Annual Report & Accounts

2016-2017

Organisation Details

Name of Organisation Perth Six Circle Project

Address Aultbea House3 Edinburgh RoadPerthPH2 8ATTel. 01738 445384E Mail info@perthsixcircleproject.co.ukWebsite www.perthsixcircleproject.co.uk

Committee Members Gordon Hunter (Chairperson)Ian Riley (Treasurer)Helen RichardsonDuncan MacNaughtonDavid Penman (joined 29th June 2017)David McPhee (Observer – PKC Monitoring Officer)

Service User Representative(s) Marc Irvine/James Neil

Staff Marlow Clark (Project Manager)Lesley Jeffrey (Project Coordinator)Julia Brown (Development Worker)Denny Cormak (Support & Development Worker)Louisa Garratt (Support & Development Worker)Kevin MacQueen (Support & Development Worker)

SCIO Charity Number SC029880

Auditors Chris Smith LCIEIndependent Examiner, Charity Advisor & TrainerGlascairn CottageAytounhillCuparFife KY14 6JH

Accountant Taybank TaxationProspect Business CentreGemini CrescentDundee DD2 1TY

Principal Bankers The Royal Bank of Scotland plcDunkeld RoadPerth

Funders Perth and Kinross CouncilThe Big Lottery FundVinci UK

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Introduction Perth Six Circle Project, originally established in 1997, supports adults who are experiencing disadvantage and facing a period of transition in their lives because of challenging circumstances, such as, mental health problems, substance misuse, prison experience and offending behaviour. ‘Service users’ are encouraged to recognise their own self-worth through helping others, social interaction and learning new skills. All activities aim to improve their quality of life, enabling them to re-integrate into the local community and mainstream activities thus maintaining the whole philosophy behind the Six Circle Organisation which founder, Charles Hills, envisioned. He believed society should seek to minimise isolation and discrimination where it exists, so that equal opportunity, one of the principal tenets of social justice, is available to all. The logo of Six Circle, the 6 interlinking rings, represents the motto " In meeting the needs of others, we meet the needs in ourselves". The logo and moto in Charles eyes gave hope and recognition to people regardless of the nature of their need, whether it was physical, mental, social or emotional. The purpose of Six Circle was to find mutual support and respect. Further information about the history and origins of the Six Circle Organisation can be found on the Project’s website.www.perthsixcircleproject.co.uk

Perth Six Circle Project, located in the Perth & Kinross Council area, continues to operate under these principles. Our Mission Statement is:

To support disadvantaged adults, who face multiple barriers, improve the quality of their lives through: gaining skills and knowledge; accessing a full range of external support services; living healthier, more independent lives and ultimately reintegrating into their local community.

Project ServicesThe Projects 3 core programmes (Community Enhancement (CE), Living Independently (LI) and Personal Wellbeing (PW)) and the additional Broadening Horizons programme, offer service users the opportunity to enhance their practical, social and communication skills, build self-esteem, develop confidence and lead healthier more independent lives. All workshops/activities are Outcome & Output focused and facilitated to individual service users’ current environments, and their individual learning & development needs. A wide and varied range of methodologies are used to design, develop and deliver workshops. Practical ‘hands on’ experiences and activities are more beneficial for service users and used as often as possible. Out of hours- including weekends - ‘Talking Therapy’ is offered by the Project Manager, a qualified counsellor, to ensure those who have concerns or worries have someone to talk to and ensure thinking does not escalate.

The CE programme provides service users with the transferable life skills, which would be beneficial to them for re-entering the world of work whether that be paid or voluntary work. For example soft employability skills such as:

time-keeping; motivation; communication; social skills; reliability; and practical skills like gardening, painting and DIY. Throughout this year, the group took on a range of projects including: fence painting; various gardening work; clearing out sheds; de-cluttering an attic; working in partnership with another agency to tidy up the local Lade area which was extremely overgrown, and getting involved in a local archaeological dig. A number of service users also moved house in the past year and the CEP group helped them pack up and move furniture to their new house. Other tasks included clutter clearance, housekeeping, safety in the home and general household support (sorting through

junk/scam mail, taking unwanted items to the charity shop, sourcing new items of furniture). Feeling wanted and appreciated by local residents, their peers and project staff helped create feelings of self-worth and a sense of belonging.

