ANNUAL R E P O R T 2015/16

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In many ways, the past year has seen the beginning of a transition for the Rock Trust - there has been a significant amount of work on strategic direction, quality improvement and staff training and support.

Whilst the Rock Trust has maintained services for many years, we have, over the last couple of years, developed new services and made plans for growth to keep up with increasing demand. This year saw us put in place the framework required for this; our management and

development capacity was increased to enable us to develop new projects and grow successful projects which make the biggest impacts on the lives of those we serve.

We realise now that the welfare reforms and economic environment we find ourselves in means that there are difficult times ahead and, whilst we will campaign to ensure that our young people’s views and life stories are heard, we must also prepare for the change this will bring.

Welcome to the Rock Trust’s 2015/16 annual report.

Annual Report 2015/2016

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Being able to offer our young people affordable housing options - such as shared housing - has again become vital, giving them the opportunity to gain vital work and life skills.

Developing services which involve the community and our increasing range of corporate partners will allow us to provide efficient services which will leave a legacy for all involved. Our employability work will rely on skilled tradespeople to provide the training, companies to provide the placements and our team to co-ordinate and support the young people. Our communities are providing the hosts and the flatmates for our housing options and the mentors for young people. From the beginning, our work has always been undertaken in partnership and that is what will ensure our future.

Whilst we develop new services to meet these needs and fulfil these targets we also work with our partners across Scotland, UK and Europe to learn and share knowledge and practice which can help us all be more effective in our mission to End Youth Homelessness.

We thank you all for supporting us as we continue to serve the vulnerable young people in our community so that they can avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness. Without you, we would be unable to turn lives around.

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ACCOUNTSAnnual Report 2015/2016

Reason for deficit: Reserves showed strong growth over the seven years to 2013, as a result of consistent surpluses over this period. Since 2014, total reserves have been reduced as part of Rock Trust’s strategic plan meaning deficits have been recorded since then.The surplus in reserves, created before 2014, was invested in developing new projects and supporting ongoing projects so that we could continue

to provide key services with reduced funding.

These figures are summarised from the published accounts of the Rock Trust for the year ended 31 March 2016. Copies of the full accounts are available from the Rock Trust’s office. The Rock Trust’s auditor was Alexander Sloan, Chartered Accountants, Edinburgh.

Income

Rents and Support 721,683 58.01% 748,648 70.44%Donations 191,112 15.36% 138,447 13.03%Legacies 4,373 0.35% 7,547 0.71%Investment income 4,734 0.38% 10,637 1.00%Income Generation 5,860 0.47% 18,042 1.70%Other Grants Receivable 316,296 25.42% 139,459 13.12%

TOTAL 1,244,058 100.00% 1,062,780 100.00% Expenditure

Charitable Activities 1,291,605 93.33% 1,252,330 95.08%Costs of Raising Funds 86,079 6.22% 59,765 4.54%Governance Costs 6,300 0.46% 4,976 0.38%

TOTAL 1,383,984 100.00% 1,317,071 100.00% Gain / (Loss) on investment assets (30,250) 4,746 Surplus / Deficit for the year (170,176) (249,545) Donations Received (an increase of £52,665) 191,112 138,447 Grants Received (an increase of £176,837) 316,296 139,459

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Summary of Accounts for the year to 31 March 2016

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INCOME

EXPENDITURE

Housing SupportRental IncomeBig LotteryOther grants and incomeDonations and legacies

Staff costsDepreciationOffice and Support costsProperty costsProject, activities and other costs

£390,544£331,139£221,540£125,331

£195,485

£935,890£25,008£95,183

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Total income for the year was £1,244,058, an increase of £181,278 compared to the previous year. The main increase in income is primarily due to the new funding agreed from the Big Lottery which had previously

ended in 2014/15. Grants, Supporting People contract income and rental income remain the main sources of income for The Rock Trust.

Total expenditure was £1,383,984 (2014/15: £1.317,071) of which staff costs

represents 68% at £935,890 (2014/15: 70% £925,446).

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We want to give special thanks for the time and energy of our wonderful volunteers, partners, supporters, fundraisers, event participants and staff. Because of you, we were able to support some of the most vulnerable young people in our society

We would like to thank:

2nd Chance (Kirkmuir) Christian Charity Shop, Aitken Nairn WS, Amy’s Kitchen, Bauer Rad, BNY Mellon, Craigbank Parish Church, DMS Office Supplies, Dunbar Boys Brigade, ECCC Together, Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show, Edinburgh University, North America Society - Thanksgiving Ball, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools, ESCA - C Hamilton & L Mcleod, Eyemouth, Fettes College, Forth Valley College, Franklin Templeton, George Watsons College, Gillespie MacAndrew, Howden’s Joinery, HSBC Security Services, John Lewis,

Kirk of Calder Guild, Kirkliston Parish Church, La Favorita Delivered, Mackenzie Residential, MAD & the Matta, Marks and Spencer, Pagoda Porter Novelli, Parish of St Isidore, Plum Trust, Premium Rolls, Royal London / Scottish Life, Rozelle Trust, Saunderson Family Butchers, Society of Recorder Players, South Leith Parish Church, St Anne’s Church Guild, St Ebba’s Episcopal Church, St Margaret’s Episcopal Church, St Ninians One World Group, St Patrick’s RC Church, St Vincent’s Chapel, Stoats, Street Smart, Taylor Wimpey, Tesco Bank, TESCO, the Lord and Lady Provost of Edinburgh, The Phantoms, The Schuh Trust, W Scott, Wardie Parish Church, Wester Hailes Education Centre, Wilson Charitable Trust, Woodcraft Portobello Venturers and Rock Trust Directors, staff and volunteers.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANKAnnual Report 2015/2016

Thank you for an amazing year!

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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

W W W . R O C K T R U S T . O R G

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The Rock Trust is a company registered in Scotland (Company No 146616) and registered as a charity in Scotland (SC018708). Registered office 55 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY

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