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Ewen's Room

Scottish Charity Number SC048248

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the year ended 31st March 2020 Trustees' Annual Report

For the year ended 31st March 2020

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year to 31st March 2020.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name Ewen's Room

Address Camusfearna, , , PH36 4HX

Bankers Royal Bank of , 6 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AS Bank, 58 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6AH

Independent Examiner Senior Finance Officer, Voluntary Action , An Drochaid, Claggan Road, Fort William, PH33 6PH

Current Trustees

Constitution Ewen's Room is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) - registered in its current legal form on 27th March, 2018. The organisation was previously an unincorporated association but changed its legal form. The assets of the unincorporated association were transferred to the SCIO on 27th March, 2018.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Purposes 1) To offer support to people resident in , and (West Lochaber) including family, friends and carers of sufferers, who are experiencing difficulty as a result of mental health issues. 2) To raise awareness of mental health issues and counter the associated stigmas within the local community, particularly the young. 3) To identify local gaps in support provision in liaison with established NHS and voluntary mental health groups and service users.

Page 2 of 10 Charitable Purposes 1) The advancement of education. 2) The advancement of health. 3) The advancement of citizenship or community development. 4) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Achievements and Performance As we live through these strange and uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, we've had to adapt many of our services to be deliverable in a virtual format over the web. In spite of widespread predictions of lockdown having a drastic impact on everyone's emotional wellbeing, calls to our Helpline and use of our new EwenMe telephone friend service have not yet reflected that impact to any great extent, however that is likely to change, as coming out of lockdown, with the realisation of its financial and societal impacts, may well have a far greater impact than its imposition.

Helpline - efforts have continued to raise the profile of the Helpline Service and recruit and train the volunteers who selflessly give their time to take the calls and texts. The last Festive Season saw a significant increase in call volume but this has tailed off to unusually low levels since the start of lockdown in March. The Agnes Hunter Trust funding to support the service ran out at the end of December 2019 but we have been successful in securing £7,950 from the Corra Foundation to help cover ongoing operating costs until June 2021.

Community Workshops - Over February & March, a REWARD course was presented in . The first 3 sessions went well, but the 4th had to be cancelled due to lockdown. Further weekly sessions, planned for Fort William in April, were delivered successfully by Zoom VC, the first of an ongoing series of free virtual workshops on topics relating to mental health and wellbeing, targeted at local communities, but effectively open to all via the web.

Education - In May 2019, mental health and awareness and transition sessions were delivered to staff at High School to equip them to deliver lessons themselves as part of their PSE curriculum. The Autum mental health awareness PSE session were also provided, followed by stress busting techniques for senior AHS pupils in early 2020. The spring term PSE input had to be shelved, as Coronavirus restrictions were introduced. These will now be delivered, along with staff training at Mallaig, after the schools go back in August.

Ewen's Room International - As part of her annual trip to Grenada (Caribbean) in January, Justine again delivered mental health awareness sessions and other projects under the aegis of ER. She hosted mental health workshops for Police, Primary school teachers and 7th Day Adventist ministers; recruited a Mental Health Ambassador to take the project forward and began planning a Mental Health Awareness Programme for the island. Her charges to the Authorities for this work fully covered the cost of the trip.

Page 3 of 10 Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) - This year, Ewen's Room was selected as their charity to champion by teams from three high schools in Lochaber: Ardnamurchan, Mallaig and . Unfortunately, our local AHS team was unsuccessful in their bid for us, and the finals for both of the others had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. However, as part of their effort for the competition, the Mallaig team kindly hosted a coffee morning which raised £162 for our funds.

Young Persons (YP) Counsellor Project - Our (YP) Counselling Service, which started in Ardnamurchan High School in March 2019, was extended to cover Mallaig High School also from August. Both schools had been visited and benefit from a weekly brief intervention service to clients who have self-referred, or been referred by staff or parents. Over the last year some 20 YPs have benefitted from counselling over about 90 appointments, with 7 referred on to CAMHS.

Since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown in March, we have been offering a version of the counselling service designed for online delivery to these schools, and thanks to COVID-19 emergency funding, we have also been able to offer support to pupils of the other High Schools in the area: Lochaber HS, Kinlochleven HS and Kilchuimen Academy ().

Open Doors - Both Acharacle and Strontian sessions have continued to run well over the year and we are grateful to our volunteers for all their efforts in keeping the wheels turning. ON 7th November, the Strontian group organised a 'Think Pink' event, with all the donations going to Breast Cancer Now.

Also in November, we decided to take the plunge and set up a new weekly meeting in Fort William Library on a Thursday afternoon. Attendance has been variable, but the sessions there had undoubtedly provided support to a small core of people who were seeking help, continued by phone contact since lockdown.

In early 2020, we were approached by members of the community who were keen to start up an ER Open Doors in the village. Following an exploratory meeting this got going on 1st March, only to be stopped by lockdown along with all the other sessions, which we cancelled formally on 16th March. Since then, the Acharacle and Strontian groups have continued meeting successfully by Zoom VC.

Tackling Suicide - One Day Conference, 12th November 2019 - Following an exploratory meeting with Dr Amy Chandler of Edinburgh University in May, we agreed to collaborate in the hosting of a one-day meeting to showcase her Suicide Cultures research project and to encourage collaboration between the public services and third sector organisations to act on tackling the high rate of suicide in Lochaber. Presentations on the day included contributions from the national Suicide Prevention Leadership Group, , Local GP Lead and the Lochaber Community Mental Health Team with 55 delegates in attendance. Following on from the meeting, we have been in discussion with NHS Adult Services area manager about possible joint actions on suicide prevention, but progress has been stalled by COVID-19. Efforts will resume as restrictions are lifted.

Other Networking and Publicity - Morvern Games Show Beinn Resipol Hill Race West College UHI, Freshers Week display, Fort William Suicide Preventions Meeting, Inverness Shinty Cup Final, Fort William Ballachulish Health and Wellbeing Day Heart and Soul event, Fort William Carer Support event, Strontian Carer's Rights event, Police Scotland wellbeing and safety event - Morrisons, Fort William Lochaber Hope networking breakfasts - now online Highland Third Sector Interface online meetings

Page 4 of 10 Financial review Total income for the year was £17,248. Expenditure for the same period was £18,607. Reserves at year end were £24,713 made up of £18,279 unrestricted funds and £6,434 restricted funds.

Reserves Policy There is no requirement in the constitution to hold any reserves however the trustees intend to review this by the end of the financial year.

Exemptions from Disclosure There are no exemptions from disclosure.

Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others There are no funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others.

This report was approved by the Trustees on 9th December 2020.

Name of Trustee: , Chairperson Date: 11th December 2020

Page 5 of 10 Ewen's Room Scottish Charity Number SC048248

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees on the unaudited accounts of Ewen's Room.

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year to 31st March 2020 which are set out on pages 7 to 10.

Respective responsibilities of trustee and independent examiner

The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

* to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and * to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations

have not been met, or

2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

) Date: - 11th December 2020 Senior Finance Officer Voluntary Action Lochaber An Drochaid, Claggan Road Fort William PH33 6PH

Page 6 of 10 Ewen's Room Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 31st March 2020 Scottish Charity Number SC048248

Year to Year to Year to Year to 2020 2020 2020 2019 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Receipts Note £ £ £ £

Grants and Donations Grants 4 - 11,087 11,087 15,000 Donations 5 5,581 - 5,581 27,655

Bank interest received 9 - 9 -

Fund Raising Fundraising 35 - 35 - Other Income 535 - 535 13

Total Receipts 6,160 11,087 17,248 42,668

Payments

Charitable Activities Support Costs - 390 390 3,447 OD Room Hire - Acharacle - 825 825 814 OD Room Hire - Strontian 709 475 1,184 1,145 Insurance - - - 245 Counsellor Costs - 5,754 5,754 517 Education Programme - 788 788 953 Training - - - 75 Helpline Costs - 9,186 9,186 8,277 Website Advertising Media 51 243 294 288 Office Supplies / Stationery - - - 34 Volunteer Expenses 49 - 49 250 Purchases - - - 280 Misc 38 - 38 71

Governance Costs Independent Examination 7 100 - 100 200

Total Payments 946 17,661 18,607 16,596

Surplus/(Deficit) for the year before transfers 5,214 (6,574) (1,360) 26,072 Transfers between funds 6 - - - -

Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 5,214 (6,574) (1,360) 26,072

Page 7 of 10 Ewen's Room Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ended 31st March 2020 Scottish Charity Number SC048248

Year to Year to Year to Year to 2020 2020 2020 2019 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Statement of Balances - as at 31st March 2020

Opening cash at bank and in hand 13,065 13,007 26,072 -

Add Income 6,160 11,087 17,248 42,668 19,226 24,095 43,320 42,668 Less Expenditure 946 17,661 18,607 16,596 Transfers 6 - - - -

Closing cash at bank and in hand 18,279 6,434 24,713 26,072

Bank and Cash Balances RBS Bank Account 15,287 6,434 21,721 25,871 Clydesdale Bank Account 2,682 - 2,682 - Outstanding lodgements - - - - Outstanding cheques - - - - Petty cash 310 - 310 201

9 & 10 18,279 6,434 24,713 26,072 - - - -

Signed on behalf of all Trustees:

Name: Date: 11th December 2020

The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these financial statements

Page 8 of 10 Ewen's Room Scottish Charity Number SC048248 Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31st March 2020

1 Basis of Accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).

2 Nature and purpose of funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the charity. During the period misc donations totalling £5,581 were received.

Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. During the period grants of £11,087 were received - £7,950 from the Corra Foundation to support the operation of the helpline service, £500 from the Pixel Fund to help with running costs of the counselling service and £2,637 from the Co-op Local Community Fund to assist with Project Staff, Transport and Core Costs.

3 Related party transactions No remuneration was paid to the trustees or any connected persons during the period (2019: £NIL).

4 Grants Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2020 Total 2019 Corra Foundation - 7,950 7,950 3,000 Maple Trust - - - 5,000 Agnes Hunter Trust - - - 7,000 Co-op Local Community Fund - 2,637 2,637 - Pixel Fund - 500 500 - - 11,087 11,087 15,000

5 Donations Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2020 Total 2019 Misc Donations 5,581 - 5,581 4,361 Transfer from Unincorporated Association - - - 23,295 5,581 - 5,581 27,655

6 Transfers between funds There were no transfers between funds during the period (2019: £NIL).

7 Governance Costs Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2020 Total 2019 Independent Examination 50 - 50 100 Accounting Services 50 - 50 100 100 - 100 200

Page 9 of 10 8 Volunteers and Supporters The trustees would like to record their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to the ongoing success of Ewen's Room and expansion of our activities over the year.

Our gratitude is extended to all the others, in the local communities and beyond, who have volunteered, helped our work in other ways, donated to our funds, and fundraised for us.

9 Unrestricted Funds At 1st April At 31st 2019 Incoming Outgoing Transfers March 2020 Unrestricted Funds 13,065 6,160 (946) - 18,279 13,065 6,160 (946) - 18,279

10 Restricted Funds At 1st April At 31st 2019 Incoming Outgoing Transfers March 2020 Comic Relief 85 - (85) - - Corra Foundation - Counselling Service 2,483 - (2,483) - - Corra Foundation - Helpline Service - 7,950 (3,746) - 4,204 Maple Trust 5,000 - (2,770) - 2,230 Agnes Hunter Trust 5,440 - (5,440) - - Pixel Fund - 500 (500) - - Co-op Local Community Fund - 2,637 (2,637) - - 13,007 11,087 (17,661) - 6,434

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