COPE Foundation annual report 2003.

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Di rectors' Report 8: Statement of Accounts

Di rectory of Services 2

Members 4

Chairman 's Statement 7

Chief Executive's Statement 9

Cl ient Services 11

Accounts 17

Schools Programmes 24

Assessment/Guidance Training & Employment 27

Fundraising 33

Human Resources 34

Finance & Management Services 35

Information Systems 35

Statement of Directors 36

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ANNUAL REPORT SERVICES

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES

, I LOCATION YEAR OPENED

Bonnin ton Montenotte Cork 1970 Bonnington, Montenotte, Cork 1996 Bonnington, Montenotte, Cor 1996 Units 6, 7 & 8 Penrose Wharf, Cork 2002

Ballyvolane

SPECIAL SCHOOLS

Scoil Bernadette Cork 1958 Scoil Eanna St Paul's St Killian's

ADULT DAY SERVICES (City)

QDS (HELP Industries) Vicars Road Cork Vocational Trainin Centre Hollyhill John Bermin ham Centre John Bermingham Centre (New Centre) Doras

ADULT DAY SERVICES (County)

Mallow Quartertown Industrial Estate, Co Cork 1989 Foundat ion

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (County)

Skibbereen 1982

Bandon

Mallow Glen Lodge, Fair Street, Mallow, Co. Cork 2001

ANNUAL REPORT 2003 po,el HONORARY DIRECTORS & MEMBERS

HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION Angela Beechinor Brian Bermingham Denis Bohane Ted Bradley Philip Burkley Jerry Buttimer Jerry Buttimer (Jnr.) John Cashman Michael Collins-Powell Jerry Corkery Michael Cotter William Cuddy Anne Daly Helen Dennehy Peter Dineen Catherine Field Noreen Fitzgerald Gearoid Gilley Patricia Gilley Hilary Grimes Liam Howe Rosaleen Hyland Sean Jennings Ann Keating William Kelly Canon Liam Leader PP Donal Lehane Edmond T MacSweeney Noel McCarthy Patrick Mullins Kay Murphy Maura Murphy William Murphy Stuart Musgrave Derek Nolan Patrick O'Callaghan Frances O'Donovan Fionnuala O'Donovan Frank O' Flynn Johnny O'Flynn Peter O'Flynn Denis 0' Mahony John O'Mahony Mary O'Mahony Tom Potts Philomena Powell Seamus Scally William H Sullivan Elizabeth Walsh James Walsh

HONORARY LIFE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Aylmer Barrett Richard Mcintyre Thomas Monaghan Bernard O'Shaughnessy Maureen O'Sullivan Bonnjngton, Montenotte, Cork t: 021.4507131 f: 021.4507580 e: [email protected] w: www_cope-foundatjon.1e pal!"4 COPE1-' F o undation

CLIENT SERVICES/ HUMAN RESOURCES PENSION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

Michael Collins-Powell James Walsh Frank O'Flynn Chairperson Chairperson Chairperson Catherine Field Brian Bermingham William H Sullivan Vice -Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Jerry Buttimer Jerry Corkery Angela Beechinor William H Sullivan Edmond T MacSweeney Anne Daly Donal Lehane Hilary Grimes Sean Abbott Liam Howe Mary Desmond Don McAleese PENSION TRUSTEES Noel McCarthy COMMITTEE Kay Murphy PROPERTY RESOURCES Frances O'Donovan COMMITTEE Frank O'Flynn Bernard O'Shaughnessy Chairperson Elizabeth Walsh Frank O'Flynn Edmond T MacSweeney Mary Desmond Chairperson Jerry Buttimer Jerry Corkery William H Sullivan FINANCE 6: MANAGEMENT Jerry Buttimer SERVICES COMMITTEE Edmond T MacSweeney Denis O'Mahony AUDIT COMMITTEE Michael Conway William Cuddy Sean Abbott William H Sullivan Chairperson Chairperson Denis O'Mahony Jerry Corkery Vice-Chairperson RESEARCH COMMITTEE Maura Nash Peter Dineen Liam Kelly Derek Nolan Edmond T MacSweeney Chairperson William Murphy Brian Bermingham Pat O'Callaghan Vice-Chairperson Peter O' Flynn Ted Bradley Rosaleen Hyland FUNDRAISING Dr Robert A McCarthy COMMITTEE Sean Abbott

Stuart Musgrave NURSE EDUCATION Chairperson COMMITTEE Tom Potts Vice-Chairperson Fionnuala O'Donovan Chairperson Denis Bohane Jerry Buttimer Philip Burkley Vice-Chairperson Jerry Buttimer Jerry Buttimer (Jnr) Dr Robert A McCarthy AUDITORS Noreen Fitzgerald Sean Abbott Sean Jennings Mary Desmond ERNST 8: YOUNG Ann Keating Anne Mannix STAPLETON HOUSE Pat Mullins Hanora O'Sullivan 89 SOUTH MALL Johnny O'Flynn Sr Mary John CORK Two Student Representatives

ANNUAL REPORT 2003 _"PI SCHOOLS COMMITTEES

Schools Boards of Management

Scoil Eanna Scoil Bernadette Honorary Medical Consultant Brian Berm ingham Jerry Corkery Dr Robert A McCarthy Chairperson Chairpersan Honorary Consultant Physician Veronica Vaughan Don McAleese Marie O'Donoghue Dr Michael Hyland Kevin Byrne Marica Daly (Gerontologist) Maria Cunningham Finbarr McCarthy Billy O'Shea Noel McCa rthy Visiting Consultants Canon Liam Leader Hilary Grimes Dr Mary Hogan-Murphy Bernard O'Shaughnessy Ann O'Mahoney (Consultant Psychiatrist) Ann O'Mahoney Dr David Coughlan (Consultant Paediatrician) St. Paul's School St. Killian's School General Medical Officer Services Jerry Butti mer William Cuddy Dr Edmond Donovan Chairperson Chairperson Visiting Physician Sr. Mary-John Maureen Peters Dr Pat Brett Margaret Meade Martin Shiel Ann Keating Elizabet h Murphy Pharmacist Pioras O' Brain Kevin Daems Derek Nolan Dr Mary Gantly Patricia Gilley Ted Kenneally Denis 0' Mahony Ann O'Mahoney Chaplain Ann O'Mahoney Fr Michael Kidney ,., C OPE F ound at 1on

Chairman's Statement William H Sullivan

s an innovation to the Annual Report format into the tinued successful drive to achieve value for money in Afuture, the 2003 Report includes a Statement from every area of expenditure, have given us the courage to our Chief Executive, Maura Nash. That Statement will maintain our commitment to respond actively to client deal with the initiatives, challenges and opportunities unmet or changing needs. Given the client profile, with taken up by the Executive during the year, leaving it to an ageing and increasingly large number of severe and me to report on events from the perspective of the profoundly handicapped clients, there is no other Board. choice.

Formation of policy is the primary responsibility of the In anticipation of continuing financial pressure on fund­ Board of COPE Foundation. The workings and proposals ing levels, we also initiated an independent audit of emanating from the various COPE Foundation service levels. Committees, which have been re­ That audit is currently in progress organised in recent years to sharp­ and is expected to provide a credi­ en focus, are crucial to that task. ble platform for our ongoing repre­ So too are the representations sentations to Government. of the Executive through Chief Executive, Maura Nash, as well as It is, however, in the day to day taking into account the considered response to serving our clients that opinions of individual Board mem­ COPE Foundation should take bers based on their business, greatest pride. Our Mission to professional and , indeed, direct "Fulfilling the Potential of Persons experience of intellectual disabili­ with Intellectual Disability" is man­ ty. Through this pro-cess we have ifestly being realised at every loca­ developed strategic plans to deliv­ tion which I have visited over the er quality person-centred services. years of my Chairmanship. In 2003 alone, I participated in at least At the end of the day, policy imple­ three exhibitions of the artistic mentation or any measure of endeavours of clients where I was the success of COPE Foundation is impressed, not alone by the work assessed against our "Vision, William H Sullivan of our clients, but by the commit- Mission and Goals" re-stated else­ ment from every member of staff where in the Report. involved. For the same reasons I am delighted also to congratulate those clients and staff members who par­ However, thoughtful policy formation and innovative ticipated so joyfully and successfully in the 2003 Special planning to service our clients changing or unmet needs Olympic Games in Dublin. requires adequate funding. For 2003, Government made it clear that "existing levels of service" only could expect I could repeat these sentiments in respect of adminis­ funding; indeed, in the early part of the year even these tration and services, nursing and carers at every level, levels were effectively underfunded. research and speCialist staff working within the Foundation. On my own behalf and on behalf of the We continued nonetheless to plan for change within the Board , I extend to every member of staff our sincere framework of a rolling strategic plan. We were encouraged gratitude and appreciation. to do so by our ability to borrow and service debt which could reach (16 million cumulatively over coming years . In particular, I wish to thank Maura Nash and her Senior Management Team for their professionalism and indeed Simultaneously we continued to make representations to courage in meeting the challenges of 2003 so successfully. Government, which were well and truly grounded in the realities of meeting client needs. As the year advanced It is my task to ensure implementation of Board policy I am pleased to report some increases in Capital and and report back to the Board on progress in that regard. Revenue funding were granted in response by I am very grateful for the strong support which I have Government. These monies, taken together with a con- received throughout my term from every single Board

