusing on supporting individuals through faith-driven guidance. This will help Andy be more effective supporting the men in recovery. Andy has started a two-year course in integrative counselling, with a Christian perspective. After completion. he will become a qualified counsellor. This would be a great step forward in helping him support others even more effectively in their recovery and personal journeys. All volunteers have completed safeguarding and outreach training. All volunteers have had Naloxone training. All volunteers have now been signed up with the Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) e-leaming platform. This platform provides a range of high-quality, evidence-based training modules that will support our volunteers in developing their knowledge and understanding of substance use. harm reduction, and related issues. Organizational Performance Financial Performance: Revenue: We're making progress with fundraising, with successful outcomes in several funding applications. This is a result of a lot of hard work behind the scenes, and we want to honour Esther for the time, effort, and dedication she's put into preparing and submitting these bids. Her work has played a key role in helping us move forward financially. Key Metrics: Below is a breakdown of frontline work since July 12024 https'./ldocs.gry)gle.Comldocurnei]Vd112TkOVxBMLVQZqhtwYblH4-gX7faeJlU8_CHo(K)WprvwleditTra￿t 214

  1. 12:24 TnJsleesAnnual Report- Google Doc5 Rehab Referrals - 41 Rehab intakes - 25 One-to-one key work sessions - 450 Outreach Significant conversions - 1850 In partnership with Freedom City Church and MBC . around 400 separate people have attended group work sessions, attending groups 2413 times between them. Aftercare Accommodation referrals: 3 Aftercare Accomrnodation intakes: 2 Human Resources: Stsffing Levels: We currentl have Pathways development worker, week, and 3 active volunteers. orking full time as CEO and erving as COO. working one day per Employee En have a great working relationship. Both are managed by the Chair of the board. Engagement to this oint has been v6ry good, with both developing a good, healthy working relationship with Strateg ic Initiatives: New Initiatives: Andy hasn't had the time to fully look into the aftercare flats yet. as he's been busy with other parts of the work that needed his attention. However, he plans to make this more of a focus in the next quarter. We're seeing a real need for aftercare housing, especially for the men and women coming out of residential rehab, and it's clear it would be good to put a little focus on this moving forward. • Fundraising: continues to set aside time each week to focus on funding applications. Her efforts have already helped bring in important funding. and this plays a big part in keeping the work going. By staying on top of things and putting in the hard work behind the scenes, is helping to make sure we have the resources we need to support our projects and grow. Risk Management: Risk Register is up to date and is reviewed at each quarterly board meeting There are no current safeguarding concerns. Clieii UCusLomer Relations: ntinue to build strong and positive relationships with our church partners. They've been meeting regularly to discuss progress, share updates, and make sure everyone is on the same page. .There is consistent communication and mutual trust being built is laying a hups'.IldiK5.google.cornld(Kurnendd112TkOVxBMLVQZqhÉWYblH4gX7faeJlU8_CHdM)Wprvwlc(￿tIt8￿o 314

  2. 12..24 Tn]sitts Annual Report- Goo81¢ Dw5 solid foundation for God willing a long-term partnership and shared Impact. A key part of thls has been the support has received frorn the team at Freedom City, where he has been based. Their consistent encouragement, practical help, and shared heart for the work have made a real difference, providing a stable and supportive environment. Challenges: Support Needs: With an increasing caseload, it's clear that bringing in a support worker would really help manage the load. The cases coming through are not only more in number, but also more complex, with men in crisis, which is becoming harder for one person to handle everything well. Taking on another staff member would ease the pressure, make sure every person gets the right support on time, and help keep the quality of Gare high. It would also give Andy space to focus on other parts of the charity that need attention so we can keep moving forward. It's important we mak8 this step now to keep up with the growing demand and support th8 team properly. Looking Ahead, Key Priorities: Continu8 seeking further funding to develop the team in Cumbernauld and Motherwell. Continue to develop a strong volunteer base of support workers. Continue to develop good working relationships with church partners. Continue to network and build strong relationships with Ioc81 services, which will promote Aruka's work and more effectively support service users Continue to research into Aftercare accommodation for Aruka. Seek to employ one part time men's worker (15hours) and one part time women's worker. (7.5 hours) ht￿S..11￿S.8O0SIe.eOn￿th￿u[￿entId/lzrkOVXBmLvQz4htwyb1H￿gx7r￿1us_cHdxkwpIVwledlifr2￿t1) 414