During The LI programme service users develop and enhance the personal life skills required to lead a healthier, happier and more independent life. Learning skills such as: cooking; budgeting; shopping; healthy eating; assertiveness; building trust; and communication & social skills improves their confidence to a level that they are able to put these skills into practice in their own lives. This past year has seen workshops and activities on: Candle Making; Craft Sessions; AGM prep; cooking and baking; upcycling and recycling; ‘Oor Wullie Bucket Trail’; Budgeting; First World War Talk & ‘Rations’ lunch; ‘make your own Healthy Takeaway’; Tay Bridge 50th anniversary wal;, Emergency Resources; and a ‘Secret Page | 3

Santa’. Throughout January and February, the LI group worked in partnership with staff and service users from CATH (Churches Action for the Homeless) in a ‘photography workshop’ that ran for nearly 8 weeks in total. In the early stages, the idea behind the workshop was to enhance service user skills in photography. As the weeks progressed, the group developed the idea of taking photos of support services and other agencies in Perth that would then be used made into a ‘map’. This idea blossomed and is now in the final stages of the ‘map’ being designed and printed locally. This was an amazing joint working opportunity and was beneficial for everyone involved. It allowed Six Circle service users to take guidance and instruction from other individuals and not be so reliant on Project staff, and with, and work closely with others whom they may not normally have any connections. Discussions are already in place about other joint working opportunities!

The PW programme aims to improve service users overall wellbeing, particularly social, mental and physical health, through encouraging participation in a varied range of activities and ‘taster sessions’. It aims to encourage activity and improve personal care – both inside and out. Activities that took place this year included: Bike maintenance &

cycling; reduce reuse & recycle; arts & crafts; swimming; St Magdelanes Hill walk; Health Checks at a Central Healthcare venue; mini-golf; Healthy Breakfast & Snacks; Table Tennis; Snooker & Pool; Prevention & Management of Diabetes with cooking; gym induction & use of facilities; registration for Live Active memberships & information session about facilities; and Mindfulness. Joint working continued once a month with SPS through their Physical Training Instructors (PTI’s) and inmates. Supported by the PTI’s, the Sports Leaders - who are working towards their Sports Leadership Awards - carried out health checks with service users (BMI, weight, height, Blood pressure) and led a wide

range of activities including: short tennis; badminton; basketball; assault courses; walking football; and safe & appropriate use of gym equipment. A series of ‘taster’ workshops and activities were delivered by the SAINTS (Saints Inclusion Through Sports) coaches through St Johnstone Football Club. This year activities have included: walking football; basketball; table tennis; badminton; and dodgeball.

The additional Broadening Horizons activities are offered over all 3 core programmes and are aimed at increasing service users cultural and educational awareness, taking them out of their comfort zone, challenging themselves and trying new and exciting experiences. Various day trips and excursions were organised with service user input and involvement in the planning and organising stages. Throughout the year there has been a wide range of activities delivered including: First World War talks & information sessions with a visit to the Black Watch Museum and having a display on show at the Project (through PKC Monitoring Officer); behind the scenes Museum Tour; Christmas Lunch; Pantomime; various walks including: a visit to Bluebell Woods and walking over local bridges Tayside wide in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Tay Bridge.

In addition to these activities, a Learning & Development 2-day event was organised for September at Bridge8, a social enterprise project situated by the Union Canal in Westerhailes, Edinburgh. The 2-day event included activities such as: raft building; canoeing; archery; cycling; and climbing wall. These activities helped the service users’ increase and enhance a number of skills including: communication; concentration; health & safety; following instructions; hand/eye coordination; and team working. It also offered the opportunity for those more able-bodied service users to support and help their less abled peers. After each days’ activities, the group went for an evening meal in local restaurants, which provided the opportunity to practice social skills and etiquettes and engage further with peers and members of the public in a relaxed and natural environment. As always the Learning and Development Event was a tremendous success and extremely beneficial for all those involved.

Throughout the year, a number of external agencies also delivered information sessions across all 3 programmes thus raising knowledge and awareness of these vital and useful services. These included: Love Food Hate Waste, SSE Energy Efficiency, Breathing Space, Benefits of Volunteering by PKAVS, Smoking Cessation, CAB, Oral Health Talk, Podiatrist Talk, Credit union, Welfare Rights, Fire Safety talk and Fire Station visit, Safe Place Scheme, Heartstart, ‘Money Goals’ workshops, Self-Directed Support Information session, and Community Wardens. The time taken to deliver workshops and sessions to our service users by these organisations is greatly appreciated.

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Chairman’s Report

Once again my report may be a little off the normal for a Chairperson’s Report but as I stated last year the detail you need is elsewhere, so I would like to share an important thought that occurred to me regarding my role and how Six Circle as an organisation mirrored my own realisation.

You see this year, I realised in terms of this project, I am in effect the boss. Had a bit of a wobble when I realised that I have some serious responsibilities. The ongoing research project, settling into my role, as well as challenges faced by staff members made me realise I’m not just

Chairman in name but I actually have duties. Now when anyone faces up to such a thought then we could all have a little wobble couldn’t we? However, it was only a minor wobble because I realised very quickly I was not alone.

It has been well documented over the years by past and present committee members, project managers, staff and service users that Six Circle is a gathering together of people with very different skills, needs, abilities and strengths, and as an organisation the core ethos of this project is one of sharing. There is a staggering amount of knowledge amongst the committee, staff, volunteers, funders, supporters and service users and they all share it so willingly it can be overwhelming. So, in effect I have little to worry about being the boss and I know because of the sharing culture I can delegate to those with greater skills and experience, or even better learns from others.

However, I realised I needed to learn new skills if I was to serve the project well and that is what the project is all about new skills. And learning can be fun and engaging if you have the right guidance and help, and I knew I would have that, so my wobble changed into excitement and interest. What do I need to learn? There is much, and if I am fortunate to continue to be chair for some time I may return to this mater however given the realisation was that of being the boss I thought I should start this year with who are my staff?

Our very nice new and attractive website tells you so much and is worth a look, so, I started there. Whist I always knew the staff were great people I had no idea they were so qualified, both in terms of recognised academic achievements and more. The staff team details on the website only mentions a fraction of their wide ranging and diverse qualifications and there are 11 major ones, but the other experiences they bring with them surprised me. So much knowledge, job experiences, life skills, talents, work and voluntary history brought into the project and shared amongst each other and all the service users they serve is staggering and I didn’t know any of it.

As you read through our report and marvel at another busy and successful year, of course we are truly grateful to the Big Lottery Fund, Perth and Kinross Council, Vinci Foundation UK, SPS Perth & Castle Huntly, Committee Members - Helen, Duncan, Dave, Ian and our PKC Monitoring Officer David. However, this year I am especially appreciative of Six Circle’s staff. The circumstances that leads to any group of people working together is not important. What bonds them is. And with our current group of staff I believe that bond is forged in the ethos of the very organisation they work in.

‘Six circles’ but one symbol. Six staff members but one Team.

Gordon HunterChairman

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Project Manager’s ReportIn our twentieth year of operation, I am both delighted and privileged to report on Perth Six Circle Project during 2016-2017. The ethos behind the project has not changed over the twenty years and neither has the dedication or commitment to support those within our community who have faced challenges and required support to overcome them. Our mission statement remains at the focus of core programmes and services and we hope that our founder, the late Charles Hill, would be jubilant with such.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary we held a special event where all current service users, partners, referral agencies along with some former service users & staff and other members of

the local community attended. It was wonderful to meet again with people including those who go way back to the sixties in terms of their connection to Six Circle.

