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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Uni••trkt•d
luThd&
ExpendibIe
P&rmanpnt
•ndovnent
fvnds
10t￿ cuN•nl
Re**1eled 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 b*nc•g th r4c•ipli snd pahyoon
29.78S
29,785
12.529
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lortar•stE
nMr•stÉ
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90
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Section C Notes to the Accounts
C1 Nature and purpose of
funds (may be $18ted on
analysis of funds worksheels)
See inlormalion on reslricled funds al Addllional notes (3)
jlJ?SJ.i.-l.Th(,
Number ol gratsti
mado
C2 Grants
Totsl
C3a Trustee remuneratlon
If no remuneration was paid during the period lo any charity trustee or person connected to
a Iruslee ¢ross this box lolherwse complete section 3b}
C3b Trustee remuneratlon -
detsils
C4a Trustee expenses
If no expenses wefe paid to any charity trusiee during the period Ihen cross this box
lolherwise complete section 4bl
14umberof
C4b Trustee expenses .
detsils
Tran8a¢t(o
4mouD¢ ¢£1
Balan¢0
outstsrtdlng •t
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CS Transactions wlth trustees
and connected persons
sala
9,508
C6 Other Infornjation
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Analys1$ 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
Ir*n•4r•4t
t•ne•m•tE
ladividuals and thurches
6.523
6.523
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6,523
6.523
r•f•r•ne8
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fiinrt
to no¥rn$l£
Tolal cumnl
I0￿•￿r*St£
lone￿11£
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reference
reference
referenc¢
reference
3 Gross r8celpt5 from otherehar6tabl• activttie5
Exp*)dalA
rman¢nt
R•￿thd fun
Total cumTht
Total L4st perlod
funds
t4 nt*mt£
frjnd
rrt&T**i£
to nur•itE
to n••r•41£
Freedom ¢￿Y Church
1,109
1,109
2.218
Total
1.109
1,109
2.218
4 Payments relating dltsctty to charllable actlvltles
un￿%￿leted
Expendable
•n¢JDwm•nl
fvna¥
ion•ar•¥l£
P•rmanBnt
dowmo
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lo Marnsl£
R•otrtctod furKI
Total ¢umt
p¢vlo¢f
Tot*l lastptrfod
lonwwl£
Staff costs
Runnln9 and support C051s
3.345
t.485
28.050
2.892
31,395
43n
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Total
4.830
30.942
35,772
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Gross recap15 from 0therthant￿e adivilie5
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Gran15 and dcfialions
Govetnance co515.
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cmss ref error
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fupds ￿•t
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Lega￿8$
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Gro55 trafling receip15
18.D50
2,SOO
10.000
30.550
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Rent5 from laDd & buildings
Gross r￿elP1SfroM othercharilable aCt￿l￿e$
Sub foial
18.050
2,500
10.000
30.550
2.500
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Pr¢¢eÈdsfrom Sa￿ offLxedas5eis
Proceed5 from sale of Inv8$bneftt$
Tolalreeolpts
18,050
1400
30.550
1500
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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
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Sub (0181
18.050
2,092
10,000
30.942
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PL¢thas0 Ofin￿lmentS
18,050
2.8#2
10,000
30.942
2.100
13921
13921
392
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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: 

- 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 Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met. 



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