APPENDIX 2 Aruka SC052595 OSCR Receipts and payments accounts For the period from icoilisli Cp,aril,. P" ..I:i.:01 to oi Apral 2024 31 03 202S Section A Statement of receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Reslft¢ted funds Expendable endowment funds PeTmanent endowment funds Total funds current perlod Total funds last perlod to nearo&t£ to nèarèst£ to neaie5t£ to nearest £ to near•st£ to near£st£ A1 R￿ipts Donatrons 6,523 6.523 11,097 Legacies Grants 12,000 3.232 30.550 42.550 14,400 Receipts from fundraising activities Gross trading receipts Income from investments other than land and buildings Rents from land & buildings Gross receipts from other chairta￿e activities 3,232 1,109 1,109 2,218 ub tota 22,864 30.SSO 53N14 27,715 A2 Receipts from a5Sèt & investment sales Pro￿dS from sale of fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments ub total 22,864 30,550 53,414 27.715 A3 Paymonts Expenses forfijndraising activitie5 Gros5 trading paytnenls Investment managem8nt wsts Payments relating directty lo chaTrtab 8divilies Giants and donations 62 4.830 30.942 35.772 15.125 Governan￿ costs.. Audit l independent exarninats.on Preparation of annual accounts Legal costs Other 300 300 105 105 A3 Sub total 5.235 30,942 36,177 15.187 A4 Payments rolallng to asset and Investment movemeftts Purchases of fixed assets Purchase of inve5trnents A4 Sub total Totaipayments 5,235 30,942 36,177 15,187 17,629 1392) 17.237 12,528 A5 Transfer¥ to I Ifroml funds Surplus l(deficitJ foryeor 17,629 392 17.237 12,528

APPENDIX 2 Aruka Section B Statement of balances SCOS2595 Uni••trkt•d luThd& ExpendibIe P&rmanpnt •ndovnent fvnds 10t￿ cuN•nl Re1eled knd• Total laglperlod fundi to IBMar•st£ B1 Cash funds Cathand bank balan¢tS al slarf of ye¥ 12.136 392 12.628 Surplus I Idelldtl receipt$ and payments acccum 17.e2• 13921 17,237 12.$29 Cash and bank balancos at ond ofwr (Agreo bnc•g th r4c•ipli snd pahyoon 29.78S 29,785 12.529 ¥btrhass•t b•lffjBs lortar•stE nMr•stÉ Tolal Pund IPtl¢h G¥rnni valu•i(I LAtwr MMt£ B3 Othr •s$•ts Totsl L41y¢ir 84 UablHtIg9 HMRC Sludenl ban Gewal 90 Yot41 1.733 F￿d l0whlctt￿￿fyr•1•t Lasl>wr ton¢•ty£ 85 Contlngent 16abElItFeA Yotl nqd byon• ortwolnl•t••A ¢Jn b•haJfrfill lh• In￿1••$ Slqn•bJr•" Prfnt Nam• t• approvkl aili4a3 Aruk8-OSCR R&P a¢cwit5 p*- 2 1 Slatsrnenl of baknès OFFI DÈcember2007

APPENQIX 2 Aruka SC052595 Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be $18ted on analysis of funds worksheels) See inlormalion on reslricled funds al Addllional notes (3) jlJ?SJ.i.-l.Th(, Number ol gratsti mado C2 Grants Totsl C3a Trustee remuneratlon If no remuneration was paid during the period lo any charity trustee or person connected to a Iruslee ¢ross this box lolherwse complete section 3b} C3b Trustee remuneratlon - detsils C4a Trustee expenses If no expenses wefe paid to any charity trusiee during the period Ihen cross this box lolherwise complete section 4bl 14umberof C4b Trustee expenses . detsils Tran8a¢t(o 4mouD¢ ¢£1 Balan¢0 outstsrtdlng •t .-Iir.ti Oi Lranb&LLion CS Transactions wlth trustees and connected persons sala 9,508 C6 Other Infornjation ntwornh•r ?nn7

APPENDIX 2 Aruka SC052595 Additiona l analysis {11 Analys1$ of re¢elpts and payments 1 Donations lJnrestrlct4d funds Exp•nd4bl¢ endo¥vm•nt funds rn7anent endowment fund¥ R•8trfctsttfund6 Tt)tal curTent perfgd ne•r••tt Irn•4r•4t t•ne•m•tE ladividuals and thurches 6.523 6.523 Total 6,523 6.523 r•f•r•ne8 2 Grants UrbreiM¢tod fiinrt to no¥rn$l£ Tolal cumnl I0￿•￿rSt£ lone￿11£ Totsl reference reference referenc¢ reference 3 Gross r8celpt5 from otherehar6tabl• activttie5 Exp)dalA rman¢nt R•￿thd fun Total cumTht Total L4st perlod funds t4 ntmt£ frjnd rrt&T*i£ to nur•itE to n••r•41£ Freedom ¢￿Y Church 1,109 1,109 2.218 Total 1.109 1,109 2.218 4 Payments relating dltsctty to charllable actlvltles un￿%￿leted Expendable •n¢JDwm•nl fvna¥ ion•ar•¥l£ P•rmanBnt dowmo ds lo Marnsl£ R•otrtctod furKI Total ¢umt p¢vlo¢f Totl lastptrfod lonwwl£ Staff costs Runnln9 and support C051s 3.345 t.485 28.050 2.892 31,395 43n ry Ol'l'.i)-. Total 4.830 30.942 35,772 An&ka- QSCR R&P pa¢k- app&idix 2AdEli￿v￿al r￿￿8(1) .OFFICL4I Decfyth 2007

