CREATE Paisley Annual Report 2018-19

MOMENTUM: REVOLUTION, 2018
Young people hold a demonstration in the Paisley Town Centre,
bringing awareness to the conditions experienced by fashion
workers throughout the world.

LETTERS FROM CREATE 2
OBJECTIVES 4
SOCIAL AIMS 6
PROGRAMMES / EVENTS 8
FINANCIAL REPORT 21
FUTURE PLANS 31
THANKS 32

What a year of change we’ve had at Create Paisley!
This year brought a bold new vision statement, ‘Young people transformed
through creativity, community, confidence, and finding their voice.’ We
also created new values, new goals, a strategic review of our activities and
the development of a new business plan and priorities based on our
consultation with young people.
We’ve also seen new volunteers and board members join Create this year and
some move on and retire. A big thank you to Jeanette Allan, who retired from
being chairperson this year and moved to sunny Spain and to David Forrest,
who has not only joined the board this year but has stepped up to be Interim
Chair.
We built new partnerships and saw others come to an end. We are thankful
for a year of new things and new challenges. A big thank you to Pilotlight,
who worked alongside Create on our strategic review process this year. We
are so grateful to the team for your time, wisdom and support to propel us
forward. We’re also grateful to Youth for Christ, who we finished a long term
partnership with this year. Thank you for all your help over the years, input
and guidance. In particular, we are grateful for the support of gap year
student Sarah this year as she worked with us and supported Create’s work.
We’ve also said hello and goodbye to staff members. This year, we were sad to
see Maria Suarez leave Create and move on to a fantastic new role. We’re
grateful that Maria is still in touch and continues to support the work of
Create. We were also delighted to welcome Marie Collins to our team in
November as the new Youth Work Development Worker. She is a great
addition and we’re excited to see how the team continues to develop.
Without our fantastic young people, volunteers, supporters, partners,
funders, employees and our board, Create would not exist so I want to take a
moment to say thank you to each of you.
At the end of this year, we’re expectantly looking ahead to all that 2019 and
2020 hold. In May and June 2019, we’ll be celebrating 10 years of Create, a
fantastic achievement and one we’re very proud of. We hope you can partner
with us this next year and beyond as we continue to aspire to see young
people transformed through creativity, community, confidence and finding
their voice.
Alan Clark
Project Manager
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To echo what Alan has said, whether you’re a volunteer, sponsor,
partner or a staff member or serve on the board - thank you for everything
you do to make Paisley even better than it already is.
This year we had some board members move on to other places and
activities. Thank you to Jamie Goodwin for everything he brought to Create -
including helping us stay complaint with legislation. Unfortunately David
Storer is also leaving the board, although not Create, to pursue other
activities. we’re thankful for his passion and integrity, and all the energy he
continues to bring to Create.
At the same time we are delighted to welcome new board members in
Jennifer Campbell and Jennie O’ Neill. I’m really looking forward to working
with them both and am excited about the gifts and experience that they
bring to the role.
Over the years Clare McCormack has made an incalculable contribution to
the running of Create as board member and chair. She is a tough act to
temporarily follow!
I’m really grateful for the enthusiasm David McGregor and Roisin Robertson
have brought to their roles on the board. Board meetings are a lot more fun
than you’d expect as a consequence. David has continued in the unenviable
responsibility of treasurer and Roisin has been a great support to me and to
the staff of create.
I’d like to give the biggest thanks to our staff Alan Clark and Marie Collins.
Their tireless work day to day changes the lives of young people. Whether
you’re reading this in a train or library or in the middle of our AGM, stop
what you’re doing and give them a round of applause!
David Forrest
Board Chair
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The objects of the charity are:
The advancement of citizenship or community development by:
Helping the people of Paisley and surrounding areas to
develop their skills and abilities, flourish and recognise
their full potential;
Fostering safe environments where we strive for positive
relationships, which include the involvement of young
people and the wider community;
Encouraging personal, social and spiritual development in
those connected with the organisation;
Working alongside agencies, organisations and individuals
who have similar objectives
The advancement of the arts, heritage or culture by:
Cultivating a creative community and provide opportunities
for artists and musicians;
Facilitating events and activities which are inspired and
informed by the interests and passions of the local young
people and wider community.
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‘Young people transformed through creativity,
community, confidence, and finding their voice.’

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Our Create Cafe Nights provide
young people with a safe space
for self-expression. Spoken
word and poetry, art and music,
are all presented to the
applause and encouragement of
their peers.
More than 800 connections with young people
over 20 nights totalling 60 hours, Create Cafe
Nights are one of our most consistent and
longest-running activities.
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"I’ve met so many new people
and managed to come out of
my shell a little."
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Momentum: Revolution spent a
week looking long and hard at
ethics and the fashion industry.
But we didn’t just point out
issues: we provided young
people with practical ways they
could make a difference.
14 volunteers and 16 young people spent 30
hours learning, creating, and even staging a
protest in the Paisley Town Centre.
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#whomademyclothes
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Paisley Music Television
allowed us to promote the rich
history of Paisley, showcasing
local musicians playing original
music while providing audio
and video skills training to
young people.
We ran 6 recording sessions that took place
in 6 Paisley locations, with 17 young people
as talent and crew. The results? 24 mixed and
edited music videos (available through our
website and social media).
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"Being able to see beautiful
music performed in unique
Paisley locations was a
fascinating experience."
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The WHWN festival, in
partnership with #yoyp2018,
helped young people develop
their writing skills, expressing
their voice through drama,
poetry and songwriting. The
festival involved a Fun Day and
an Evening Showcase.
There were 161 attendees to the Festival Fun
Day portion, and 72 attendees to the
masterclasses, with 91% giving the entire
event a positive rating.
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"It was fantastic to speak to
everyone - there were so many
talented young people there."
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Young people planned events,
workshops, and creative
activities culminating in a
mini-festival that supported
other young people to explore
well-being and mental health
through the arts.
43 attendees participating in 3 festival-wide
events (creative showcase, film competition,
and digital workshop) with 93% ‘excellent’
responses on our feedback forms.
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In 2018 we launched a weekly
co-design programme where
young people create, design,
and deliver events and
opportunities they want to see
in their community. Then they
put their projects into action!
From 22 November to the end of the year, we
had 106 attendances over 10 sessions, laying
out a plan for 7 events across 2019.
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This fortnightly meeting of
young people provides a safe
space to explore their
creativity. They can draw,
paint, do digital design,
calligraphy, any kind of
medium they like.
92 check-ins during 13 events being creative
for a grand total of 26 specific hours of
creativity and imagining.
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Young people developed skills in
a number of arts workshops and
masterclasses on topics like:
improv
drama
creative writing
slam poetry
filmmaking
songwriting
and so much more!
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity reported a surplus of £20,184 (2018: £13,246) for the year ending 31 January 2019 and
has accumulated reserves of £66,432 (2018: £46,248) as at the year end.
In addition to the financial grants and donations received during the year (detailed in notes 3
and 4), we are extremely grateful for the many individuals who donated their time volunteering
with us. The work we do would not be possible without our amazing 30+ volunteers who have
helped us during this year. The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into
these financial statements. In-kind donations are also not accounted for within the financial
statements.
Reserves policy
The trustees’ policy is to maintain unrestricted funds (ie. funds not committed or invested in
fixed assets) at a level that equates to approximately six months unrestricted expenditure. The
charity’s unrestricted reserves at 31 January 2019 amounted to £32,606 (2018: £31,649) which
exceeded the required level and was acceptable to the trustees. In order to receive specific funding
already awarded in principle to the charity for 50% of the Project Managers ongoing salary,
the trustees are required to provide the remaining 50% from other sources. The current level
of reserves being in excess of the standard reserves policy provides some financial security for
this pivotal Project Manager role going forward and therefore the trustees are satisfied with the
current level of reserves held to ensure the ongoing viability of the charity.
Grants/gifts payable
Gifts to external organisations and individuals are considered by the trustees on the basis of
need and are only made to those organisations and activities which are compatible with the
charitable objectives of the charity. No gifts were made to political parties.
Risk Management
All major insurable risks are subject to normal charity and employer’s insurance. Contractual
risks are reviewed before being entered into to assess that they could not significantly impact
upon the charity’s ability to fulfil its objectives. An annual review of all areas of risk is undertaken
by the trustees in conjunction with staff and volunteers responsible for the area of activity
being reviewed. A safeguarding policy is in place and relevant PVG checks are undertaken
where required for volunteers or staff.
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that
the accounts comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees confirm that the
accounts comply with current statutory requirements and those of the charity’s constitution.
Independent examination
The trustees recommend that the accounts are independently examined and Mr Iain Higgins
was appointed as independent examiner. The trustees recommend that the services of Mr Iain
Higgins are utilised until further notice.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE
& MANAGEMENT
Governing document
CREATE Paisley (“the charity”) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation number
SC043437, governed by its written constitution originally adopted on 25 September 2012 and
amended on 7 June 2014.
Appointment of trustees
The charity’s trustees are appointed or re-appointed by members annually at the Annual General
Meeting and in accordance with the terms contained in the charity’s constitution.
Administrative Structure
The board of trustees are responsible for the overall direction of the charity and serve on a voluntary
basis.
Reference and administrative information
Charity name:
Charity registration no:
Principal office:
Registered office:
Bankers:
Website:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Instagram:
CREATE Paisley
SC043437
2 Smithhills Street, Paisley, PA1 1EB
29 Glenvilla Circle, Paisley, PA2 8TS
Royal Bank of Scotland, 1 Moncrieff Street, Paisley, PA3 2AW
Unity Trust Bank, Nine Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HB
www. createpaisley.org.uk
www.facebook.com/create.paisley
@createpaisley
www.instagram.com/createpaisley
Trustees
The board of the charity are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The board of trustees
serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
David A J Forrest Appointed 24 July 2018
Clare M McCormack Chair
David McGregor
Treasurer
Roisin Robertson
Secretary
David A Storer Appointed 2 June 2017
Other trustees who served during the year were:
Jeanette E A Allan Resigned 5 June 2018
Jamie T Goodwin Appointed 2 June, 2017, resigned 1 March, 2019
Graham Meiklejohn Appointed 2 June 2017, resigned 5 June 2018
Corbin N Miles Resigned 5 June 2018
This report was approved by the trustees on 29 May 2019 and signed on their behalf by
David McGregor
Treasurer
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2019
I report on the accounts of CREATE Paisley for the year ending 31 January 2019 which are set
out on pages 24-29.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and 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 (“the 2005 Act”) and the
Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (“the 2006 Regulations”). The
charity’s trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1)(d) of the 2006 Regulations
does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section
44(1)(c) of the 2005 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 2006 Regulations. 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 explanation from the Trustees concerning 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 which gives me
1 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 Regulations, and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply
with Regulation 9 of the 2006 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.
Iain Higgins FCCA
5 Hillcrest Avenue
Duntocher
Clydebank
G81 6PD
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2019
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STATEMENT OF BALANCES
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2019
Approved by the trustees on 29 May 2019 and signed on their behalf by
David McGregor
Treasurer
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2019
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the
Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations
2006 (as amended).
2. Transactions with trustees or connected persons
No charity trustee, nor anyone connected with them received remuneration during the year.
No charity trustee received expenses during the year (2018: One, total of £19), other than reimbursements
of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity.
The charity’s insurance policy includes trustee indemnity insurance cover for all its trustees,
the cost of which is estimated at £120 per year.
3. Donations received
4. Grants received
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5. Grants & Donations made
6. TAXATION
The charity is not liable to income tax or capital gains tax on its charitable activities. The charity
is also not registered for VAT, and any expenditure includes any VAT charged.
7. Charitable activities
Payments were made in furtherance of the charitable activities of the charity as detailed below:
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8. Governance costs
9. unrestricted funds
There is one unrestricted general fund which encompasses the income and expenditure relating
to the primary activities of the charity, other than that for which funding is restricted.
10. restricted funds
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Cashback for Communities (17-18 & 18-19)
Cashback for Communities funding enabled us to appoint a part time role facilitating CREATE’s
youth forum and enabling young people to use creativity to promote their ideas and make a difference
in their community.
MADL
Making a Difference Locally supported CREATE with a prize of £10,000 as part of NISA’s 10th
birthday celebrations. The funds will enable us to improve income and capacity for Create
through fundraising and marketing activities.
Paisley Music TV
Paisley Music TV was funded by Renfrewshire Council’s Culture, Heritage and Events Fund
to make 24 live music videos showcasing bands in famous Paisley locations, whilst training up
young people with skills in film and audio.
Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce
Support towards our Young Creators programme and work with young people around mental
health.
Renfrewshire Council LAC (17-18 & 18-19)
Funding received to cover volunteer management, training, creative workshop costs, insurance
and premises hire from Renfrewshire Council Local Area Committees.
Robertson Trust
Funding received to cover 50% of the cost of the Project Manager’s salary.
Robertson Trust 18-19
Funding towards project costs of our Young Creators programme, the development of 3-4 co-produced
events and learning and evaluation.
Scottish Youth Work Development
Funding generously given towards the costs of CREATE’s Project Manager in order to oversee
the development of CREATE’s work.
Section 10
Funding received from Renfrewshire Council to help cover the cost of venue hire for our community
art space.
Write Here Write Now
Funds for delivery of Write Here Write Now young writers’ festival as part of Year of Young People
2018. We worked in partnership with PACE Youth Theatre to run creative writing workshops,
a festival fun day and a young writers’ showcase.
YMHAF
The income for this fund was raised as part of a fundraiser during the Mental Health Arts Festival
in 2017 towards the costs of running Renfrewshire’s first Youth Mental Health Festival in
2018.
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We are excitedly looking forward to the next
year at CREATE as we boldly aim to see
‘young people transformed through
creativity, community, confidence and
finding their voice’.

In order to reach our vision and social outcomes,
we have set the following strategic objectives:
1. Improve the quality and reach of our youth
work and cultural programmes
2. Develop our fundraising and income generation
3. Develop resource and infrastructure in line
with growth plans
4. Develop communications and marketing to
increase our reach to young people and funders
5. Implement a measurement system to evaluate
the effectiveness and quality of our work.
6. Improve our approach to investing in
volunteers
In order to meet our strategic aims, we are planning to grow our team and
employ 2 new posts: an Organisational Development Worker to work on
fundraising, evaluation, quality and volunteering and a Youth Worker to
support the development of our core youth work including CREATE Cafe and
evening workshops.
We’re also excited about upcoming programme developments including
improving current work with Young Creators (our youth co-production
workshops), and developing and growing Open Mind Fest, youth mental
health arts festival.
2019 will also see the continuation and launch of some new programmes
including a songwriting series (supporting young people to create new songs
inspired by Paisley’s rich songwriting heritage), a new Youth Culture and
Wellbeing Summit, (bringing together public, private and third sector with
academics and funders to explore how culture and creativity improves
mental health in young people) and partnership working in Linwood and
Johnstone, exploring increased support for young people in these areas.
We’re always looking for new partners, volunteers and supporters to help us
reach these ambitious plans and improve young people’s lives throughout
Paisley, Renfrewshire and beyond.
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PARTNERS
Renfrewshire Leisure
Blend Coffee Lounge
Engage Renfrewshire
RAMH
Star Project
Mental Health Foundation
Keen Eye Events
YWAM Scotland
Youth for Christ
Frontier Youth Trust
PACE Youth Theatre
Creative Renfrewshire
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FUNDERS
Cashback for Communities
Renfrewshire Council
NISA / Making a Difference Locally
Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce
Robertson Trust
Scottish Youth Work Development Fund
Events Scotland
Create Paisley would be nowhere without our
funders and partners. They provide volunteers,
financial support, and so much more.
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2 Smithhills Street
Paisley, PA1 1EB
0300 365 0321
Create Paisley IS a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Scottish Charity Number: SC043437