Each year the project evolves in its own unique way and 2016-2017 has been no different with a wide range of service users with individual needs. We have, during this time, seen more complex needs and a need to be even more flexible and adaptable in our approach to supporting service users meet those needs. This comes with keeping an open mind and working smartly, seeing changes and problems more as opportunities and approaching them with positivity and this is something Perth Six Circle Project staff team pride ourselves in. We take on many roles, adjusting our style of working to meet the needs of changed situations and find positive working solutions. The late Marty Rubin, author and journalist, once said – “Spontaneity is flexibility within routine” and there is nowhere more fitting to this quote than within the Project, as no matter how planned and organised the day or event is, we respond to the issue thrown at us with positive spontaneity and flexibility.

It is to this that I take this opportunity to thank the staff team, Lesley, Julia, Denny, Louisa and Kevin. They are individually and collectively flexible and spontaneous to ensure the needs of service users are met. The same can be said for that of the management committee, Gordon, Helen, Ian, Duncan, David and our PKC Monitoring Officer David, in response to our ever-demanding needs and I thank them for this and their consistent support, both professionally and personally to myself.

My gratitude also extends to all those organisations who we work with jointly and those that support us, including Scottish Prison Service - particularly for the provision of such excellent premises, building management and more. And to Steve Mosely of The Vinci UK Foundation who took us on as a ‘Sponsor’ applying for funding through the organisations ‘VINCI UK Foundation’ who - supports initiatives that promote social cohesion and fights exclusion & isolation. As our Sponsor, he has developed our IT system, designed a new and innovative website, delivered training, provided a specialised computer for those with visual & dexterity challenges and more…. During this year the project has commissioned an ‘Independent Survey’ to consider project services and the impact it has on people and how we move forward, in terms of service deliver, over the next application period. The research has been completed and the full written report is nearing completion and once so it shall be available on our – exciting new – website.

Of course, our work and service to those individuals, within our local community, who need support and encouragement to access a wide range of support services, live healthier, more independent lives and begin their journey of reintegration into their community, would not be possible without the belief and financial support from our funders. My thanks and gratitude to The Big Lottery, Perth & Kinross Council and the Vinci Foundation is therefore wholeheartedly extended.

Marlow ClarkProject Manager

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Service User Report

Hello, my name is James and I am one of the Six Circle Projects service users. I have been asked to present a small report on behalf of all the service users.

Perth Six Circle Project runs three days of the week.

On a Tuesday, it is Community Enhancement day. We do things like gardening, painting and DIY. It has helped me and other service users to increase in confidence and we have been learning so much new skills by working as part of a team. We have worked in the garden at the back of project planting potatoes and other vegetables in the greenhouse. We have also been planning and designing for the project garden.

We also do Living Independently on a Wednesday. Here is a small list of things we do; Cooking skills, learning to eat healthy, Photography (which we did with service users from CATH), Art project, Love food hate waste, Fire safety, Trading standards, Welfare rights, recycling.

Personal Wellbeing is on Thursday. We do sports and things like walking football, basketball, tennis, hillwalking, swimming at Perth leisure pool and health suite. The group likes doing these kind of fitness activities, they learn new skills like working as part of a team when playing walking football and basketball. Some of the group have never taking part doing group sports before. In addition, we are looking forward to doing more of this kind of activities. At the end of every month, we go over to Perth prison and help with the sports leader course.

In January, we were introduced to ‘Mindfulness’ and I think it helped the group as a whole it was so interesting and we are looking forward to learning more about it in the coming months.

Perth Six Circle Project has helped us so much with gaining new skills and knowledge and has helped me, in particular, to improve my ability to work with people in a group.

I have increase my confidence so much in the past seven months with the help and support of the staff at the Project. I am also planning to move to Perth next year and would still like to help at the project as much as possible.

Thank you.

JamesService User Representative

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Treasurer’s Report

As Treasurer, my role within the Project is to oversee all aspects of the financial management, working closely with the other members of the Management Committee to safeguard the organisation's finances.

Fin ancial Results The financial results for period 1st April 2016 – 31st March 2017 are set out in the externally examined and signed Income & Expenditure Account at the end of this report. These accounts

comply with current statutory requirements, the Constitution and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities and OSCR.

Financial ReviewIncome for the period was £180,745 (2016: £154,114). Principal funders were The BIG Lottery; Perth & Kinross Council, and Vinci. With expenditure of £170,667(2016: £150,806) the charity had a surplus of £10,078 which was added to the reserves. At the 31 March 2017 the charity had total funds of £97,338 of which £27,172 were restricted and £70,116 were unrestricted.

Reserves PolicyA reserves policy was established during operational year 2005/2006 by the Management Committee, which aimed to maintain the free reserves of the charity, the unrestricted funds, at a level which, in the event of a significant drop in funding, would provide sufficient funds to continue existing activities for a period of three months. This would allow a period to consider the way forward for the Project; how the funding could be replaced or activities adapted to maintain the service provided. The Independent Examiner advised the need to increase the reserves policy to cover a period of 6 months, to which the Management Committee agreed. With free reserves held at 31 March 2017 of £70,166 Perth Six Circle Project is continuing to make steady progress toward achieving this.

Ian RileyTreasurer

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Project Outcomes and Achievements 2016-2017Service users have reduced social isolation and are more confident to engage with local and wider communityChange Indicators Amount of Change By When How much change has happened so

far?Staff report 18 service users demonstrating improved communication and social skills.

18 per year End of project 24 service users demonstrated improved communication and social skills.

18 service users report improved confidence & self-esteem.

18 per year End of project 21 service users reported improved confidence & self-esteem.

Staff report 18 service users demonstrating ability to make and maintain positive peer relationships.

18 per year End of project 25 service users demonstrated ability to make and maintain positive peer relationships.

Service users gain skills and knowledge to live independently within their local communityChange Indicators Amount of Change By When How much change has happened so

far?Staff report 18 service users demonstrating improved practical skills and knowledge.

18 per year End of project 25 service users demonstrated improved practical skills and knowledge.

18 service users report improved understanding of safe household management practices.

18 per year End of project 22 service users reported improved understanding of safe household management practices.

18 service users report feeling better supported to access a full range of appropriate support services.

18 per year End of project 21 service users reported feeling better supported to access a full range of appropriate support services

Service users gain knowledge and confidence to access a full range of servicesChange Indicators Amount of Change By When How much change has happened so

far?18 service users report enhanced financial skills & knowledge.

18 per year End of project 21 service users reported enhanced financial skills & knowledge.

staff report 18 service users demonstrating improved awareness and confidence to access services.

18 per year End of project 21 service users demonstrated improved awareness and confidence to access services.

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Added Value In addition to the outcomes achieved above, service uses have enhanced a further range of skills and knowledge in 9 key areas throughout the year during workshops and activities, keyworker discussions and observations by staff and students. A full record of ‘added value’ achievements is maintained for each service users within our statistics spreadsheet. See below for some examples of these achievements:

25 service users improved their trust, confidence & decisiveness, positively managed negative encounters & improved their social networking and community integration (this helps service users manage negative encounters, be more assertive and confident and prevents these situations becoming a crisis)

22 service users participated in new & alien experiences within the local and wider community exploring social, cultural & educational events (this introduces service users to appropriate external support agencies and helps them become more comfortable and confident within these environments as well as exploring their local and wider environments and trying new social and cultural experiences)

21 service users participated in workshops on budgeting and personal finance including: Benefits information sessions; returning unwanted/unnecessary items; budgeting for the Christmas Meal & external learning & development events/trips; purchasing ingredients for cooking; and organising personal finances (this helps service users manage their finances and reduces the risk of debt and money worries whilst living within their means)

20 service users have participated in workshops on weight management including: the Eat Well Plate; weight management; portion control; and alternative healthy food choices (this helps service users plan and eat a healthy balanced diet, which in turn supports leading a healthier more active & independent life. It also helps support those with dietary requirements and those who have to manage what they eat (e.g. Gluton free, diabetes etc.) providing them with information about their condition and where to seek further advice)

Each service user has a full individual record of achievements within our statistics spreadsheet. This information is used during Key Worker reviews to support additional needs and highlight personal achievements and future goals.

