LET THE PEOPLE SING CHARITY NUMBER SC052436 THE V)OTI IY 92 NIDDRIE MAINS ROAD EH164DT EDINBURGH 07921076663 LETTHEPEOPLESING24@OUTLOOK.COM WWW.FACEBOOK.COMIBOTHYCRAIGMILLAR INSTAGRAM- BOTHY CRAIGMILLAR
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR PERSON. OUR MISSION. WHAT WE OFFER. OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS. OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS. DROP IN IMPACT. WOMEN'S GROUP IMPACT. TESTIMONIALS. FUNDERS AND PARTNERS. BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S. THANK YOU.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON AS CHAIR OF LET THE PEOPLE SINO, I'M HONOURED TO SHARE A LITTLE OF MY JOURNEY. INTRODUCE OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM. AND REFLECT OM THE EXCITING FUTURE WE'RE BUILDING TOGETHER. THE BOTHY 1$ MORE THAN JUST A $£RVICE-IT'S A COMMUMITY ROOTED IN PASSIOM. CONNECTION. AIID PURPOSE. I'D LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON HOW I BECAME PART OF THIS JOUQNEY, AND TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO MAKE OU WORK POSSIBLE. I FIRST CAME TO THE BofHY SIMPLY LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO-SOMEWHERÉ TO CONNECT AND BE PART OF SOMÉTHING MEANINGFUL. I JOINED THE WOMEN'S GROUP AND SOON BECAME A VOLUNTÉER WITHIN THÉ DROP-IM. I8EfyAN TAKING PART IN TRAINING AND OUTREACH WORK, AND THROUOH THAT PROCE$$. I DISCOVERED SOMETHING UNEXPECTED: I FOUND IAY PASSION. THAT JOURNEY LED ME TO FACILITATOR TRAINING. AND EVENTUALLY. I BECAME THE FAeiLITATOR FOR THE VEIEY SAME OROUP THAT HAD WELCOMED ME. AS THE OIIOUP GREW IN STIENOTH AND DEMAND. WE OPENED A SECOND SESSIOII-BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT OUR COMMUMITY NEEDED. MEETING TMQSE NEEDS IS AT THE HEAItT OF EVERYTHIMQ WÉ DO. THItOUOHOUT MY TIME AT THE BOTNY. I'VÉ CONTINUED TO LEARN AND OROW. WITH A BACKGROUND IM SOCIAL CAIIE AND YEARS OF EXPÉRIENCE AS A SUPPORT WORKER. I STEPPÉD •ACK FOR A TIME TO RAISE MY Fouk WONDERFUL CHIIDREN. BUT I KNEW I NEEDED SOMETHING FOR MYSELF TOO-SOMETHINO TO STRIVE FOR. THAT'S WHEN THE BOTHY BECA•AE PART OF MY STORY. TODAY, I'M PROUD TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF A SERVICE POWERED BY THE DEDICATIOII OF ITS VQLUNTEERS, SUPPORTED BY THE PUBLIC AMD OUR FUNDERS. AND DRIVEN BY THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. LOOKING AHEAD, OUR PLANS TO MOVE TO A LARGER PREMISES, EXPAND SERVICES FOR WOMEN. AMD OPEN A WELCO•AING COMMUNITY CAFÉ REFLECT Oult SHARED VISION. IT'S A VISION BUILT NOT JUST ON STRATEGY. BUT ON LIVED EXPERIENCÉ. TRUST. AND COLLÉCTIVÉ MOPE. THANK YOU TO ÉVÉRY VOLUNTEER. SUPPORTER. FUNDEIt. AND COMMUMITY MEMBER WHO CONTINUES TO BELIEVE IN AND BACK OUII WORK-I AM TAULY GRATEFUL TO BE PAR T OF THIS WITH YOU. WARMLY, ON. LET THE PEOPLE SING
