COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Small beginnings.
Real, lasting change.
Behind every number is a family, a fresh start or a little more confidence. Here’s what happens when our community comes together.
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Three years. One shared purpose.
- Total income
- £43,118
- Community & operating spend
- £28,115
- Closing funds · 31 Jan 2026
- £15,001
Impact at a glance
Our 2025/26 accounts show a significant step forward in community delivery, food support, digital inclusion and family wellbeing activities.
472+Food collectionsSurplus food collected and redistributed through our food support work since May 2025.
15,540kgFood collectedEquivalent to an estimated 36,720 meals for families and community members.
140Families supportedDifferent families attended the Family Connection Hub between April and December 2025.
39,239kgCO₂ savedEstimated environmental saving through food redistribution and reduced food waste.
Our journey by year
Each annual account shows a different stage in Baraka's development: early community activities, resilience during limited funding, and growth through successful grant funding.
Baraka continued early community activities after becoming a registered charity in January 2023. The year focused on women's drop-in support, sewing classes with creche, family support and community connection.
Income£5,110
Expenditure£5,025
Surplus£85
Closing funds£85
- Women's drop-in sessions offered help with administrative tasks.
- Sewing classes with creche helped build skills and community connection.
- Main costs were hall rental, snacks, drinks, transport and fuel.
With no external grant funding, Baraka continued limited but meaningful support through trustee donations and volunteer commitment, keeping the organisation active and connected to the community.
Income£1,325
Expenditure£1,250
Surplus£75
Closing funds£158
- Trustee donations kept the charity operational during challenging times.
- Volunteer commitment maintained community presence and support.
- Minimal expenditure focused on essential operational costs.
Grant funding from community funders enabled expanded food, digital, family and hardship support. This year marked a significant step change in Baraka's capacity to serve the community.
Income£36,683
Expenditure£21,840
Surplus£14,843
Closing funds£15,001
- Food Distribution Service launched with regular surplus food collections.
- Digital & Well-Being Hub provided digital inclusion and wellbeing sessions.
- Family Connection Hub supported families through meetups and learning activities.
- Hardship Support provided emergency help through Zakat and Sadaqah.
- Refugee Festival Scotland event celebrated culture and community cohesion.
Financial figures by year
Figures are rounded to the nearest pound in line with the annual accounts.
| Financial year | Total income | Total expenditure | Surplus for the year | Closing funds | Main funding position |
|---|
| Year ending 31 January 2024 | £5,110 | £5,025 | £85 | £85 | Unrestricted donations and small income, used mainly for hall hire and activity costs. |
| Year ending 31 January 2025 | £1,325 | £1,250 | £75 | £158 | Trustee support and previous-year adjustment; no external restricted grants recorded. |
| Year ending 31 January 2026 | £36,683 | £21,840 | £14,843 | £15,001 | Grant funding from community funders enabled expanded food, digital, family and hardship support. |
What changed in 2025/26?
The 2025/26 year marked a step change for Baraka. Funding helped move the charity from small-scale activity into a broader community support model, combining practical help, family wellbeing, food support and social connection.
Food Distribution ServiceRegular surplus food collections helped reduce food insecurity and food waste, supporting families while saving an estimated 39,239kg of CO₂.
Digital & Well-Being HubDigital inclusion and wellbeing sessions improved confidence, skills and access to support.
Family Connection HubFamily meetups and learning activities reduced isolation and strengthened belonging among families.
Hardship SupportZakat and Sadaqah support provided emergency help to families facing acute financial pressure.
Refugee Festival ScotlandThe "Flavour of Home" event celebrated culture, food and community cohesion with more than 50 attendees.
Annual accounts and reports
Download our annual accounts and reports for detailed financial information and impact stories.
Source: Baraka Community and Family Centre annual accounts and trustees' annual reports for the years ending 31 January 2024, 31 January 2025 and 31 January 2026. Financial figures are rounded to the nearest pound as shown in the accounts.
