Ready to deliver

Annual Review 2012-13 Annual Review 1

Contents

2 Getting ready for Quarriers in 2013 22 Our community

4 Ready for Change 24 Ready to be heard H ow Group Activities is making Giving a voice to the people we support a difference for adults with a disability 26 Ready to make lasting friendships 8 Ready for Employment The life-changing effect of volunteering Securing funding for work placements to support young people develop 28 Our finances employability skills 32 Our supporters 12 Ready for Positive Outcomes T ailored short-term support for 34 Our people and partners families in difficult circumstances

16 Ready for Diagnosis T ransforming diagnosis and treatment for people affected by epilepsy 2 Annual Review 3

Quarriers in 2013: ready to deliver

Quarriers is constantly evolving. 2013 has This year has seen us establish new Looking forward, we are tremendously seen many fantastic achievements. Each services for adults with a disability and proud and excited to have been chosen success is a moment to be celebrated, and families facing difficulties in Ayrshire, as an Official Charity of The 2014 Ryder marks the beginning of a new challenge. which you will read about in this review. Cup. This partnership enables Quarriers to One thing, however, never changes: every expand and enhance a range of services day, we go to work motivated by values Meanwhile, our services continue to including our Coaching for Life programme, which are important to us and to the receive high ratings and awards. Our which better equips young people to face people we support. pioneering digital inclusion service Go4IT disadvantages and succeed in life. This is received a Care Accolade in the Adults an incredible opportunity to invest in young In April, our Stopover Service for young and Older People category; Quarriers people, and in our country’s future. homeless people was honoured by a visit Paddocks Service, a service for young from Their Royal Highnesses The Duke homeless people in Melksham, was rated We are excited about the opportunities and Duchess of Cambridge. Young people ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, and Inspiring and challenges which lie ahead, and, at the service had the once-in-a-lifetime Quality at Quarriers was awarded importantly, we are ready to face them. chance to speak to the Duke and Duchess a European Foundation for Quality about their experiences, including two Management Award for its revision of young people connecting with the Duke via April also saw the opening of The William Quarriers Quality Management. Skype while on the Leonardo Way to Work Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre, the initiative in the Netherlands. culmination of several years of hard work, commitment, perseverance and belief. Find out about the Paul Moore, Quarriers Chief Executive This world-class facility is transforming difference that the Way to how epilepsy is diagnosed and treated Work programme is making in Scotland. It fulfils the vision William to Michelle on page 8. Quarrier spoke of when he first began fundraising to create a service for people affected by the condition in 1895. Find out about the difference that the new centre is making on page 16. 4 Case Study Annual Review 5

Ready Glasgow Group Activities for For adults with a learning disability, Operational Manager Angela Cameron taking part in a range of activities says that the big difference between day is important for establishing a daily centres and Glasgow Group Activities is routine, getting out into the community, that while day centre activities may cater developing confidence and meeting new for up to 100 people, Quarriers’ service change people. keeps groups below 18, with most having a maximum of 12. Smaller groups allow Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities was for a far more person-centred experience, set up by Quarriers Fred Martin Service and as a result, people we support get in 2010. At this time, several day centres much more out of the activity. Another across Glasgow were closing, leaving key benefit is that people supported by people who used the services with nothing the service attend with their own staff to do. These centres provided a meaningful members, meaning that they are already structure as well as the opportunity to at ease with people they know, and trying a socialise and take part in a stimulating new activity becomes less daunting. activity, and as some people had been attending for up to 20 years, suddenly The sessions are very interactive, from being without them was extremely themed drama workshops which encourage disruptive. movement to the extremely popular music class where participants play along with However, Quarriers responded quickly, some of their favourite songs. The service’s finding venues and tutors – many of them approach to providing activities is simple: if volunteers – within a few months. A new people attending the group don’t enjoy the service was launched in Knightswood and activity, it doesn’t run. Drumchapel, offering dance, music, drama and art sessions to people supported by Quarriers adult disability services. 6 Case Study Annual Review 7

Andrew has been supported by Quarriers Fred Martin Service for 18 years, and for him, the closure of his local day centre was devastating. But since he began attending Glasgow Group Activities three times a week, his staff team has recognised a real change in him. He can be quite introverted, but being able to work in small groups has helped him to form friendships, and having the support of his own staff team has encouraged him to try new things. He now plays an active role in drama sessions, and while he used to avoid art and craft activities as he didn’t like getting his hands The service has seen fantastic results in dirty, he now thoroughly enjoys these its three years: sessions are always well sessions. attended, and groups and individuals who had felt isolated are now thriving Andrew is non-verbal and communicates on the opportunity to make new friends through gesture, but as his support worker from other Quarriers services. Group Mark says, it is easy to see when he is Activities Worker Eilidh Swatton says that happy, and during workshops at Glasgow their ambitions don’t stop there: plans Group Activities, Andrew beams from ear are in place to expand the programme so to ear. Quarriers is ready to help more people Watch a video about the to get more out of life. difference Quarriers has made ‘Andrew is always smiling for people like Andrew. at Glasgow Group Activities.’ Main Image: Andrew really enjoys taking part in music sessions at Glasgow Group Activities. quarriersannualreview.org.uk Mark, Andrew’s Support Worker Above: Andrew gets a lot out of arts and crafts sessions. 8 Case Study Annual Review 9 Ready Way to Work for programme

For young people affected by Quarriers has participated in five cycles homelessness, chances of finding a job can of the programme so far, and Inclusion employment be extremely slim, but through an exciting Lead (Children and Young People) Paula work placement programme, Quarriers Raymond is extremely positive about is helping to improve their prospects and what it has achieved. It is a huge change prepare them for employment. for every young person taking part: they may have been dealing with negative Since 2011, Quarriers has taken part in the influences from their family or peers, and Way to Work programme. This initiative, finding a job may not have been a priority, funded by the European Union’s Lifelong so every young person who completes the Learning Programme – The Leonardo Da programme is a success story. Vinci Programme, gives young homeless people supported by Quarriers services The young people are supported the chance to take part in a nine-week throughout the experience. Before they go work placement in The Netherlands. to The Netherlands, they undergo six weeks Participants work in a custom-built factory of preparation sessions where participants run by Leonardo partner Werkcenter, can get to know each other as well as often working on a production line, and taking classes in health and safety, first aid some external placements have seen and the Dutch language. young people doing tasks such as window dressing. Through this, they develop employability skills and gain experience of getting into a working routine. They also receive a certificate of completion, therefore improving their chances of finding a job when they return home.

Image: Mandy Burns and Paula Raymond 10 Case Study Annual Review 11

‘I would recommend everyone takes part in Leonardo. My whole life is different now.’Michelle

Once the placement begins, staff are One of Michelle’s highlights of working on hand to make sure the young people at Quarriers was meeting Their Royal get the most out of their experience, Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of whether that’s arranging outings to see Cambridge when they visited Quarriers the sights or offering moral support if Stopover Service in April 2013. they feel homesick. As Youth Inclusion Worker Mandy Burns says, each young During the visit, Prince William found person is going through their own journey, out more about the programme by and making sure they feel motivated and speaking to young people who were supported is key. working in The Netherlands via Skype. Michelle also had the chance to speak For Young Inclusion Sessional Worker to The Duke about her experiences and Michelle Hughes, the experience was her transition from being supported by truly life changing. Michelle was living in Quarriers to supporting others. Quarriers supported accommodation when she had the opportunity to take part in the However, Michelle says the best thing placement two years ago. This experience about her experience is the effect it helped her to develop a routine and a has had on her whole life, from her positive mindset, and when she returned timekeeping to her sense of wellbeing. to Scotland, she was eager to continue And through the Way to Work programme, this. She began volunteering at Quarriers Quarriers hopes to improve prospects Stopover Service and went on to secure a for many more young people, to remove post as a sessional worker at the service. the barriers they are facing and help Her ambition was to give more young them to get the best out of life. Watch a video about people in her position the chance to have Michelle’s experiences. the same transformative experience that she did, and she has more than succeeded. quarriersannualreview.org.uk Image: Mandy, Paula and Michelle catch up at a team meeting 12 Case Study Annual Review 13 Ready North Ayrshire for Family Support

Family life isn’t always easy. Day-to-day Team Leader Catherine McClintock stresses positive responsibilities can be difficult to manage, the importance of focusing on each family’s but an innovative new service from individual needs. Using Quarriers outcome- Quarriers is helping families to get back focused tool Q Star, each family can break on the right track. issues down into categories such as emotional health and wellbeing, relationships Established in April 2013, Quarriers and community involvement, thereby making North Ayrshire Family Support Service it easier to identify what is most important to outcomes offers short-term support for families them, and which areas need to be improved. who are struggling to cope with difficult circumstances. While many Quarriers One of the first people to use this new services provide long term support such service is Helen, mum to twin boys Kaidyn as group work and individual support for and Lee, aged two-and-a-half. Taking parents and children, this new service care of the boys on her own has been a delivers a 12-week early intervention challenge for Helen, and after the family’s programme based on the Solihull Approach recent move to Irvine, she found herself for strengthening family relationships. feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Her Using this method, families have support confidence was very low, and she didn’t to determine what steps they can take to feel she had anywhere to turn, until her make life better. health visitor referred her to Quarriers.

Since then, Helen has made a number of ‘I would definitely positive changes in her life. She has built up recommend the service. a strong relationship with her support worker Quarriers has really brought Evelyn, and with this support, she has been my confidence up.’ Helen able to tackle key issues such as establishing a bedtime routine. This has made everyday life more manageable, thereby improving relationships within the family. 14 Case Study Annual Review 15

Helen’s situation is very common. Staff at the service meet a lot of women dealing with anxiety, low moods and little self- confidence. Recognising that tackling this is key to improving family life, staff undertake a wide range of training, such as Action Depression, and their support gives parents like Helen the opportunity to The support worker’s role is invaluable. attend groups designed to help them build Helen admits that she finds it difficult to up their self-esteem. trust people, but having formed a strong bond with Evelyn, she now feels able to The service’s short-term results-focused attend appointments or socialise on her approach creates a sense of real own, knowing that her children are being achievement: families will see life-changing well looked after. This was a big step for improvements in just a few weeks. Every Helen, one that has enabled her to take family has a midpoint review where they time out to focus on her own needs as well assess their progress against their defined as those of her family. Q Star outcomes, and Helen was amazed to see just how much her life had improved in such a short time.

Helen is approaching the end of her 12 weeks with the service, but the support she has received will last a lifetime. Equipped with the right tools to make positive Watch a video about how family Main image: Establishing a routine for Helen’s twins Kaidyn life has changed for Helen. and Lee, including walks before bedtime, has made a real choices, she is now confident that she can difference to family life. cope with whatever challenges life brings, quarriersannualreview.org.uk Above: Catherine and her team are on hand to offer support that her family is ready for anything. to Helen and her family. 16 Case Study Annual Review 17

Ready The William Quarrier for Scottish Epilepsy Centre Epilepsy is a neurological condition The centre also includes consultation which affects 54,000 people living in rooms for outpatients, psychology facilities Scotland, and for some its impact can and a telemedicine suite. Its future zone, be devastating. It can also be extremely containing a research resource and a diagnosis difficult to diagnose, with an estimated large seminar room, will enable the centre 12,000 people having a misdiagnosis of to deliver conferences and education epilepsy, and patients can spend years in on epilepsy which will lead to improved search of an accurate diagnosis. diagnosis and treatment.

Peter was one of the first patients admitted ‘It was a really positive to The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy experience. Getting a clear Centre. He wanted a clear epilepsy diagnosis has made a real diagnosis, and he needed to change the difference.’Peter medication he was taking, but he was apprehensive about coming in. He was expecting to spend three weeks lying in Quarriers has been at the forefront of the bed in a hospital ward with several other treatment and diagnosis of epilepsy for patients, but before his stay, he visited the over a century, and since its opening in centre and was impressed by its facilities. Glasgow in April 2013, The William Quarrier He saw that he would have his own en Scottish Epilepsy Centre has transformed suite room, that there were recreational patient experience. Not only does the activities available and that he would centre have state-of-the-art technology, have access to the open air courtyard at it is bright, comfortable and homely. the heart of the centre. Being able to see With patients’ needs firmly in mind, the where he would be staying and having the twelve bedrooms include two rooms for opportunity to speak to staff helped to young people, a sleep therapy room and a reassure him. bedroom with an adjoining carer’s room for patients with complex needs. 18 Case Study Annual Review 19

Peter spent three weeks in the centre in June 2013. During his stay, he would start his morning with a strong coffee, much as he would do at home, and would spend the day taking part in activities like art classes and exercise sessions or simply relaxing in the courtyard. When moving onto new medication, patients have to stay in the centre, but once the medication was For Peter, the biggest challenge was stabilised, Peter was able to go for days being away from his family for so long, out in Glasgow. but the flexible visiting hours meant he saw his wife and two young children One of the biggest advances in diagnosis as often as he could. He found that staff is new wireless EEG technology. Previously, and other patients at the centre were patients would have had to stay in bed for really accommodating to his children, days: now, wireless transmitters are fitted and one of the nurses even brought in via a belt around the patient’s waist and toys for their visits. they can be monitored while moving around the centre or even outside in the courtyard. Peter’s experience at the centre has Peter remarks that he often forgot he was been an extremely positive one. For him, wearing it and was able to sleep with no one of the best things about his time in discomfort. the centre was getting to know other people affected by epilepsy and sharing their experiences. He says that having the Watch a video about Peter’s answer of a proper diagnosis has changed experiences at the centre. Main image: The centre runs a range of recreational his life, and through this fantastic new activities for patients including arts and crafts sessions. facility, Quarriers is ready to change lives quarriersannualreview.org.uk Above: Peter found the staff at the centre to be friendly for thousands more people. and helpful. 20 Annual Review 21

