Mairsinn (Formerly called Ritual Abuse Network Scotland) Trustees, Annual Report st 1st April 2024 - 31 March 2025 Charity number SC033706
Contact information Mairsinn Scottish Charity Number: SC033706 Email. hello rans.or .uk www.mairsinn.or .uk Charity Trustees Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland pl 3 High Street Dundee DDI 9LY
Objectives and activities The charity was set up in 2002 by survivors of ritual and organised abuse who had been unable to find a suitable support service. Our main aim is to provide vital support and information services to survivors as well as raise awareness of the abuse that people suffer and the impact of same. In addition to providing services to survivors, we provide training for other agencies so that they can best provide for survivors and have better awareness and sensitivity. Mairsinn is based in Angus, although our work reaches across Scotland and the wider UK. Over the years we have built up an excellent reputation with agencies nationally and globally, and with our local community. Purposes The aimslobjectives of Mairsinn are to relieve the mental and physical distress of people who have suffered from extreme forms of abuse such as ritual or organised abuse, or sexual exploitation and in furtherance there of:_ Provide emotional and practical support to people who have experienced ritual, organised abuse or sexual exploitation and to provide them with information and support. Provide support and information to people suffering long-term effects of extreme abuse including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and dissociative conditions such as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Encourage research into the causes and prevention of ritual or organised abuse or sexual exploitation and into ways of preventing or relieving suffering caused by extreme abuse, providing such research is compatible with the other aims of Mairsinn. Ensure that information which could identify individuals is accessible only to charity trustees.
Raise awareness of the public and professionals about the nature and extent of extreme abuses such as ritual, organised abuse or sexual exploitation and its long-term effects and to encourage support and understanding of the people affected and how to help them. We offer a package of support to survivors including: Individual support provided by volunteers and staff. This varies depending on the individual needs of survivors. Emotional support via Online Forums Information sessions for survivors and supporters of survivors. Training and awareness sessions for staff and volunteers. International online conferences in partnership with Survivorship and SMART in the USA Structure, governance and management On 18th June 2013, Izzy's Promise changed its legal form from an unincorporated association of members to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). Approval for this change was granted by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) on the same date. On 31 August 2020 Izzy's Promise changed its legal name to Ritual Abuse Network Scotland (R.A.N.S.) to make it easier for survivors and agencies to find and recognise the ser4ice it provides. This was approved by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). In 2023 Ritual Abuse Network Scotland changed its legal status to a single tier SCIO and altered its constitution to closer reflect its client group. The Management Board are trustees for the purpose of charity law and can appoint other Board members. The Board is appointed at the Annual General Meeting and meets bimonthly. At each AGM, one third of the charity trustees retires but are eligible for re-election. New members of the Board are introduced to the aims and objectives of the charity by the chairperson. On 3rd September 2024, Ritual Abuse Network Scotland changed its legal name to Mairsinn. Day-to-day operations are delegated to the Manager.
Achievements and performance In September 2024, after a consultation with all stakeholders Ritual Abuse Network Scotland changed its name to Mairsinn. Mairsinn is the Scottish Gaelic word for surviving and we are hopeful that the new name will feel more inclusive to service users. Over the financial year we presented at 2 International Conferences. This provided an opportunity to raise awareness about the change of name and share the results of our research and consultations. We also provided workshops for several agencies to raise awareness of our services and the needs of survivors. Mairsinn took over admin of the old FPP (First Person Plural) Forum when First Person Plural closed. We had the intention of keeping it open with just a very light admin touch when asked for and required. It was hoped that this would help provide support for people with dissociating conditions who do not wish to be on a forum where abuse issues are discussed. The Forum was closed to new members for over a year, but we decided to open it up again to new members and posted new rules. Since re-opening, 29 new members have joined and there have been 72 new posts. We hope to grow and develop this forum over time. The peer-led RANS forum for survivors of ritual abuse was re designed and developed further in consultation with survivors. There have been 54 new members joining over the year and 1213 new posts. Suniivors have also used the private message function with 3020 private messaged sent. The one-to-one chat has 193 messages and the open chat room 38 messages. We have also engaged with 110 survivors via email and have had 36 enquiries from agencies Including the police, survivors, agencies and social ser+/ices. The Advisory Board consisting of people with lived experience of RA and DID and people with expertise has continued to meet regularly and advise us. With input for them we redeveloped the website, and they were involved with a workshop hosted by The Survivors Trust.
Financial review Finances 1,42% 17.64% 5.35% 75.59% staff w support staff * direct support • office costs Statement of the charity's policy on reserves The charity aims to maintain unrestricted funding at a level to cover expenditure for a 6-month period in the event of an end of funding. Since the organisation relies on trusts and grant funding, which is uncertain and often time limited, it is prudent for the organisation to maintain some sort of reserve fund to cover for such costs for a period of 6 months. At present the charity meets this objective. Mairsinn anticipates that it will need £80,000 in the next financial year for running costs, service delivery and project development therefore 6-months running costs Is £40,000. This is set aside as a designated fund. R.A.N.S. Management has also designated £5,000 for staff training and development; £5,000 for repairs, fixtures, purchase of office equipment and security costs and £5,000 for rebranding of the charity since the charity name change. Details of any deficitlsurplus There was a deficit this year of £3,934.
Future plans We have plans to move our offices to Angus over the corning months. This is to reduce costs and make better use of our resources. Once again, we will strive to share office costs with a like-minded agency for mutual advantage. We have plans to set up a year-long pilot online peer led support groups for survivors. To carry out this work we intend to recruit a part time worker. We also intend to consult with service users with the view to providing face to face support groups should this be something that survivors want. Declaration Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: Print name Designation Date
MAIRSINN SC0337061SCIO) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Current financial year. Unrestricted Funds general 2025 Unrestricted funds designated 2025 Restricted funds Total Total 2025 2025 2024 Income and endowment5 from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other incoming resource5 28,387 30 3,627 17,650 36,250 89.346 Total income 49,694 36.250 85.944 89.346 Expenditure on: Charitable activities (Note l} 50,249 39,629 89.878 67,358 Total charitable expenditure 50,249 39,629 89,878 67,358 Net income/lexpendlturel for the yearl Net movement in funds 15551 13,3791 13,9341 21,988 Fund balances at l April 2024 24,123 55,000 70.877 150,000 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 23.568 55,000 67,498 146,066
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Cash at bank and in hand at start of year 150,000 128,012 Surplus/ldeficitl shown on receipts and payments account 13,9341 21,988 Cash at bank and in hand at end of year 146.066 150,000 See (Note 21
Notes I Charitable actlvitles 2025 2024 Staff costs Activities undertaken direttly 67,941 21,937 59,488 7,870 89,878 67.358 Activities Undertaken Directly 2025 2024 Hospitality Insurance Office Costs Office Equipment Provisions Recruitment Repairs Professional Fees Rent Support Costs TraininB Costs Utilities Volunteer Costs Website/Publicity 589 157 1,148 1.282 104 155 310 236 386 14.1X(I 654 385 318 4,810 1,087 3,729 457 Totals 21,937 7.870 2 Creditors: amounts falling due withln one year 2025 2024 Rent Utilities 7000 3000
3 Restricted funds The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes- Movement in funds Movement in funds BalarKe at 31 March 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2024 Incomlng resource5 Resources expended Transfe¥s Balance at l Aprll 2025 Robertson Trust VSF First Person Legacy Groundwork HFF Pledge Awards for All 13,661 {31 113,6971 113.0031 1361 161 70.917 ii) 13.000 70,917 750 11,250 111,2351 123,4291 15 47.488 17511 5,000 20,000 14,9651 35 20.000 Totsls 13,658 84.667 (27,4511 70.874 36.250 139.629) 67,538 13 Restrl¢ted funds Icontlnued) Brief details of the activities funded by the incorning resources listed above are 8iven below: Robertson Trust Funds to support survivors. Staff costs, core costs. Impart Restricted funds for Staff costs only. Flrst Person Legacy Legacy fund to continue the work of supporting survivors of DID. Designated funds to cover Stsff costs, core costs. Groundwork Support of survivors. Staff costs.
4 Deslsnated fund5 The income funds of the charity include the followin8 designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes- Movement in fund5 Movement in funds Balance at 31 March 2023 Incoming Te50urces Resources expeTh1ed Transfers Balance at 31 March 2024 Inc£Tr re[re$ Resources expended TfaA5fers 8•lan at l April 2025 Charity Rebrandin8 5.IX)O Staff/Volunteer Trainin8 and Development 5.IXJO Rep31rsJOffice Equipmenv Securlty 5.000 6 Monlhs Running costs 40.OLKJ 40.000 Totals 55.( 55.000 55,000 The trustees consider the need to set aside fund5 for speclfic Items each year, including ensurln8 sufficient funds are malntzined for ongoing overhead costs. Signed Date Position
APPENDIX 3 OSCR ullith Chdrity ReRuldlor Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the Charity name trustseslmèmbors ol Mairsinn Reglstsrnd charlty SC033706 number On the accounls of the charlty for the perlod Perlod start date Perlod end date Montrt March Day M¢)rTth April Y¢ar 2024 Year to 31 2025 Set out on pages {rernerrt•f to Includ• the pege mbersof add1 sheets) Respectlve The tharitrfs tNstees are reswnsible for the preparats'on of the a(Ounts in accordan rnsponsibilities of with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scotland) 2005 Act and the tru8te6s and examlner Charities Accounts {ScoliaThJ) Re9ulatk)ns 2006. The charty trustees consider that the audit requlrernent of RelatiOn 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply It Is my responslblllty to examlne the accounts as requlred under sectlon 44(1) Ic) of the Acl and io state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent My exarnination is carried out in aC0)rdan with Regulation 11 of the Charities examlner's ststsmont Accounts (Scotland) Regulaticns 21JJ6. An examinab'on includes a revie4V of the accounting records kept by the chanty and a comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. It also includes consideratK)n of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the twstees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audii and, consequenlly, l th) not express an audit opinDn on the accounts. Independent examinerfs In the course of my exarnination. no matter has cme to my attentn [olher than that statement disclosed on the attached page"J which gives me reasonab cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accor(Ènce wth section 44(1) (a) of Ihe 2Q05 Act and Regulat1¢ 4 of the 20CE Accowts Regulatlons, arKI to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accounllng records and comply wlth Regulati 9 01 the 20 AGcowts Regulations have not been met, or to Nthich, in my opinion, attenti should be drawn in order to enable a proper be rehad. Date: Slgn•d: Name: Relevant professional qualificatlon(s) or body (If any)- 20th Oct 2025 Addross: "Please delete the ¥vords In Ihe brnckets N they do n(rt apply. 11 Ihe wor(Is do apy, set out thos& mallets which have com¢ bj your attentKJn on th¢ following page.
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