APPENOts(2 SC052595 Additional analysis121 S Breakdown ofunmththd fvnds Totsl Unli¥t•d fuDd knit pqrfod rnstrf¢t•d run R•¢wlpt¥ Donions Lwies Gran15 Receiptsfrcmfundr$isirB athwlies Gross trading receipts In¢Dm& from inv8sim¢nls other thèn18nd 8nd buildings Ronis from land & buildings Gross recap15 from 0therthant￿e adivilie5 Sub Iolal Proceeds frorn 5a18 of I￿eda￿Sets Pftxeeds froffl sale ol inv851ments Sub lotsl Totslr¢celpts cttjss Etrvr m?nts Ex￿￿Se5 forfundraising act1w1￿5 Gros5 trading pa￿15 Inv95trDenl mwTraggmeni ¢o$is Payirnl¥ rnl¥bng duedly ￿ charitable adivilies Gran15 and dcfialions Govetnance co515. Auditi mdepondFni ¢xsminaii¢n Preparnth￿ ofanrrtml accl￿ntS Legal o)$15 Sub loial cmss ref error Paymrtg Mlatirtg to assetand Inv99tmeTht Enovemonl# Purchases of fixed assels Purchase Ofin￿lm8￿S Stsb tolal GTQSS r8f 8ror Trnn5fers to Ilfroml fvnds Surnlu$l(d¢fi¢hJ foTy¢•r rm57 r•fgmr Nature and s8 of fvnd$ Aruka-05CR R&pa¢rounts￿￿PlC. appqna¥2AdditsllnHI noiwi {21 OFAaAL Oecember 2fy)7

APPENUX 2 Aruka SC052595 Additional analysis131 6 Brnaklown of r¢strtcted fiJnds sto￿h Recovery Consortlum MaryBtOwn Mem4rf11 Tot•1 rslrfct￿ Total rundg fupds ￿•t Rxelpts Donations Lega￿8$ Gra￿6 R8reipls trom fundraisirvJ actiwties Gro55 trafling receip15 18.D50 2,SOO 10.000 30.550 Incornefrcrfn investmenis Olh8r Ihan ivJ and ￿lIding$ Rent5 from laDd & buildings Gross r￿elP1SfroM othercharilable aCt￿l￿e$ Sub foial 18.050 2,500 10.000 30.550 2.500 Recel ts Irom •ssel & Invosb7thMI•s Pr¢¢eÈdsfrom Sa￿ offLxedas5eis Proceed5 from sale of Inv8$bneftt$ Tolalreeolpts 18,050 1400 30.550 1500 Paym¢nts Expense5 torfundraising athwlig$ Gro55 payments Inve5knenl rnanagefflenl ￿515 Payrnen15 relating dirs¢iiy io charitsble actNities Gr&its and donation5 Go¥ernanEo ¢0Sts. 18.050 10.IIJO 30.942 110 Audiil indgpendpntxaminaton PrepHration of annual accounis L¢9¥1 ro Sub (0181 18.050 2,092 10,000 30.942 110B Pkymèhts YelaUno to assotand Irw•slm•r Purchases of fixed a55elS PL¢thas0 Ofin￿lmentS 18,050 2.8#2 10,000 30.942 2.100 13921 13921 392 Transfers to I (from) fvn41s Surplusl(d¢fi¢ftJ fory¥4r 13921 I3￿} J92 N4tur¢ and os• of funda Corra Foundatlon granl. lo ¢Sta￿lsh the ch8ritYs trh￿rk in Motherwdl end Cumbemauld by emPkn￿ng 8 Recovery Pathway$ Devdopmenl Worter. Scottlsh Recovery Con$ortbum- re¢o¥ery seed fund- lor running costs., for example- phone$. transport costs to rehab, IT costs and website. fatsllating groupwork, dothing. Alary Bmwn M¢morlal- for sa￿ry costs rukA-WCR R&Pacuun13￿rf￿ padE-4Ppryndr<2Adth￿unaI nows Pl c￿F￿L

26 September 2025

40 Westdale Drive Moodiesburn Glasgow, G69 0NR

Dear Trustees,

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts 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 seeks 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention,

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met.

Accounting Services 40 Westdale Drive Moodiesburn Glasgow, G69 ONR