With thanks

Construction of The William Quarrier Scottish M ichael K Abram Deutsche Bank Jonathan Kennett Charitable Trust Epilepsy Centre would not have been possible Adams Consultancy Group Ann Marie Dickson Graeme Kidd Helen Ormes without our generous supporters. Harold Merton Gillian Dinsmore Jonathan Kidd David Philip Adams Trust James Dinsmore Kuenssberg Barry Rose NHS Greater The D W T Cargill Fund The Sylvia Aitken Kelsey Durham Charitable Foundation Diane Rotherforth Glasgow and Clyde Spifox Charitable Trust Durisdeer Foundation The D C Leggat Santander Foundation NHS Lanarkshire Wooden Spoon Society The Mary Andrew Norman Esslemont Charitable Trust Lisa Sheerin NHS Ayrshire and Arran Bill and Mary Scott Charitable Trust Ross Ferguson Stephen Lewis Brian M Simmers NHS Forth Valley Merchant’s House Morag Arnot Paul Frame Joanne Lickrish Strathclyde Police NHS Dumfries of Glasgow T he Baily Thomas Gordon Fraser Ronnie McLetchie Benevolent Fund and Galloway The Incorporation of Charitable Fund Charitable Trust John MacMillan Talteg Limited Scottish Investment Coopers of Glasgow Barclays Phil Genoe David MacRobert Alexander Turner Fund The Trades House Binks Trust The G C Gibson The Mainhouse The Verden Sykes Trust David McVie of Glasgow M rs C D Bridgens Charitable Trust Charitable Trust Judy Wagner The Robertson Trust Tunnock’s Biscuits Charitable Trust Sheila Gillies The W M Mann Wags Committee The Hugh Fraser The R S Macdonald Peter Brough Kay Goodridge-Cox Foundation (Aberdeen) Foundation Charitable Trust Bequest Fund Andrew Gordon Martin Charitable Trust John Watson & Co Ltd Turnberry Trust Barcapel Foundation Les Campbell Malcolm Gourlay I D Melville Margaret Watson Patersons Quarries Ltd The Stafford Trust Matthew B J C Hardie Charitable Trust MEPC Edward Watt The Gannochy Trust St Patrick’s Day Campbell Trust William Harkness Roger Mills The James Weir Garfield Weston Charity Ball Children’s Aid Miss E C Hendry The J S Milne Foundation Foundation Foundation Bellahouston (Scotland) Limited Charitable Trust Alexander Moncur Trust Robin W Wilson William Grant & Sons Bequest Fund C NR International Ltd Lord and Lady Hope Paul Moore James Wood Robert Barr’s Margaret Lindsay T he Peter Coats Trust Houston & Killellan Kirk Patrick Mulholland Trust Bequest Fund Charitable Trust The Sir Jules Thorn Andrew Corkhill Women’s Guild The Margaret Murdoch UCB Pharma Limited Charitable Trust Cruach Trust Alison Howie Charitable Trust Quarriers Noel The Jeffrey C ruden Foundation Ltd Sarah Hutcheon Kate Murray Lunch Committee Charitable Trust Dalziel Charitable Trust Hymans Robertson Netherdale Trust Fletcher Bequest Fund M Davison Bob Keiler Northwood 22 Annual Review 23

A special thank you to: Thank you to the following schools for L.K. Bennett for hosting a hosting Zumbatomic events involving their VIP Shopping Evening for our staff, pupils and their families. supporters which raised £337.50. Edinbarnet Primary School £266.50 T he Stand Comedy Club for Rosneath Primary School £436 hosting a benefit night for Quarriers, Lawthorn Primary School £150 raising £848. St Catherine’s Primary School £500

R olling Hills Chorus for performing Together, these schools raised a fantastic and holding collections in Edinburgh combined total of £1,352.50! in December which raised £191. Thank you to all of the groups who chose to Our Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre and research the work that we do and represent The Edinburgh Singers for raising Quarriers at their schools as part of their community £181 through performances and Youth Philanthropy initiative. The Initiative collections in December 2012. is funded by the Wood Family Trust and encourages school pupils to get involved Thank you to every member of the We would like to say thank you to the Rhona Prior for hosting a craft fair with local causes. We were delighted to community who has given their time to Congregational Federation Women’s in aid of Quarriers and raising £400! have so many groups choose Quarriers, raise money for Quarriers. We are grateful Fellowships who chose Quarriers as including groups at Hutcheson’s Grammar, to every single person for their support. their charity of the year and invited our Kilwinning Academy, Trinity High School, Here is just a selection of the generous Community Fundraising Team to speak Kirkintilloch High School and St Mungo’s support we receive. to their groups about Quarriers and the Academy, who went on to win £3,000 for work that we do. At the end of the yearlong Quarriers at the National Event in Perth in partnership, they presented Quarriers June 2013. with a cheque for £1,584 from all of their fundraising activities. Image: St Mungo’s Academy won £3,000 for Quarriers through the Youth Philanthropy Initiative. 24

Ready to be heard Quarriers Inclusion Service

During the past year, Quarriers Inclusion The conference has already led to the Feedback from the school was extremely Service has spearheaded a number of creation of new activity groups covering ‘I thought, let’s go into positive, and the children really enjoyed creative new initiatives to help adults with art, music and games. Through discovering schools. It lets people see meeting the members of the team and a disability make connections within their shared interests, both staff and people we are part of society – learning about their lives. The We See You local communities and beyond. supported by the service have been able people can see we’re just the See team is now planning future sessions. to make connections in their local areas same. I really enjoyed the Let’s Get Connected as well as linking with other services, first session at Bredilands Quarriers Voices Quarriers has a wide range of adult opening up new possibilities and forming Primary.’ Caroline Tumath February 2012 saw the first public disability services in North Lanarkshire friendships which enrich their lives. These performance of Quarriers Voices, a choir for and East Dunbartonshire, and in response new activities will also help Quarriers and people of all ages and abilities. The choir to diminishing local activity programmes, the people we support to engage with the Caroline, John Wheeler, Charles Lapsley, is made up of staff across the organisation Quarriers Inclusion established the Let’s wider community, which brings with it the Caroline Gray and Asif Ali Khan formed and people supported by a wide range of Get Connected conference. potential to change many more lives. the We See You See team and, supported Quarriers services. So far, Quarriers Voices by Inclusion Manager Iain Cuthbertson has performed at events including the Held at the Pivot Centre in Moodiesburn in We See You See and Business Development Unit Service Quarriers Ceilidh and Quarriers United, a May 2013, the conference enabled people In October 2012, Quarriers held the Q Manager Julie Richardson, they identified a conference for young people supported supported by Quarriers services in these Sky Thinking event at Glasgow Science primary school in Paisley that was delighted by our services, and the choir has plans to areas to get together. The day featured Centre. One of the ideas showcased that to act as the pilot project for the group. bring its uplifting repertoire, which includes a variety of workshops and activities day was devised by Caroline Tumath, who Lean on Me and Don’t Stop Believin’, to designed to encourage the people we is supported by Quarriers Renfrewshire On Tuesday 4 June, the team visited many more events in the future. support to discover shared interests and Supported Living Initiative. Bredilands Primary in Paisley and establish new friendships. All workshops spoke to over 250 children across three Quarrier Inclusion continues to do vital were provided through Quarriers services, Caroline’s vision was We See You See, separate sessions. The sessions included work, giving people we support a platform to local community services and personal in which a team of people supported by a presentation covering issues such as influence policy on issues which affect their connections. Quarriers would be supported to visit Ability, Not Disability and games. Pupils lives and make positive changes in society. schools across Scotland to help younger were encouraged to ask questions, and the children understand and feel more sessions helped them to recognise that the confident about disability. way in which people with a disability live their lives is not so different from their own. Image: Quarriers Voices perform at Q United. 26 Annual Review 27

Ready to make lasting friendships The life-changing effect of volunteering

Over 300 volunteers offer valuable Through their friendship, both Pat and support to Quarriers’ work, and the Alex have found that their social circle experience can be as life-changing for has widened. They have met each other’s the volunteers as it is for the people families, and Pat says that his friends have Quarriers supports. become Alex’s friends too, and they all enjoy attending matches together. Five years ago, life was very different for Pat. A retired firefighter in Greenock, he Alex has not only made a new friend: was spending time volunteering locally Pat’s support has enabled him to do when his son saw an advertisement looking something he loves more often and has for a volunteer befriender which contained opened up opportunities to get out into the a very important question: are you a community. Alex particularly enjoys taking Morton fan? the bus to football games because he gets to meet lots of new people. Pat says with a Volunteering has also led to Pat returning Pat has never looked at his time with Alex, who is supported by Quarriers laugh that he has been told Alex used to be to work. Having become a valued member Alex as befriending or volunteering: he is Finnart Street Service, is a life-long fan of really quiet, but now he chats to his friends of the team at Finnart Street, he was simply spending time with his best friend. Greenock Morton FC, and wanted a friend and cheers along with the crowd at games. approached to apply for a position at the He cannot recommend volunteering to come to matches with him. As a fellow nearby Quarriers Octavia Service. He is now highly enough, and hopes to continue supporter, Pat jumped at the opportunity. Alex has also had the chance to meet a part-time relief worker at the service, volunteering even when, is his words, he He contacted Quarriers Volunteer Centre several Morton players, including his but he makes sure that he always has and Alex are going to matches with their who arranged for him to meet Alex, and hero, Peter Weatherson. When Peter Saturdays free for Alex. walking sticks. they quickly became firm friends. presented Alex with a birthday card on the pitch before a match, Pat says Alex Pat and Alex go to see Morton as much as was so excited, you would have thought possible, both at home and away. Together, he had won the lottery, and when Peter ‘I don’t look at it as they have travelled across most of left the team earlier this year, Alex and Pat volunteering anymore – it’s Scotland, and, as Alex stresses, they take attended a celebration dinner and drinks in seeing a friend. We’re the turns to buy the pies! his honour. best of pals.’ Pat Above image: Alex and Pat enjoy a Greenock Morton home game. 28 Annual Review 29

Our Finances

Total income for the year increased by Statement of trustees Summary statement of financial activities Year ended Year ended £2.1m to £45.6m. This was achieved mainly This is an extract from the Report and 31 March 2013 31 March 2012 through increased voluntary income for Financial Statements of Quarriers which £000s £000s The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy was approved by the Board of Trustees Centre. These donations combined with on 19 August 2013. These summarised Income staff terms and conditions changes resulted accounts may not contain sufficient Charitable activities income £40,407 £40,441 in net incoming resources of £3.7m. information to allow a full understanding Voluntary income £4,575 £2,314 Construction of the centre was completed of the financial affairs of the charity. Major fundraising events, conferences and courses £181 £248 during the year on time and within budget, For further information, the full audited Investment income £462 £487 with the first patients being admitted in Report and Financial Statements can be Gain on disposal of assets £8 £0 April 2013. obtained from the Director of Finance at Total income £45,633 £43,490 the registered office of Quarriers or the Future developments Registrar of Companies. The next 12 months will see the continued Expenditure implementation of the Strategic Plan which Extract from the Report and Financial Costs of charitable activities £39,136 £40,163 aims to position Quarriers as Scotland’s Statement of Quarriers for the year ended Costs of generating voluntary income £2,209 £1,157 number one charity and a major force in 31 March 2013. Cost of major fundraising events, conferences and courses £103 £174 the UK by 2017. This will be achieved by Investment management costs £323 £338 balancing managed on-mission growth Governance costs £178 £198 while ensuring the organisational resilience Total expenditure £41,949 £42,030 required for the long-term. Trish Godman, Chairman Net incoming resources £3,684 £1,460 Gains/(Losses) on investment and pension scheme £1,044 (£2,444) Net movement in funds £4,728 (£984)

Les Campbell, Trustee 30 Annual Review 31

Summary balance sheet Year ended Year ended Where our money came from 31 March 2013 31 March 2012 £000s £000s £000s Local authority fees £36,060 Grants and trusts £6,564 Assets and liabilities Donations £1,725 Fixed assets £17,904 £14,083 Legacies £594 Investments £4,899 £4,132 Investment and other income £690 Net current assets/(liabilities) £812 £318 Total £45,633 Creditors: over one year (£705) £0 Pension deficit (£9,242) (£9,593) Where did our money go? Total Net Assets £13,668 £8,940 Charitable activities: £000s Adult disability £19,636 Reserves Children and families £8,436 General £9,382 £8,162 Epilepsy £5,107 Pension (£9,242) (£9,593) Young Adults £5,957 Revaluation £6,149 £5,512 Sub-total £39,136 Designated £5,379 £1,770 Restricted £2,000 £3,089 Fundraising £2,209 Total Capital and Reserves £13,668 £8,940 Investment management £323 Governance £178 Trading – events and courses £103 Sub-total £2813

Total £41,949 32 Annual Review 33

Our supporters

With sincere thanks to these charitable trusts, Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scottish Government grant-making bodies Scotland – Partnership Housing Voluntary and foundations Drugs Initiative Grant Scheme M A Black Trust Scottish Government A M Pilkington European Union – M A Black Will Trust Section 16B Grant Charitable Trust Lifelong Learning M V Hillhouse Trust Scheme Aberdeen Asset Programme – Leonardo Maple Trust Scottish Power Management Foundation Da Vinci Programme March Brown Energy People Trust Albert Hunt Trust Gamma Trust Charitable Trust Short Breaks Fund Andrew Paton Gemmell Bequest Fund Martin Connell Souter Foundation Charitable Trust Georgina Hunter Miller’s Charitable Trust Strathclyde Police Andrew Sclander’s Trust Charitable Trust M EB Charitable Trust Benevolent Fund Appletree Trust Glebefoot Charitable M iss S E Robinson Templeton Goodwill Trust Ballinger Charitable Trust Trust Charitable Trust Texas Instruments Barbour Foundation Guy Lockhart Mrs Margaret Volant Charitable Trust Big Lottery Fund – Charitable Trust McInnes Trust Reaching Communities Hugh and Mary Miller Nairn Trust Brand’s Trust Bequest Fund N CO Carer Training Bruce Wake Charity Hugh Stenhouse Grant Fund Cashback for Foundation N oble Resolve Gospel Communities Imlay Foundation and Temperance Mission Christie’s Trust Inchrye Trust Northwood Columba Charitable Trust Inspiring Scotland – Early Charitable Trust Comic Relief Years Early Action Fund Nutcracker Dr Guthries James Inglis Trust Charitable Trust Charitable Trust Jane Margaret Errington P eople’s Postcode Trust Dundonald Convalescent Charitable Trust P eter Coats Trust Home for Children John Scott Trust Russell Trust Memorial Trust JTH Charitable Trust 34 Annual Review 35 Our people and partners

This has been a remarkable year for Directors (trustees) Health Boards Key Housing Fife Council Quarriers exemplified by numerous Trish Godman, Chair Ayrshire & Arran Kingsridge Cleddans achievements, including the opening David A M Adams Dumfries & Galloway Housing Association Inverclyde Council of the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Christine Banim Fife Link North Ayrshire Council Centre. In addition we had the popular Derek Bottom (from 23 April 2012) Forth Valley Linstone Housing North Lanarkshire Council and successful visit of the Duke and Leslie G Campbell Grampian Association Renfrewshire Council Duchess of Cambridge to Quarriers Ann Dougan Greater Glasgow & Clyde Maryhill Housing South Ayrshire Council Stopover Service. Looking forward, Sheila Gillies Highland Association South Lanarkshire Council a marvellous opportunity for Quarriers William Harkness (up to 20 August 2012) Lanarkshire North Glasgow South Tyneside Council is being an Official Charity of The 2014 Scott Hill (from 23 April 2012) Lothian Housing Association Sunderland Ryder Cup. David J C MacRobert (up to 18 February 2013) Tayside Oak Tree Housing Swindon Council Donald McRae (from 23 April 2012) Association The Moray Council Through the dedication, commitment of all David Philip Housing Associations Pineview Housing West Dunbartonshire our staff, Quarriers continues to increase Robert Ross Ayrshire Housing Association Council services throughout Scotland and beyond. Thomas Scholes Association Queens Cross Housing Wiltshire Council This gives us an opportunity to improve and William Scott (up to 17 June 2013) Bridgewater Housing Association enrich the lives of a growing number of Association Ruchazie Housing Universities, Colleges and our fellow citizens. Executive Directors* Cairn Housing Association Association Education Authorities Paul Moore, Chief Executive Calvay Housing Scottish Federation of Anniesland College May I take this opportunity on behalf of the Alice Drife, Service Director and Deputy Co-operative Housing Associations Edinburgh University members of the Board of Trustees, to offer Chief Executive (from 1 August 2012) Carrick Housing West of Scotland Housing Education Scotland our sincere thanks to all of you who work Karen Croan, Director of Human Resources Association Association Glasgow Caledonian day in day out for this remarkable charity - and Organisational Development Cernach Housing University Quarriers. Laurie Gardner, Director of External Association Local Authorities N autical – Adelphi College Relations and Fundraising (up to 8 February 2013) Cube Housing Association Aberdeen City Council Norton Radstock College Trish Godman, Quarriers Chairman Niall MacPherson, Director of Cunninghame Housing Aberdeenshire Council Oxford Brookes University Finance and Corporate Services Association Bath & North East Robert Gordon University Glynis Elgey, Service Director (up to 18 May 2012) Dalmuir Park Housing Somerset Council Scottish Qualifications Helen Hunter, Service Director (up to 1 August 2012) Association Cheshire West and Chester Authority Gerry Wells, Service Director (up to 1 August 2012) Drumchapel Housing Dumfries & South Lanarkshire College Co-operative Galloway Council University of Strathclyde *These directors, although designated as directors, G ovan Housing Association East Ayrshire Council University of Stirling are not statutory directors. Glasgow Housing East Dunbartonshire University of the Secretary Association Council West of Scotland Gordon Fraser Horizon Housing East Renfrewshire Council West College Scotland Association Falkirk Council 36 Annual Review 37

Voluntary Organisation John Muir Trust SENSE Scotland Regulatory bodies Thomas Cook – Paull & Williamsons Partners Kibble Shared Care Network Care Quality Commision Saltcoats Branch Solicitors 3 Towns Motor Project Learning Disability Shared Care Scotland Careers Scotland Virgin Media The Princes Trust Aberlour Alliance Scotland Shelter Scotland Edinburgh Princes’ Square The Action Group Lifeways The Trust – Employer Development Group Corporate Support Shopping Centre (Real Jobs) National Autistic Society Inverclyde Plus Health Improvement Aberdeen Drilling Scottish Enterprise Alzheimer’s Scotland PAMIS Turning Point Scotland Scotland Consultants Ltd TSG ACOSVO Partners in Autism Victim Support Scotland HMIE Arriva PR Thomas Tunnock Ltd Barnardos Scotland Penumbra The Wise Group Mental Welfare Baillie Gifford Unison Caley Centre Princes Trust WITH Scotland Commission Barrhead Travel Waitrose Bath Carers Trust Ranger Service – Who Cares Ofsted Brechin Tindal Oatts William Grant CELSIS Eglinton Park Youth Mindfulness Quality Scotland Burn Stewart and Sons Ltd Children 1st Respect me Anti Care Inspectorate C & M Partnership Wood Group Plc Children’s Services Bullying organisation Private Companies Scottish Qualification Caleb Foundation UCB Pharma Providers Forum RNIB Barclay Card Authority Faxco UNUM Coalition of Care The Richmond Barclays Wealth Scottish Social James Chapman Zurich Providers Scotland Fellowship Scotland Cigna UK Services Council Butchers Community Lifestyles SAMH Clydesdale Bank – Donald Russell Thanks also to all Cornerstone SAY Women Glasgow Employee Challenge Dupont (UK) Ltd companies that have Duke of Edinburgh Scotland’s Commissioner DFID (Department Companies 2012/13 Dundas and Wilson supported us through our Scheme for Children & Young for International Barclay Card Elgin Bid corporate events. Enable Scotland People Development) Barclays Wealth Enterprise Rent-a-car Epilepsy Action Scotland Scottish Accessible Hymans Robertson LLP Cigna UK First Data Epilepsy Appeals Epilepsy Scotland Transport Alliance Insight Vacations Clydesdale Fullarton Park Hotel Committee (Aberdeen) For Scotland’s Scottish Council for Life Technology Bank – Glasgow Golden Casket Noel Lunch Committee Disabled Children Single Homeless Lloyds Banking DFID (Department Jenier Ltd (Glasgow) Glasgow Homelessness Scottish Campaign on Nationwide – Wiltshire for International Knight Network Welfare Reform Scottish Enterprise Development) Life Technology Glasgow Centre Scottish Consortium for Thomas Cook – Hymans Robertson LLP Lloyds Bank for Inclusive Living Learning Disability Glasgow Branch Insight Vacations Malcolm Allan Headway Scottish Youth Thomas Cook – Life Technology Housebuilders Ltd Impact Arts Homelessness Network Saltcoats Branch Lloyds Banking The Malcolm Group Inclusion Scotland Scottish Wheelchair Virgin Media Nationwide – Wiltshire Marks & Spencer PLC Inverclyde Regeneration Users Voice Werkcenter – Scottish Enterprise Marriott Hotel Glasgow Partnership Scottish Youth Parliament Netherlands Thomas Cook – Mercure Ardoe House J oint Epilepsy Council (JEC) SCVO Glasgow Branch Hotel, Aberdeen quarriersannualreview.org.uk

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