2025-08-31-accounts - SarahAkons Divine (SCIO)

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Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator

Reference and administration details

Charity name Sarahakons Divine (SCIO) Other names charity is known by Registered charity SC053684 number 34 Gresham View Charity’s principal arity's principal | Motherwell North Lanarkshire

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Names of the charity trustees on date of approval of Trustees’ Annual Report

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Reference and administration details

Names of all other charity trustees during the period, if any, (for example, those who resigned part way through the financial period)

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Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document SCIO Constitution
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Objectives and activities

Charitable purposes 1 The organisation’s purposes are: -We aim to prevent or relief of poverty among Black community by provision of free goods such as food or clothing, addressing and educating individuals, Researching into the factors that contribute to poverty and the best ways to mitigate them campaigning on ways to prevent and tackle poverty money management and debt advice to those at risk of being in poverty advice and assistance in applying for state benefits training in work skills, CV writing or preparation for interviews to improve employment prospect
2 The relief of those in need: We aim to support families and individual who are in financial crisis, supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, supporting homeless people, supporting victims’ survivors of abuse

	prospect 2 The relief of those in need: We aim to support families and individual who are in financial crisis, supporting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, supporting homeless people, supporting victims’ survivors of abuse
Summary of the main activities
in relation to these objects	This project delivered a year-long series of community-focused events and services designed to empower individuals, strengthen families, and address poverty through education, support, and advocacy. The programme began with a Conference and Empowerment Series, using conversations, talks, and storytelling in local venues to promote resilience, collaboration, financial management, and collective action, helping to combat isolation and inspire radical social change. Throughout the year, practical support initiatives were delivered, including the Community Essentials Hub, which provided free food, clothing, baby items, hygiene kits, and household essentials, offering immediate relief to families in need. Financial stability was further supported through a Financial Wellness and Debt Relief Clinic, offering budgeting workshops, one-to-one debt advice, and homelessness prevention in partnership with credit unions and debt charities. A Benefit Support and Advocacy Seminar helped community members access housing benefits and entitlements, reducing benefit denial and maximizing financial support. Leadership and empowerment were strengthened through the Voices of the Community Research Project, a participatory study capturing lived experiences of poverty within the Black community to influence local policy and decision-making. Youth and future-focused initiatives included Mentoring and Work Skills for Black Youth, providing career guidance, confidence building, internships, and skills training, creating pathways out of poverty. Community wellbeing was supported through social and cultural gatherings that shared practical teachings on finances, dignity, and resilience, reducing stigma and strengthening trust, with added group savings schemes. The year concluded with Annual Community Impact Events, including a Youth and Single Parents Empowerment Project, offering parenting support, peer networks, essential supplies, and training for remote work— strengthening wellbeing, independence, and long-term economic self- sufficiency across the community.

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The relief of those in need: We aim to support families
and individual who are in financial crisis, supporting
migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, supporting
homeless people, supporting victims’ survivors of abuse

Summary of the main activities

in relation to these objects

This project delivered a year-long series of community-focused events and
services designed to empower individuals, strengthen families, and
address poverty through education, support, and advocacy.
The programme began with a Conference and Empowerment Series,
using conversations, talks, and storytelling in local venues to promote
resilience, collaboration, financial management, and collective action,
helping to combat isolation and inspire radical social change.
Throughout the year, practical support initiatives were delivered, including
the Community Essentials Hub, which provided free food, clothing, baby
items, hygiene kits, and household essentials, offering immediate relief to
families in need. Financial stability was further supported through a
Financial Wellness and Debt Relief Clinic, offering budgeting workshops,
one-to-one debt advice, and homelessness prevention in partnership with
credit unions and debt charities.
A Benefit Support and Advocacy Seminar helped community members
access housing benefits and entitlements, reducing benefit denial and
maximizing financial support. Leadership and empowerment were
strengthened through the Voices of the Community Research Project, a
participatory study capturing lived experiences of poverty within the Black
community to influence local policy and decision-making.
Youth and future-focused initiatives included Mentoring and Work Skills for
Black Youth, providing career guidance, confidence building, internships,
and skills training, creating pathways out of poverty. Community wellbeing
was supported through social and cultural gatherings that shared practical
teachings on finances, dignity, and resilience, reducing stigma and
strengthening trust, with added group savings schemes.
The year concluded with Annual Community Impact Events, including a
Youth and Single Parents Empowerment Project, offering parenting
support, peer networks, essential supplies, and training for remote work—
strengthening wellbeing, independence, and long-term economic self-
sufficiency across the community.

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of Delivered a year-long programme of empowerment, education, and the charity during the financial period practical support, reaching diverse community members through conferences, seminars, clinics, and social gatherings. Provided immediate poverty relief through Community Essentials Hubs, distributing food, clothing, hygiene items, and baby supplies to individuals and families in need. Improved financial stability and literacy by delivering financial wellness clinics, debt advice, budgeting workshops, and benefit advocacy, helping to reduce debt, prevent homelessness, and increase access to entitlements. Strengthened community leadership and voice through participatory research that captured lived experiences of poverty in the Black community and translated them into evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement. Created pathways for youth and families out of poverty via mentoring, work-skills training, internships, and tailored support for single parents, increasing confidence, employability, and economic self-sufficiency. Reduced isolation and stigma by fostering safe spaces for dialogue, cultural connection, and shared learning around resilience, dignity, and financial wellbeing. Built and strengthened partnerships with local organisations, including credit unions, advisers, and community volunteers, enhancing service reach, sustainability, and impact.

Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any deficit Donated facilities and services (if any)

Other optional information

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
OSCR will accept
digital or typed
signatures
Full name(s)
Position (e.g. Chair) Chairperson
Date 09/02/2026
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SARAHAKONS DIVINE (SCIO)

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Receipts and payments accounts
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Section A Statement of receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Expendable Permanent —_Total funds Total funds
funds funds endowment endowment current last period
funds funds period pe
to nearest£ to nearest£ to nearest£ tonearest£ tonearest£ to nearest£
A1 Receipts
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Section B Statement of balances

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Unrestricted Restrictead EXPendable Permanent Total Total last
funds funds endowment endowment current eriod
funds funds period P
B1 Cash funds olcaeryear and bank balances at Start tonearest£ tonearest£ tonearest£ tomearest£ tonearest£ to nearest£
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Cash and bank balances at end
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D etails Fund to which asset belongs Market valuation Last year
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Signed by one or two
trustees on behalf of all Signature Print Name Date of
the trustees approval
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Section C Notes to the Accounts
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C1 Nature and purpose of funds (may be stated on ; ; oo. . _. analysis of funds worksheets) The donations received from individuals were used to organise the events, conferences, training, empowerment activities and to pay volunteering expenses, accountant fee and other core administrative running expenses Type of activity or project supported Individual/institution Number ofi grants £ - ——=== C3a Trustee remuneration If no remuneration was paid during the period to any charity trustee or person connected to a trustee cross this box (otherwise complete section 3b) Authority under which paid £

C3b Trustee remuneration - details

C4a Trustee expenses If no expenses were paid to any charity trustee during the period then cross this box (otherwise complete section 4b)

Number of £ trustees

C4b Trustee expenses - details

Transaction Balance amount (£) outstanding at Nature of relationshi Nature of transaction riod end

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Additional analysis (1)

Analysis of receipts and payments

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1 Donations
Unrestricted Restricted Expendable =—= Permanent Total Total last
funds funds endowment — endowment current eriod
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total last
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3 Gross receipts from other charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Expendable == Permanent Total Total last
funds funds endowment = endowment current eriod
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4 Payments relating directly to charitable activities - _ Expenpen dabl e permanen' Total
eile nee endowment — endowment current Tora iast
funds funds period P
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Media | 2189 a:
and IT expenses L800 a
Volunteer expenses LD a:
Telephone expenses a: a:
Travel expenses Reimbursed LG a:
RefreshmentFood vouchers, cloths andotheritemsgiven ||=:3,087 2:
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Total |__13,500 P3509
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Additional analysis (2)

5 Breakdown of unrestricted funds

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Total Total
unrestricted unrestricted
funds funds last
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Subtotal |13,930| RE) |
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Payments relating to asset and investment
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Total payments 13500] (=) as
Net receipts (payments) [30] [J ZT Za) [7
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Nature and purpose of funds

The donations received from individuals were used to organise the events, conferences, training, empowerment activities and to pay volunteering expenses, accountant fee and other core administrative running expenses

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Additional analysis (3)
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6 Breakdown of restricted funds

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Payments
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Nature and purpose of funds

ndependent examiners report on the accounts’, Report to the| Charity name trustees/members of SARAHAKONS DIVINE (SCIO) Registered charity SC053684 number On the accounts of the Period start date ; Period end date ~~~—~—~*«(|~SsiDay~—~«|-~=SsMonth~—s| charity forthe period |__ODa | Month | Year| Sear ber to include th Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance responsibilities of | with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner | Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider 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(1) (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 the Charities examiner's statement | Accounts (Scotland) 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 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, | do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examiner’s | In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than that statement | disclosed on the attached page"] 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, 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, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:

*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.

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

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