ANNUAL REPORT 2003 pagel CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Member and not least the Vice­ Science regarding St Killians School Chairman, Jerry Buttimer. continues to be a major source of worry and irritation. uring 2003, we launched the Dstory of COPE Foundation in a The prospective "demise" of the book entitled "An III Wind Blowing Southern Health Board in the Good" written by Professor John P course of 2004 will obviously Teegan. The publication subse­ change the nature of our dealings quently inspired the producers of with the Department of Health and RTE's 'Leargas' programme to make Children . In the meantime, I wish what I believe to be an excellent 30 to acknowledge the help and minute documentary on COPE support we received from the Chief Foundation. I congratulate all the Executive Sean Hurley, and his clients and their family members appOinted staff, in all our dealings for their sincere and excellent par­ with them over the years. ticipation in the programme. In Similarly, I acknowledge the sympa­ particular, I thank Derek Nolan thetic and helpful response when­ whose pet project over many years ever COPE Foundation has had has been to secure the publication cause to call upon Cork City Council of our story and of course the and Cork County Council . author, Professor Teegan for the excellence of his scholarship. The continuing work and support of the Towns Committees, COPE Golf The Board established an Honorary Alliance and members of the com­ Life Associate Membership of the munity generally is crucial to suc­ Foundation during 2003. The pur­ cessful fund raising which gives us a pose of doing so was to recognise level of independence and the exceptional service to the Foun­ capacity to service debt. Thank you dation over many years. The recip­ all for your generosity in 2003 , and ients to date are Aylmer Barrett, I look forward to an even greater Richard Mcintyre, Thomas Mona­ response in 2004. ghan, Bernard O'Shaughnessy and Maureen O'Sullivan. 2004 will see the commencement of some cherished projects such We thank and congratulate each as the new hostel complex at and every one of these Honorary Springfort and the ongoing renova­ Life Associate Members. tion of the individual homes at Hollyhill. We also hope to start on We also welcomed new Members a renovation of the hostel at to the Foundation. We look forward Scartagh, Clonakilty. This year too to working with Ann Keating, Noel will see the completion of the addi­ McCarthy, Patrick Mullins and tional accommodation for the eld­ Johnny O'Flynn. erly at Beech-Hill, Montenotte. The refurbishment/ re-building of Whilst our dealings with the various the Day Centre at Hollyhill is on Departments of State, principally point of completion. the Department of Health and Children and the Department of In all, the exciting work goes on and Education and Science, are, to say I am proud to be part of the team. the least, tense from time to time, we do recognise the essential good­ will toward COPE Foundation which underlies the relationships. The William H Sullivan impasse between ourselves and the Department of Education and Chairman Foundation

Chief Executive's Statement

Maura Nash

2003 has been a busy and challenging year with many • the re-organisation of committees, by positive developments, some of which I will highlight introducing new voluntary members with in my Statement. various expertise onto the committees • commissioned an external review of services by an independent Consultant NEW AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS introduced various new '"value for money" COPE Foundation is continuing to expand and upgrade initiatives which are being successfully the environmental quality of its 60 centres through its implemented especially in the area of waste five-year Capital Development Plan. In order to disposal, energy, purchasing and catering ensure up to date quality standards an extensive pro­ management. gramme of upgrading some of our major centres is taking place: • continued investment to enhance information systems and records management in all aspects Upgrading of QDS (HELP Industries) of the Foundation's business to ensure better management performance • Completion of a new Central Kitchen and Canteen

• Commencement of a new Service for the aging CLlENTS person with an Intellectual Disability - due for completion in July 2004 COPE Foundation further expanded the Person ­ Centred approach to service delivery ensuring our • Upgrading of Hollyhill Day Service clients remain the central focus of our work_ This approach also facilitates positive partnerships with • Commencement of upgrading of six hostels at the families of our clients by ensuring better opportu­ Hollyhill - first house completed nity for discussion and input.

• Completion of a new Store at Clogheen Day Service Clonakility The focus of other activities during the year were:

continued expansion of client Self Advocate Other initiatives throughout the year: groups throughout the service

commenced the piloting of a Balanced an active programme of research into many Scorecard approach to performance topical areas relating to services and quality management throughout the Foundation standards - this strategy incorporates goal setting, measurement and evaluation of results a complaints procedure for clients and their against particular standards set families

ANNUAL REPORT 2003 page 9 CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S STATEMENT

• a summer camp for children who attended St Paul 's Special Vision Classes in 2003 which was organised in conjunction with Embrace (Association of Severely and Profoundly Handicapped) "To enrich the community through the realisation of involvement in the Special Olympic Games in Ireland which the full potential of all remains one of the most memorable events of the year persons".

STAFF

In recognising that staff are our greatest asset, COPE Foundation Mission continued to introduce and develop new staff initiatives: "Fulfilling the potential of • promotion and provision of Health Awareness programmes persons with intellectual for staff disability" .

• development of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a confidential expert Advice and Counselling 24 hour service, to support staff and their families Goals • the establishment of "COPENET", an internal online information network to enhance internal communication for staff • To strive to provide and develop the best • the continuation of in·house European Computer Driving models of service and Licence (ECDL) thus increasing the expertise and use of care for persons with computers by staff intellectual disability.

• the continuance of investment in management and staff training • To lead and manage courses the business of COPE COPE Foundation continues to face many challenges in the future. Foundation in the most However, we look to the future with a positive attitude, a willingness effective and effident to meet these challenges while we strive to provide and develop the manner in order to best models of service and care for our clients. maximise the use of resources for the Finally, I wou ld like to thank the Chairman, Board of Directors and benefit of persons with Committee Members for their support and guidance during the year. I intellecual disability would also like to thank the clients who attend our services, their fam· and their families ilies for their ongoing support, and my work colleagues and volunteers for their hard work and commitment. • To influence policy and best practice and to advocate Maura Nash for persons with intellectual disability Chief Excutive and for their families. Found"tion Client Services Division

Sean Abbott The John Bermingham Centre is the Ballincollig is a great success pre· focus for many of the social activities Christmas with items for sale to the The following departments make up provided for clients in COPE public, produced by clients in the Client Services Division: Foundation and provides a wonderful Hollyhill. It also provides an opportu· location for intellectual disability nity for clients to purchase their own • Nursing groups. Many groups, eager to see presents from other market·sellers. • Occupational Therapy the range of facilities available and As part of the ongoing programme of • Physiotherapy the development of the environment, developing artistic abilities, Newbury • Leisure, Recreation and Physical visited the Centre. The French Navy House Community Art Centre in Activity was an unusual and welcome visitor Mayfield facilitated a series of work· • Speech ft Language Therapy on Bastible Day Celebrations on 14 shops in September for two groups of • Catering July 2003 . clients. All who took part had a great • Dietician deal of exploration and fun . In addi· • Transport For the first time clients from the tion, sixteen clients took part in the • Occupational Centres New Centre took part in the Indoor "Project Ability" exhibition in the City ft GP Services Special Olympic Munster Games and Hall in October producing a textured had a wonderful experience. It is "Four Seasons" book as a group and Last year was one in which consider· hoped to repeat this again in 2004. other self·directed pieces. Clients able change took place in Client and staff benefited from networking Services . This included welcoming with other art groups from within new staff from overseas, who bring COPE Foundation to produce their an international perspective to many own, unique works of art. of our departments. We now have nurses and therapists from the Communication and literacy pro· Philippines, Canada, Nigeria, India, Hollyhill Day Centre grammes were held in small groups Australia and England to whom we during the year and this led to the extend a "Cead Mile Failte·· . A number Ita Forde production of a "Communication of overseas nurses are now with us Book" for a group of clients. The for three years and all are an integral In March 2003 the clients and staff clients were all proud of their part of the team throughout the city "moved house" to the nearby Gym on achievement and a presentation day and county. a temporary basis while building work took place in Hollyhill at the comple· commenced to expand the facilities tion of the programme, and refurbish the entire building. A number of clients took part in the John Bermingham Munster Special Olympics in June, and were happy prize· winners. Centre, Glasheen However there was also great excite· Bernie O'Sullivan ment in travelling to the World Special Olympics in Dublin as specta· 2003 was a busy year in the John tors. Residential Bermingham Centre: Accommodation Special Olympics Drama and music were brought Leisure Activity Programmes together in July when a group of Avril Keating Project Ability · Art Exhibitions clients took part in the "Red Letter Project Ambition· Community Day" festival and performed outside COPE Foundation has continued to Integration Cork Opera House. Groups of clients demonstrate a commitment to • Computer Literacy and Numeracy also took part in the Christmas pan· improving standards in residential Classes tomime in the John Bermingham accommodation and in 2003 com · • Road Safety Programme Centre in December. menced extensive refurbishments in • "Stars in Your Eyes" culminating in Hollyhill to one house and also com­ the launch of ··1 have a Dream" CD Arts and Crafts playa large part in pleted a bungalow with accommoda· the programmes in Hollyhill, with tion for ten people. The facilities in Finally, the Pantomine ·'Red Riding each client being encouraged to this building include spacious living Hood and her brother Robin Hood" produce either self·directed or areas, hoists in all bedrooms and a rounded off the year in fine style. group pieces. The Country Market in central courtyard .

ANNUAL REPORT 2003 page 11 CLIENT SERVICES

The Hollyhill complex is a community Prominent Cork Senior Hurler, Joe Fitness was important during 2003 based development with seven day Deane from Killeagh attended a func­ with many clients and staff taking residential accommodation provided tion at the ESB Offices, Wilton, when part in the "Mini-Marathon" in Cork in four houses and two bungalows . staff and retired staff from the ESB in October, Special Olympics training A number of residents attend the presented a new van to the staff and in bowling and swimming in the local Day Centre and avail of facilities clients of Midleton Centre. Earlier in pool. The San Marino Special Olym­ in the nearby Gym. In addition, there the year, a group from Midleton were pians joined the staff and clients in are two outlying hostels in Lotamore also hosted by the ESB in Dublin on Fermoy for a special disco during (Glanmire) and Riverview (Blarney). the closing day of the Special their stay in Fermoy and the clients which also provide residential Olympics when 'Westlife" attended. supported them during the torch run accommodation for cli ents att­ through the town. ending Hollyhill. In September, Chris tine Murphy a client in Midleton was nominated as Clients also took part in the "Project During this time of significant part of the "Spar Local Hero Ability" art networking project and change, residents enjoyed various Campaign". She regularly visits her completed a wall hanging, which was activities both on and off-site. The neighbours in the evenings, one of on display in Cork City Hall. "people carrier"' continued to enable whom has multiple sclerosis, and small groups to enjoy various fun helps the family. Christine was trips, including Fota, beaches, farms delighted with her nomination. and bowling with the clients enjoying picnics, barbeques and eating in var­ ious local restaurants . RAINBOW LODGE On site activities include cooking, Deirdre Burns art, music, discos, massage, dance, drama and sensory sessions. FERMOY HOSTEL Rainbow Lodge Pre-school has "Dun Aoibhinn", Duntahane Road, evolved over the past 8 years to Throughout the year members of the Fermoy reflect the changing needs and Sunnyoak Dance Ensemble and Mary Fogarty demands placed on the service. The Sunnyoak Percussion Band - which is service is for children aged from 3 -6 comprised of both clients and staff - Fermoy Occupational Centre caters years and offers families' ongoing performed in various venues, includ­ for twenty-eight persons; eighteen of support and information in relation ing the Firkin Crane Institute whom travel daily from the family to how best they can encourage Shandon, the School of Music, home, while ten others join from the and maximise their own child's devel­ Macroom Centre for the elderly, the adjoining hostel. The centre provides opment. Rainbow Lodge is part of John Bermingham Centre Pantomime a range of occupational develop­ COPE Foundation's Early Intervention and many wonderful performances in mental activities including com put - Service and in 2003 twenty-five chil­ Hollyhill. The clients and staff enjoy ers, personal development and dren with varying degrees of intellec­ preparing for these events and many contract work. The adjacent hostel tual disability availed of programmes thanks go to the team effort of provides full time accommodation for clients, staff and family members. 10 persons with mild and moderate Our main aims are to promote the degrees of intellectual disability. A optimal development of abilities and respite place is also provided to give skills which occur normally during the relief to families who care for a son first few years of life, while providing or daughter, at home, on a continuing support and information to families MIDLETON basis. on how best they can encourage and maximise their own child's develop­ Cathy Deely The clients in Fermoy take part in ment. many community-based activities, The fifty-two people who attend the including literacy classes in the local Individualised programmes are des­ Midleton Centre by day all took part VEC at Colaiste An Chraoibhinn. In igned with parents and pre-school in a performance of 'The Sound of April, a variety show was held in con­ staff to target each child's individual Music" at Christmas, following months junction with the schools programme needs, both in the classroom and of preparation of costumes, sets and called "Star in your eyes". within the child's own home. A co­ rehearsing . The annual musical is a ordinated trans-disciplinary team popular feature in Midleton and staff Staff and clients also organise a ensures a holistic approach to the and clients appreciate the extra help "Strawberry Fayre" every year in the child's development, working on from nearby schools, colleges, fami­ hostel, which is very popular with areas such as, general health issues, lies and student nurses. neighbours, friends and family. gross motor, fine motor, communica- ,., COPE Founda 1 ion

tion skills, social and self-care skills_ respite beds and 2 crisis/ emergency DUring 2003 a number of staff were beds for clients with severe , pro­ PARKVIEW trained in LAMH (an augmentative found and multiple handicaps, communication system) which is a Facilities available to clients in Helen Queen great asset for children, their fami­ Ashville include the use of a soft lies and staff. Parent training and playroom , mUlti-sensory room, suit­ Park view is a residential centre group meetings ran throughout the ably adapted day rooms and bed ­ catering for 34 persons with moder­ year aimed at offering practical sup­ rooms , Programmes for clients in ate/ severe intellectual dis-ability, port and advice_ Two family parties Ashville are adapted to meet the many of whom present with challeng­ were held , welcoming siblings and individual needs of each client. The ing behaviour, There are 34 beds in grandparents_ Community pre-school programmes are grouped under the Parkview, which were fully occupied links have continued throughout following categories: throughout the year, In order to meet 2003, the needs of each client programmes • Personal / Social are highly individualised and under­ We all look forward to continued • Physical pinned by the following aims: changes in COPE Foundation's Early • Perceptual Intervention service in order to bring • Intellectual • Improving the quality of life of about the best 'individualised, struc­ each client tured, family centred programme' we Other supports are available to Embracing the concept of life long can offer for each child through the clients from the COPE Foundation learning medium of 'fun' as 'early 'as we can , trans-disciplinary team which con­ sists of: Physiotherapists, Occu­ To celebrate the "European Year of pational Therapists, Dietician, Social Intellectual Disability 2003" everyone Workers, Psychologists, Leisure, in Park view dressed in the National Recreation & Physical Activities staff Costume of one of the member states RESIDENTIAL ASHVILLE and Speech & Language Therapist. for a day, and sports from Europe were the theme of activities, In Kay O'Mahoney December the staff in Parkview

Ashville is a residential unit with 32 full-time resident ial beds, 5 regular CLIENT SERVICES

challenged the Ennismore Lodge staff enabled groups of clients, accom· RIVERVIEW to a "fancy dress" football match and panied by staff, to access more facil­ raised funds for Parkview. ities in the wider community. During Christine Lynch the year, a literacy class commenced. Swimming and recreational activities Riverview provides residential acc­ and outings are a particular focus for ommodation for twenty clients_ the clients as they now have access Activities in Riverview are based on to a ··people carrier"· which has the individual needs of residents, who are ageing. The emphasis of care in Riverview is based around skill maintenance and each individual is afforded respect, value and belong­ RESPITE CARE 2003 ing through Reminiscence Therapy, Validation Therapy, SONAS and Rel­ Respite Care Periods - 2003 axation_ Individuals are also encour­ aged to express themselves through art, crafts, music, speech and song. NUMBER OF RESPITE PERIODS IN ! RESPITE I CRISIS! I TOTAL : , EMERGENCY Pastoral care is provided by Sr Ashville 87 3 90 Thaddeus whose twice-weekly visits Kinvara 130 4 134 are looked forward to with great Parkview 13 0 13 enthusiasm by both the residents and Springfort 154 7 161 staff. GlasheenNicars Road 101 1 102 The increased use of the 'people car­ Hollyhill 47 2 49 rier' has allowed the residents Clonakilty 3 0 3 greater involvement in the communi ­ Midleton 1 0 1 ty by attending mass in the local Riverview 0 0 0 church, attending shows in the Opera Mallow 142 143 House, dining out, shopping and going Fermoy 64 2 66 to the cinema. Skibbereen 5 0 5 One of the greatest achievements TOTAL 747 20 767 for Riverview this year was that the talents of Derry O'Connor were Respite Care Nights - 2003 recognised with the inclusion of his recording of 'The Reason ' on the NUMBER OF RESPITE NIGHTS IN I RESPITE I CRISIS! I TOTAL COPE Foundation CD "I Have a I I EMERGENCY I Dream'·_

Ashville 722 3 725 Highlights of the year included the Kinvara 1106 10 1116 Celebration of Christmas with our very Parkview 162 0 162 own production of 'The Birth of Springfort 677 23 700 Christ; that involved all the residents. GlasheenNicars Road 414 3 417 A milestone was reached by two resi­ Glasheen Hostel 316 0 316 dents who celebrated their 70th birth­ Hollyhill Number 250 51 301 days_ Riverview prides itself on the Clonakilty 10 0 10 homely, relaxed atmosphere it pro­ vides thus enabling the residents to Midleton 4 0 4 enjoy a comfortable envinonment to Riverview 0 0 0 spend their twilight years_ Mallow 703 3 706 Fermoy 205 6 211 Skibbereen 20 0 20

TOTAL 5398 128 5526

Number of crisis NIGHTS PERIODS

intervention I 99 20 Foun dat ion

COMMUNITY HOSTELS KANTURK HOSTEL WEST CORK Mary O'Grady COPE Foundation has 55 community Nine adults are in residence in residences. All clients residing in Kanturk Hostel and during the year, Residential and Day Services in West community hostels enjoy a varied both residents and staff welcomed Cork are located in Clonakilty, programme of activities in very pleas­ the installation of mUlti-sensory Bandon, Skibbereen and Macroom. ant surroundings. Much of this has equipment in the hostel which is now The services include both five and been made possible by the involve­ part of the programmes for clients. seven -day full-time residential ment of the local community who Other initiatives included the instal­ accommodation for people with vary­ have been , and continue to be, sup­ lation of a computer for client use ing abilities and needs. portive. with specially adapted programmes and games. West Cork residential services facili­ tate planned and emergency respite A twice-weekly literacy programme for families attending COPE sees small groups of clients attend Foundation services. Clients are classes to improve basic literacy skills encouraged to become involved in "MIRIAM 0' CALLAGHAN" and develop computer skills. An occu­ local activities, such as art groups, pational therapist visits twice a By Narila Hedigan leisure groups and sporting groups . In this way contact On the 19th of November myself and with local schools and local two girls cleaned our house before community groups are devel­ we went to the train station to meet oped and new relationships Miriam O'Callaghan . When Miriam and friendships forged . came to our house, Cathriona Daly gave her a tour of the house. Myself and one of the staff members Mary Kearney made tea and teacakes. Cathriona set up the videos and we watched the video of our play and of Nationwide. Afterwards there was a photograph taken.

The following morning we went to KINVARA PARK­ month to develop activation pro­ the launch of a video in the Hibernian RESPITE HOSTEL grammes for clients in daily living skills Hotel. We got up at 7.10a.m. We - baking is an especially popular one! The hostel provides respite accom­ were taken by taxi to the hotel. We modation for young clients using got tickets for this event and had a Community activities included travel­ COPE Foundation's services. The full Irish breakfast before watching ling to the Green Glen Arena in focus of the hostel is to provide a the video. The Mayor of Mallow, Millstreet to see "Disney on Ice" dur­ warm, relaxed and home-like envi ­ Councillors and local business people ing April - the seats were right in the ronment, which gives respite oppor­ were there. Miriam spoke before the centre of the action and everyone tunity to clients and their families video about her life and answered was able to see their favourite char­ within the community. The respite questions. Then everyone watched acters up close . On the last Friday of service aims to provide care and con­ the video which they seemed to every month Mass is celebrated in the tinuation of individual client's activi­ enjoy. Unfortunately then it was time hostel and the Annual Christmas Mass ties whilst in Kin vara. The activities for us to say goodbye to Miriam as she is a popular feature with families, focus on a holistic approach , which had to be on the train to Dublin at friends and neighbours all joining in incorporates the use of the senses to 9.30 a.m. I enjoyed the experience of the celebration and the refreshments help improve the quality of the indi­ meeting Miriam and hope she will afterwards. vidual client's lifestyle. visit our house in the future.

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Research has also been a highlight, with a project reviewing the effec­ tiveness of Occupational Therapy in OCCUPATIONAL relation to handwriting of school THERAPY DEPARTME T leavers, due for completion in early Mary Sharkey 2004. The project was focused on a Pf1,¥STOTHERAP.Y small group of St Killian's school David Worrall The Occupational Therapy Depart­ leavers who attended an 8 week ment has continued to develop in handwriting group, designed and run 2003 has been an interesting and 2003. Occupational Therapy contin­ by Occupational Therapists. Initial challenging time in the Physiotherapy ued to support clients of all ages and results are looking promising. Department. The staff continued to levels of ability. The diverse back­ provide comprehensive Physiotherapy grounds and experiences of our ther­ We have been fortunate to be in the programmes to clients in adult servic­ apists has not only enhanced our position to offer Occupational Ther­ es based in the city as well as further service provision, but also widened apy students a taste of fieldwork developing our established services in our skill and knowledge base. 2003 experience with COPE Foundation, St Paul's school and Rainbow Lodge_ saw the return of regular Occu­ and expansion of this service is The staff continued with hydro­ pational Therapy services in West planned in conjunction with the new therapy sessions in the Th erapy Pool Cork and expansion of a similar serv­ UCC Occupational Therapy Course. in Montenotte and developmental ice to North Cork. We continue to groups with the Early Intervention offer services to both residential and Service. school areas, and provide support for teachers, parents, nursing and care The Physiotherapy Department ext­ staff to maximise the potential of ended links with educational facilities clients. and we have been taking physiother­ SPEECH 8: LANGUAGE apy students from UCD throughout One departmental focus of 2003 was THERAPY an integrated approach to seating 2003. This has been successful from Mark Morr;s both perspectives and we hope to and positioning of clients. The usual specialised seating and equipment extend our involvement with the The successful recruitment of a team assessments and supply continued for undergraduate programme in the of four Speech and Language Ther­ clients, and was complimented with a future. We continued with the nurs­ apists (SLT), including a manager has 'Seating and Positioning Workshop' . ing student placements to enhance enabled the service to support addi­ These were run with management understanding of our role within the tional COPE Foundation clients who and staff in the residential and day organisation . present with speech and language services of COPE Foundation. An needs. Therapists have a wide range awareness of the importance of seat­ of clinical skills, which allow them to ing, and correct use of specialised assess, diagnose, and manage com­ eqUipment has been developed in munication disorders. Speech & various centres and will continue to Language Therapy staff often work as be promoted through the Foundation. part of a collaborative (conl'd on JX1!<' 211 I,

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ANNUAL REPORT 2003 page 17 ACCOUNTS

GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 December 2003 2003 2002

INCOME FOR YEAR

Fund raising campaigns 1,207,211 1,161 ,355 Capital grants 2,242 ,292 1,404,188 Special development grant fund 800,000 784,486 Miscellaneous corporate income 339,971 775,813

4,589,474 4,125,842

Operating deficit for year (41 ,965) (63,449) Miscellaneous corporate expenses (339,255) (237,354) Depreciation (1 ,295,283) (1,206,538)

Net income for year 2,912 ,971 2,618,501 General fund account at 1 January 35 ,076,664 32,458,163

GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT AT 31 DECEMBER 37,989,635 35,076,664

There are no recognised gains or losses in either year other than the net income attributable to the Foundation for the year.

On behalf of the Board

William H. Sullivan: Chairman Jerry Buttimer: Vice Chairman Directors

8 April 2004 F oundal l on BALANCE SH EET at 31 December 2003 2003 2002

ASSETS EMPLOYED

FIXED ASSETS 40,534,095 33,751 ,671

CURRE NT ASSETS Stocks 258,009 293 ,215 Debtors 118,124 198,977 Grant s receivable 3,509,079 2,095,593 Cash and bank balances 1,238 ,601 3,191 ,911

5,123,813 5,779,696 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 4,332,234 2,729,179 Bank overdraft 839,755 226,865

5,171,989 2,956,044

NET CUR RENT (Li ABILI TI ES )/ AS SETS (48, 176) 2,823,652

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 40,485,919 36,575,323

FINANCED BY

ACCUMULATED FUND General f und account 37,989 ,635 35,076 ,664 Def erred grants 2,496,284 1,498,659

40,485,919 36,575,323

On behalf of t he Board

William H. Sullivan: Chairman Jerry Buttimer: Vice Chairman Di rectors

8 April 2004

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ing policies are appropriate to the Independent Auditors' Report company's circumstances, consis­ tently applied and adequately dis­ to the Members of COPE closed_ We planned and performed our Foundation audit so as to obtain all the infor­ mation and explanations which we We have audited the financial We report to you our opinion as to considered necessary in order statements for the year ended 31 whether the financial statements to provide us with sufficient evi­ December 2003 on the foregoing give a true and fair view and are dence to give reasonable assurance pages which comprise the General properly prepared in accordance that the financial statements are Fund Account and Balance Sheet , with the Companies Acts. We also free from material misstatement which have been prepared on the report to you our opinion as to: whether caused by fraud or other basis of accounting policies set out whether proper books of account irregularity or error. In forming our in the detailed notes attached to have been kept by the company and opinion, we also evaluated the the Audited Accounts . whether the information given in overall adequacy of the presenta­ the directors' report is consistent tion of information in the financial This report is made solely to the with the financial statements. In statements. company's members, as a body, in addition, we state whether we have accordance with Section 193 of the obtained all the information and Companies Act, 1990. Our audit explanations necessary for the pur­ work has been undertaken so that poses of our audit and whether the we might state to the company's financial statements are in agree­ members those matters we are ment with the books of account. required to state to them in an Opinion auditors' report and for no other We report to you if, in our opinion, purpose. To the fullest extent per­ any information specified by law In our opinion, the financial state­ mitted by law, we do not accept or regarding directors' remuneration ments give a true and fair view of assume responsibility to anyone and transactions with the company the state of the company's affairs other than the company and the is not given and, where practicable, as at 31 December 2003 and of company's members as a body, for include such information in our its result for the year then ended our audit work, for this report, or report. and have been properly prepared for the opinions we have formed. in accordance with the Companies We read the annual report and con­ Acts, 1963 to 2001 and the Euro­ sider the implications for our report pean Communities (Companies: if we become aware of any appar­ Group Accounts) Regulations, 1992. ent misstatement within it. We have obtained all the informa­ tion and explanations we consider Respective necessary for the purposes of our responsibilities of audit. In our opinion, proper books Directors and Auditors of account have been kept by the company. The financial statements The directors' respon sibilities for Basis of Audit Opinion are in agreement with the books of preparing the financial statements account. in accordance with applicable Irish We conducted our audit in accor­ law and accounting standards are dance with Auditing Standards In our opinion, the information set out in the Statement of issued by the Auditing Practices given in the directors' report is con­ Directors' Responsibilities. Board. An audit includes examina­ sistent with the financial state­ tion , on a test basis , of evidence ments. Our responsibility is to audit the relevant to the amounts and disclo­ financial statements in accordance sures in the financial statements. with relevant legal and regulatory It also includes an assessment of requirements and Auditing Stand­ the significant estimates and judge­ Ernst & Young ards issued by the Auditing Prac­ ments made by the directors in the Registered Auditors tices Board for use in Ireland and preparation of the financial state­ Cork the United Kingdom. ments, and of whether the account- Foundation (cont'd from poge l6) team delivering service to clients of Involvement in the Special Olympic medium and long-term needs or in all ages. We are working closely with movement is a significant part of the some cases , respite or crises inter· families and staff to develop pro­ work of the Leisure Recreation ft vention was required_ Much support is grammes to maximise the communi · Physical Activities Department. but needed for families in this situation cation potential of our clients. other aspects of the service delivered by enabling them to adapt to their deserve mention. The eight full-time changing circumstances. New initiatives included the develop­ and two part-time Leisure Recreation ment of our early intervention pro­ ft Physical Activities staff, deliver a gram and the provision of Hanen daily menu of leisure, recreation , language programs for parents of sports and physical activity options to young children. Our department staff clients in most sections of the also completed a research study in Foundation. the area of early childhood special education and language develop­ In 2003, the Department continued ment. its policy of supporting two final year students from the Institute of Our Therapists provided in-service Technology, Tralee with a view to training for staff in the areas of: aug­ influencing them to choose a career mentative communication, feeding path in the disability sector. This ini­ I swallowing disorders, and LAMH sign tiative has been very successful to language. LAMH is a sign ing system date and 2004 will see similar links for individuals with a learning disabil­ being re-established with the Sports ity. This form of communication is Science Department in the University used to enhance the ability to com­ of Limerick. municate and increases social inter­ The needs of adults living and being action. It is hoped that the success of 2003 saw the introduction of a cared for at home were also these various training courses will con­ Schools Outreach Programme, with addressed. Ongoing support, infor­ tinue throughout the organisation. Leisure Recreation ft Physi cal mation and encouragement was given Activities and other staff members, to families on a range of issues relat­ together with adult clients, visiting ing to entitlements and ways of local primary and secondary schools promoting the overall development and making interactive presentations of the person with intellectual dis­ to schoolchildren on intellectual dis­ ability. Throughout 2003 referrals ability_ The feedback on these visits continued to be made to the service LEISURE, has been very encouraging. by public health nurses, liaison RECREATION & nurses and social workers within the PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES One of the main determinants of maternity hospitals and community quality of life is having access and services . Terence McSweeney opportunity to engage in leisure and recreation options of our own choos· In many cases an individual, home 2003 was an exceptiona I year for ing; the Leisure Recreation ft Physical based programme was established, the Leisure Recreation & Physical Activities Department, through its and infants were referred to commu­ Activities Department. In June, the programmes , endeavours to meet the nity based services L e_ physiotherapy World Summer Special Olympic Games demands of all COPE Foundation's and occupational therapy. In 2003, presented the Department with many clients. a speech and language therapist pro­ exciting and enriching challenges. vided a dedicated service to the early COPE Foundation had 27 participating intervention birth to three years age athletes and coaches and also facili­ group_ Joint home visits took place tated a very large number of specta­ with the speech and language thera­ tors to travel to many events, pist and this is a welcome develop­ including both the Opening and ment in the provision of service. The Closing Ceremonies. DOMICILIARY NURSE monthly motor developmental groups Mary Daly took place in conjunction with the While the Nation's eyes were physiotherapy department. focused on the World Games, COPE During 2003, the domiciliary nurse Foundation still participated in 11 focused on the needs of young infants other provincial Special Olympic with a learning disability and their events in many different sports and in families. The priority needs of this various locations. group were to address their short,

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ST JAMES SCHOOL HEALTH PROMOTION DIETICIAN'S REPORT OF NURSING Mary Hinch/iffe Mairead Read Nora O'Sullivan Health Promotion covers: Health Every year sees an increase in the In December 2003 a Graduation Education, Environmental Health, demand for input by the Dietician. Ceremony was held at the John Organisational Development, Prev­ All children attending the early Bermingham Centre , Glasheen for 11 entative Health Services and Policies. development and early learning nurses who had completed the three­ In order to improve the quality of life groups have their diets assessed year Diploma in Nursing (Mental of staff and clients in 2003 a number and recommendations are made to Handicap) programme. Twenty·three of initiatives have been taken to their families and to staff involved students participated in the second meet the needs of today's working in their care. The number of residen­ year of the programme. world . tial clients on parenteral feeding requiring intervention has increased All students attended lectures in Health Education Programmes aim to throughout the foundation. All areas Montenotte House and University provide planned opportunities for of the foundation were visited at College Cork, and clinical placements people to learn about health, and to least once by the Dietician offering at a variety of locations in COPE undertake voluntary changes in their advice on the importance of a good Foundation. Specialised placements behaviour. Such programmes include diet to create a healthier lifestyle. were undertaken in the Cork providing information, exploring atti­ University Hospital, Mercy, Bon tudes, making health decisions and Training is an important aspect of the Secours and St Stephen 's Hospitals. acquiring skills to enable behaviour work, particularly with staff in the We would like to thank the staff in change to take place. The Marie Catering Department. the above hospitals for facilitating Keating Mobile Unit called to Ashville this necessary experience. and the John Birmingham Centre early in 2003 and 152 staff members 2003 also saw the second intake of took the opportunity to inform them­ students to the Bachelor of Science in selves on cancer awareness and pre­ Nursing (Mental Handicap) degree vention. To co-incide with World programme at University College Heart Week , 200 staff members Cork . Both 1st and 2nd year degree checked their blood pressure and students attend lectures at University body mass index and collected infor­ College Cork and clinical placements mation on diet and exercise. at COPE Foundation. Staff members come to discuss work­ Montenotte House continues to be a place issues and get information major centre for in-service training about personal/family illnesses and programmes for COPE Foundation problems. Confidentiality is a vital Staff and a busy venue for meetings. part of the Health Promotion service. Information was given to staff on: 2004 not only marks the end of the health topics of interest i.e. SARS, Diploma in Nursing (Mental Handicap) winter vomiting virus and others; hol­ programme in COPE Foundation, but iday vaccines and travel information; is also the year of the major celebra­ diet; exercise; pregnancy; drugs and tion to mark thirty years of Mental much morel Handicap Nurse Training in COPE Foundation. The celebration will take The Health Promotion Practitioner place in the Rochestown Park Hotel in works closely with and appreciates November 2004. the support and help of COPE Foundation Staff, Management, Personnel Staff, Health and Safety Officer and the Teaching Staff in Montenotte House. ,., COPE Fou n dation

CATERING Client Statistics DEPARTMENT

COP E Foundation Ken Hinchy TRANSPORT Degree of Mental Handicap DEPARTMENT This has been one of the busiest years that the Catering Department has Tony McCarthy seen with the completion of our new Beech Hill Kitchen. This new facility, The drivers in the Transport which includes, a "State of the Art" Department provide an efficient and "" Kitchen, Administration Offices and high quality service to many depart­ New Dining Room with seating for ments in COPE Foundation, from 120, is one of the most modern in delivering for the catering and stores Ireland. The overall design includes department to providing safe trans­ many Environmental Initiatives in the port to and from homes and day serv­ receiving and checking of Goods ice for clients. The ten drivers in the Inwards, a Glycol Refrigeration department and their escorts provide a friendly, efficient service to all o Profound System, Modern Combi ·Ovens that • Severe can Dry Cook and Steam, a Heated departments and clients in their o Modera tes care. It is reassuring for people to D Mild Distribution System to our Catering Sites and includes a Waste know that a familiar, friendly face Management Programme. will meet them early in the morning at their home and also at the end of COPE Foundation the day. The service also extends to Age Range of Clients Safety has been given a priority in the ,. new layout and design with a modern evenings and weekends when outings non slip floor surface, extra space and club activities are organised for between work stations, a mobile trol­ clients in collaboration with staff in leys for the movement of food , and hostels. '''' the inclusion of Food Safety systems that comply fully with HACCP "" Requirements and the Food Safety Acts.

"" The Modern Dining Room offers a choice of meals on our Self-Service Menu for our staff, with a Salad Bar D• 60·5·18 and Self Service Beverage Facility. We D 19·35 have catered for several groups that D 36·50 .51· have been attending seminars and meetings since we opened this new facility at the end of August 2003. COPE Foundation Residential! Day Attenders Work has been started on the upgrad­ ing of the Catering Facilities in Hollyhill with the inclusion of a Kitchen and Dining Room that are separate from the Work Area. It is The Transport Department also playa planned to complete the work here to role in the annual "Holiday for people the same standards of Safety & with a physical handicap" which was Hygiene as the other Catering facili­ held August 2003 , in Midleton. The ties. It is planned to have the Kitchen drivers and staff help to bring holi­ ". & Dining Room ready for use early in daymakers to and from the various 2004. activities and outings during the two weeks.

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Schools Programmes

SCOIL BERNADETTE Sports activities continue to be of been part of the Spedal Olympics major importance. Students have World Games in Dublin. It was the Principal: Don McAleese been involved in Inter· Schools most spectacular event ever held in Competitions, including, soccer . this country and we in St. Paul's are Scoil Bernadette is a co·educational indoor/outdoor, swimming, athletics so proud of the fact that nine of our school which caters for the needs of and basketball. pupils were on the Motor Activities students (13 . 18 years of age) with Team for the event held in the mild general learning disabilities. The girls U·18 Basketball team won R.D.S., in Dublin. The organizers the All Ireland B competition, an were overwhelmed by the impact At an academic level, seventeen stu· occasion for much jubilation. The the Motor Activities Programme had dents gained their Junior Certificate Annual Art Exhibition was held in the on the World Games. Thanks to nine School's Programme Awards. This is Millennium Hall in City Hall. This is superb coaches who gave so much a three year course and subject mat· always a special occasion for stu· time and were so dedicated to our ter includes English , Maths, Irish , dents, parents and staff. nine athletes, all were wonderful Woodwork, Art, Physical Education , ambassadors for St. Paul's School, Horticulture and Home Economics. The year was rounded off with a Cork and Ireland. The parents of very successful Open Day. A day that these pupils were outstanding in The Junior Certificate School Pro· gives students the opportunity to their help and co·operation. Thanks gramme (J.C.S.P.) course lays the recall the significant events of the also to the members of the Board of foundations for students who can school year. Management who gave the athletes follow the Junior Certificate Pro· and coaches a memorable 'send·off'. gramme. In conclusion, the staff and students of Scoil Bernadette wish to acknowl· As part of the Pre· Vocational Twenty·one students were success· edge the continuous supports of Training Programme, recycling has ful in one or more of the following COPE Foundation in the provision of taken on a new priority. What was subjects . English, Maths, Wood· the many essential services which begun on a small scale has now esca· work, Home Economics and Art. enable students to reach their full lated and certainly awareness has potential. been heightened. 'Keep Ireland Results: Clean' is the name of the game. 2 . A's 17 · B's 20 . C's 24 · D's Many more parts of the curriculum (Art, Craft, Religion, Music, Nine students completed their Movement, Social Training, Lan· Leaving Certificate Programmes. guage and Communication) were 3 gained pass level (60% . 69%), maximized in a splendid Christmas 6 gained merit level (70% . 84%). Concert. Most pupils were involved Principal: Sr Mary Jahn as were many staff. Parents were Eleven students in the "Leavers enthralled with the performances. Class·· successfully completed the St. Paul's school provides specialist Thanks again to all who helped following modules in the Further education to seven classes of pupils including many of the Multi· Education & Training Awards Council with severe / profound Learning DiSCiplinary Team. (F.E.T.A.C.) Programme. Disabilities and eight classes of pupils with Moderate Learning Inclusion is facilitated by visits • Health & Fitness Disabilities. Behind the main school to other second level schools • Preparation for work building a magnificent new exten· and providing placements for second • Art & Design sion has been erected. Besides three and third level students. The stu· classrooms it has a multi·purpose • Food and Nutrition dent cohorts are from St. James room, multi-sensory room and a Schools of Nursing, College of • Horticulture meeting room. Commerce, Mary Immaculate Training • Personal & Interpersonal College, Limerick and St. Patrick's • Computer Studies June 2003 will never be forgotten by Training College, Drumcondra. those of us lucky enough to have Found a tion

As ever we are indebted to the many The Annual Art Exhibition was fur­ Gala, all our pupils achieved great volunteers who facilitate weekly ther developed this year to encom ­ success. The horse riding sessions at Swimming Sessions, Pony Riding and pa ss a week of fun , emotion, Dunsfort Riding School provide a Cijirde Club . The Staff also acknowl­ inspiration and enthusiasm. Local wonderful opportunity and great edge the continuous support of COPE artists were invited into the school enjoyment for our younger pupils Foundation in helping us to enhance to collaborate with the pupils to and our grateful thanks to Jenny the programmes we deliver to our develop the pupils ··own works of Darrer and her friends who make pupils. The co-operation of so many art··. this possible. parents is a great asset. The staff planned, inspired and cre­ Thanks to the Rotary Club of Cork for Finally we sincerely thank the ated a sense of community and a organising and sponsoring ··Kids Out Department of Education and rich environment in which the pupils Day··, the highlight of the year! Science and the National Council for could explore their artistic side . Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) At Christmas all pupils performed in for their help and support. The week culminated in an Art the Nativity Pageant and Christmas Exhibition that showed the joy and play and received a standing ovation wonder of the pupils, and an oppor­ from their parents, families and tunity for the wider community to friends. witness the wonderful energy that could be seen in the artwork and the The staff and pupils of Scoil Eanna pupils' enthusiasm to celebrate with acknowledge the ongoing support of SCOIL EANNA everyone around them the art that COPE Foundation , and value the they had created. expertise of the various depart­ Principal: Veronica Vaughan ments to which we have access. Throughout the year our pupils par­ Scoil Eanna is a co-educational jun­ ticipated in many sporting activities. ior school for pupils with mild gener­ Swimming sessions are provided for al learning difficulties. all pupils. At the Munster Schools

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Also Co· operative games became continue to contribute to the valu­ part of the Social, Personal, Health able educational process of the ST KILLIAN'S SCHOOL & Education (S .P.H.E.) plan, which brave pupils who face their difficul­ ties and return to mainstream edu­ Principal: Maureen Peters has been supported by COPE Foundation'S Leisure, Recreation cation with skills to achieve their and Physical Activities Department full potential. St. Killian's provides an inter·disci· and Occupational Therapy Depart· plinary educational service to chilo ment. Sport activities are still limited by dren who function within the normal the lack of a P.E. hall. However LQ. range and experience severe Science has become a much·loved South Presentation Primary School educational disability. Compreh· subject by all the children. Many allows the use of their hall for one ensive inter·disciplinary assessments displays can be seen in the class· morning a week that allows a limit· provide the staff with the informa· rooms and corridors. Estimating and ed P.E. programme. Swimming in tion that script Individual Educational experimenting have become skills Mayfield pool and COPE Foundation '5 programmes. The full curricular with that the children use to increase therapy pool continue givins the the exception of Irish is taught to their knowledge of the world and its pupils exercise, 50 much part of the the children. function. Health Promoting ethos of St Killian's. Science, Social, Personal, Health Various musical events were held Education and Visual Arts have been during the year such as the The Board of Management and COPE the areas in the curriculum, which Christmas concert where parents, Foundation continue to actively pur­ have grown from strength to staff and children enjoyed the fruits sue new school premises but with no strength during the current year. of the ever·developing music cur· resolution in sight. riculum. Many children took part in national art competitions, e .g. Texaco and The gardening programme took on a received 1st place as well as 2nd and "Medieval Garden" - this is a plot in highly recommended. Drama and art the car park area that grows plants were again combined in a ten·week without the help of pesticides. Also process that led to yet another pro· vegetables were grown in plant pots duction. in the disused play area.

St. Killian's became a Health The full time staff of St. Killian 's Promoting School under the South· School consists of 8 teachers, 9 spe· ern Health Board's Health Promotion cial needs assistants, nurse and Unit. There is now a healthy eating administrator. The part·time staff policy, which all the children and are Speech and Language Ther· their families support. apists, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, who all F oun dat I o n Assessment/Guidance Training & Employment Division

Psychology Some of the intervention were not attending any service. Department during 2003 included: A wide range of issues were addressed with this group. Mary Desmond • Intake assessments. • Direct work with clients During 2003 many children and and family members adults, from Cork City and County, • Issues addressed were family were seen for assessments at conflict, living with a disability, Bridgeway, Penrose Wharf. Ref­ interpersonal relationships, errals were accepted on individuals abuse, bereavement and Research Department presenting with developmental independent living delay/ general intellectual disability Edel Tierney • Support Group work for and those seeking admission to any parents /carers and advocacy of COPE Foundations' services. 2003 was a successful year for the groups for clients Research Department. Achieve­ Psychologists continued to work with • Advocacy on behalf of clients ments included the presentation of individuals, and groups of clients, and their families requiring papers at international conferences: throughout many service areas. A respite care, special transport, range of interventions were used in housing entitlements and court COPE Foundation was represented at responding to the intellectual appearances the Special Olympics Scientific social/ emotional and behavioural • Interagency liaison Symposium in Belfast, in June 2003, difficulties highlighted in the refer­ • Policy planning with a paper entitled Sibshops: An rals to the Psychology Department. • Supervision of University Evaluation of an Interagency Model. In addition Psychologists were students on placement and involved in a number of research delivery of lectures to student Pat Nash and Sinead Browne pre­ projects, all conducted in an effort nurses within St. James School of sented the findings from their proj­ to improve the quality of services to Nursing ect 'An Exploration of Supported clients of this organisation_ • The department ran a Employment in COPE Foundation' at recreational scheme for some of the EUSE (European Union of the pupils of st. Paul's school Supported Employment) conference and was supervised by the Multi­ in Helsinki in May. Disciplinary team . It was an action packed fun week which Following on the theme of employ­ the children thoroughly enjoyed ment the Research Department in Social Work • The jOint agency Sibshop project conjunction with COPE Industries, Department was once again a very successful Mallow secured funding for a project Judy Moynihan venture. The Brothers of Charity, under the EYPD (Eu ropean Year of Enable Ireland and COPE People with Disabilities) scheme. The Social Work Department contin­ Foundation jointly ran group The result was a video entitled ues to operate from Bridge-way, sessions to support siblings of 'Work for All' which depicted the Penrose Wharf. The staff are children who attend the lives of people in supported employ­ assigned to a particular area within agencies ment. COPE Foundation and delivers a • The ·· drop in·· social night held Social Work service to the clients in the city centre catered for The 'Preparation for Independent and their families/ carers. The Social 50 ex-service users . These young Living' project came to an end in Work Department's aim is to facili­ people were in receipt of a 2003 and results from the project tate clients to become as independ­ disability allowance some of are available in a report and accom­ ent as possible and to maintain the whom were in supported panying CD-rom and video depicting the lives of participants on the highest quality of life manageable. employment, the remainder

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project and their transition to sup­ community as well as centre based ported/ independent living. REHABILITATIVE activities. The 2003 inaugural gradu­ TRAINING SERVICES ation ceremony was held in the Cork The Research Newsletter 'Research Michael Barrett City Coundl chambers with the Lord News' continued to be published Mayor, Cllr_ Colm Burke presiding quarterly. This newsletter is intend­ The year 2003 was again a particu­ over the occasion_ ed to inform staff members, and a larly busy and challenging period for wider audience, of developments in rehabilitative training services. A Accreditation under the standard for Research within COPE Foundation . total of eighty young people benefit­ the Training and Development for ed from three specific training pro­ People with Disabilities

Special Olympics team from leisure modules have been devel­ ing the summer and the exhibits Denmark, prior to the world games oped to meet the needs of individual included many beautiful paintings by during Z003. Clients attended the clients. the clients in QDS. Also some clients various training sessions of the team actively participated in the compila­ to give support and also participated Forty-five clients from QDS have tion of a musical CD undertaken in in the many organised social activi· gone into supported employment, conjunction with clients from other ties. adding a new and valuable experi­ centres. ence to the quality of their lives. All Person Centred Planning (PCP) con­ clients undergo an induction course The Self Advocacy Group, consisting tinued in the Centre during the past prior to their work placements and of a representative group of clients, year and now many of the clients the general response from employ­ continued to meet regularly and dis­ have PCPs in place with regular ers has been very positive. cuss issues during the past year. reviews of these plans scheduled. A Finally, QDS achieved the ISO fashion show organised by the local A very successful art exhibition Standard 9001: ZOOO following an fund raising committee of COPE took place in Cork City Library dur- audit of the centre in September Foundation was held in the Centre in Z003 . September with a number of clients taking to the catwalk to model the outfits.

QDS (HELP Industries)

Pat Nash

Projecting a new image in the local community gives a sense of vibrancy, energy and impetus to a place with history. This is especially true when the image is associated with a beau­ tifully refurbished building and a new name. Quality Developmental Services (QDS) replaced the previous name of HELP Industries in the year Z003. The newly refurbished build­ ing includes a large shop area with accompanying cafeteria for those wishing to browse and buy from our finely-finished woodwork and craft­ ed materials. The engineering, woodwork, contracts and textile areas all continued to expand their range of goods and services in Z003.

Many of the clients from QDS took part in the Special Olympics World Games Z003 and it remains one of the memorable experiences of the year. Person Centred Planning (PCP) progressed enormously during the past year. Clients and their families have had an opportunity for more personal inputs into their future plans. Many trainingl educationall

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One of the main activities in the over a ten week period during the COPE INDUSTRIES, world sporting calendar was the summer and again a variety of veg­ Mallow Special Olympics Z003 World Games etables and herbs were produced. and fifty of the clients from Mallow Jerry Mullane attended the spectacular opening ceremony in Dublin . Fifty per cent of the clients in the A number of extra strings were centre are now involved in commu­ added to the bow for the sixty-six Other developments during 2003 nity-based work. The production of clients involved in the centre during included the formation of a soccer the Work for All video (funded by a Z003. The commencement of team - this has created further European Year of People with Rehabilitative Training for a number opportunities for people to get Disabilities grant) was launched by of participants has been a very posi­ involved in team-based competitive Miriam O'Callaghan of RTE at a busi­ tive experience and many courses on sport and with an unbeaten record ness breakfast held in the Hibernian offer to them are certifiable under of three wins they are doing well! A HOIII!I on 20 November 2003. Awarding Bodies such as FETAC , poly tunnel was attained through I.A.S. and NPTC. Minister Michael the Horticulture Department during Finally the upgrading of the Ahern along with William H Sullivan, the year and this has created an International Standards Organis­ Chari person of the Board of opportunity for clients to get ation (ISO) quality mark to the ISO Directors, presented thirty-one involved in the production of a wide 900V2000 was achieved through an clients with certificates of achieve­ range of plants and vegetables. audit of the centre in September, ment in a range of areas at the 2003. Graduation Day held in the centre in An outreach programme sponsored March. A twelve-minute slot featur­ by Blackwater Resource involving ing the work, education, training persons from COPE Foundation, the and recreational activities available National Training & Development in the centre was screened by the Institute (NTDI) and the Irish Nationwide programme on RTE in Wheelchair Association was held at February. the Nano Nagle Centre, Killavullen

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OAKLANDS GARDEN CENTRE (Kanturk)

William Cronin

This year the staff and clients of Oak lands garden centre were busy developing and extending the sa les area, where the public come to do there seasonal shopping. The new area created will incorporate small gardens of different themes, these give customers ideas and inspiration to create something similar within their own gardens.

Also becoming a very popular attrac· tion at Oakland 's is the aquarium section, which includes tropical and coldwater fish. We stock the tanks and all the equipment needed for fish·keeping.

At Oaklands each client gets the opportunity to experience a wide variation of horticultural tasks. These include grounds maintenance, nursery duties, and customer assis· tance. BEECH HILL However, the Centre must also be GARDEN CENTRE commercially viable, and in recent A great advantage of the garden years has become a leader amongst A Horticultural Training Division gardening outlets. centre is meeting people on a daily of COPE Foundation basis. This has social benefits out· side the workplace, and an individ· Eddie Roche Charlie Wilkins, Gardening Corres· ual can develop friends, and pondent with the Irish Exa miner and contacts, for future social activities. Beech Hill Garden Centre has been a very regular visitor to the Centre improving steadily for some years wrote in an article and I quote "it As part of our annual endeavours, now. Progress towards quality, pres· was and still is, the most secluded we make sure to include some social entation and customer awareness and atmospheric of places. Even activities. This year we found our· has reached exceptional levels. though it is now greatly visited, it selves saddled up once again at has not lost that sense of intimacy of Killarney riding school, for a three· As part of COPE Foundation, Beech being in a charmed place. This mile trek through Killarney National Hill Garden is primarily involved in Garden Centre is truly a grandstand Pa rk. Also on that day we visited training students with special needs on our ancient city. All I ever seem Kennedy's pet farm just outside and to provide sheltered work. to do (apart from buying plants) is Killarney. to sit, view and wonder'·.

Keeping up to date on new trends Why not visit Beech Hill and judge and products within the industry, is for yourself and experience the important, so we combined work atmosphere of this truly beautiful with fun , and headed for Kildare to garden centre. We would like to visit the Kildare growers show, held wish our customers and friends at "Gaffs", annually. These outings Happy Gardening for the seasons have always proved to be very suc· ahead and thank you for your cessful and enjoyable for everyone. custom.

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Amenity Horticulture Des McMahon

Amenity Horticulture is concerned of The Beech Hill Development. In with the landscaping and mainte­ line with environmental planning nance of the 20 hectares (50 acres) requirements, mature trees and of amenity gardens attached to plants were retained to minimise COPE Foundation properties in Cork disturbance to the existing land­ City and County_ As gardening is scaped garden areas. recognised as a suitable creative activity which helps develop the The year ahead, 2004, will see the physical and well-being of persons completion of both the hard and soft with intellectual disabilities, the landscaping to quality standards of aforementioned areas afford train­ the final phase of The Beech Hill ing opportunities for trainees Development. referred from our Vocational Training Services to gain work expe­ In order to maintain a clean and rience in amenity horticulture and neat appearance on our grounds, a for the adult clients to obtain sup­ litter control scheme is an integral ported work. The fruits of the horti­ part of our garden's management cultural activities of staff and programme. Our staff and clients clients are recognised in the all­ operate this programme on a daily year-round colourful display of flow­ basis, both manually and mechani­ ers and plants grown to quality cally, respectively. standards in the beautiful surround­ ings of the landscaped gardens of During the European year of people COPE Foundation. with disabilities, 2003 , a special summer garden tour was arranged to In 2003, following the building of a visit the gardens of Aras an new extension to Scoil Bernadette, Uachtaran, Phoenix Park, Dublin to the necessary landscape works were further stimulate both our clients completed to quality standards by and staff interest in amenity horti­ our staff and clients. culture.

Also, in 2003 , the initial soft land­ And, finally, at the end of 2003 , a scaping was executed following the winter garden visit was organised for building of the new central kitchen clients and staff to a large private and dining area as part of phase one garden in Montenotte.

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Fundraising Department John Clifford

We are fortunate to have a network receive from our very many volun­ We look forward with confidence to of dedicated fund raising committees tary helpers throughout the City and your support in helping us to reduce throughout the City and County and County and the tremendous support our enormous capital development the contribution from these commit­ we get from the management and debt. tees add significantly to our overall staff of COPE Foundation . income. We also wish to acknowledge the The income from our annual events many fundraising activities organ­ such as the Flowers of Hope, Christ­ ised by various individuals and mas Draw, Church Gate Collections groups in conjunction with the and Flag Day Collections have con­ fundraising department during the siderably increased in the past year, year, which added a considerable due mainly from the support we amount to our fundraising income. Special Olympics

CORK/ BLARNEY OST TOWN TO MEXICO HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resources

Division ;line O'Callaghan

The year 2003 continued to be the year of recruitment within the HEALTH AND SAFETY FUTURE PLANS Human Resources Division . The Foundation was faced with the chal· In accordance with the provision of This Division is continuing its devel­ lenge of attracting, recruiting and the Safety, Health and Welfare at opment with the view to increasing retaining staff of the highest calibre. Work Act, 1989 , COPE Foundation is the professional structure that will I am delighted to report that the complying with the terms of the leg­ meet the future needs of the Human Resources Division achieved islation. Foundation _ its target for the year 2003 and suc ­ ceeded in filling the vacant posts. A Safety Statement has been pub­ lished and is reviewed on a regular We are again delighted to welcome basis. our new employees and we know that their experience and qualifica­ tions will contribute to enriching the quality of service we provide to our clients.

During the past year some of the ini­ PENSION SCHEME tiatives undertaken by the Staff within the Division included The Foundation operates a defined benefit scheme for all employees • The Recruitment success within who joined before 1 January 1988, the Foundation providing benefits at retirement. • Continued co-ordination of The assets of the scheme are held Management Training Courses separately from those of the • The successful completion of Foundation, being managed by Irish the implementation of the Care Life Assurance pIe. The contribution Assistant grade rates are determined by a qualified • Advice given on Industrial Actuary on the basis of triennial val­ Relations Issues to both Staff uations. and Management • On-going Staff Development The most recent actuarial valuation within the Division was carried out at 1 January 2002. • Continuing improvement of staff All other qualifying employees are communication systems provided for by the State Nominated • Pensioners lunch and visit to the Health Agency Superannuation Services Scheme, which provides defined benefits for all members. Under this scheme the Foundation is responsi­ EMPLOYMENT DETAILS ble for paying all benefits arising and these costs are to be reflected The staff complement of COPE in the annual Southern Health Board Foundation at the 31 December 2003 allocation towards funding. was six hundred and seventy seven (whole-time equivalents). These staff are employed at over sixty cen­ tres of COPE Foundation in Cork City and County. ,., C O PE Foundation

Finance & Management

Services Division Michael Conway

During 2003, effort focused on ources, and improving systems primary responsibilities relat­ of internal control were also a ing to procurement of ade­ priority. quate revenue funding for existing centres and new serv­ In addition, further progress ices, and for capital develop­ was made in relation to ment funding to meet existing improvements to business and emerging needs_ information systems, client database usage, compliance Cost control and value for issues, operational matters money dimensions in relation and general support service to deployment! use of res- matters.

Information Systems

Department Marsuerite O'Brien

During 2003 , staff in the Information ber of years . This work will continue forms from the Human Resources Systems Department have been busy throughout the coming months. department can be downloaded and developing the Information Tech ­ printed from this site and it is also nology systems to make communica­ provides the opportunity for e-learn­ tion within the organisation more ing. COPENET will be available to all efficient and effective. The expan­ locations as they are brought onto sion of COPE Foundation's facilities the network. have presented the staff with the challenge of developing a network The Information Systems Depart­ infrastructure which will enable ment is also an accredited ECDL more of COPE Foundation's locations (European Computer Driving lic­ to communicate electronically. ense) Test Centre and to-date almost 100 staff have completed the This solution has involved the instal­ programme successfully. lation and l or upgrade of leased lines to some of the larger COP E During the year, COPE Foundation's 2003 also saw changes and enhance­ Foundation facilities within Cork intranet (known as COPENET), was ments to some of the business appli­ City as well as the installation of launched. This use of the intranet cation software of COPE Foundation. ISDN lines to various other locations allows information to be disseminat­ Significant modifications were made through out Cork city and county. ed throughout the organisation . This to our Accounting, Payroll and Client Significant investment was also information covers a broad range of Information Systems. These changes made in the upgrade and replace­ topics including updates on develop­ will help to further improve efficien­ ment of communication equipment, ments, Sports and Social Club news, cies in the management and report­ which has been in service for a num- Health Promotion articles. Standard ing of business information.

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Statement of Directors

RESPONSIBILITIES ELECTION OF RETIRED STAFF DIRECTORS Company law requires the Directors We would like to take this opportu­ to prepare Financial Statements for Brian Bermingham, William Cuddy nity to thank all retired staff mem­ each financial year, which give a and Stuart Musgrave retire under the bers for their dedication and true and fair view of the state of provision of Articles 23.2 of the commitment throughout their work· affairs of the Company and of the Articles of Association of COPE ing lives and extend our best wishes profit or loss of the Company for Foundation, and being eligible, offer for a continuing happy retirement. that period . In preparing those themselves for re-election. Financial Statements, the Directors are required to se lect suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judge­ ments and estimates that are rea­ sonable and prudent; state whether EXPRESSIONS OF applicable accounting standards ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SYMPATHY have been followed subject to any material departure disclosed and We wish to express our thanks to COPE Foundation would like to explained in the Financial State­ the following for their help and express their sympathy to those ments; prepare the Financial State­ support during the year: families and friends of clients and ments on the going concern basis staff who died during the year 2003. unless it is inappropriate to presume Minister and Officials, that the Company will continue in Department of Health and business. Children

BOOKS OF ACCOUNT Minister and Officials, The Directors are responsible for Department of Education and ensuring that proper books and Science VOLUNTEERS accounting records , as outlined in Section 202 of the Companies Act • Chief Executive and Staff, The contribution of very many vol· 1990, are kept by the Company. Southern Health Board unteers around Cork City and County To achieve this Directors have who offer their services in a variety appointed appropriate personnel to City Manager and Staff, of ways such as: fundraising, helping ensure that those requirements are Cork City Council at sportll11l, leisure and recreation complied with. The books and rec­ occaSions, is deeply appreciated. ords are maintained at the Com­ County Manager and Staff, pany's Registered Office, Bonnington , Cork County Council Montenotte, Cork. Chief Executive and Staff, The Directors are responsible for National Federation of keeping proper accounting records, Voluntary Bodies which disclose with reasonable accu­ AUDITORS racy at any time the financial position General Secretary and Staff of the Company and to enable them of National Association of Mental Ernst & Young, Accountants, having to ensure that the Financial State­ Handicap in Ireland (namhi) intimated their willingness to act, ments comply with the Companies are appointed Auditors for the com­ acts 1963-2001. il11l year In accordance with Section 160 (2) of the Companies Act, 1963. They are also responsible for safe­ guarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ANNUAL REPORT