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 V￿rk that rt does in the area l am becoming even
more aware of the benefrts offered to families and indeed, the local c￿Munty. first hand as
I get to know those involved and the imwrtant ¥vork they do.
A project s￿h 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 ttr*ir Annual Re￿rt 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 th￿￿41s the (th cuprfe ball.
Parents and children are still struggling with the aftereffeds of the Covid lockdown and the
isol*on that has brought. In addrtion. financial. emotsonal and heafth issues can create
tensions wh￿h 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 oUti￿S 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 c￿ate
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 & V￿lIbeing. 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 ex￿rEnc£, 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 proV￿e all round support il is essential lo establish and fully develop links with other
agencies who can Comp￿Ment 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.

What the voluntsers say
I'm leaming new skills.
ol my Health
& Hygiene
Certificale
I ve beer7 given
support and ihis
has helped me
lot.
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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 E￿scopat 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 gu￿lan￿ 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 0￿ratIonal 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.
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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
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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 chan1￿5 Accounts
(Scollandl Regul81ions 2CQ6. An examination include5 a reV￿W 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 L￿lieVe 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 wth￿h, 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
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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
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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$gnted B
Unrestricted Funds
76,156
75,377
Restricted Funds
35,035
23.747
111.191
99,124
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St Ninian'$ 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
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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
Equ4p￿nt-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
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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