Service user feedback“(Six Circle) helped me gain confidence…and develop the ability to use my own initiative and not wait to be told”“(I have) been introduced to a wide range of services such as the Fire Service, Heart Start and Welfare Rights…which will help me in my life”“(the Project) helps service users to talk to each other and others”“I had low confidence and self-esteem when I first started Six Circle and I had limited experience of communicating with people outside of the prison environment. Attending Six Circle has helped me massively – I have learnt lots that I will use in my everyday life”“I was introduced to lots of support services that I may need to access, CAB, Independent Advocacy. I feel I (now) have the confidence to access these services”“Being part of the project makes you feel valued. I feel I was listened to and supported in many ways”“I learnt to be more tolerant of others and identify other people have needs…I learnt new skills including gardening and budgeting which will be useful”“I have improved my patience and tolerance skills…I am now able to budget better even though I have bad skills when it comes to numbers”“(I have improved) lots of things, cooking, budgeting and managing self (e.g. hygiene and feeling good about myself)…I enjoyed the Broadening Horizon activities and trips and the range of Personal Wellbeing activities on offer”

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Student Feedback – James Moir“As part of my social work degree, I was allocated Perth Six Circle Project as my four months placement. Personally, I was made to feel extremely welcome and I found all the staff members very approachable and easy to talk to as they have created a fun and positive working environment. As a student, I was given a lot of autonomy and trust which helped me develop and build on the skills needed in future employment.

The work the project deliver is extremely valuable as they work with a wide variety of different people who face different challenges. They provide excellent opportunities for individuals to learn new skills whether that be practical skills like cooking, gardening or trying out a new sport to improve their confidence and social communication skills. The staff have a wide knowledge of other care services that operate in Perth and regularly have services visit the project which they feel would benefit individuals. The visits from other services were useful to the group as it made them aware of other services that could help support them.

The staff go out of their way to make sure they talk and get to know everyone at the project. One of my favourite aspects of the project is when everyone, including the staff eat around the table together for lunch. This provided a family feel to the project, where everyone chips in and respects one another.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Perth Six Circle Project, and would recommend it as a valuable learning placement to other social work students.”

Unexpected OutcomesA spell of ill health and other related confidence issues resulted in one SU ceasing many of their weekly activities, including their voluntary work placement, and becoming quite isolated. Continuing to attend Six Circle during this time, albeit sporadically, and the support provided on a 1-1 basis, increased their confidence, and in doing so helped support them make independent decisions about their health and wellbeing. A visit to Branklyn Gardens with the group sparked interest and through their improved confidence and social skills they were able to make enquiries about volunteering opportunities available. Supported by the Project and the Employment Support Team, this SU now volunteers one day each week, and is benefitting from the social interaction and practical skills on offer thus allowing them to engage more confidently and effectively with the local and wider community.

During one to one work with a particularly vulnerable SU it was noted that they had family living fairly close by but had not had contact with for some time. Through increased trust and confidence in their keyworker and Project staff, this SU explained more fully about the circumstances surrounding the family situation. They stated they wanted to reconnect and build up a relationship again. The SU was encouraged to make contact with the family member and they spent Christmas day with them - instead of spending it alone. This SU is now in regular contact with family and feels happier and more content in themselves.

Group work and one to one work with one SU identified speech problems. This was further investigated and with consent from the SU a referral to NHS Speech and Language Therapies Adult Learning Disability Service has been completed. This SU seems very happy to have this referral made and is feeling more happy and confident in themselves already. It is hoped that once a diagnosis has been made and the correct measures/therapies put in place this SU’s speech shall be improved to a point where their confidence, social and communication skills will all improve.

One service user re-joined the Project due to ongoing challenges having a negative effect on them. Through re-focussing their attention and regularly attending the project they were also able to continue to access SAINTS football coaching. Through the skills gained by attending both Six Circle and SAINTS, this SU was chosen to represent Scotland in the trials for the Disability World Cup! A huge achievement! This SU has also now secured part time employment. Another great-unexpected achievement!

Since attending Six Circle, one SU has vastly improved their communication skills. Normally this individual tries to dominate conversations and usually succeeds. Through attending the Project, they have learnt and improved

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their listening and communication skills, and are showing real interest in other people’s opinions and stories. They are waiting their turn to talk and not interrupting as much. Staff and service users from another agency which this SU attends have observed this improvement.

Prior to joining Six Circle, one service user was a previous Employment Support client. This individual did not engage appropriately with this service and was not actually ready for work so was discharged from Employment Support. Since attending Six Circle and improving a wide range of skills including softer employability skills and communication and social skills, this service user has re-engaged with Employment Support and this relationship has now proved very beneficial allowing them to access appropriate training courses aimed at sourcing and gaining employment and they believe this will be possible in the near future.

With thanks A wide range of organisations and individuals have supported Perth Six Circle Project over this past year whether by way of resources, training, time, advice, support or information. Some examples of these are mentioned below:

University of DundeeUniversity of StirlingSaints Academy INclusion Through Sports (SAINTS)Murray Royal HospitalLove Food Hate Waste (at Letham St Marks Church)Visitors Support & Advice Centre (Perth Prison)Perth Community Mental Health TeamsWelfare RightsCitizens Advice CentreCredit UnionIndependent AdvocacyTayside Council on AlcoholCommunity WardensVariety of NHS Tayside servicesMindspace (Mindfulness)Trading StandardsScottish and Southern Electricity

A special mention and sincere thanks are extended to SPS Perth and SPS Castle Huntly for all their support and guidance, and of course for the Project premises, which lends itself extremely well to the purpose of the organisation.

Sincere thanks also to The Big Lottery, Perth & Kinross Council, and Vinci UK Foundation for their financial support without which the Project would not be able to operate and provide it’s much needed services to the most vulnerable people in the local community without financial support.

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Perth Six Circle Project Scottish Charity No: SC029880

Statement of Financial Activities1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017

NoteUnrestricted

FundsRestricted

Funds2017Total

2016Total

£ £ £ £

Income from:

Donations 5 26,134 149,711 175,845 144,117

Charitable activities 6 4,760 - 4,760 9,520

Investments - - - 167

Other 27 - 27 310

Total income 30,921 149,711 180,632 154,114

Expenditure on:

Staff costs 7 13,414 100,063 113,477 109,892

Equipment and materials 844 17,204 18,048 8,879

Travel & outings 805 6,883 7,688 6,731

Administration 8 9,346 22,135 31,481 25,304

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Total expenditure 24,409 146,285 170,694 150,806

Net income/(expenditure) 6,512 3,426 9,938 3,308

Transfers 1,259 (1,259) - -

Net movement in funds 7,771 2,167 9,938 3,308

Reconciliation of Funds

Funds brought forward 62,255 25,005 87,260 83,952

Net movement in funds 7,771 2,167 9,938 3,308

Funds carried forward 70,026 27,172 97,198 87,260

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Perth Six Circle Project Scottish Charity No: SC029880

Balance SheetAt 31 March 2017

NoteUnrestricted

FundsRestricted

Funds2017Total

2016Total

£ £ £ £

Fixed Assets

Tangible assets 9 945 20,279 21,224 25,005

Current Assets

Cash at bank & in hand 69,816 6,893 76,709 62,970

Total current assets 69,816 6,893 76,709 62,970

Current Liabilities

Creditors 250 - 250 250

Accruals 10 485 - 485 465

Total current liabilities 735 - 735 715

Net current assets 69,081 6,893 75,974 62,255

Net assets 70,026 27,172 97,198 87,260

Funds of the Charity

Unrestricted funds 70,026 - 70,026 62,255

Restricted funds - 27,172 27,172 25,005

Total Funds 70,026 27,172 97,198 87,260

Ian Riley (Treasurer)

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