OLR lIsSI0,ND FTFIOS WE EXIST TO BE A STARTING POINT-A PLACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS FEEL SAFE, SUPPOR TED, AND SEEN. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN BUILDING SELF- CONFIDENCE, SELF-BELIEF, AND SELF-WORTH. IN OUR PEER-IED ENVIRONMENT. WE RECOGNISE THE POWER OF SHARING OUR UNIQUE JOURNEYS. BY OFFERING VULNERABILITY, WE INVITE TRUST BY SHOWING EMPATHY, WE FOSTER CONNECTION. OUR CORE FOCUS IS ON BUILDING GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS AND CULTIVATING A SENSE OF UNITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WE CREATE A SOLID SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO MOVE FORWARD IN THEIR OWN PERSONAL JOURNEY. BY WORKING ALONGSIDE OTHER SERVICES. WE ENSURE THAT NO ONE HAS TO NAVIGATE RECOVERY ALONE-HOWEVER THAT MAY LOOK. WE HOLD A DEEP UNDERSTANDING THAT EACH PERSON'S RECOVERY IS UNIQUE. AND WE WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO THRIVE. NOT JUST SURVIVE. WE ARE HERE TO WALK ALONGSIDE EVERY INDIVIDUAL-NOT AHEAD OF THEM-SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER TO RECLAIM CONTROL. REBUILD LIVES. AND REALISE POTENTIAL. O))) Let the People Sing
WHAT WE OFFER Our Core Olfer: Person-centred Support ot The Bothy At The Bothy (Jrop-in service, we provide a comprehensive. person-centred approach-supporting each individuol based on their unique needs. gool$. and ciicumstonces. Whether someone 1$ tokin9 their tirst step Of novigating lon9-l9rm r8cov8ry, we offer pro¢ticol tools. emotional $upport. ond pothwoy$ to empow•iment. Hoolth & Sofety Support Réferrals to rehobilitotion services when onu il It's tho rlghl Step Noloxone kits and overaose response tralning A¢¢ompaniment to ptsrsonol oppointm8nt$ Food bank ffjferrol$ and L¥osi¢ neèds support Access & Inclusion Frèo internat aceess for oppointments, applications. and staying conne¢ted Bosic IT support to encouroge digitol inclusion HO(Icold drinks and snocks alway5 gvoiloble Recovery & Wellbein9 Recov•ry coaching Peer-led support ond community empowermènt • Women's-only wellbeing and rècovefy groups • Wèètly yogo sessions focused on body-rnin(J connecrlon Art terapY closses Memorial quilting group to honour those wfr'vo lost Skills & Growth Cooking workshops to build nutritional knowl$dge. skills. and eonfidenco Volunteering roles within our sorvic8. fostering purpose and selt-belief Training opportunities tailor8d to individuol goals Frge gym memberships in portnership with Edinburgh Leisure Navigation & Advo¢ocy Signposting to relevant services and community resources Supporl with referrols. appli¢otions. ond advocaey Would you like holp turning this into o visuol servieè mop or poiring it with impact dota? I con olso help you write a short intro or conclusion thot tles this into your volu•s and strotogic olms. r HOPE ÉACH OF THESE OFFERINGS IS MORE THAN JUST A SERVICE-THEY ARE OPPOflTUNITIES TO BUILD TRUST. RESTORÉ HOPE, AND RECON14ECT WITH COMMUNITY. TOGE7HER, THEY FOIIM THE FOUNDATIONS OF A SAFE AND EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH PERSQN'S JOURNEY GAN BEGIN. GROW. AND CONTINUE.
OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS Our servic• cr•ot¢$ langlbl• pathway t•w4rd stablllty. purpos•, employment. ThT•ugh volunteerlng. troining. ond shared le4rnlng. Indi¥idu41s bulld eonlld•nce, d•v•l•p sklll•. and reconnect with th¢lr potentlal. Key Outcomes Our work chall•nges stlgma. promot0$ •dueatlon. and strength•ns eollaboratlon acrols s•¢tor$. By centerlng Ilved •xperlenee and hon•st eonvèrsatlon, we h•lP shift p¢rc•ptlons tsnd intorm rnor• r•sponslve $y$tems ot ear•. Key Inltlatlves A te8tam•nt to th• eonfldenco bullt and pot•ntlal reall80d. Many of our volunteers transltion into pald roles. both within and beyond our servlco-demon$trating the power of Ilv•d •xpfjrlene• and pe•r-l•d $upport. Tr•lnlng Opportuniti•$ W• $upport Individual$ to s•t and achiov• p•rsonal afftd prolesslonal gogl$. From recovery coaehing to lacllltatlo $klll8. our training pathways fo$t•r growth. loodership, and l•ng-t•rm r•silin¢¢. student L•arning Exchanges Futur• professlonals gain invuluablo In¥ight into Ilve¢ •xperl•nce. whil• partl¢lpants lind purpos¢ In sharlng th•iT ¥torl¢s. The$• exchanges bulld mutual v•spe¢t deepen und•r•tand•ng a¢r•$ •o¢tor¥. Equlpplng Individuals wlth life-saving tools and knowledge. These $o$$lons not only savo Ilves but ulso fo$ter communlty responsibility and r•du¢? f?ar •round overdose response. Nutritlon Aworong$• W• ¢xplor• the links b•tw•en food. mood, ond r•¢•v•ry- supporting h•althier hablts anql Informed ¢hol¢e$. W• $hare up-to-d•ie In$lghts Into drug tr•nd$ and •merglng n••ds. helplng prolosslonal$ stay Inlormed and r•$pon$lv¢. Th1$ bridyès the gap between frontline exp•rl•nce and stratogic d•clslon-mgklng. Collaboratlv• Slgnpo$tlng Through eon$lstent partn•rshlp and signpo$tlng, we help Indlvidua15 ac¢esi wlder support. Our relationshlps wlth other $¢rvlce$ contlnu¢ to grow. strengthening th¢ lo¢al r•covery •cosyst•rn. Wè bellove that re¢ov•ry ig voot•d in ¢onno¢tlon. Our group$, dtop-ln s•ssions, and pe•r-l•d $p•¢•8 rodu¢• Joclol i¥•latl•n and olfer eon$l•tent, eompas$l•nat• pre8ene•. Sal• Spa¢fr We provld¢ a ¥v•leomlng ¢nvlronm•nt lor anyon• $?¢lng eonnectlon. Support. or $Smply gom•wh•r• to be. This $po¢o Is olt•n th• ffjr¥l st•p toward robullding trust and Stablllty. P••r Support R•latlonships lorm•d through p••r support logter r••lll•n¢e ond redu¢¢ lon•llnoss. These ¢onn•¢tlons ar• central to our •tfvo•-buildlng Communlty from the In$id• out. At th• core of overy outcome Is $om•thlng qltep•r: hope. Whother $om•on¢ is toking tth•ir flrst ¥t?p or redlscov•rlng who they are, w• h•lp ¢r•ut• o $pa¢• lor belief in a better lutur•-tor indlviduol$, lor familits. for our community.
OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS 8ty•nd Serv1¢• D•ilv•ry: Cv•atlng Lqstlng Change Our work g0•s for b•yond provldlng •rvle•s. It er•ate• r•al. lastlng chang• lfft p•opl•'• Ilv• and wlthln th• wlder eommunlty. Th•s• outcomes r•fl•et th• r•slllence of thos• w• worlc along•ld• and the rlppi• •ll•et ol havlng a •al•. $upportlv• ¢ommunlty ¥pa¢• In th• heart ol Cralgmlllar. Empow•rm•nt Through L•ainlng and Growth Flrst Ald Trolnlng Partleipants galn •s••ntlal Ilfe-savlng kllls and the e•nt•d•nee lo r••p•nd In •rnepgen¢l••. Thlg tralnlng fo•l•r$ ••n•• ot responslblllty arbd self-•ffl¢aey. wlth mony r•portlng Iner•a$ed regdln•ss to support oth•r8 In thelr communlty. Facllltqtor Tiolnlng Th1 pathway op•fft# doors to lead•r•hlp. purpose. and n•w ¢•pportunltles. Indlvlduals ar• support•d to develop foellltatlon skills. lead p••r groups. and ¢ontrlbute m•anlngfully to our Peer led groups- As part ol our eomrnltm•nt to ¢ommunlty-drlv•n r•¢•v•iy. w• eontlnu• to •xpand and •upport p•er-l•d Inltlatlv•s. These gtoup• fo•t•r ¢onn•cilon, eonlld•n¢•. and w•llb•lng. and ar• hqp•d by Ilved •xp•rl•n¢•. Wom•n's Group Thls group ofl•r$ short cour••• alm•d qt lrnpvovlng m•ntal w•llb•lng and bulldlng eonlldene•. Portlelponls ar• 8upp•rl•d to rnak• po8ltlv• ¢hong•• In th•lr Ilv•i, wlth •$$lon¥ d•slgTred to i•duc• so¢lal l•olatlon and promot• p•r•onal gVOWth. Impaet Hlghllghts: Iner•o$•d confldene• among partlclpants R•ductlon In fe•llng$ Of l$olatlon Posltlv? l••dback on course oee•sslblllty qnd r•levan¢• Art Th•rapy Oroup Launeh•d In July 2025, thls group provld•¥ o p•o¢•tul 8pace lor er•otlv• •xpr•slon. paT¢lelponts report a ¥•n•• ol calm and conn•¢tlon through art, wlih EF ••rvlce dellvory-bulldlng both p•r8onal and eoll•ctlv• eapaclty. R•covery-F•eu$¢d L•arnlng R•¢ov•ry coa¢hlng Our recovery coa¢hlng supports Indlvldual$ to bulld practical tools for daily life whlle deepening thelr understandlng of th•mselve$. Through on•-to-on¢ and group sesslons purticlpants expltsrt personal goals. devglop coping $trategles, and str•ngth•n their recovevy Journey. Psychology-l¢d Presentation$ L•d by q mu8ter"s-level psychologlst. these s•J$lon8 in¢roa$• awareness of b•hovlours. cravings, and ¢oplng m•chonl$ms. They promote education. sell-rell•¢tlon. und Informed d•clslon-making-empow•rlng Individuals wlth knowldg• that supports long-t•rm wellbelng. •m•rglng p••r l•ad•rshlp strength•nlffig group coheslon. Impact Hlghllghls: Growth In peer-led workshops wlthln s•$slon• Formatlon ol n•w Irlendghlps and support networki Inclulv• •nvlronment w•l¢omlng dlvers• parilclponls r•akla•t Club Foellltat•d wlthln our dr•p-In •ervlc•. th• br•ukfast club •n$ur•¥ that ba•le n••d8 ar• m•t whll• •n¢ouvoglng routln• Und h•althler hablts. It als• ••rv•• a• a vltal spo¢• l•r Informal connt¢tlon and communlty buildlng. Impact Hlghllghts: Dolly acce#¥ to nulrlilous m•al¥ strength•n•d senge of c•mmunlty Support lor Indlvlduals ••tabllshlng rnornlng fOUtln•s
Drop in impact hey Indlcator Activity Outcome Attended drop in session for support- 140. Signposted for additional services- 35. January 2025 totals. Drop in service. Attended drop in session for support- 120. Signposted for additional services- 15. February 2025 totols. Drop in service. Attended drop in session for support- 138. Signposted for additional support- 20. March 2025 totals. Drop in service.
WOMENS GROUP IMPACT Key Indicator Activity Outcome Increase in the weekly attendance of the women's group. (10- 14 per week) Structured group sessions twice weekly, led by facilitator and peers. women have routine, purpose and connection, reducing social isolation. Women return weekly, documented over 0 3 month period. Consist group culture ond peer support. Sustained engagement. Stronger personal development. All the women in the group report improved wellbeing. Regular check tns. wellness activities. Group led planners. Increased mental health stability. Sense of value and safety. External services delivered. Health in mind. dynamic earth, botanical gardens, Edinburgh communlty foods, Art student. 7 External workshops delivered. 4 internal workshops delivered(group members) Broader access to tools and education. Women building life and coping skills. Womens take next steps into training, becoming volunteers, building theii confidence and self esteem. women gained qualifications. 4 women completed facilitator training. Encouragement from the group and facilitators.
TLSTIMONIALS .1 pop into the bothy for a coffee when i visit the chemist next door, the volunteers always make me feel good about myself and i leave feeling positive, 'When i first came into The Bothy i was nervous, not knowing what the people would be like or whether i would fit in. However i have felt welcomed each and everytime, i regularly pop in and hove made some great friends, i have lived in our community for many years now and i feel that the bothy is well needed in our community. I work in our local church and i meet many people from all walks of live, i have recommended to several indlviduols to the bothy, o few have became a big part of the service, engaging with others services with in there too, .1 go to the women's group, I have met some great women there, we meet up twice a week and do group work, trips and coffee morning, one of the thing's I love about it is we choose what it is we are doing each week, 'The Bothy is my safe space, i am there at every drop in, 'The volunteers are people I know and it makes me think, if they can do. i can do this.
Advo Card Iraigmillar Now edinburoh FOOD SOCIAL TURNING P INT SCOTLAND Recovery Coaching Scotland Recovery. Resilience and Trauma Coaching thistle CORRA Foundation Alcohol & Drug Partnership FOUNDATIQN
Board Members ALL OUR BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROFESSIONAL. DEDICATED MEMBERS OF THE NIDDRIE COMMUNITY. EACH REPRESENTING PASSION AND HOPE WITHIN THE RECOVERY AND ADDICTION FIELD. GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR OUR COMMUNITY SPACE WITH IN THE BOTHY. )))
THANKYOU WITH DEEP GRATIT DE TO OUR FUNDERS. PAR D COMMUNITY. NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU-OUR INCREDIBLE FUNDERS. STEADFAST PARTNERS, AND THE PASSIONATE, RESILIENT COMMUNITY THAT SURROUNDS AND UPLIFTS US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. TO OUR FUNDERS YOUR TRUST IN OUR WORK AND YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT LIGHT THE PATH FORWARD. YOU DON'T JUST FUND OUR PROGRAMMES-YOU INVEST IN HOPE. IN CHANGE, AND IN A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL OF US. TO OUR AR ERS THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STRENGTH. YOUR WISDOM. AND YOUR BELIEF THAT WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER. YOUR COLLABORATION IS A POWERFUL REMINDER THAT REAL CHANGE HAPPENS WHEN WE JOIN FORCES. TO OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY YOU ARE THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. YOUR COURAGE, YOUR VOICE, AND YOUR UNWAVERING PRESENCE INSPIRE US DAILY. WE DO THIS WORK BECAUSE OF YOU-AND FOR YOU. EVERY SUCCESS. EVERY MILESTONE. AND EVERY STEP FORWARD-WE SHARE IT WITH YOU. THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS JOURNEY. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT HAPPEN. LET THE PEOPLE SING - THE BOTHY
14 Registered Charity Number SC052436 LET THE PEOPLE SING Report and Accounts For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
15 LET THE PEOPLE SING Report and Accounts Contents Page Independent Examiner's Report Income and Expenditure Account Balance Sheet Trustees Report 16&17 18 19 20
16 LET THE PEOPLE SING Independent EXamineS Report to Trustees of Let The People Sing I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 14 to 20, Respectlve respon8ibilities of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investrnent (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 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. 8asl8 ol Independent examlner's Statement My examination Is carr5ed out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulatlons. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kepl by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examlner's statement In the course of my examination. no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause lo 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 to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and compty with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Director of Resources Thistle Foundation, Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA Date: 12th November 2025
18 LEf THE PEOPLE SING Income and Expendlture Account For the year ended 31 March 2026 2025 2024 Income: Grants Edinburgh Community Yoga Bank Interest Other Totsl Income 92,611.01 1,008.00 0.00 0.00 15.000.00 378.00 0.00 93,619.01 15,378.00 Expendlture: Wages Group Costs Rent Electrtcity Facilities Maintenance Insuran Telephone Training Membership & Subscriptions Printing & Stationery Sundries Trade Waste Accountancy Fees 18,931.20 122.71 7,463.02 451.61 1,089.69 385.01 250.00 261.00 215.97 71.49 411.07 650.99 0.00 30,303.76 4.261.20 0.00 0.00 2,147.63 375.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,007.83 282.36 0.00 8,074.28 Retained Surplusl(Deflcltl 63 315.25 7 303.72 Prepared by. on 10.09.202
19 LET THE PEOPLE SING Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand 0.00 70 618.97 70 618.97 0.00 7 303.72 7 303.72 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors:Amount falling due within one year 0.00 0.00 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS 70 618.97 70 618.97 7 303.72 7 303.72 FUNDS: Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Designaled Funds 70,618.97 0.00 7,303.72 0.00 0.00 7,303.72 70 618.97 Prepared by.. on 10.09.202 20
LEf THE PEOPLE SING Charity Number SC052436 Balance Sheet A8 at 31 March 2026 For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audrt under sectiC+n 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small compani8$. The Trustees acknowledge their respon8ibilrtie8 for ensuring that.. i) the mernbers have not required the company to obtain an audit of rts acc¢unts for the year in que8ts.on in accordance wilh section 476 ii) the Trustees acknowledge th•ir responsibilities for complying vthh the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject to the small cornpanies, regime. Approved by Board of Trustees on . and slgned on thelr hall by: