Annual Review 2018

1 Welcome Message from our Chairman and Chief Executive

Having steered the charity for Practitioner (ANP) continue to meaningful recreational activity almost seven-years on a voyage offer sterling specialist support to and training, helpful advice and of excellence, in June 2018 Lt Col colleagues ensuring residents are friendship. Steve Conway RM passed the provided with the most Erskine tiller to Wg Cdr Ian compassionate and proactive care We gained insights into the Cumming, a former RAF possible. Our new ANP trainee, will difficulties faced by younger Regiment officer, with experience help us enhance and extend that Veterans, through our support to in charitable and commercial care. support. All teams are further the Army Personnel Recovery However, throughout 2018, enabled and empowered by Centre at the Erskine Edinburgh Erskine largely followed the Erskine’s innovative care Home. Many are returning to course set by Steve and the Board management technology, which Scotland and leaving the military - striving to remain a pre-eminent has received commendation unexpectedly - often whilst facing centre of excellence for care and during evaluations and visits. some significant life challenges. So, support - whilst making some in July 2018, we initiated the careful adjustments in response to A key component of Erskine’s care construction of twenty-four Single the changing needs of Scotland’s is the stimulating activities that we Living Apartments within our Veterans. offer to our residents. The games, “Veterans Village.” Due for outings and events that our completion in Autumn 2019, these The important things remain activities staff and volunteers apartments will offer younger unchanged. For example, we are arrange, help residents to enjoy life Veterans a temporary safe base delighted that Erskine’s reputation and to socialise with other within which to recuperate, reflect for quality, person-centred care Veterans - sharing a common and re-train as they prepare for the has been upheld. The Erskine language and proud heritage. Last next chapter of their lives. In Home and Erskine Park Home year, we trialled extension of that addition to socialising and getting were both assessed by the Care support to Veterans in the wider advice at the Activity Centre, they Inspectorate during the year. Both community, who might be at risk can also access employment homes were rated “6: Excellent” of loneliness and social isolation. training and support from our for the way in which we plan and One year on and our Reid tenants and partners at Scotland’s deliver our services to enhance Macewen Veterans Activity Centre, Bravest Manufacturing Co (SBMC). our residents’ experience of care, with its “life-changing and life- A social enterprise of Royal British in a homely environment. saving” services, is thriving. With Legion Industries, SBMC provides over one hundred Veteran Veterans with specialist machining, Erskine’s Home Managers, Care, members, the Centre has reached engineering and service industry Housekeeping and Support staff capacity. We now plan to enhance skills, with which to impress have again earned high praise the Centre and its capacity whilst potential employers. from visitors and relatives for their actively researching other regions splendid work. Our specialist and venues across Scotland, where Our Veteran family Queen’s Nurse, Dementia Nurse more Erskine Centres can bring all accommodation in the forty-four Consultant and Advanced Nurse Veterans together to enjoy cottages at Erskine also remains

2 Left: Robin Crawford, Chairman. Right: Ian Cumming, Chief Executive very popular, with a well-planned achieved in all our endeavours. We strive to collaborate nationwide in renovation programme in place. owe a debt of gratitude to all staff shaping, influencing and delivering The completion and almost and volunteers who make Erskine’s the outstanding care and holistic instantaneous occupation of our reputation so admirable. We could support that Veterans in Scotland five Assisted Living Apartments neither deliver the care and require. was particularly pleasing. Abutting support we do, nor fund our The Erskine Home, the apartments charitable activities, without their offer comfortable living for fiercely remarkable drive and commitment. independent Veterans who would still like to know that friendly We have a growing awareness that company and expert assistance is we should collaborate more widely on hand, should they need it. to share our expertise and insights Demand and evident need for with colleagues in charity, medical these apartments will influence and government sectors. We are how we might adapt and develop now increasingly involved in think Robin Crawford, Chairman our “Veterans Village” to continue tanks, policy groups and joint to meet the wide-ranging needs of projects on excellence in care and a broad age range of Veterans in support. We do this, not for the future. ourselves, but to ensure that Veterans and their families across All of our work in 2018 has involved all of Scotland receive the care and compassionate teamwork. We are support services they deserve, in very proud of our Erskine heritage return for the Service they gave. In and the level of excellence we have 2019 and going forward, we will Ian Cumming, Chief Executive

3 Care

During 2018 the Care Inspectorate the sunroom at the front entrance introduced a new Quality introduced a new inspection to the Home, a development which Improvement Assistant/trainer regime, based around the new added over a third more space for post who will work alongside the Health & Social Care Standards, activities and concerts. At The staff in developing expertise as although they retained the same Erskine Home we completed our well as tailoring the system to our six point scoring matrix. We were dementia - friendly gardens in specific needs. During the year we thrilled when two of our Homes Haig and Ramsay Houses. While also introduced mobile phone who were inspected against these both gardens have water features technology to support staff, new standards were awarded incorporated in them, Ramsay enabling them to record care grade 6 (excellent) in the two House includes an all-weather interventions nearer to the point of themes inspected. The inspections sports area whereas Haig House contact with residents. This has noted the excellent environments, features a central gazebo for resulted in a richness to the which have a warm homely feel to residents to enjoy. During the year, content of our care records. them, the detailed knowledge staff in recognition of the increased have of our residents and the way number of our residents who are The Advanced Nurse Practitioner they can deliver care, alongside living with dementia, we converted (ANP) role we introduced in 2017 our residents, in a way that Yarrow House into a specialist has proven to make a significant maximises the resident’s abilities, dementia care House. positive contribution to the care of rather than focuses on what our residents. This was cannot be done. Of significance to The annual Erskine Motorbike Meet accentuated in July when, with the us was the recognition of various saw over 5,000 visitors to our support of Renfrewshire Health & parts the whole team plays. Each Bishopton estate, with over 800 Social Care Partnership, we were colleague delivers significant care bikers in the parade. It was a able to introduce prescribing to enhancing activities, whether that delight to see residents lead the the ANPs role. Being able to is housekeeping, porters, catering, cavalcade round the town of prescribe timeously has administrative staff as well as Erskine in cars donated again by significantly reduced the response those delivering care more directly. MET Wedding Cars. They were time from diagnosis to The use of our Omi Vista joined by residents on our adapted commencement of appropriate Interactive Tables were noted as bikes as the procession entered treatment. The role has been so engaging and fun to use. the estate for the final journey successful that we will be, with the down the drive. support of the Armed Forces Development remained the key Covenant Fund Trust, introducing a theme within the Care Directorate In terms of leadership structure we Trainee Advanced Nurse throughout 2018. Development of have added Clinical Lead posts to Practitioner post in 2019. the environment across our four both Erskine Glasgow and Erskine homes as well as development of Park Homes. The Clinical Lead During the year we were delighted staff and development of roles. post supports the Home and when our ANP won an award for During 2018 we saw the House Managers in leading the Innovation at the Acute Care completion of our sunrooms in delivery of care within their Home. Advanced Practice Conference and Yarrow House and Red Cross They take on leadership of specific Awards, which was followed a few House, with accompanying aspects of care e.g. the electronic weeks later with the accolade of terraces in Pearson and McKellar medicines management system, Scottish Care, Nurse of the Year. Houses. We are looking forward to the content of the care plans and We were also proud to see our using them to their fullest potential such like critical aspects of our Home Manager in Erskine Park in 2019. services. Supporting staff with the Home successfully complete a nine Erskine Park saw the completion of electronic medicines system, we month development programme

4 and being awarded the title ‘Queen’s Nurse’ from the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland – each title certificate was signed personally by Her Majesty.

In our 2017 report we noted the joint work, as part of the Unforgotten Forces consortium, with Luminate Scotland and the Artists in Residence project. Before leaving Erskine Park to move to Erskine Glasgow and then Erskine Edinburgh, the artists and residents created an outdoor art exhibition along the cycle path at our Bishopton campus. An inspirational display of art graced the path from mid-summer onwards, rewarding the many visitors who walked or cycled the path with a variety of pictures, sculptures and poetry as they made their way through the woods.

Working with the Royal College of Nursing Scotland we took part in two videos showcasing the valued and essential work that health care support workers undertake. This gave the staff involved the opportunity to visit the Scottish Parliament and meet with members of the Health & Sports Committee (as well as visit the debating chamber).

Top to bottom: New Sunroom at Red Cross. Artist in Residence Projects. Care Staff using the new Medical Management Sysem. Staff visiting the Scottish Parliament 5 Th eir Story: Agnes MacLeod, Army

Born in 1922 Agnes MacLeod, an “I had many happy days in the Isle of Skye native, made the move Nursing Corps, it was wonderful! I from island life to the mainland to was able to treat Servicemen and commence nursing training. In travel the world, what more could 1945, once her training was you want?” complete, Agnes joined the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Agnes went on to have two Corps, just as WWII was coming to children, a boy and a girl, and her an end. role as mother soon took over.

Agnes served for six years, When the time came for Agnes to spending time in Woolwich before move to a care environment she serving in Hong Kong for three knew Erskine was where she years. She also served in York and wanted to be, having spent years Germany in the late 40’s and 50’s. caring for Veterans herself.

Agnes was very proud to have In February 2018 Agnes came to nursed Chelsea Pensioners during Erskine and has been enjoying life her service and always mentions as a resident ever since. To her them when you speak to her. She Erskine is a wonderful place. fondly looks out for them on Armistice night on the TV and “I’ve been here at Erskine for a thinks it is wonderful to see them. year now and I can definitely say that had I gone anywhere else I It was a pleasure for Agnes to don’t think it would have been as nurse the troops, she was very good. It’s a wonderful place, keen on The Army and her time there’s always something to be serving was a happy one. She doing.” served for six years as Captain before marrying John, a Marine Superintendent from the Isle of Skye. She decided then to end her military career. Had Agnes not married she would have happily continued her career in the Army.

6 Th eir Story: John Graham, Navy

John Graham was born in Glasgow return and see what treats he had in 1929 before moving to spend his brought them from distant lands. childhood in Portsmouth. Coming from a proud line of John Grahams John enjoyed the Navy life and the who all served, he decided to experiences he gained through his follow in his Father’s footsteps, and years at sea. John often looks at the age of 16 he signed up to back at his time on HMS Kenya live the Navy life, taking with him when he was due to be on the ship his worldly possessions wrapped in that escorted Prince Philip and a brown paper parcel. Princess Elizabeth on her tour from Mombasa in Africa to the Cocoa John’s Navy career as a stoker Islands in the South Pacific. Sadly mechanic took him all around the just before they were due to set off world experiencing countries like King George passed away and Norway, Seychelles, India and Elizabeth returned home to Korea whilst he served on 8 become Queen. From there he different ships including HMS Duke headed to the Seychelles which of York, HMS Kenya, HMS Start Bay eased his disappointment. and the Destroyer HMS Penn. John was awarded the Korean, Having lost the sight in one eye, United Nations and General John was forced to leave the Navy Service medals during his service, at age 25. John missed his life at sea and soon decided to enlist in John came to Erskine at the end of the Merchant Navy, which regularly 2018, moving into one of the new took him as far afield as South Assisted Living Apartments. His Africa, America and Canada. apartment is beautifully furnished by his daughter and John’s service sometimes took him granddaughter who visit regularly away from home for as long as 18 and has become a lovely homely months at a time, missing valuable environment. He looks forward to years of his children’s development settling in and discovering more of and upbringing. However they what Erskine has to offer. were always delighted to see him

4 Generations of John Grahams: Grandfather: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Father: Scottish Rifl es and Royal Navy John: Royal Navy Son: Royal Engineers

7 A Year of Recognition and Reward

2018 has been a remarkable year. the contribution and dedication of Advanced and Expert - works Erskine staff and volunteers have our people and it was our pleasure hand in hand with our Age enjoyed a year of well-deserved to mark the anniversary of their Simulation programme. Other recognition of their unstinting service. Our Chief Executive Ian training includes CPD, NMAHP, devotion and commitment to our Cumming MBE was delighted to iCare, eMar, SVQ II, III & IV in Health Veterans Community. host the event with Chairman & Social Care, SVQ in Hospitality Robin Crawford presenting the and Business Administration, Recognition of staff achievement awards. Midas, IT, Coaching and e-Learning was at an all-time high in 2018. modules, contributing to a high Our Advanced Nurse Practitioner Erskine President, The Right level of excellence in all areas. Jennifer Boyd, courtesy of her Honourable Lord Provost of peers, was Erskine’s winner of the Glasgow Eva Bolander, presented As we continued to maintain our Creativity & Innovation category in the awards in the annual core staff base we were delighted the annual President’s Awards; the “President’s Awards” recognition to welcome 78 new staff members, worthy winner of the Innovation programme. Winners, staff and all of whom participated in our award from ACAP Scotland and volunteers were nominated by comprehensive induction finally the ultimate accolade of their peers. The exceptional programme designed to integrate ‘The Nurse of the Year’ title at the standard of nominations received staff into the working world of Scottish Care Awards. proved beyond all doubt our Erskine at the earliest opportunity. people continue to consistently It was also a very special moment “walk that extra mile” for Erskine. Ten new Modern Apprentices for Erskine when the Queen’s joined Erskine in 2018. We now Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) Staff development is ongoing at have 13 apprentices across care, awarded Lesley Wylie, manager of Erskine. Front facing staff as well catering and business the Erskine Park Home, a as those less visible are fully administration. Our ongoing prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award engaged, skilled and collaboration with the West and the Director of Care, Derek knowledgeable in their areas, College Scotland provides our Barron, a Fellowship. Both Awards consistently developing, upskilling apprentices with the best were extra special as it was the and demonstrating best practice introduction to their chosen first time for 50 years that such where possible. Our commitment profession. In addition, employees Awards had been given. to the Excellence Framework, benefit from the valuable made up of four levels of dementia partnerships we have cultivated Our Long Service Awards for staff training - Informed, Skilled, over the years with Job Centre and volunteers recognised both Plus, Napier University, West Lothian College, University of West of Scotland and Skills Development Scotland.

Throughout 2018 we continued to promote employee relations through partnership working with our recognised Trade Unions, Unison and RCN. We continue to provide appropriate terms and conditions, policies and a fair and equitable job evaluation scheme based on equal pay. The success of the partnership was evidenced

Director of Care, Derek Barron Erskine Park Home Manager, Lesley Wylie receiving his fellowship receiving her Queen’s Nurse Award 8 Communication Accountability Respect by the results of recent Erskine’s wider strategy of negotiations where our staff were converting to technological Excellence awarded a comparable pay deal to solutions across the organisation that of their NHS colleagues. saw the implementation of an e-Rostering/e-Timesheet system. Staff communication channels This is now fully operational across were enhanced with the all four homes integrating VALUE 1 introduction of the staff social seamlessly with the existing HR/ We encourage communication media platform Workplace and Payroll Cascade system. and an honest, open culture Workplace Messenger. Over two thirds of employees use the As we continue into a New Year, platform to engage and working as a team, we remain VALUE 2 collaborate with colleagues across firmly anchored to our values of We take responsibility for Erskine. Another opportunity for Communication, Accountability, the way we behave and are expressing views was afforded to Respect and Excellence which are accountable for the work employees with the 2018 Employee the solid foundation our renowned we do Engagement Survey in which 53% high standards derive from. In the of staff participated. future Erskine will continue to follow the path of so many before, VALUE 3 The Erskine Health and Wellbeing caring with devotion and We respect ourselves and programme continued throughout dedication for those who have those around us 2018 with ongoing initiatives such sacrificed so much for our as the ever popular Cycle2Work, freedom. Step Challenge, Yoga, daily fresh VALUE 4 fruit and updates on various health We strive to deliver the topics. highest standards of excellence in everything we do

President’s Award Winners 2018

9 Facilities

Our Facilities team managed to McKellar and Pearson Houses. On Our new laundry was completed in ensure the completion of our the upper floor of each sunroom December 2018 and it allows us to dementia - friendly gardens in there is also an outdoor balcony provide an improved service to our Haig and Yarrow Houses, which which will be an excellent facility residents in Erskine, Park and allow our residents to enjoy the throughout the summer months. Glasgow Homes, ensuring they are lovely surroundings in a safe and always provided with clean linen stimulating environment. The Assisted Living Apartments and personal items. have been named Kimberlea At the same time in Edinburgh we House, as requested by our Our porters transported 150 constructed an allotment garden benefactor Keith O’Donnell, and residents to hospital appointments, to allow the residents to grow their provides five modern apartments delivered 20 tonnes of products own vegetables. These connected to the Erskine Home. from stores to the homes and supplement the catering staff’s These allow Veterans to live checked and maintained 56 menus and provide them with independently with access to some vehicles amongst many other fresh, home grown produce. The level of support on the Erskine things. multi-purpose surface area was estate. They were completed in also completed October and were fully occupied Our catering staff provided 3 at Edinburgh and allowed the on 1st November, with a long meals per day for over 1000 residents to enjoy the summer waiting list. residents throughout the year. weather and take part in some outdoor activities. We started construction of our new Single Living Apartment block Our Assisted Living Apartments which is due for completion in were built over the summer, along Autumn 2019. We plan to offer with sunrooms within The Erskine accommodation to 24 Veterans of Home and at Erskine Park Home. working age with a view to helping The sunrooms provide residents them transition into life after the with a bright airy facility making Forces. best use of some underutilised space at Yarrow, Red Cross,

Above: New Sunroom at Erskine Park Home Below: Kimberlea House

10 11 Th e Erskine Home

staff ensured the smooth transition Lingo Flamingo which sees our which has culminated in residents residents becoming more fluent in enjoying more comfortable and French conversation. We have also modern accommodation. further developed our intergenerational relationship During the course of the year we programme with local schools and 2018 has been a busy year for all have seen a total of 242 residents nurseries which has been residents and staff within The admitted either for long term or beneficial for both the children and Erskine Home. Amongst the respite care, with 85% of the residents participating. changes we have seen the resident population aged over 80 amazing upgrades to the garden years old. The weekly summer Finally it was with immense pride areas of Haig and Ramsay House, outings to Castle Semple that representatives from all staff as well as the refurbishment within continued to be very popular and groups listened to the fantastic the Houses which occurred with we saw an increase in the number feedback from one of our minimal disruption to residents of residents who participated in regulators, the Care Inspectorate, thanks to the team approach the Sporting Senior Games with the Home being awarded 6’s within the Home. Our colleagues competition in September. We also for both the quality themes that from estates, support services, introduced some new activities we were inspected against. contractors, activities and House including weekly art classes and

Erskine Glasgow Home

Erskine Glasgow enjoyed and stimulating visits from another successful year in 2018. Erskine’s Artists in Residence, Generally occupancy was at culminating in the creation of a 100% and the quality of care the garden art studio where works of Home provided was recognised art have been created for display by The Care Inspectorate around the Home. awarding grades of “very good” Resident Harry Bayne with Home Manager Gordon Johnston and Lord Provost of Glasgow. for all areas of inspection. One of the highlights in the Home in 2018 was the 100th birthday of our mother received at the Erskine The residents of the Home WWII Veteran and prisoner of war Glasgow Home during the last enjoyed a full and varied survivor Harry Bayne. Harry three years of her life. When I think programme of activities celebrated his birthday with the of my mother in the future, I am throughout the year. Especially customary telegram from the sure I will also remember the successful were the weekly Queen, a visit from the Lord outstanding professionalism and music therapy sessions, in Provost of Glasgow and a big party good old-fashioned loving partnership with Nordoff with family and friends. kindness of all the sta in the Robbins, which involved Home.” residents singing as part of a Of course, the Home lost many choir or playing instruments. dear friends over the year. 2018 ended with the Home hosting The Home is delighted that However the gratitude expressed Christmas lunches for the residents financial support has ensured by relatives, made the losses easier and their relatives in The Bridge. that the music therapy will to bear, an example being: This enabled families to get continue throughout 2019 and together to celebrate a special 2020. Erskine Glasgow residents “It is di cult to put into words how time of year and share some also benefitted from interesting much we all appreciate the care festive cheer. 12 Th e Erskine Home Erskine Park Home

It has been an exciting twelve and pebble poetry created by the months at Erskine Park with the residents throughout the woodland completion of the new sunroom walk way. extension to the activities area, allowing residents and visitors to The introduction of the Omi Vista enjoy the stunning views around Interactive Tables has proven to be a the home as well as extending the very popular activity for residents, home’s recreation space. bridging the gap between generations when their The Art in Adventure trail was grandchildren visit and allowing created by the Artists in Residence residents with limited abilities to in partnership with Luminate interact in a fun, meaningful and showcasing the work the residents person centred way. of Erskine Park had produced whilst Gill and James (the artists) The Care Inspectorate visit in had worked with them. This December saw the home being beautiful trail displays images of awarded two 6s for the care the residents creating their art provided to the residents. work, examples of their art work

Erskine Edinburgh Home

2018 was a busy year at the consulted with residents to ask electricity, four raised beds, several Edinburgh Home. We started what changes they would like to fruit trees and a summer house the year off by maintaining our see in the garden, the most with electricity. The allotment is high standards of care and prominent idea was to add an managed by some of our resident’s having this recognised by The all-weather area that could be relatives and is well used by Care Inspectorate when they used for bowling and golf putting. residents who have been growing awarded grades of “very good” The garden was completed in a variety of vegetables and herbs. for all areas of the inspection. March and has a massive all- The Head Chef makes great use of weather turfed area in the centre, the produce in his kitchen adding We have continued to develop new improved lighting and new fresh herbs to meals and bread. the environment at the bedding plants throughout. The There is nothing better than fresh Edinburgh Home with input residents made great use of the home grown produce to make from residents and relatives. garden over the summer and are your food taste and smell amazing. The first project to be looking forward to starting their completed this year was the own bowling/golf tournament this We are always striving to improve Linburn House Garden. We summer. and as part of that we have several projects running currently such as The second project, our Allotment an extension to our physio gym, Garden, was inspired by our Head extension and refurbishment of Chef and his Kitchen Focus Group, our activities room (Robertson made up of residents and staff. In Trust Room), and we are in the April the garden was opened to planning stage of installing a cycle the residents. It has two track around the home so that we wheelchair accessible green can use adapted bikes to take our houses with running water and residents out. 13 Thank You to All Our Supporters

As a charity, Erskine depends on donations. We really do appreciate the trust our supporters place in the value of the care and support provided for Veterans, of all ages, at Erskine. We rely on this support to enable us to plan for the future to meet the changing needs of the ex-Service community. Legacy gifts and direct debit donations, in particular, enable this to happen – for which we are immensely grateful.

Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal Formed in 2007 with the aim of raising £1,000 for Erskine’s Veterans, the Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal has now raised a phenomenal £856,000 for the charity. We are incredibly grateful to RSEA for their amazing support over the last 12 years. Their efforts remind us how important it is to remember the debt we owe, and the deep respect we have, to our Veterans for their service. There is so much we would not have been able to achieve without their support.

Garden Grand Opening Rev Graham Morrison gave a very fitting and moving ‘Service of Reflection’ to guests at the Grand Opening of the Garden of Reflection. The majority of guests have memorial plaques in the garden and we will hold this service each year as a lasting memorial to their loved ones. Memorial plaques can be purchased for a loved one at www.erskine.org.uk.

Scotmid Caddy Vehicles A big thank you to Scotmid Co-operative who donated three specially adapted VW Caddy vehicles for use in all four Erskine Homes. The need for appropriate transport is really important as our residents are often living with complex health issues and require a high level of support. Scotmids also funded the revamp of our Bunker Garden, giving residents a lovely outlook and somewhere peaceful to enjoy the sunshine.

Fundraising Not everyone may be able to attempt the full 17,600ft to reach Everest Base Camp, like Mandy from Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, who raised an incredible £1,760 for our Veterans, but Erskine runs many challenge and social events through the year, so whether you fancy the Kiltwalk or want to dance the night away at the Military Ball – you are in good company.

14 Erskine Military Ball It was fitting that the theme for the Military Ball in 2018 was RAF100. Our thanks go to our sponsors and all our guests who gave generously and raised over £65,000.

Th e Royal British Legion Scotland Riders at the Erskine Glasgow Home On 1st April, one hundred years since the formation of the Royal Air Force, a specially designed baton set off on a journey around the UK and abroad. The Baton made its way to Scotland in May and was handed over from The Royal British Legion Scotland Riders to our Erskine Glasgow Home where it was welcomed by Veterans, family members and the 62 (2nd Glasgow) Squadron Air Cadets. American Friends With help from the St Andrews Society of San Francisco, the US Marines and as part of RAF100, our friends in America raised $62,000 to fund their second 16 seater mini bus, this time for Erskine Edinburgh. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the screens across The Pond, for which our Veterans are very grateful.

The construction of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity 24 Single Living awarded a generous grant of Apartments £150,000 which enabled commenced in 2018. Erskine to support the Army Thanks to all who have supported this project, Veterans in our care. including: The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund; The Veterans’ Foundation; WM Mann Charitable Trust; Big Lottery Fund Awards for All - Margaret Murdoch Charitable Trust and £6,000 towards outdoor activities for Miss I.F. Harvey’s Charitable Trust. residents at Castle Semple.

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity The Erskine specialist Dementia Nurse awarded a generous Consultant post has been made grant of £40,000 possible by the Scottish Veterans Fund towards the provision of care and support services for and the Libor Fund, ensuring we can Royal Navy and Royal Marines Veterans living at fund this until 2021. Erskine. 15 Erskine Reid Macewen Activity Centre

What a year!!! Erskine Reid the project, and over 25 partner Macewen Activity Centre (ERMAC) organisations who can provide flourished during 2018. Since the specialist support such as doors first opened on 15th January Financial, Mentoring and Health we have delivered over 1,600 advice. activity sessions including Woodwork, Art, Holistic Therapy, Some highlights from the first year Boxing, Bowls, Archery, IT and include an Armed Forces Day Genealogy with over 5,000 event in June attended by 150 attendances. From an initial 15 people, a trip down the River Clyde Veterans who indicated an interest, on HMS Tracker, a visit to the there are now 108 members National Memorial Arboretum in Veterans enjoying a chat and a cuppa in the fresh air. registered, ranging in age from 37 Staffordshire, an Oktoberfest party to 94. On average we support 25 and an ERMAC team competing in Veterans per day. the Erskine Sporting Senior “I never had much human contact Games, where we won medals in when sitting at home and was The varied programme of activities bowling and basketball. starting to get depressed. Then I changes weekly based on came here and it’s turned my life suggestions from Veterans. We are Attending the Centre has had a big around. It’s a fantastic place where supported in our delivery by a impact on people’s lives like Army I’ve had the best few months I’ve committee of 6 members who Veteran Billy McPike who said: had for a long, long time.” provide input into the running of

16 Social . Skills . Support Th eir Story: John Bogan, RAF Regiment

John Bogan was born in 1960 and John’s RAF career progressed to brought up in Renfrew. He married him becoming an Instructor in at the age of 18 and soon decided Nuclear, Chemical and Biological he wanted more for his family. Warfare amongst other things but in 1999 John remustered into an Having been an Army Cadet in the admin role due to medical reasons Royal Highland Fusiliers, John and it was during this peroid that decided to sign up to the RAF he met his partner Gina. John and Regiment. He soon found himself Gina settled into life together and as a Leading Aircraftman on the by 2005 his 22 year RAF career streets of Northern Ireland, straight had run its course and life was to from basic training. After two change. tours in Northern Ireland he joined No.34 Squadron RAF Regiment John’s Arthritis can be crippling at and was posted out to RAF times leaving his future career Akrotiri in Cyprus with his young options very limited. The thought family. John feels that his posting of returning to his former life filled to Cyprus was a wonderful him with great concern and he opportunity for him and his family found himself out of the RAF and and he was pleased to return for a suddenly homeless with a family to second posting in 1994. support. Thankfully John found Erskine and he moved in to a After jumping between bases in cottage on the Estate in 2005 the UK, John found himself in the before also taking on the role of Defence Company for the Army receptionist in 2006. guarding Banialuka Metal Factory in Serbia where the British Army John enjoyed his career in the RAF had a base during the Bosnian and was proud to have done his 22 Conflict. During this time John years of service but is glad to now was in charge of the dog section call Erskine home for him and his working with Patrol, Tracker and family. Ammunitions dogs. John looks back with fond memories of Bill “Once you have done your 22 you and Ben his German Shepherd are on your own and if it wasn’t for Patrol dogs. He was awarded the places like Erskine I don’t know Station Commanders what I would have done.” Commendation during this time.

17 Beyond Your Lifetime

Erskine has come a long way since Son’s pride over Dunbar soldier’s It was no surprise to me that he first opening its doors in 1916 to help for Veterans. wanted to leave all his assets to care for the wounded returning in charity, the bulk of which he left to huge numbers from the A Second World War soldier has Erskine to help support the battlefields of the First World War. helped fellow Veterans in need of marvellous work they do caring for care live their lives to the full Veterans. We are all immensely Erskine has stretched out its hand thanks to a gift - a - year after he proud of the facility which Erskine of care for over 100 years and died. has created with his legacy.” more than 96,000 Veterans have taken that hand and benefited The late Michael O’Donnell, from His gift has transformed the lives of from the unique care that only Dunbar, left a bequest which Veterans who have a specialist Erskine can provide. partially funded the newly-built housing need. They now live Assisted Living Apartments for independently in a safe and Visitors to Erskine often comment five ex-Service personnel at the peaceful home environment, with on what is different about Erskine Veterans Village on the Erskine help and support from us when when they walk through the doors Estate. required. for the first time. Mr O’Donnell, who was born in Mr O’Donnell’s legacy will continue The difference is the quiet solitude Leith in 1920, was a soldier in the to improve the lives of many of the gardens to the sound of Highland Light Infantry, signing up Veterans for years to come and will laughter and activity coming from in 1939 and eventually leaving the not be forgotten. recreation which typifies what Army in 1946 as a Warrant Officer. makes living at Erskine so special. No gift is ever too small and no act Genuine respect for individual He returned to Dunbar and it was of kindness is ever wasted at choice and decision means there that he met Betty Knox. Erskine. After caring for your family Veterans can live their lives in the They married in 1940, and had and friends could you help make a way they did when at home. Life three children. On his 90th difference to the lives of Veterans is never dull at Erskine - thanks to birthday in 2010, Michael received you don’t know personally, but care the people who support us in an award from Dunbar about? Just a little can be life many ways. Community Council in recognition changing, even 1% of your estate of his contribution to the has a powerful impact: enriching Much of what has been achieved community over the previous 60 the lives of Veterans now and in the in past years has only been made years. future. Without legacies, Erskine possible thanks to the generosity could not continue. of our supporters who leave His son Keith made a poignant Erskine a gift in their wills. You visit to the apartments, which When the time is right for you, may be surprised to hear this, but have been named “Kimberlea please remember Erskine in your last year one in every four House” in memory of his father’s will. Veterans we supported would not home in Dunbar. He met Royal have received Erskine care had it Navy Veteran John Graham as he Last year a gift of £100 provided in not been for people who left a gift moved into his new home. Keith house speech therapy sessions and to Erskine in their wills. said: “My father rarely spoke helped prevent Veterans losing about the war although we do their speech. £5,000 helped People from all walks of life help know that he never lost an provide pressure care mattresses, to make Erskine a success. Could appreciation that he was one of giving pain relief and a restful you become one of them? the lucky ones, he came home. night’s sleep to Veterans. 10% of an

18 Legator Keith O’Donnell estate gave life changing support and a new start to Veterans and their families in a specially adapted Veteran’s cottage. Resident John Graham enjoying his new apartment in Kimberlea House These are only a few of the many people who supported Erskine by choosing to make a gift beyond their lifetime. We owe them a With Th anks Also To debt of gratitude and their kindness will never be forgotten. Miss MJM Smith’s Trust - £20,700 for a 7-seater Volkswagen Caddy for the Activity Centre. Making a will is one of the most important things you can do in Kilpatrick Fraser Charitable Trust, the Mr & Mrs JMB Trust, the your lifetime. It may be a simple Rangers Supporters Erskine Appeal and the Libor Fund for the piece of paper, but it is a very new Omi Vista Interactive Tables. powerful document and the best Mazars Charitable Trust - £14,424 for the purchase of Rempods for guarantee to ensure your wishes all four Erskine Homes. are met. By remembering Erskine in your will you can be assured Row Fogo Charitable Trust - £6,000 towards materials and that it will be spent wisely. equipment for the Activity Centre.

Our support for them must never William Dawson Charitable Trust - £5,000 towards the purchase of stop, with your support it never adapted bicycles for the Activity Centre. will. ANT Foundation - £3,000 towards materials and equipment for the Activity Centre.

To find out more about leaving a Cala Homes - £1,000 towards materials and equipment for the gift to Erskine, contact: Activity Centre.

Ann McCallum, Legacy O cer, Royal Caledonian Charities Trust - £5,000 for specialist seating for Erskine, Bishopton PA7 5PU. some of our most frail and vulnerable residents. [email protected] Rangers Charity Foundation - £5,000 towards materials and or call 0141-814-4520 equipment for Erskine Reid Macewen Activity Centre. 19 Financial Summary

In 2018 we all reflected upon the This year we have recorded a loss this accounting figure. However Centenary of the 1918 Armistice. of £564k, before investment in-year cash legacy income was It was a time to remember that gains/losses and other recognised £5.2m, giving a fundraising cash our Service personnel continue to gains. This is mainly due to the total of £10.13m. Therefore in cash display the highest levels of drop in legacy income of £4.3m terms, our fundraising and bravery and courage, and they from the previous year. Included communications costs deserve our support. within charitable activities represented an efficient 17% of expenditure are a few one-off overall expenditure. Erskine’s charitable activities costs relating to the sale of the income rose by £0.56m to £15m. Erskine Mains Care Home and the We are incredibly grateful for all However, the annual cost of refurbishment costs of the the donations and support we providing our charitable services furniture factory for Scotland’s receive. It is so important that has increased by 6%. This is Bravest Manufacturing Company. we never take our ex-Service men partly because our service and women’s contributions for provision has expanded to include Overall our fundraising costs have granted nor should we ever Day Activity services; our dropped, while cash donations forget them. commitment to continue to pay all increased by £0.57m to £4.9m. staff the Scottish Living Wage and Unfortunately legacy income was For every £1 donated to Erskine our pledge to maintain pay levels significantly lower than last year. For every £1 donated to Erskoine … in line with NHS Scotland and the This meant that donations and 17p impact of local authority rates. accrued legacies figures (of £3.9m Within the care facilities the as required by charity Statement 83p average occupancy achieved was of Recommended Practice) 97.42% which is a little higher than totalled £8.8m. Our fundraising last year’s by 0.62%. expenditure represents 20% of For everyFundraising £1 donated to Erskine Fundraising Services to Support Veterans Services to support Veterans

20 Did You Know that... 52% of our funding applications were successful Each Month our Porters...

We provided activities Cover all emergency and entertainment on Hospital appointments a daily basis

Collect emergency prescriptions regularly

Deliver 150 samples to the surgery We cared for over Porters are available 1,000 Veterans 365 days a year

Collect 15 tonnes of clinical waste There were 2,170 Collect visitors opportunities to 24 times improve Veterans’ lives Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees, who are the Directors for the purposes of Company Law and the Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law, during the period covered by these accounts and up to the Save the Date! date of approval of the financial statements, consisted of the following: Erskine Events 2019

Mr Stuart Aitkenhead BSc CEng FIMechE Lieutenant Simon David Allbutt FCIPD RN Dr Brian Cowan Sounds from Stirling Castle Professor Rosslyn Crocket MBE Stirling Castle 16th March Ms Rani Dhir MBE BA GradIPD DipHS FCIOH FCIOBS Captain James Fraser Kiltwalk Mr Douglas Griffin MA (Hons) DIP ACC CA Glasgow Lieutenant Colonel David Harrison OBE BA (Hons) MBA 28th April Group Captain Robert Kemp CBE QVRM AE DL Mr Ian Lee BA CA CPA Edinburgh Marathon Festival Mrs Rosemary Lyness MBE RGN SCM MBA Edinburgh 25th – 26th May Mr Ian Reid Mr Alan Seabourne Erskine Motorbike Meet Miss Elizabeth Simpson MA CA Erskine, Bishopton Mrs Brenda Wilson BSc 26th May

Ideal Home Show SEC Glasgow Wing Commander Ian Cumming MBE 24th May – 27th May Chief Executive (appointed July 2018) Kiltwalk Aberdeen Lieutenant Colonel Steve Conway, Royal Marines (retired) 2nd June Chief Executive (resigned June 2018) Kiltwalk Mr Robert Crawford LLB CA Dundee 18th August Chairman Kiltwalk Captain Andrew Cowan RD LLB RNR Edinburgh Company Secretary 15th September Erskine Military Ball Double Tree by Hilton, Glasgow 20th September

Tree of Honour All Erskine Homes 5th December

Edinburgh Christmas Carol Concert St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh 13th December

www.erskine.org.uk [email protected] 0141 814 4555

22 23 The Erskine Home Email: [email protected] Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5PU Tel: 0141 812 1100 Website: www.erskine.org.uk

Erskine Edinburgh Home www.facebook.com/ProudtoCare 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7SA @Erskine1916 Tel: 0131 672 2558 @ErskineP2C

Erskine Park Home Printed by Scotland’s Bravest Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5QA Manufacturing Co. Tel: 0141 814 4633

Erskine Glasgow Home 200 Dorchester Avenue, Glasgow, G12 0BZ Tel: 0141 338 6300

Erskine Reid Macewen Activity Centre Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5PU Tel: 0141 814 4534

Incorporated in Scotland as a non profi t–making company limited by guarantee No. 174103 at Companies House, 37 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EB. 24 Scottish Charity No: SC006609. Registered Offi ce: 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA