ST. NINIAN'S STAY AND PLAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP ANNUAL REPORT and ACCOUNTS Yoar Endlng 29 February 2024 Charlty R•f•r•nc• Numbw- SC043514
Chairperson's R•marks As the new chairperson of St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Supp)rt Group may I say how honoured l am to have been asked lo take on this role. I was previously aware of the Group through fn.ends and the amazing Vrk that rt does in the area l am becoming even more aware of the benefrts offered to families and indeed, the local cMunty. first hand as I get to know those involved and the imwrtant ¥vork they do. A project sh is this Is only as good as thos• who wort day in and day ou¢ to provlde a plaoe of safety, of comfort oll••rning. of support. of encouragement and who work wlthln that to create an envlmnment wharn trus¢ fvlendship, r•spect and well-being arn lostered and whern lamllles comè first It Is my role to work wrth fellow trustees to ensure that staff. volunteers and lamilw continue to thrive in a project that puls people arKI their development both professionally and personally at the forefront of what we do. Excrting and challenging times lie ahead. and we need to buikl on the great foundation that has already been laKI to ensure we continue to be an oiganisation that Is Innovative. creative arKI mosl importantly, family oriented. From what I have seen in my few short months as chairpetson, St Ninian'5 Stay and Play Family Project has the potential to further develop and enhance what we offer families in the area - an opportunty to grow and to thrive both as families and as a communty. Thank you for the opportunty to become involved. (Chairperson)
The members of the Board of Truslees present ttrir Annual Rert together with the finanaal statements for year ended FeLxuary 2024 Our Programme Our prcgramme has been designed lo help families firKI the support they require to cope wrth the often drt[l trying times that happen when lrfe th41s the (th cuprfe ball. Parents and children are still struggling with the aftereffeds of the Covid lockdown and the isolon that has brought. In addrtion. financial. emotsonal and heafth issues can create tensions whh rf not eased continue lo build and become more and more dtfficull to harKlle The pmgramme supports and encourages the development of Coping mechanisms andproblem-sofving skills allowing families to find thwr own solutions in a caring ActivrtEs such as play. and oUtiS promote motor develoFwnent aThJ soual skills in children and increases Confiden in parenting skills. Support from staff and volunteers as well as the parents themselves cate relaxed and informal atmosphere. The wogramme is fiexible. OFeratirKJ Monday through Wednesday moming. to allow families to aC$S the support at times that surt their busy sche(lules. The programme is well thought out and planned to meet the needs of those families atten4*ng in a gently challenging. yet encour"ng and supportive manner. The sijccess of this approach is evKlenl in Ihe feedt)ack from parents and the obvious growth and development of the thildfen.
A Case Study A mum and her 3-month-old chikl started coming to the group just as we were recovering from Covid. Mum had frierKts in group. however. due to her choices had many fall Olrts. Mum soon broke up wrth her partner due to domestic Violen and he walked OLrt of the family home stating 'rt was her lau.. Mum struggled wrth the breakup and wrth the notion of being a single parent and how she would manage. Mum had low seffesteem and low confidence. Her relationship Wlth her child suffered which Impacted on the attachment wrth the child and her relationship wrth others. Mum was supported by staff, volunteers and parents in the group setting and 1-1 alongside her child. Role modelling and encouragement to te proactive with her chikl was on going and helped her to entfy the skills she already had to te a great parent Two and a half years later and the attachment with her child is a joy to watch. Mum is looking fantastic, has ioumeyed into a volunteer posrtion and is also engaging wrth other community groups to help wrth her heahh & VlIbeing. In addrtion, her Joumey has equipF*d her wrth expenence and transferable skills thal she uses to supp)rt others who may have, or will exrEnc£, issues that she has bravely overcome. Mum has given pernlission to use this. She became upset refiecting on herjourney but was also very proud of hw5eff. This is just one of the numerous exampks we have that highlight the pOs"Ve impact of the nght support at the right time on the lives of families. It doesn't happen ovemight and as you can see, this joumey has taken and a half years but what a transfornation. It's a transformation that demonstrates the need for long term funding and commrtment to make a difference. We have 25 families registered th the project and a similar posrtive outcome could be shared for them all. The value of pmjects such as the SL Ninian's Stay and Play Family Project is measured not only in the difference they make to the lives of individual families but also to the life ol the local community in temis ol cohesion and stability.
Case studies like the one mentioned above depend for their success, on the building of positive and nurtunng relationships through a programme which includes a range of activities for children, for parents and for both children and parents. Adivilies such as storytelling and reading. messy play, being outside in nalufe. playing games and visiting local attractions they might not otherwise have the opportunity lo do, all promote the child's development and sense of wonder. Famllles sometlmes malntaln contact with tha project and will often pop In to catch up wlth frlends, to seek a wee bit of advice or stay in touch via our Facebook page. This ongoing onlacl is invaluable as Il demonstrates to those currently attending that moving on to a posrtive outcome is possible and it seNes to offer great encouragement lo those still looking for light at the end of whal can, al limes. seem to be a dark tunnel. Llfe can be a rocky Mad and knowing where to tum can quits literally be lrfesav8r. The opportunity to access the project later in their journey when necessary is much appreciated by families.
Training and Development In our last annual report spoke of some of our parents. staff and volunleers who had undertaken a vanety of qualrficalions Including Baby Massage, Food and Hygiene, Peadialric First Aid and Safeguarding. Investing in peoplo is key to tho ongoing success of the project and will remain a priority for our work. It is heartening to see just how much these new qualrficalions have empowered and engaged people In the ongoing development, not only of the project bul of themselves We look forward to offering more opportunities in Ihe coming months and are already working to progress this. Links with othér agencies To proVe all round support il is essential lo establish and fully develop links with other agencies who can CompMent the work of the project. We continue to work with agenues including Family Support and Eady Years Education. Brooksbank. National Literacy Trust, the NHS - Health Visitors, Keep Well Nurse, Child Nutrition, formal and informal Education services, Adult Learning Team, Home Start, Action for Children. Barnardo's, Faith In the Community Dundee, Hope Proi8Ct and Save the Children Other support service$ indude Dundee Foodbank. Dundee Bairns. Togs for Tots and Teens, Welfare Reform Service, Employment Support Service, School Family Development Worker and Angus Housing AssoThation. Wh•rn appropriate, thesé 8gencl•s can follow up wlth individual families to offer more targeted support
Home Visits The staff provided home visits for a period lo teach a yOLAng mother how to cook on a budget and manage her children and keep them entertained while she &irried out this daily task but also to have some involvement tasting and safely prepanng the ingredients. Other home visits have been organised to meet needs and to provide help as they arise. Volunteer Development The staff have carried OLrt on the job training regarding family dynamics, h¢)w to deal with family issues, child development and empowemient plus healthy nutrrtious meals. Support for volunteers included a¢ssing fuel vouchers, vouchers at Christmas time. Women & Safety support number. Parents golng Into positive destlnatlons After enGouragmenl, training and support from the staff, one parent has gone on to a part- time work in an Eady Years Establishment. This being her first job in over 20 years. Future Plans A successful project cannot rest on rts laurels and it is important for our fLrture development to have meaningful engagement with our families. staff, volunteers, trustees and the wider partners and funders who support our work. 1 It will be essential therefore, that we consult with them to ensure that our ongoing development as a project links lo the developing priorities both locally and nationally for working with families particularly in the areas of wellbeing and mental health. The trustees will look at how best this can happen over the coming months. 2 In addition, a priority for the coming year will be to look at our online presence in lenns of website and social media and to develop a strategy for this that assists our families to access support and pul forward ideas,. that cleady showts our partners and funders how the project is developing and demonstrates our commitment to meaningful engagement. 3 Identify additional resources to enhance our programme and further enhance the opportunities for people development within the project. 4 Project monitoring will be reviewed to ensure we are able to provide funders and partners with the infomiation they require but also to enable us to more easily populate our reports and social media.
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Charlty Trustees The Trustees meet five times per year and some of these meetings are held via Zoom. Charity Address St Ninian's Stay arKI Play Family Support Group Sl Ninian's Scottish Escopat Church Longtown Road Dundee DD4 7RW Contact Detail .iisla ar la Oundee£4.wxsrte.comist-ninians Independent Examiner Bird Simpson and Co. 144 Nelhergate Dundee D014EB 01382 227841
Structure and Governance The tharty is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. In tenns of the Chanties and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Chartlies Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 las amended). the Board of Trustees report to the members as.. St. Ninian's Stay aTrJ Play Family Support Group - Dundee is a registered Scottish Charity ISC043514). All rts affairs are govemed by the Board of Trustees. Appointment of Trustees The Board of Trustees are elected or appointed by Annual General MeetiThJ established by constitution. There is no fomal induction programme, but we do provide a pack of infonnation induding guKlance on being a Charity Trustee and ongoing gulan is given to ensure that all Board members are familiar wrth the Group's values. aims and their responsibilrties as the designated trustees of a chanty All Board members have signed the Chanty Trustee Declaration, the Frt and Proper Persons Declaration and a GDPR Dedaration. Administrative Structure It is the duty of the Board of Trustees to manage the affair5 of the Group. Day to day running of the Group is delegated to the staff appointed by the Board. ststement of Risk The Trustees keep under review the major strategic business and 0ratIonal risks to which the Chanty is exposed and has established wocedures to mitigate any risks identified. Charitable Objectives and Activities Our Aim is - To provide a non-iudgemental support group for families. Our Outcomes-whal changes we want to see. For adults: 1. Improved interaction wrth their children_ 2. Increased seff confidence in dealing wrth themselves. others, and exlemal agencies. 3. Increased awareness of their thild's development. 4. Reduced isolation. 5. Reduced anxietylstress. 6. Increased a"litY to access opFM)rtunrties for personal development.
For Child. 7. Improved overall developmenl of each child. 8. Improved resilien of each child. For Volunteers Stay and Play values and holistically supports and seeks to develop all volunteers. Volunteers The Board is grateful for the time freely given by many volunteers, without whom the Group would be unable to operate and whose skills enable the Group to offer the wide range of activities and support available to the families. Financial Review The charty received income of £50,740 with an expendrture of £38,673 during the year. Funds carried fornard in reserves amount to £12,067 and shall be used to fund ongoing projeds supporting families. Our main funders this year 2023-2024 have been.. Northwood Charitable Trust Foundation Scotland (Comic Reliefj National Lottery - Community Fund IA+M Sword Charitable Trust Trusthouse CF Grant The Robertson Trust Scottish Episcopal Church Social Responsibility Committee, DVVA The support of the above and many other groups and individuals who support us financially sustain this important community facility for families. We have a few regular donors who have completed GiftAid fomis enabling our Treasurer to claim GiftAid on Iheir contributions. ReseNes The Trustees, policy is to retain reserves of 3 months operating costs. 10
Statoment of the Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The Trustees have accepted the responsibility lo. prepare financial slatements giving sufficient detail to enabte an appreciation of the transactions of the Group during the financial year. keep proper accounting records reflecting thè current financial position of the Group at this time. The financial statements comply with the Chanties and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charrties Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 ias amended) put procedures in place for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups. safeguard the assets of the Group and taken steps towards the prevention andlor detection of fraud and other irregulanties. On behalf of the Board of Trustees 11
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF ST NINIAN'S STAY AND PLAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP I ieport on Ihe accounls of the Chanty for the year ended ?9th February 2024 Sel out on pages J131017. 1 RESPECTIVE RESPONS181LITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER As des(XFbeO on page 6 the Charrty s Tnjslees are rèsponsib for Ihe weparation of the accounts in accordance with the lefms of the Charilies and Trustee Investment {Scollandl Act 2005 and the Charilics Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 The charily Iruslees considei that the audit requirempnl of Regulation 10(11(al lo {cl of the Accolinls Rcgulalions does not apply 11 is my responsibilily lo cxamine the accounts as requir&1 under Section 44111{cl ol the Act and lo slate whether particular mallers have come lo my allention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT My examination is carr*d out in 8ccordance wlh Regulation 11 of the chan15 Accounts (Scollandl Regul81ions 2CQ6. An examination include5 a reVW of the accounting records kept by the Lharily and a wmpaiison ol the Accounts presented with those rettjrds. 11 also Includes consideration ot any unusual rtems or disdosures in the Accounts, and se@ks extyanalions Irom the Truslees conceTning any such mallers. The procedures urKlertaken do not provide all the evidencp that would bL' rL'quirpd in an audit and consequently I do nol express an audit opinion on the view given by Ihe Accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my attention which gives me reasonaue caus8 lo LlieVe that in any maleiial respect the requiremenls.. lo keep accouiiling recor(Is In accordance wrth Section 4411)(a) of the 2W5 Act and Regulation 4 of Ihe 20C6 Accounls Regulations, and lo prepare accounts which accord wilh Ihe accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2C(J6 Accounls Regulations have not met. or to wthh, in my OFAnion, allenlion should drawn In order lo enab18 a prorkf ( I Dated ?.4" April, ?024 Bird Simpson & Co. Chartered Accounlanls 144 Nethergale Dundee DD14EB 12
Ost Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group Charity No. SC043514 Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 29th February 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlctod Tolal Totsl Funds Funds Fund• Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Income genorat from charlLgble activitle8: Voluntary Income 2,172 2,172 210 Grants 5.000 43,216 48.216 63.175 Other Income 244 244 172 Bank Interest 108 108 51 Total Incomlng Resour¢ Resour¢e8 Expend•d Charitable Activrties 6,745 31,928 38,673 39,965 Governance Costs Total Resoyrc•8 Expgnded 6,745 31,928 38,673 39.965 Net Movement In Funds 779 11,288 12,067 23,643 Transfer between funds Balance at 1 March 2023 75,377 23,747 99,124 75.481 Balance at 29 February 2024 76.156 35,035 111,191 99.124 13
St Ninian's Stay and Play Famity Support Group Statement of Balances at 29th Febrnary 2024 Fixed Assets Notes 2024 2023 Tangible Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at Bank and in Hand 111,191 99,124 Credltots Due within one year Net Current Assets 111,191 99,124 Total Assèts less Cuttent Liabilities 111,191 99,124 Re re$gnted B Unrestricted Funds 76,156 75,377 Restricted Funds 35,035 23.747 111.191 99,124 14
St Ninian'$ Stay and Play Family Support Group Year to 29th Fgbruary 2024 Note 1 Basis ol Accountlng These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and paymellts basis in accordance with the Chanlies & Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005 and the CharilEs Accounts Iscotland) Regulations 2006 las amendedl. 2 Nature and Purpose of Funds Unreslricled fvnds are those that may be used al the discretion of the truslees in ftjrtherance of the objects of the charity Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes Reslricbons arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. The chanty currently have six restricted funds which are to be used as follows.. Groundworks- to fund an activity-based tn"p Nation81 Lottery - to fund training, IT equipment etc Trusthouse- funds 500fi of salaries and wnning costs SEC Social Responsibility Fund - funds music actsvities, counselling. and wellbeing DVVA- lunds family, support, well-being, outreach and training 3 Related Party Transactions No remuneration was paid to the tnjstees or connected persons during the year12023- Nill 4 Grdnts Recelved 2024 2024 2024 2023 Unre&trlcted Restrided Total Total Funds Funds Funds Fund8 Northwood Chafitable Trust 5,000 5.000 5,000 Foundation Scotland Icomic Reliefj 5,000 National Lottery -community Fund 9.925 WM Sword Chantable Trust 10,000 Truslhovse CF Grant 15,000 1 5,000 15,000 The Robertson Trust 15.000 15.000 17,250 Walter Craig 1,000 General Synod 5,000 5,000 DVVA 8,216 8,216 5,000 43,216 48,216 63.175 15
st Ninian's Stay and Play Farnily Support Group Year to 29th February 2024 5 Total Resou¢5 Expended 2024 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restrictsd Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Staff Salaries lincl Pensions I 29.996 29,996 28,264 Printing & Stationery Equ4pnt-Ael7Yl1ieS 400 400 365 1,079 1,079 5,001 Cleaning & laundry 1.549 1,549 Venue Costs 468 1,932 2,400 2.400 Insuran 653 653 773 Telephone 319 319 282 Luncheslhealthy 910 910 Training 2,461 Other 647 647 269 Accountancy 720 720 150 6,745 31,928 38,673 39.965 6 Staff Salarles 2024 2023 Staff costs were as follows Salaries 28.591 24.666 Pension Contributions {ER ial Security {ER NIC} 855 1,952 430 795 Payroll Costs 120 851 29,996 28,264 16
St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group Yoar to 29th February 2024 7 Cash at Bank and in Hand 2024 1023 Main Acccmjnt 101,080 89,160 Reserve Ac¢ounl 9,983 9,875 Cash 128 89 111.191 99,124 8 Restricted Funds Opvnlng Incorne Expndltur• Transfer Closing Groundworks (Tescol 2.000 2,c(JO Nabonal Lottery £ommunity Fund 4,819 4.819 Tfusthouse CF Grant 1.928 15,000 116,9281 The Robertson Tnjst 15.000 15,000 115,000) 15.OCrfJ Scottish Episcopal Church SR 5.000 5.000 DWA 8,216 8,216 23,747 43,216 (31.9281 35,035