ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16

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1 ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16

2 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S MESSAGE Annual Report 2015/2016 HELLO Welcome to the Rock Trust s 2015/16 annual report. In many ways, the past year has seen the beginning of a transition for the Rock Trust - there has been a significant amount of work on strategic direction, quality improvement and staff training and support. Whilst the Rock Trust has maintained services for many years, we have, over the last couple of years, developed new services and made plans for growth to keep up with increasing demand. This year saw us put in place the framework required for this; our management and 2 development capacity was increased to enable us to develop new projects and grow successful projects which make the biggest impacts on the lives of those we serve. We realise now that the welfare reforms and economic environment we find ourselves in means that there are difficult times ahead and, whilst we will campaign to ensure that our young people s views and life stories are heard, we must also prepare for the change this will bring.

3 Being able to offer our young people affordable housing options - such as shared housing - has again become vital, giving them the opportunity to gain vital work and life skills. Developing services which involve the community and our increasing range of corporate partners will allow us to provide efficient services which will leave a legacy for all involved. Our employability work will rely on skilled tradespeople to provide the training, companies to provide the placements and our team to co-ordinate and support the young people. Our communities are providing the hosts and the flatmates for our housing options and the mentors for young people. From the beginning, our work has always been undertaken in partnership and that is what will ensure our future. Whilst we develop new services to meet these needs and fulfil these targets we also work with our partners across Scotland, UK and Europe to learn and share knowledge and practice which can help us all be more effective in our mission to End Youth Homelessness. We thank you all for supporting us as we continue to serve the vulnerable young people in our community so that they can avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness. Without you, we would be unable to turn lives around. Kate 3

4 HOUSING SUPPORT WE PROVIDED ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT TO 9 6 YOUNG PEOPLE 96

5 WE STRIVE TO KEEP OUR FLATS OCCUPIED AT ALL TIMES OCCUPANCY RATE 98% IN EDINBURGH 97% IN WEST LOTHIAN 41 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED VISITING SUPPORT 41

6 COMPASS 220 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED IMMEDIATE CRISIS SUPPORT FRESH BRITISH M I L K BAKED BEANS 308 EMERGENCY FOOD PARCELS WERE GIVEN OUT

7 116 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED INTENSIVE ONE TO ONE SUPPORT 68% TO VOLUNTEERINGOCOLLEGE OFYOUNG PEOPLE RA PROGRESSED JOB

8 ACCOUNTS Annual Report 2015/2016 Summary of Accounts for the year to 31 March 2016 Income Rents and Support 721, % 748, % Donations 191, % 138, % Legacies 4, % 7, % Investment income 4, % 10, % Income Generation 5, % 18, % Other Grants Receivable 316, % 139, % TOTAL 1,244, % 1,062, % Expenditure 2015/ /2015 % % Charitable Activities 1,291, % 1,252, % Costs of Raising Funds 86, % 59, % Governance Costs 6, % 4, % TOTAL 1,383, % 1,317, % Gain / (Loss) on investment assets (30,250) 4,746 Surplus / Deficit for the year (170,176) (249,545) Donations Received (an increase of 52,665) 191, ,447 Grants Received (an increase of 176,837) 316, ,459 Reason for deficit: Reserves showed strong growth over the seven years to 2013, as a result of consistent surpluses over this period. Since 2014, total reserves have been reduced as part of Rock Trust s strategic plan meaning deficits have been recorded since then. The surplus in reserves, created before 2014, was invested in developing new projects and supporting ongoing projects so that we could continue to provide key services with reduced funding. These figures are summarised from the published accounts of the Rock Trust for the year ended 31 March Copies of the full accounts are available from the Rock Trust s office. The Rock Trust s auditor was Alexander Sloan, Chartered Accountants, Edinburgh. 8

9 INCOME Housing Support Rental Income Big Lottery Other grants and income Donations and legacies 390, , , , ,485 Total income for the year was 1,244,058, an increase of 181,278 compared to the previous year. The main increase in income is primarily due to the new funding agreed from the Big Lottery which had previously ended in 2014/15. Grants, Supporting People contract income and rental income remain the main sources of income for The Rock Trust. EXPENDITURE Staff costs Depreciation Office and Support costs Property costs Project, activities and other costs 935,890 25,008 95, ,623 76,280 Total expenditure was 1,383,984 (2014/15: 1.317,071) of which staff costs represents 68% at 935,890 (2014/15: 70% 925,446). 9

10 BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS ON WE DELIVERED TRAINING TO RELATIONSHIPS 177 SECTOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS SCOTLAND 81% OF THE PROFESSIONALS WOULD IMPLEMENT TRAINING INTO THEIR PRACTICE WE TRAINED TO 17 YEARS OLD IN H O M E L E S S P R E V E N T I O N AND RELATIONSHIPS 67% SAID IT MADE THEM THINK MORE ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS

11 VOLUNTEERING 12:30 VOLUNTARY TIME CONTRIBUTED FROM SUPPORTIVE FLATMATES BEFRIENDERS SUPPORTERS AND BOARD MEMBERS 12: HOURS 5:45 10:25

12 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUILT WITH RELATIONSHIPS 26 LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORTIVE TO W E D E L I V E R E D T A L K S COMMUNITY G R O U P S AND PARTNERS AT HOUSING SECTOR EVENTS

13 GOAL 575 EVENT P A R T I C I P A N T S DELIVERED AND PARTICIPATED 7 IN FUNDRAISING EVENTS INCLUDING SLEEP OUT POSTCARD A R T EDINBURGH MARATHON AND FORTH BRIDGE ABSEIL 6 4 2

14 WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK Annual Report 2015/2016 Thank you for an amazing year! We want to give special thanks for the time and energy of our wonderful volunteers, partners, supporters, fundraisers, event participants and staff. Because of you, we were able to support some of the most vulnerable young people in our society We would like to thank: 2nd Chance (Kirkmuir) Christian Charity Shop, Aitken Nairn WS, Amy s Kitchen, Bauer Rad, BNY Mellon, Craigbank Parish Church, DMS Office Supplies, Dunbar Boys Brigade, ECCC Together, Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show, Edinburgh University, North America Society - Thanksgiving Ball, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools, ESCA - C Hamilton & L Mcleod, Eyemouth, Fettes College, Forth Valley College, Franklin Templeton, George Watsons College, Gillespie MacAndrew, Howden s Joinery, HSBC Security Services, John Lewis, 14 Kirk of Calder Guild, Kirkliston Parish Church, La Favorita Delivered, Mackenzie Residential, MAD & the Matta, Marks and Spencer, Pagoda Porter Novelli, Parish of St Isidore, Plum Trust, Premium Rolls, Royal London / Scottish Life, Rozelle Trust, Saunderson Family Butchers, Society of Recorder Players, South Leith Parish Church, St Anne s Church Guild, St Ebba s Episcopal Church, St Margaret s Episcopal Church, St Ninians One World Group, St Patrick s RC Church, St Vincent s Chapel, Stoats, Street Smart, Taylor Wimpey, Tesco Bank, TESCO, the Lord and Lady Provost of Edinburgh, The Phantoms, The Schuh Trust, W Scott, Wardie Parish Church, Wester Hailes Education Centre, Wilson Charitable Trust, Woodcraft Portobello Venturers and Rock Trust Directors, staff and volunteers.

15 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT 15

16 The Rock The Rock Trust 55 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY T: E: The Rock Trust is a company registered in Scotland (Company No ) and registered as a charity in Scotland (SC018708). Registered office 55 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY