World Community
Mental Health Movement
in Ireland
Annual Report
2014
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Name of Charity: GROW in Ireland
Charity Registration No: CHY 20023294
Company No: 138767
Registered Office: 33, Henry Street, Limerick
Board Members: Mr. Denis Fitzpatrick Chairman
Ms. Amy Lalor Vice-Chair
Mr. Rob Stephen Treasurer
Ms. Jayne O’Sullivan Company Secretary
Ms. Judy Byrne Member
Ms. Mary Donlon Member
Mr. Jim McSweeney Member
Mr. Michael Martin Member
Mr. Michael Kilgannon Member
Chief Executive: Ms. Michele Kerrigan
National Program Co-Ordinator: Ms. Christine Fitzgerald
Auditors: Cuddy, O’Leary & Barrett Chartered Accountants Registered Auditors 94, South Mall Cork.
Bankers: Allied Irish Bank Patrick Street Cork.
Solicitors: McCann Fitzgerald Solrs.,
2, Harbourmaster Place, IFSC, Dublin 1.
Patrons: John Lonergan
GROW Young Adult Patron: Tom Lenihan
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THE GROW
EMBLEM
It seems the word GROW is very fitting for the work we aspire to do. It
was a man called Joseph who first
invited Con Keogh to AA. The Hebrew word for Joseph means “to
cause to GROW”. For this reason
the word has a special place in the
hearts of its members.
The GROW emblem expresses our universal experience of the
need of three realities: truth, character and friendship and the
decisive role played by them, for our personal recovery and
GROWth to mental health.
These realities have proved to be the defining features of GROW
as it developed over the years from a struggling little band of
ex-mental patients into a world-wide community mental health
movement.
“Friendship just lifts the
burden off people,” said
Con. Through friendships
you are socialized and reintegrated into society”
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What is Recovery
Recovery is the unique journey people
experience in realising a satisfying and fulfilling
life with challenges that can be associated with
mental health difficulties. Recovery principles
emphasise the importance of fostering hope,
building a network of supports, social inclusion
and harnessing personal strengths, whilst
underlining the values of personal choice and
responsibility. Recovery provides a shift in focus
from mental illness to mental wellness and
recognises that people can have occasional
setbacks on their recovery journey.
For the last number of years the recovery model
has been the central theme in our governments’
mental health policy “Vision for Change”.
This theme has continued and gained further
momentum with the emergence of Recovery
Colleges and ARI (Advancing Recovery in
Ireland).
However the promotion of the recovery model
and the uniqueness of the recovery journey for
each individual is not something new for GROW.
GROW, since its establishment in Australia
in 1957 and 1969 in Ireland has known that
recovery is possible.
There is a growing body of research into the
value of peer support groups, and GROW
groups in particular, in addressing the needs
of those suffering from mental health problems.
Dr. Mike Watts (former GROW National Program
Co-ordinator) presented his thesis on this topic
at a joint GROW / Trinity College Conference in
January 2013, which was opened by President
Michael D. Higgins. Entitled “GROWing towards
recovery: a re-enchantment with life”, the thesis
highlighted the importance of mutual help and
peer support in people’s recovery journey. It also
supported the growing view that when it comes
to ‘mental illness,’ drugs should be limited to
stabilising roles in emergency situations rather
than prescribed over a lifetime.
International studies have also shown that the
GROW model of care reduces the number and
duration of hospitalisations, as well as increasing
feelings of security and self-esteem and reducing
anxiety. Participants also demonstrate improved
coping skills, greater acceptance of their illness,
improved medication adherence, and improved
daily functioning.
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STORIES OF HOPE AND RECOVERY
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
Through national school and the first two years of
secondary, I was happy, but then things started to get
bad. Nothing particular happened or changed apart from
my own feelings. I started to lack confidence. I began to
feel different, and I had low self-esteem. Despite this, I
got through Secondary and passed the Leaving Cert. I
got a place in college and passed the first year. I got an
A grade average. I was really dedicated to it and was
looking forward to going back to complete the course.
However, things didn’t work out that way.
I got a summer job working for a builder. It was
around this time that things started to go really
downhill. I became very anxious and unsettled
at work. I found it hard to interact with my work
colleagues and became withdrawn. It was the
start of my breakdown, but didn’t realise it at the
time.
I constantly thought other people were talking
about me in a negative way. I struggled through
the rest of the summer but was a nervous wreck
at this stage. I didn’t want to answer the door
to anyone or talk to people on the phone. In
fact, my heart would start racing if the phone
or doorbell rang. I would lock myself away not
wanting to see anyone or let them see me like
this. I even shunned my own family and became
increasingly agitated with them.
The hours seemed like days. I was hiding under
the covers, hoping, and wishing things would
get better. When I had to go back to college, I
was literally shaking. I lasted half a day and had
to leave but I knew I couldn’t get away from my
torment. It was around this time I had my first
suicidal thoughts.
A few weeks after this I remember my uncle
calling around and getting me to meet my doctor
who advised me to go to hospital. The next
thing I know I’m in hospital with all these people
watching me and analysing me. I felt I would
never recover and get out.
While I was in hospital, I thought an awful lot
about ending my life. I was in hospital for six
weeks, (it might as well have been six years). I
suppose I recovered enough to be discharged
but things still weren’t great.
After leaving hospital I took an overdose of
tablets. I was brought into hospital again. I was
only in there for a week. When I told the doctor,
he gave me an injection. After the injection,
things started to take an upturn. I started feeling
really good about myself and I left hospital
feeling really confident, elated actually. I was
really buzzing. It felt great. I believed all my
problems were solved. I believed everything was
going to work out for me.
However, after only a matter of weeks, things
changed dramatically. Almost as suddenly as I
had gotten all this self- belief, it went. Suddenly
my mood took an extreme drop. I ended up in
hospital again but I was only there for 4 days. On
the fourth day, I jumped out of a hospital window
trying to end my life. I woke up about 3 days later
in the general hospital with a broken arm and
badly damaged knee. I had shattered the bones
in my ankles and had several other injuries. I was
unable to walk for about 5 weeks. I eventually got
physically well enough to leave and go home 7
weeks later.
Soon after this, I decided to see a counsellor.
I found it very difficult at the start to talk about
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STORIES OF HOPE AND RECOVERY
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS - Continued
my thoughts and feelings. However, over time
this became easier. I learned a lot about myself
during this time. I found visiting the counsellor
to be extremely beneficial. It was my counsellor
who told me about GROW Mental Health support
groups.
I did not know anything about GROW really. So
one day I went to see Tess, the local GROW
Support Worker. She encouraged me to come
along to a meeting. She advised me to stick
with it for a few weeks to check it out. My first
impression of the group was that it was a caring
and understanding group of people. Members
gave good and sensible advice to each other.
Each week someone tells their personal story.
Every week each member chooses a task to
complete for the following week. It’s a bit like a
personal goal to aim for each week.
I think the idea of getting a practical task
is a good thing. It gives you motivation and
determination, a kind of pressure, but a good
pressure to do something positive for yourself.
The fact that I could still get up or do something
no matter how bad I was feeling really opened
my eyes and made me realise there was always
hope.
Tips
> The stigma of suffering from a mental health problem was a huge issue for me. Over time,
as I began to accept myself, the stigma faded. I believe that taking control of my own
recovery and improving my Personal Value helped me a great deal with this issue.
>
The hardest decision to make is to admit that you need help. But it could be the best
decision you will make. It was for me.
>
Sometimes looking for help can be a scary experience. If you are visiting a doctor for the
first time, it might be an idea to bring a trusted friend along for moral support.
>
Hold on to a piece of knowledge or wisdom that gives you strength. At my lowest point, I
felt like I was going through my own personal hell. I got strength from a Winston Churchill
quote, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Anthony
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Governance, Structure
& Management
GROW is recognised as a charity under Section 3
Subsection 11 (a) of the Charities Act, 2009 “other
purpose beneficial to the community”. It does this
through the development and maintaining of support
groups within the community which benefits people who
may or have struggled with mental health issues.
Charitable status means that the organisation is recognised as charitable by the Revenue Commissioners for tax purposes. The organisation is exempted from certain taxes such as DIRT, income and
corporation tax by the Revenue Commissioners and the Valuation Office for exemption from rates on
buildings.
The organisation is also a company limited by guarantee not having a share capital in accordance
with the Companies Acts 1963 to 2014.
The organisation is governed by The Memorandum of Association which outlines GROWs’ objectives
as follows:
a)
To work for the personal GROWth of people who are in any way inadequate or maladjusted
to life including the pursuit of this object in the fields of prevention and rehabilitation in community mental health
b)
To promote, establish direct maintain and co-ordinate GROW groups meaning thereby voluntarily attended mutual help and self-activation groups conducted according to conditions
prescribed by GROW International for the personal GROWth of people who are in any way
inadequate or maladjusted to life.
c)
To promote develop conduct foster and support research and investigation into matters
appertaining to the personal GROWth of people who are inadequate or maladjusted to life.
The Board
The organisation is directed by a voluntary Board comprising of nine people with varied backgrounds, some who have recovered from mental health issues. Its function is to provide leadership,
develop strategy, formulate effective policies and oversee their implementation, ensure good governance and financial control. The Board is provided with regular financial and operational information.
Detailed budgets are prepared and are reviewed by the Finance Committee and further reviewed
and approved by the Board. Actual results and outcomes are compared against the budget and the
Strategic Plan to ensure alignment with plans and to maintain tight budgetary control and value for
money. Governance of GROW in Ireland is conducted in accordance with its Memorandum and Articles of Association. In line with the Good Governance Code the Board has developed policies and
induction training materials for all new Board members to support them in their role.
The Board of GROW in Ireland schedule 6 meetings a year and can if necessary hold additional
meetings. Two Committees assist with the work of the Board
1. 2. Program Team
Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
These committees are appointed by the Board to aid in the internal workings of the organisation.
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National Program Team
The National Program Team is one of two teams charged with the care and development of GROW’s
Recovery Program. Along with the National Management Team it is approved by and answerable to
the Board of GROW. Its role is to work with the Management Team to continually review, maintain and
develop the work of GROWs’ community, its program, the groups it represents and its work with others
in the field of mental health.
Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee is one of two teams charged with ensuring that effective systems,
financial controls and procedures are in place and functioning to enable the organisation to operate in
an orderly and efficient manner. It ensures the timely preparation of the annual budget and, after examining it in detail, will recommend it for adoption by the Board. The committee also advises on compliance with statutory requirements regarding financial reporting and risk management procedures.
Regional Teams
The Regional Team which operates under the Board of GROW and is responsible to them for the
regional maintenance, development and expansion of the region for which it is established. The team
is subject to the direction of the Board. There are eight regional teams each comprising of a chairperson, treasurer, secretary and other team members. The regional team works closely with the regional
manager, staff, HR and finance managers to ensure an equitable service is delivered across the region
and the finance manager. The CEO and National Program Co-Ordinator work co-operatively and collaboratively with the teams. It is the responsibility of the regional team to ensure the authentic conduct
of GROW in a region.
Staffing
The organisation has a highly motivated and experienced workforce which is supported by a regional
management structure, National Programme Co-Ordinator, HR and Finance Manager. All Area-Co-Ordinators have at minimum QQ1 Level 6 Mental Health Awareness Qualification, ASIST Training and
GROW’s internal training programme comprising of GROW’s Program of Recovery and Leadership
Course. Many Area Co-Ordinators hold additional qualifications in community development, counselling, psychology. Some are expert by experience. Each region is supported by an Administrator who
works closely with Area Co-Ordinators, Managers and Regional Team. The Information Line Service is
undertaken by Administrators on a rotational basis. The role of the Administrators is essential for the
smooth operation of the regions.
Management Structure
The Chief Executive, to whom day to day management of the organisation is delegated, leads a team
of 41 employees working throughout the National Support Office and Regional Offices. The National
Support Office is the base for the overall administration and support of the organisation, including
Finance, HR, IT, Communications, and PR. Regional offices provide support to the network of Area
Co-Ordinators, Regional Teams, GROW members throughout the regions and the Information Line.
The Board is primarily responsible for strategic leadership; whilst the Chief Executive and staff members are responsible for internal management and execution.
The board selects and appoints the CEO who is responsible for the operational management of the organisation and the execution of the strategic plan. The CEO is also responsible for the communication
of Board decisions to management and staff.
National Programme Co-Ordinator
The Board selects and appoints the National Programme Co-Ordinator who is responsible for ensuring
the authentic delivery of GROW’s Programme of Recovery, quality control and evaluation of the GROW
Program and that of the Community Educational and Workplace Programmes. The NPC is responsible
for the delivery of training to Area Co-Ordinators pertaining to GROW’s Program and the development
of leadership within the organisation.
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Human Resources
The Human Resource function works closely with the Management Team advising and supporting
them in relation to staffing matters including legislative developments. The role manages the recruitment process including developing job descriptions, interviewing and short-listing applicants to
ensure that GROW has qualified and effective staff in place to fulfil its mission and Strategic Plan. The
role carries out inductions, providing new staff with information on organisational policies and procedures, office operations and relationships, and other essential information. HR monitors probationary
and training periods and conducts staff performance reviews with Regional Mangers as well as training needs analysis to ensure that employees are reaching their full potential.
Regional Managers
The Regional Managers work closely with the Chief Executive Officer HR and Finance Manager, NPC
as well as Regional Teams contributing to the overall strategic planning, leadership, management
including change management, training and development of Regions in a specified geographical
area. The role involves:
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Overall management of staff within a specified region to achieve high performance across
the organisation while ensuring cohesive and integrated work practices that are in line with
organisational strategy;
Ensuring processes are in place for best practice in the organisation’s performance management, training, development and that staff support interventions are developed and implemented fully in the region;
Maintaining effective communication processes to implement the Board’s strategy, policies,
practices and programmes within the regions;
Ensuring the delivery of service is in line with best practice to meet the needs of those with
mental health issues;
Financial Manager
The financial manager is responsible for providing financial advice and support to CEO, Board Regional Teams, Administrator and Managers to enable them to make sound business decisions. The
role of the Finance Manager is to:
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provide and interpret financial information;
monitor and interpret cash flows and predicting of future trends;
developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk;
conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
managing the organisation’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.
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PROGRAMS OF
ACTIVITIES
Support Groups
GROW has for over 40 years delivered an evidenced based recovery focused program for those
who are struggling with day to day living and mental health difficulties. The GROW Recovery
Program is a system of cognitive-behavioural self-help techniques for controlling behaviour and
changing attitudes. Members build a set of skills that enables them to be aware of his/her thoughts
and emotions; identify how situations, thoughts, and behaviours influence emotions; and improve
feelings by changing dysfunctional thoughts and behaviours. By changing negative thoughts and
behaviours, members take control of these damaging impulses and can live happier, healthier
fulfilled lives.
The Recovery Program empowers all members to construct their own recovery plan and journey
towards personal growth. Its principal strength is the support its members give to each other,
drawing on their own successful experiences of recovery.
A key aspect of membership of GROW is the development of new and meaningful friendships,
development of coping strategies and interpersonal skills, increased sense of personal value and
purpose.
Frequency of Meetings: GROW meetings are held on a weekly basis within the community.
Meetings last two hours during which time the group engages in a series of group discussions,
interactions, and readings that follow a structure. GROW’s Group Method ensures that members
are enabled to learn a practical psychology of mental health. Each member undertakes a weekly
practical task allowing them to work on one problem and one part of the Program. In effect this
becomes the members’ personal recovery plan, it becomes unique to that person. It reflects special
situations, relationships, personal goals, and unique thoughts and feelings. Groups are free of
charge, confidential; no referral is necessary.
Social Inclusion: An important aspect of GROW’s Recovery Program is 12 Step Work. Recovery
and Social Inclusion can be intricately linked through an individual’s experience of mental illness.
Although recovery is a personal journey
based on the idea of realising a meaningful
and fulfilling life this can be either significantly
hampered or enhanced by social experiences,
by being involved and participating in the
same civic, social and leisure opportunities as
others do. GROW members are encouraged
to participate in social activities at group level
progressing to regional and national level.
Members are supported and encouraged to
enhance and expand their social networks
outside of the group thus strengthening their
self-esteem, capacity and resilience.
Progression: As members progress they
move from being “stuck”, feeling the full force
of symptoms, no sense of control in their
lives to being self-reliant, knowing when to
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use supports if needed. Members who show high levels of wellness are encouraged to undertake
GROW’s Leadership Course. The course is not about the leadership of others instead it is about
Self-Leadership: leadership that members exercise over themselves. If a member wishes to be an
effective leader of others, s/he must first be an effective leader of him/herself. In taking an initial step
toward understanding and improving Self-Leadership, members must first recognise that leadership
is not just an outward process; members can and do lead themselves.
Benefits of Recovery Program : International research shows that GROW’s 12 Step Recovery
Program benefits its members in many ways “over a period of time they need significantly less
professional help and have less chance of relapse. They are significantly more likely to be
in employment and will have wider support networks. They are also more likely to reduce, or
dispense with medication.” (Rappaport et al, 1985). Over 800 people annually benefit from our
Recovery Program. The following are some highlights from our recent survey undertaken in 2014
demonstrating the effectiveness of GROWs’ Program of Recovery:
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75% reported that their mental health had “improved greatly” since first attending GROW.
Whilst 76% of those attending were on medication at time of first attending GROW, 67% of
respondents indicated that their requirement for medication had either reduced (46%) or
ceased altogether (21%).
Interestingly, 40% of those surveyed lived alone which highlights the important social aspect
Which is provided by GROW . We know it is an important factor in looking after mental
health. (i.e. avoiding isolation).
GROW in Ireland provides Recovery Education to its members through its Personal Growth:
Community Building through Leadership Course. In recent times this course has been accredited by
Dublin City University carrying 5 credits NFQ Level (Module Code NS463 School of Nursing & Human
Sciences). The Course is a distance learning course and is delivered in four modules over 26 week
period. Those members who have attended GROW’s support groups are encouraged to undertake
the course.
About the Course: The course is not about the leadership of others instead it is about SelfLeadership: leadership that individuals exercise over themselves. If an individual wishes to be an
effective leader of others, s/he must first be an effective leader of him/herself. In taking an initial step
toward understanding and improving Self-Leadership, individuals must first recognise that leadership
is not just an outward process; individuals can and do lead themselves.
“Self-leadership involves the influence people exert over themselves to achieve the self-motivation
and self-direction needed to behave in desirable ways” (Manz, 1992b).
GROW’s Leadership Course enables individuals’ to improve their knowledge and understanding of
the link between recovery, growth and leadership. The experience forms the basis for the completion
of the Portfolio and the Learning Journal Work.
At specific dates during the course, participants are required to send completed Portfolio parts to
their mentor for feedback. The feedback guides participants in terms of their strengths and areas for
development. At the end of the course, participants complete an assignment based on the Portfolio
and Learning journal work. This also incorporates the more theoretical understandings gained
through workshops and readings.
Key Outcomes from Course
The key outcomes are as follows:•
A self-analysis of leadership, problems, current strengths potential for growth
•
Developing leadership skills
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Practical ways to practice leadership
•
How to lead by example
On completion participants are empowered to take on active roles within their community influencing
the design and delivery of a recovery based approach mental health service in Ireland.
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Education
As an organisation GROW is well positioned to work with service users and/or others in this field.
GROW’s structure is one that adapts easily to the ever changing climate and needs of its members.
The organisations’ workforce believes that recovery is possible and that everyone is an equal.
GROW has developed an expertise in the delivery of its Community Educational Programs which is
aimed at promoting the mental health of the general public. The Programme is aimed to develop
thinking around the subject of mental health in general, its relevance to our lives today and the need
and importance of maintaining ones’ own mental health and general sense of well-being.
Those attending the programme may have:•
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•
•
direct experience of mental health issues;
be living/caring for someone who is experiencing mental health issues;
be in the area of mental health service provision;
a general interest in mental health.
The programmes are co-presented and produced with other mental health organisations and GROW
members. The programme generally covers the following topics:
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Understanding your mental health
Bereavement and Loss
Challenges and stresses facing vulnerable people
Life coping skills and strategies
Stress management
Suicide and suicidal behaviour, Substance abuse and addictions
Testimonies from people in Recovery & local services
This programme has been adapted and delivered to meet the needs of Young Adults and Carers
Benefits of Educational Programme: Early intervention – when mental health problems are
addressed early it is much easier to get on the path to recovery. The Community Education
Programme is designed to educate people in the area of their own and their families’ mental health.
It provides education to people in understanding how important looking after your mental health is
and what external factors can trigger anxiety, panic attacks, depression and suicide. The programme
aims to assist those who are experiencing stress, loss of jobs, recession, relationship issues etc.
These difficulties are not necessarily seen as mental illness but they can be viewed as precursors to
eventual decline in good mental health and resulting in mental illness if not addressed.
Since late 2010 in excess of 1,500 people have benefited from our Community Education
Programme. The programme has been delivered in rural and urban settings reaching as many
people as possible.
As more Recovery Colleges come on stream GROW would envisage its Community Educational
Programme to be one of the range of educational opportunities to be available to people promoting
positive mental health. By working together we can offer opportunities to:•
•
•
•
deliver new, improved and/or more integrated programmes
make efficiency savings through sharing costs
develop a stronger, more united voice raising awareness of Recovery principles and build
capacity
share knowledge and information
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Workplace Programme: In Ireland, the majority of employees in every industrial sector claim to be
stressed. According to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions 90% of voluntary sector workers consider
their job to be stressful. Longer hours and new roles can strain the best of us, but when you introduce
constantly changing technology and job insecurity as well, many people reach breaking point.
GROW recognises the importance of early intervention and has developed a workplace programme
- working with the organisation and workforce to create and promote positive mental wellbeing. The
programme aims to:•
•
•
•
Examine the importance of good mental health well-being; what good mental wellbeing
means and what effect stressors has on their mental health; identifying those stressors
Build resilience in the face of challenges that participants face; including how to build supports to improve self-esteem and confidence
Promote good practices within the workplace promoting positive mental health
Signposting to supports available
Benefits of Workplace Programme
•
Identifies the stressors in their lives
•
Build action plans to safeguard against these stressors therefore building resilience and
capacity
•
Promotes positive mental health within the organisation
•
Creates awareness of community supports
Outreach
Outreach forms an integral part of the work of GROW. GROW links with secondary and third level
institutions across the country providing information on mental health and the supports available.
GROW engages with mental health teams across the country as well as GP’s, psychiatrists and
physiologists.
Respite Weekends
Provision of Regional and National Weekends
forms an important role of GROW’s service
delivery. Members are encouraged to participate
at both regional and national weekends enhancing
further their social skills, building self-esteem,
supporting new members who may have
difficulties in integrating with others. Members are
encouraged to share testimonies giving strength
to those who maybe struggling.
Information Line
GROW operates an Information line between the
hours of 9.00 am to 1.00pm Monday – Friday.
The purpose of the Information line is to give
information regarding the support GROW can give
to people who maybe suffering from mental health
issues or feeling the challenges of life. When
appropriate GROW refers callers onto agencies
who can meet the callers’ needs. The number of
Information calls decreased further during 2014
by approximately 21%. However the activity on
GROWs’ Website grew by over 22% during the
same period. Activity on Facebook also increased
during the same period. Caller profile was
consistent with 2013 with 40% male callers and
60% female callers.
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INFORMATION LINE
STATISTICS 2014
INFORMATION LINE STATISTICS 2014
Number of Calls Received
2014 1,407 Calls 2012 1,884 Calls 2013 1,776 Calls Where did Caller learn about GROW
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Website
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the previous year. WEBSITE STATISTICS 2014
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information (e.g. interesting articles, inspiring quotations, upcoming events etc.). Our page settings are anything we post and this is extremely useful as it enables us to get feedback, whether positive or
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Membership, Affiliations & Advocacy
GROW is actively involved in progressing mental health services in Ireland. GROW is one of the
founding member organisations of Mental Health Reform (formally Mental Health Coalition) which
was established to ensure that mental health and mental health care services became central to the
political and public policy agenda in Ireland. The CEO of GROW was a member of the Board of Mental Health Reform and continues to work on sub-committees. As a member of Mental Health Reform
GROW promotes improved and prioritised mental health services in Ireland which includes:•
•
Promoting best practice in all aspects of service provision to people experiencing mental
health difficulties
Advancing the education of the public at large to the benefits of an Ireland where people
achieve and enjoy the highest attainable standard of mental health.
As one of the founding organisations of See Change, GROW works through the National Stigma Reduction Partnership to bring about positive change in public attitudes and behaviour towards people
with mental health problems.
As part of GROW’s advocacy role Dr. Mike Watts former National Program Co-Ordinator of GROW
sat as an advisor to Amnesty International, on the Economic Social Forum. This group was invited to
steer, advise and be a part of Amnesty International Ireland’s campaign which viewed mental health
as a human rights issue and reviewed the Mental Health Act, 2001 to remedy deficiencies therein to
ensure that the Act served to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of people with mental health
problems in Ireland.
Dr Watts was a service user representative on the Mental Health Commission from 2002 -2007, and
has been part of advisory committees for NSEF (National Service Executive Forum).
Collaborative Work
Recovery College: For over 40 years GROW has advocated that recovery is possible and therefore
welcomes the development of Recovery College and ARI. GROW promotes the empowerment of
its members through its Recovery Program, its Soul Survivors series of books (personal testimonies
from members) and its Leadership Course. GROW has a significant role to play within The Recovery
Colleges - empowering people with mental health difficulties, their families, friends and the broader
community, to improve quality of life and to promote community involvement through the provision of
unbiased, co-produced and co-delivered learning and dialogue.
GROW recognises the equal importance of professional expertise and lived experience, in the
co-production and delivery of educational programs. It is committed to the further development of
such colleges across the country to influence and empower personal recovery and continues to be
active in the Mayo Recovery College.
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ARI (Advanced Recovery in Ireland)
GROW welcomes the commitment and development of recovery orientated principles in mental health service
delivery. GROW encourages and supports its members to engage with ARI projects at local level giving voice
to the service user to shape the future of recovery orientated mental health services in Ireland. Fundamental
to this are the principles, values, and attitudes underpinning a recovery approach to mental health services.
These principles and approaches align with GROWs’ Recovery Program which has been delivered within communities for over 40 years. The principles underpinning a recovery approach to mental health services are:•
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Optimism about recovery - hope and optimism
about the possibility of recovery from mental illness
Personal meaning - uniqueness of each person and
their experience
Person-centred services - valuing of the uniqueness of the individual with a commitment to having a
deep understanding and respect for the person,
Mobilising personal resources: - Mobilising the
person’s own resources as part of care and treatment
is a fundamental aspect of the recovery approach
Service user operated services or peer support: Recovery is best enhanced and supported by partnerships between users led services and traditional
mental health services. Peer support is based on the
principle that the giving and receiving of help in a
peer context, from those who have had similar experiences, is therapeutic
Respect for expertise by experience: The recovery
approach emphasises the wealth of expertise service users and their families/significant others have
accumulated by virtue of personal experience, and
the value of that expertise in enriching and informing
service development (Mental Health Commission,
2005a, Fisher, 1994).
Social inclusion: The recovery approach acknowledges the person’s rights to meaningful participation
in community life and moves beyond the individual
•
and organisation level to address the wider social, attitudinal and economic barriers to citizenship. Consequently, emphasis is placed on removing barriers to
social integration and inclusion, such as stigma and
lack of access to suitable housing, education, work
and friendships (Department of Health and Children,
2006; Mental Health Commission, 2005a).
Prison Work: GROW works collaboratively with the
Irish Probation Service within Arbour Hill Prison. Probation Service personnel promote active engagement with GROWs’ Program of Recovery Offenders
are encouraged to :- Work on problems - with proven
vital assistance from the Grow Program Assignment
of tailored practical tasks Reports of progress, which
offer encouragement to change and grow Education
about maintaining mental health and rebuilding lives
Development of social skills and supportive relationships
The following is a quote from an offender who participated in a GROW group
“My experience with GROW was very uplifting. I have
become more sociable and have a better understanding of my mental health. I value the GROW Program.
The focus and the confidentiality agreement were
greatly appreciated from me and I have the utmost
respect for my fellow GROW members.” Darragh.
NOSP (National Office for Suicide Prevention): This is a joint project between GROW In Ireland and HSE
Midlands covering the Midland region the concept of which was developed by GROW. The aim of the
project is to develop an integrated pilot programme aimed at strengthening communities to become more
empowered and sustaining in relation to mental health awareness/promotion and suicide prevention.
The project is managed and supported by GROW and is led by a Community Suicide Prevention (CSP)
Project Co-ordinator. The project is examining the profile of Longford and Tullamore in relation to mental
health and suicide prevention supports in terms of demographics, statistics on suicide, attitudes and beliefs
about suicide, community risk factors, community protective factors, programs and resources, community
responses to suicide, and community strengths.
Upon completion of the 3 Phases a Community Action Plan will be developed which will:
•
•
outline information on the profile, strengths and supports that currently exist within a specific community, including the mapping of social, voluntary and statutory supports and services;
Set out actions, developments and initiatives which will strengthen empower and sustain the community and create more capacity and resilience in relation to mental health promotion and suicide
prevention.
A toolkit will be compiled which will outline to other communities in other regions the findings and processes
learned during the project which could be adapted and implemented so as to enable them to undertake a
similar process, i.e. to build capacity and resilience in relation to mental health and suicide prevention.
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CHAIRPERSON’S
MESSAGE
I am pleased to present my annual report for 2014.
Once again it has been a busy and productive year.
GROW continued to fulfil its mission of providing peer
led and supported mental health groups throughout the
year. Thanks to the continued support of the HSE and
other funders GROW was able to finance this service
throughout the Republic of Ireland with groups in each
of the 26 counties. This report details some of, what for
me, were the significant events of the year.
It was the first year of the 3 year Strategic Plan
for GROW adopted by the board in autumn 2013.
One of the main aims was the reactivation and
invigoration of O&R and Leadership meetings. I
am pleased to report that a good start was made
in this regard as reported in the National Program
Coordinator report. This was aided by the
establishment of a new National Program Team
which I am confident will become a new source
of energy and initiative for the organisation. This
will form the basis for increasing both the quality
and quantity of GROW groups in line with the
Strategic Plan.
The change over to the new group evaluation
sheet, which was piloted in 2013, means that a
full 12 month data set was available for 2014.
The information that can be harvested from this
dataset is already informing important decisions
within the organisation. It has the potential to be
a significant management information tool which
has not yet been fully exploited.
Another project which was begun in 2014 was
the rewriting of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association. This coincided with the passing of
the Companies Act 2014 though the impetus for
it came from the Strategic Plan. It is intended to
have this rewrite completed in 2015.
Details of the training activities carried out
during the year are detailed in the HR Managers
report. I am particularly pleased that, for the
second consecutive year, training of Regional
Team members took place. It is vital that, as
an organisation, we invest in the support and
development of those volunteers who give so
generously of their time to GROW.
For the third year in succession we managed to
live within our resources. This is not easy during
these challenging times of austerity and is a
credit to our financial team who exercised a tight
oversight of our budget. This enabled GROW to
continue its work despite another, albeit smaller,
decrease in funding from the HSE.
In 2014 the board decided again on a significant
spend on raising the profile of GROW. This
consisted in funding the delivery of information
leaflets to the waiting rooms of over 1,300 GPs.
Our internal research had shown that GPs were
the number one source of referral to GROW in
past years.
In keeping with our engagement with the
“internet” generation GROW launched an
electronic newsletter. Great thanks are due to
Rob Stephen, not only for the development of this
initiative, but also for the editing and publishing
of it during the year.
Finally I would welcome a new board member,
Micheal Martin from Donegal, to the Executive
and wish to thank our staff, supporters, funders
and volunteers for their continued commitment to
GROW.
Denis Fitzpatrick
Chairperson
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE MESSAGE
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Another year has passed and I am delighted to report
on the first year of our Strategy “Building Solid
Foundations for the Future 2014 – 2016”. This Annual
Report provides an opportunity to reflect, review and
highlight the many achievements throughout 2014.
Analysis of the results of the organisational review which took place in 2013 gave a clear indication
of the direction GROW in Ireland should be taking. The main themes which emerged from this
review were – Groups, Training & Development, Fundraising/Funding, Governance, IT, PR and
Communications. These now form the basis of our strategic goals. To deliver these, the capacity,
structure, profile and financing of the organisation were also identified as important aspects and
integral to the strategic plan. The Board agreed the Strategic Goals setting out the direction of the
organisation over the next three years. The objectives and strategies are set out as follows:-
Objective 1
To strengthen and increase the number of GROW community groups and Young Adult Groups
Strategies: GROW will:1.
Define a clear suite of groups and educational programs available in each region which will
include GROW Community Groups, Young Adult Groups, Organiser & Recorder meetings,
Leaders Meetings, Leadership Program, 12th Step Work, Community Educational Program
and Workplace Program and Regional Weekends. These will be provided as equitably as
possible within available resources.
2. Develop systems to monitor and evaluate the impact these programs have on those who use
them.
Objective 2
To provide quality training for Regional Teams, Organisers & Recorders, GROW members and staff.
Strategies: GROW will:1.
Provide training to GROWers through leadership training.
2.
Ensure staff are appropriately trained for their specific role within the organisation
3.
Ensure appropriate training is provided to all new members of Regional Teams and Executive
4.
Develop training program for Regional Teams at national level
5.
Establish an induction manual for all new members to Regional Teams and Executive
6.
Provide training to Area Co-Ordinators of Part 2 Leadership Course
7.
Train mentors to support the role out of the Leadership Part 1 Course within regions.
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Objective 3
To develop an information technology platform that supports the work and measurement of
outcomes.
Strategies: GROW will
1.
Increase the range and depth of information provided to people who access our website and
social media.
2.
Implement a cloud based database to capture all contacts, improve data collection,
communications and engagement with our members, fundraisers and all other contacts.
3.
Develop an information hub to centralise all testimonies, leaders papers, policies &
procedures, presentations etc.
4.
Source and implement a cloud based database to capture the measurement and impact of
GROW’s Program of Recovery
5.
Review the software & hardware technology systems in use to ensure they are fit for purpose
in the changing environment.
6.
Review security protocols of technology systems
7.
Implement conference calling via available technology.
Objective 4
To develop an internal and external communications strategy building on relationships already
developed.
Strategies: GROW will:1.
Provide a regular flow of information to key stakeholders:- GROW members, funders, staff,
donors through e-newsletter, website and other social media outlets
2.
Regularly showcase organisational successes in the local media regionally and nationally
3.
Ensure all staff know and understand the key messages to be highlighted in the media and
all advertising materials.
4.
Develop an annual national and regional media campaign such as advertising billboards
and/or radio advert
5.
Develop guidelines as to how the organisations logo is to be used, sizing and pantone
colours.
6.
Provide more opportunities for GROW members to engage with the media
7.
Develop a robust internal communications platform for staff, board members and regional
teams.
8.
Increase the number of young adults using GROW
9.
Generate 1 piece of coverage every month in the local media and 6 a year in professional
media to help generate awareness of GROW and the supports we can provide.
10.
Continue working with Mental Health Reform and See Change advocating for improved
services for all
Objective 5
To develop an efficient and effective organisation which, supports members who have or are
suffering from mental health issues.
Strategies: GROW will:1.
Revise Memorandum and Articles to reflect changes in Companies Act.
2.
On completion of Memorandum & Articles develop By-Laws for Regional Teams
3.
Define and document roles, responsibilities and relationships between the following:- Board
– Regional Teams, Board – Program Team, Chairman – CEO, Regional Teams – Regional
Managers.
4.
Develop a succession plan for Regional Teams and Board.
5.
Implement Code of Governance & ICTR (Irish Charities Tax Research Ltd)
6.
Continue with PQASSO until all areas are completed and certified by PQASSO.
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Objective 6
To source, fundraise and effectively manage our financial resources to fund the activities of the
organisation.
Strategies: GROW will:1.
Enhance the financial planning and reporting mechanisms of the organisation.
2.
Fund the regions through statutory income and regional fundraising activities, and grant
applications.
3.
Develop a fundraising strategy that includes national and regional events, activities and
opportunities.
4.
Maintain and develop the highest standards of accountability, transparency and value for
money in all activities.
5.
Monitor the performance of fundraising projects through formal evaluations, feedback and
value for money exercises to ensure the cost of fundraising will be as low as possible.
6.
Source other funding streams through E.U Funding, philanthropic agencies, or other statutory agencies.
As this is a three year strategy all of the objectives were not fully met. However, great strides and
achievements were made during the course of 2014.
October 2014 saw 1,300 GP surgeries, Medical Centres and Hospitals display our GROW leaflet.
Some 45,000 leaflets were displayed as part of a six month campaign. October – December saw
a 38% pick up rate of our leaflet which means over 17,000 people engaged for the first three months
of our campaign. The expectation is that by the end of our campaign in 2015 we would have a 60%
engagement similar to that of our nearest competitor.
The revival of Organiser & Recorder meetings during 2014 saw 116% compliance against a target of
32 meetings. A total of 99 GROW members attended these meetings throughout the year with every
region represented. This was an excellent start and will help to strengthen groups across the country.
The impact of these meetings will bear fruit in 2015.
Although the focus was on Organiser and Recorder meetings throughout the year five regions
did undertake the re-establishment of Leadership meetings. An impressive 62 GROW members
participated at these meetings representing five out of the eight regions. This resulted in a 69% of
Leadership Meetings taking place. The target was 32 meetings across the country.
Part of GROW’s strategy was to increase the number of groups during 2014. Although the target was
not fully met 50% of new community groups’ target of 10 was achieved with 57% of the young adult
groups’ target of 7 attained.
Community Education Programmes saw a delivery of 58% against its target of 33 programs, with over
370 people benefitting from these programmes, creating awareness about mental health. These
educational programmes have a ripple effect as family members share information and knowledge
gained at these events. Workplace Programmes have a similar effect. During 2014 nine Workplace
Programmes were delivered reaching over 200 people.
The target of a National Weekend was fully met with outstanding numbers attending. Provision of
training days for both Regional Teams and staff was fully met during 2014.
The development of an induction pack for Board Members progressed well during 2014. A first
draft was achieved with feedback and comments received. This will be completed in 2015. Work
commenced during 2014 on revising the organisations Memo’s & Articles and developing an
induction pack for Board Members. Both of these will be completed during 2015.
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Significant work was done throughout 2014 in relation to scoping out the requirements of the
organisation regarding updating and upgrading of our IT system. Time was well spent in looking at
options available to the organisation so that we can fully utilise upgrades in software. This project
will be completed during 2015. This will allow the sharing and storing of information in the cloud and
allow for the development of a central hub.
PQASSO continued to progress very well during 2014 with significant progress being made. This will
continue throughout 2015 with updates being made available throughout the year.
Our collaborative work with See Change and Mental Health Reform continued throughout 2014.
Many GROW Members participated in events around Green Ribbon Month helping to reduce the
stigma associated with mental health. Many more GROW members were active in Grass Root
Forums with Mental Health Reform promoting improved and prioritised mental health services in
Ireland. GROW members were also actively involved in ARI (Advanced Recovery in Ireland) helping
to shape the future of mental health services in Ireland.
A survey of GROW members at our National Weekend in 2014 demonstrated the need and impact of
GROWs’ Recovery Program.
The survey found:•
Whilst 76% of those attending were on medication at time of first attending GROW, 67% of
respondents indicated that their requirement for medication had either reduced (46%) or
ceased altogether (21%). Within GROW’s membership significant cost savings have been
made regarding medication which the HSE ultimately funds.
•
When asked to rate how much their mental health had improved 76% reported it had improved greatly, and 22% had said slightly (recently joined members)
•
When asked if they were ever hospitalised due to a mental health issue 7.38% said yes within the last year, 11.41% yes within the last 1-3 years, 36.24% said yes over three years ago
and nearly half 44.97% said they were never hospitalised.
GROW is acutely aware of the importance of early intervention and prevention approaches at every
stage of the life-cycle. We recognise that intervention in later years must still be a priority, however
we must also provide early intervention support as well as at crisis points. The provision of accessible
and timely support is essential to aid recovery in a supportive environment which GROW provides in
both urban and rural settings.
GROW could not provide the full range of services that it does without the support of its Board,
Regional & Program Teams, GROW Members, National Program Co-Ordinator, Managers, Area Coordinators and Administrators.
Members play a significant role within GROW, with over 250 volunteers contributing in a variety
of ways all across the country; helping with the planning of events and fundraising, attendance
at events, supporting groups, serving on Regional and Program Teams as well as the Board of
the organisation. Each volunteer commits a minimum of 2 hours a week equating to 26,000 hours
annually. A conservative estimate of the financial contribution to the organisation is estimated at
€224,900 per annum, based on the minimum rate of pay €8.65. Without the ongoing commitment of
these individuals GROW would not be in a position to achieve all of its aims and objectives.
I would like to especially thank the Board of GROW in Ireland for all of their time and commitment to
the organisation. GROW also acknowledges the valuable support of all of its statutory funders and
personal and corporate donors who support GROW in achieving our objectives.
Michele Kerrigan
Chief Executive
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NATIONAL PROGRAM
CO-ORDINATOR
Leadership Course 1
The Leadership Course has resumed with approx
60 members participating. The aim of starting
the course again is to train and inform GROW
members in promoting Leadership skills and
helping to run their own groups. Following on from
that it is hoped members will help to mentor the
next group embarking on the course and take on a
variety of roles within the organisation.
Leadership Course 2
The process of re-writing part 2 of the leadership
course has begun. As we are coming to the end
of our stock of leadership 1 booklets we hope to
re-write part 2 and publish both Parts 1 & 2 in the
same book. The aim going forward is to set up a
sub committee of experienced growers tasked to
help with this project.
Gratitude Journal/
Progress Report Booklet
The gratitude journal/progress report booklet was
published this year. As writing is an integral part
of what happens in GROW the booklet is designed
to encourage members to start writing again.
The booklet is designed in weekly blocks so that
members may write in weekly tasks/problems
being worked on as well as gratitude pieces/
self affirmation. Research shows that helping
members focus on their progress and reasons to
be grateful is a vital part of the recovery process.
Mentor’s Handbook
The mentor’s handbook was also published this
year. This booklet is a breakdown of the four
workshops rolled out by mentors to support
members participating in the Leadership course.
It also helps mentors in assessing the written work
submitted by participants.
Evaluation Form
Last November saw the first full year of data
collected from the Evauation Form. The form is a
valuable tool in supporting the organisation to keep
records, statistics, look at group quality and many
other areas. Any necessary changes have been
made to the form based on feedback.
Training
Training for Area Coordinators was resumed in
Sligo and Cahir this year. The aim of this training
is to provide support to A.Cs re Program matters.
A number of dates have been set for the coming
year. A two day training event was also held in
Athlone for A.Cs and Admin. The agenda covered
matters such as facilatation, PQASSO, Evaluation
form.
E-newsletter
The number of people signed up for the
E-newsletter had doubled since last report.
Ongoing information, stories, regional events,
fundraisers, 12th step events are vital for its future
success. It also includes Leaders papers – some
of which will enter the long-awaited Green Book.
All regions are encouraged to submit the above
through Area coordinators and Admin.
New Literature
The Program Team are at present going through
GROW material in order to identify valuable
readings/leaderhip papers/old articles. The
aim is to put together a booklet of short middle
routine readings – ensuring greater use of GROW
literature. We are at present looking to a number of
GROW members to help with this project.
Program Training Manual
Parts of the training manual are being updated by
the Program Team. To date we have completed
the role of the Organiser and Recorder. Both
documents have been ratified by the Board.
Christine
Fitzgerald
National Program
Co-Ordinator
Annual Report 2014
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Human Resource Manager in GROW
works with Management, Area Coordinators, Administrative and CE Staff.
The role provides information and advice
in a neutral capacity while continuing
to establish a clear link between best
practice and work performance for
the benefit of the GROW, its staff and
members. The role continues to promote a
professional function to meet the needs of
the organisation, and to support the vision,
values and objectives of GROW.
The Human Resource function is involved in a variety of activities
including; recruitment, selection, induction and probationary reviews
of staff. The role is responsible for all staff related issues such as,
entitlements, employee relations, and performance management. HR is
also involved in staff training ensuring that personnel and management
have sufficient skills to carry out their jobs. It is also responsible for
ensuring that we monitor and review changes to employment legislation
ensuring that associated information and documentation is up to
date and compliant and that our work practices conform to various
regulations, this includes Health and Safety Procedures along with
Equality and Discrimination Legislation.
Staff Turnover 2014
In February 2014 we said goodbye to Eileen Watson who had worked
in the Southeast Region since 1989. We are delighted that Eileen
agreed to stay on with GROW as a Treasurer on the Regional Team. In
February we welcomed Aisling Cassin who took over from Eileen.
Sadly in November, Aideen Lovett who had worked in the Western
Region passed away. The large attendance and kind words at her
funeral were testament to the fact that she was highly respected by her
friends, family, co-workers and especially the GROWers for whom she
worked.
Two Area Co-ordinators joined us in March, Shauna Jackson in the West
and Marian Maguire in the Northwest. David Jackson also joined GROW
in October 2014 to work within the Prison Group. Allan Deering joined
us on a CE Scheme in June and worked as HR administrator. In recent
years GROW has benefited greatly from The Community Employment
(CE) Scheme. The scheme is designed to help people get back to work
by offering work placements within local communities.
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Staff Training
Based on training needs identified during staff performance reviews 2013/2014 we held two very
successful training days in Athlone on 3rd and 4th April. The event was opened with an address
from our CEO Michele Kerrigan during which she introduced the GROW three year strategic plan
“Building Solid Foundations for the Future” (2014-2016). Christine Fitzgerald the NPC then delivered
training on how to set up a GROW group.
Facilitation Skills training was presented by Sinead Hardiman. The aim of the workshop was to
identify and build upon existing strengths in facilitation. Staff revisited the concept of facilitation and
the principles and key skills required for implementation within a GROW group based on the ethos
and principles of GROW. Later that evening Denis Fitzpatrick Chairman of the Board presented
certificates to those who successfully completed the FETAC Certificate in Mental Health Awareness.
Well done to all participants.
On day two, Hibernian Training delivered Train the Trainer which included presentation skills training.
GROW Area Co-ordinators are involved in delivering GROW Community Education Programs as well
as information days in a variety of settings. Part of the training required staff to deliver a presentation
on a topic of their choice which was then critiqued and guidance offered.
PQASSO
The PQASSO team are now deeply immersed in the self-assessment process and to date have
made evident progress. They have completed an examination of our resources assessing if they
are managed, and used safely, efficiently and effectively and that GROW adopts ethical and
sustainable working practices. They are also close to completing a review of Governance, Planning,
Communication, Promotion, Monitoring and Evaluation procedures and processes. This systematic
review of the organisation provides a means to analyse our strengths and weaknesses and where
required to set about a continuous improvement plan. It helps us to plan, budget and allocate
resources towards making improvements over a realistic period of time.
Health and safety
GROW recognises that a Health & Safety Committee (HSC) in the workplace is an important
communication link between staff and management. It ensures that all staff have an opportunity to
be involved in the development of safe workplace practices. During 2014 GROW established its first
Health and Safety Committee with Aisling Cassin as the Health and Safety staff representative. This
is an advisory committee, committed to strengthening the relationship between the employer and
staff in the promotion and maintenance of health and safety in GROW. Its aim is to prevent workplace
accidents and to foster positive Health and Safety practices in the workplace.
Employee Assistance Programme,
Pension Plan & HSF
GROW continues to provide an Employee Assistance Service for GROW staff which includes: 24/7
telephone counselling and a limited number of face-to-face counselling for personal/work related
concerns.
GROW continues to facilitate both a contributory Pension Plan (PRSA) and a contributory health
insurance plan (HSF) both of which are available to all staff; information on the services and the costs
can be obtained from Human Resources.
Finally I would like to take this opportunity to say a sincere thank you to all our staff and volunteers for
their on-going hard work, co-operation and commitment to GROW throughout 2014.
Helen Hogan
Human Resource Manager
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NATIONAL TREASURER’S
REPORT - 2014
I am delighted to present my third report as treasurer of
Grow in Ireland and I wish to acknowledge the support
and dedication of Audrey McLoughlin, in her role as
Finance Manager who, with the support of Regional
Treasurers, succeeded in maintaining a small surplus
of €1.3k on a turnover of €1.4m. I would sincerely
like to thank the HSE for their on-going support of our
community mental health recovery programme across
all regions. We are also very grateful for the support of
other organisations who awarded us grants during 2014
(National Office of Suicide Prevention, The Probation
Service, St. Canice’s Grant, National Lottery, Community
and Local Government).
Grow in Ireland continues to derive the bulk (88%) of its
income from grants, primarily the HSE (Section 39), with the
remainder coming from fundraising events and donations
and this imbalance constitutes a risk to our organisation.
In spite of a generous donation from Mt. Juliet (€12k), our
income from fundraising activities, secret bag contributions,
book sales and private donations was down slightly from
€168k in 2013 to €160k in 2014. Income from traditional
church gate collections continues to decline and we did not
have a national flag day in 2014 due to the disappointing
results from the 2013 event. However, there has been a
noted increase in fundraising and promotional activities in
other areas (e.g. Dublin Marathon, Women’s Mini Marathon,
Great Limerick Run, Ring of Kerry Cycle, Colour Killaloe Fun
Run, North Meath Vintage Tractor Run etc.) and these are
the types of events which we should be focusing on in the
future. On line donations (via iDonate) and text donations
(via LikeCharity) are low but the groundwork has been done
and we should be maximising these new tools to support
our future fundraising efforts. I would like to acknowledge
the support of “GROWers” and their friends, families and
work colleagues at regional fundraising and promotional
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There is scope to encourage “GROWers” to increase the level of their voluntary donations, where
means permit, from the current level which averages out around €1 per attendee per meeting. 2014
was the first full year of the new group evaluation form and this indicated that there was a small 2%
increase in recorded attendance (25,877) and 4% increase in the number of recorded meetings
(4,338) over 2013 figures, without any increase in funding. There is capacity within most groups to
absorb new members, which would increase benefits and member contributions without impacting
operating costs. Within our 2014-2016 strategic plan, there are plans to further increase the quality
of GROW groups through the GROWer Leadership Training course and this should reduce the
frequency of Area Co-ordinator group visits (currently around 60%), thus freeing up staff hours for
new group formation. Increased GROWer (“service user”) training will also, to some extent, mitigate
against future funding shortfalls, as trained GROWers could step in to assist Area Co-ordinators in the
event that staff numbers and/or hours were reduced due to funding cuts.
Given the nature and geographical extent (i.e. island wide) of GROW’s services, the bulk of our
expenditure relates to employee costs (64%) and travel costs (11%). The remaining 25% of
expenditure arises from operational costs and whilst around 63% of GROW meetings take place
in rent free premises (or GROW offices), the average nightly room hire costs for the remainder is
about €25 and this costs in the region of €58k per annum (4% of total spend) with an additional €35k
(2.4%) spent on rent of office premises. Almost €40k (2.8%) is spent on regional and national respite
weekends – note that this excludes GROWer contributions towards their own accommodation.
Advertising and promotion only accounts for about €32k (2.2%) though this does represent an
increase of 14% from 2013 figures. We do recognise that promotion is key to increasing GROW
group attendance levels from their current levels (national average is about 6 members per meeting)
and were more funds available, this is certainly one area which needs an injection of funds at
regional and national level. However, it is also incumbent on GROW groups to engage in 12th step
promotional activity at local level (e.g. putting up posters and getting details about meetings into
local media outlets) and this can be achieved without any additional financial inputs. During 2014
we continued to make best use of “free” resources for promoting GROW and positive mental health
in general. The monthly email newsletter, started in September 2013, saw an increase of 110% in
circulation figures during 2014 and our GROW Facebook page fan base grew to 6,885 by December
2014, an increase of 120% during the year. Meanwhile, there was a smaller 10% increase in visits to
the GROW.ie website – currently there are about 100 visits or 350 page views per day to the website.
Only €19k was spent on literature and publications in 2014 compared with almost €47k in 2013 –
during 2013 Soul Survivors 3 and the new Blue Book were published. There are now significant
stocks of Blue Books, Soul Survivors 2 & 3 and the Ann Waters book and these publications
represent excellent value for GROWers – for just €17 a GROW member can purchase his/her Blue
Book, Progress Journal, Soul Survivors 2 & 3 and the Ann Waters book. Encouraging all GROWers
to purchase these books and use them in the middle routing during meetings has many benefits:
It converts stock into cash which can be used for promotion; it reduces the volume of photocopied
readings and as books have a habit of being left lying around and being circulated, they provide a
great medium to “carry GROW’s message to others in need”.
Rob Stephen
National Treasurer
Annual Report 2014
EASTERN REGION 2014
Area Covered: Kildare, West Wicklow, Dublin West, Dublin South City,
Dublin South West, Wicklow, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin South East, Dublin
North, Dublin North Central, Dublin North West
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson: Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details: Ruairi Powell
David Walsh
Louise Carroll, Leo Pattison, Mary McKay (Supporting Groups)
Dave Jackson (Prison Group)
Veronica Sloan
167a, Capel Street, Dublin 1
Phone (01) 873 4029 email: [email protected]
Number of GROW Groups:
Community Groups: 14
Orientations: 1.
Prison groups: 1.
OBJECTIVES 2014:
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Continue all group work successfully across the region.
Increase new membership on Regional Team.
To source grant for Young Adult Development Programme: East region.
Carry out SafeTALK programme for group members 2014.
Hold Organiser & Recorder Meetings.
TRAINING
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National Staff Training Days Radisson Hotel Athlone 3rd, 4th April 2014 ( Area Co-ordinators & Administrators).
Program Training: Cahir Co. Tipperary 29th May ’14.
ACTIVITIES
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Regular Group socials
Consistent Organisers and Recorders meetings 2014.
SafeTALK Programme carried out with 30+ GROW members Wynns Hotel.
Attendance at National Weekend by members from across region.
Weekly 12 step work; Cassidy’s Hotel Dublin.
Glendalough Regional Weekend 11th, 12th, 13th April 2014.
Ongoing Publication of Regional Newsletter.
National Weekend, Clayton Hotel Galway September 2014.
Christmas Party.
Successful relocation of two groups to more suitable venue: St Pauls College, Raheny Autumn 2014.
Soul Survivors 3 Book Launch.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
A SafeTALK Programme was carried out in Wynns Hotel, September 2014 with over 30
GROW members from various groups across the Eastern region. This was a great success
and it is hoped to carry out a further SafeTALK in 2015.
OBJECTIVES 2014 met:
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Successful development of all group work 2014.
New membership on Eastern Regional Team.
Carried out successful SafeTALK for GROW members.
Received HSE Grant to carry out Young Adult Programmes North/ South sides 2015.
Organiser & Recorder Meetings
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MIDLAND REGION 2014
Area Covered: Offaly, Lonford, Westmeath, Laois
Regional Manager: Interim Regional Chairperson: Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details: Ruairi Powell
Denis Fitzpatrick
Assumpta Lyons, John Farren
Mary Hickey
Bolger House, Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Phone (057) 9351124 email: [email protected]
Number of GROW Groups:
Community Groups: 12.
Day Care Centre Groups: 1.
Hospital Groups: 1.
Orientations: 1.
OBJECTIVES 2014:
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Provide Gatekeeper programmes in partnership with the HSE in Midlands region.
Increase number of Community Groups in Midlands region.
Delivery of Workplace Programmes
Deliver Organiser & Recorder Meetings
TRAINING
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National Training Days Athlone 3rd, 4th April Raddison Hotel Athlone. ( Area Coordinators & Administrators)
Program Training Cahir Co Tipperary
OUTREACH
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Participation in Offaly Mental Health Talk week; Autumn 2014. Restarted Portlaoise
Community group as part of Laois Connects Week.
Information presentation Athlone Institute of Technology March ’14.
Information presentation to staff and service users: Midlands Simon Community.
Information presentation to National Learning Network Tullamore; staff and clients.
Presentation to Portlaoise Men’s Shed.
Promotion in local and regional newspapers.
Orientation St. Lomans Hospital Mullingar.
Orientation Psychiatric Unit, Portlaoise General Hospital.
5 O&R meetings held in 2014 (Avg. attendance: 10).
Carried out 8 Workplace programmes across 4 midlands counties 2014.
ACTIVITIES
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Attendance at National Weekend Clayton Hotel Galway by members from across
region.
Ongoing publication of regional GROW Newsletter.
Successful Book Launch Soul Survivors 3: Heritage Hotel Portlaoise Oct’ 14.
FUNDRAISING
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Successful Churchgate collections across four counties 2014.
Promotion and sale of Soul Survivors 3.
Christmas cards.
Donation received from Tullamore Credit Union.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
Gatekeepers: (highest attendance Athlone: 50 avg. Lowest average: Balylinan Rural Programme 10.)
Ballylinan, Ballynacargy, Kilclonfert, Portlaoise, Athlone, Lanesboro, Kilcormac and Longford.
Workplace Programmes:
Laois Co. Council, laois Education Centre, Haywood Community School, Granard Family
Resource Centre, Panelto Deli’ bread, Simon Community Tullamore, Employability Service
Midlands, Athlone Community Taskforce, Enterprise and Innovation Centre Mullingar. (average
attendance: 30).
Objectives met 2014:
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All Gatekeeper/ Workplace Programmes carried out successfully in 2014.
Numbers of Community Groups increased across region.
Quality improvement in groups.
Organiser & Recorder meetings delivered.
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WESTERN REGION 2014
Area Covered: Galway, Roscommon, Mayo
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson:
Area Co-Ordinators: Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details:
Ruairi Powell
Position not filled
Shauna Jackson, Mary Flynn, Paul Clabby
Margaret Timlin
Mosaic Centre, Harlequin Plaza, Garvey Way, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Phone (094) 9026417 email: [email protected]
Number of GROW Groups:
Community Groups: 11.
Orientations: 3: St. Brigids Ballinasloe & Psychiatric Unit Roscommon General Hospital, Mayo General
Hospital Castlebar.
OBJECTIVES 2014:
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Develop all GROW activities in Co. Mayo e.g., new venue (Castlebar/ reintroduction of
O&Rs Mayo).
Increase O&R meetings across the region.
Maintain and support all successful GROW group work across the Western region.
Leadership Meetings.
TRAINING
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National Training Days Athlone 3rd, 4th April Raddison Hotel Athlone (Area Coordinators & Administrators).
Personal Growth & Community Building through Leadership Training for new staff
member.
OUTREACH
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Orientation St Brigids Hospital Ballinasloe.
Orientation Psychiatric Unit: Roscommon General Hospital.
Orientation Adult Mental Health Unit: Mayo General Hospital, Castelbar.
Orientation Ballybane Day Hospital.
Established new Orientations with staff of Portumna HSE Day Centre.
Information presentation to Castlebar Network Meeting.
Presentation Mayo Adult Mental Health Unit.
Presentation to Mayo Advancing Recovery in Ireland.
Presentation to Mayo Consumer Panel.
NUIG Health Fair info stand: May 2014.
11 O&R meetings carried out in 2014.
6 bi-monthly Leaders Meetings 2014.
Cycle Against Suicide info stand NUIG.
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ACTIVITIES
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Regular O&R/ Leaders meetings Galway/ Roscommon.
Launch of GROW song CD: Zhivagos Galway city.
Attendance at National Weekend by members from across region.
Weekly 12 step work.
Successfully sourced new venue for Castlebar group.
Esker House Regional Weekend June 2014.
National Weekend, Clayton Hotel Galway September 2014.
Christmas Party: Dalton Inn, Claremorris/ Carol Service & Meal Galway City.
Ongoing collaboration work with ARI project in Western region (Advancing Recovery
in Ireland).
Soul Survivors 3 Western region Book Launch March 2014.
Collaborated with HSE in providing SafeTALK programme: Loughrea Co Galway
January 2014.
FUNDRAISING
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Carol Singing Galway City January 2014.
Bucket Collection Galway Oct ’14.
Song Launch Zhivagos Galway.
Writers Group Booklet.
Christmas Carol Signing Galway.
Table Quiz.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
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SafeTALK programme provided in partnership with HSE Suicide Resource Office:
Loughrea January 2014.
Objectives met 2014:
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Successful development of GROW activities in Co Mayo 2014.
Organisers and Recorders meetings increased in region 2014.
Substantial increase of fundraising activities 2014 (to be increased again 2015
specifically incorporating Church gate collections).
Successful Leadership Meetings.
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SOUTH EAST REGION 2014
Area Covered: Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary South
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson: Regional Member on
National Executive
Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office
Contact Details: James Quilligan
Gertrude Howley
Jayne O’Sullivan
Mary Walsh, Ellen Ryle, Caroline Crotty
Aisling Cassin
Ormonde Home, Barrack Street, Kilkenny
Phone (056) 776 1624
email: [email protected]
Number of GROW Groups:
17 Community Groups.
3 Special Group.
2 Orientation.
The South East is still one of the strongest regions for GROW with group numbers and groups very steady.
In 2014 the region focused on leaders and organisers meetings as well as improving quality in the groups
from feedback. We also focused on raising awareness in the region.
Organisers and Recorder and leadership Meetings
There were 4 Organiser/Recorder and 4 Leadership meetings held and they were well attended.
Fundraising:
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Church Gate collections.
Collections in various shopping centres.
Members also participated in the Great Limerick Run.
New 5k Paint run was held this year.
Ribbon day.
New Run with Mount Juliet. Very successful.
Educational Programmes:
We ran our new Community Education 4 week programme in 2014 and we held it in Clonmel. It
went well with over 60 attending each week.
Outreach / Social Events:
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Grow Presentations were held in the 3rd level colleges. WIT and Carlow.
We also had stands at various events in the 2nd level schools and colleges.
National Weekend in Galway. The south east had over 30 attending from the region.
The regional weekend was held in Peace of Christ retreat centre. Over 40 attended.
We had a link up with the cycle against suicide and spoke to over 3000 students in the
region.
GROW is represented on the following: RAPID, STAN, and Link Up, Lifeline and
Carlow Mental Health Association. These are vital links for promoting awareness for
GROW.
Training
There were various training days for staff and regional team member’s. Two events were held
in Athlone and a one day event in Limerick and Cahir.
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SOUTHERN REGION 2014
Area Covered: Cork & Kerry
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson: Regional Member on
National Executive
Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details: James Quilligan
Mary Brennan
Amy Lalor
Treasa Toomey, Finola O’Callaghan, Noreen O’Sullivan,
Collette Flannery
Brenda Beausang
1st Floor, 34 Grand Parade, Cork
Phone (021) 427 7520 email: [email protected]
Number of GROW Groups:
15 Community Groups.
4 Day Centres.
2 Orientations.
The Southern Region in GROW continues to be a busy and vibrant region. The focus in 2014 was to raise
awareness of GROW and mental health in the region and provide extra leadership training days to help
improve group quality.
Organisers and Recorder and leadership Meetings
There was 4 Organiser/Recorder and 4 Leadership meetings held and they were well represented by each
group. A leadership training day was also held.
Fundraising:
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Church Gate collections.
Collections in various shopping centres.
Pub collection.
Flag Day.
Educational Programmes:
We ran our 4 week community education programme which had over 50 people each night.
Outreach / Social Events:
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Grow Presentations were held in UCC, CIT and Tralee IT.
We also had stands at various events in the colleges during their mental health weeks.
National Weekend in Galway. The South had over 40 attending from the region.
The regional weekend was held in Youghal.
Talks / presentations to the Day Hospitals / Day Care Centres continued.
12 step events in various groups on a regular basis. Day trip to Killaoe in Co. Clare
was run.
Annual Dinner took place in early February 50 attended.
Training
There were various training days for staff and regional team member’s. Two events were held
in Athlone and a one day event in Limerick. We also attended the HSE led meetings with other
organisations and found this very helpful in getting to know more people on the ground.
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MID WEST REGION 2014
Area Covered: Limerick, Clare, Tipperary North
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson: Regional Member on
National Executive: Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details:
Number of GROW Groups:
14 Community Groups.
3 Day Centres/youth.
3 Orientations.
James Quilligan
Rob Stephen
Rob Stephen
Mary Purcell, James O’Halloran
Joan Diffley
33 Henry Street, Limerick
Phone: (061) 318813 email: [email protected]
Strong groups in the Mid-West and numbers attending remained good in 2014. Still have requests for new
groups but we don’t have the hours to start new groups.
Organisers and Recorder and leadership Meetings
There were 5 Organiser/Recorder and 4 Leadership meetings held and they were well represented by
each group. We also held an end of year training and general meeting open to all members.
Fundraising:
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Church Gate collections.
Collections in various shopping centres.
Members also participated in the Great Limerick Run.
New 5k Paint run was held this year.
Educational Programmes:
We continued our new Community Education 4 week programme in 2014 and we held it in
Templemore. It went well with over 40 attending each week. We opened a new group on the
back of this course.
Various Other programmes were ran in the office such as
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Anxiety and stress course ran in Limerick.
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Creative writing workshop running each week in Limerick office
Outreach / Social Events:
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Grow Presentations were held in the university of Limerick, Limerick IT and Mary I.
We also had stands at various events in the colleges.
National Weekend in Galway. The mid-west had over 50 attending from the region.
The regional weekend was held in Bunratty.
Talks / presentations to the Day Hospitals / Day Care Centres.
12 step events in various groups on a regular basis.
We also did talks for schools in the region.
Walking club on-going.
Poster campaign.
Active participation in Limerick Mental Health Week and Cycle Against Suicide.
Coffee morning throughout the regions. Mornings held in Limerick, Tipperary and Ennis.
Training
There were various training days for staff and regional team members. Two events were held in
Athlone and a one day event in Limerick and Cahir.
Annual Report 2014
NORTH WEST REGION 2014
Area Covered: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson: Regional Member on
National Executive: Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details:
Martin Cadden
Michael Cunningham
Michael Martin
Noeleen Clancy Kelly, Maria Whelan, Marian Maguire
Elaine Patton
Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: (074) 916 1628 email: [email protected]
Number of GROW Groups:
11 Community Groups.
2 Orientations (St Columbas, Ballytivnan, Sligo and the Psychiatric Unit Letterkenny Hospital, all visited
once a month).
The existing Groups are quite strong and are well established. They have a very good working relationship
with their Area Coordinators and continue to promote the work of GROW in their communities. Falcarragh
was recently opened and is in its foundational Stage with time and days to be examined to suit the local
communities.
Also, as a result of a “back to back” Community Education Programme in Ballyshannon during November
/ December 2014, The N. West is optimistic about re-opening the Bundoran Group in early 2015, having
a commitment from approx. 5 persons who attended the 8 week CEP and interested in continuing with
GROW.
In Nov / Dec 2014 – the N. West ran a pilot, 10 week, Young Adult Programme in St Johnston. The Programme attracted an average of 6 persons weekly with 4 young people expressing an interest in continuing with GROW. The Regional Team are examining whether to start a new YA Group in the area or if the
existing Group may be able to appeal and cater for those young people.
Organiser and Recorder Meetings:
Organisers and Recorders meeting have been well established in the North West Region. They are held
Bi-Monthly in Donegal and Sligo (6 Meetings for 2014).
Leaders / Leadership Meetings:
These meetings are also conducted on a Bi-Monthly basis. All Co-Ordinators have now completed the
Leadership Course and it is hoped through the Programme Team to roll out the leadership Programme
through the Group Members starting in early 2015.
Out Reach, Presentations in 2014
Grow made presentations to many Secondary and Third level Educational Institutions in Donegal
and Sligo including Manorhamilton, Raphoe Royal, Priory and Carndonagh schools.
Presentations on Mental Health Awareness was made to several other Groups / organisations
such :•
Letterkenny Institute of Technology GROW Information Stand.
•
Attended launch of Donegal Mind Wellness Charity funded by Majella O’Donnell.
•
Delivery of the ASIST courses in Sligo/Leitrim Area.
•
2 Stress control modules delivered in Sligo IT.
•
Delivered SafeTALK Training with HSE in Co Leitrim.
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Community Education Programmes
Donegal
1.
8th May – 29th May, Raphoe Family Resource Centre, Co. Donegal – Average attendance
was 10 per week.
2.
Buncrana – Feb 13th 2014 - 10 week Young Adult Programme, Mental Health Day Centre
3.
(YA 10 week Programme during Nov / Dec in St Johnston).
Sligo
1.
12 Feb – 5 March, Fenagh Visitors Centre, Fenagh, Co. Letirim – Average attendance
was 30 per week.
2.
8th April – 29th April, The Pastrol Centre, Ballymote – Average Attendance was 20 per
week.
3.
14th Oct – 2 Dec, 2 “back to back” CEP’s 8 week course in the APP office, Main Street,
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal – Average attendance was 18 per week.
Regional Team:
They are an excellent Team who are focussed and dedicated to their work and the GROW
Programme. They identified tasks and Goals for 2014 and appointed an additional Co-Ordinator.
They were forward thinking in Piloting a YA ten week programme in St Johnston and by
approving “back to back” CEP’s in Ballyshannon they attracted a commitment from 18 people
per week which hopefully will lead to the Bundoran Group being re-opened in early 2015.
Training:
There were two (2) dedicated training days allocated to the GROW members in the North West
Region. 1st March, Stranorlar had an attendance of 25 members while in October in Donegal
Town, there were also 25 members in attendance.
Activities:
Regional Weekend May 2014 (25 attendees).
Summer Bus Trip (30 attendees).
National GROW Weekend (33 attendees).
Regional Christmas Party (55 attendees).
Fundraising:
The most outstanding Fundraising Event was that held in late 2014 when there was mixed
feeling on sadness and appreciation following the sudden Death of Marian O’Connor in Sligo.
Her untimely death was later followed by a Table Quiz organised by her Family for the benefit of
GROW. (Ar dheis de go raibh a anam).
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NORTH EAST REGION 2014
Area Covered: Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan
Regional Manager: Regional Chairperson: Area Co-Ordinators:
Administrator:
Office:
Contact Details:
Martin Cadden
Ciaran Diamond
Mary French, Roseanna McCabe (retired due to health issues)
Louise Carroll supporting region,
Elaine Patton (Part-time 5 hours per week)
Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Phone: (074) 916 1628 email: [email protected]
Note:
The unfortunate illness of one of our two Co-ordinators, Roseanna McCabe, had a very debilitating effect
on GROW in the N. East Region during 2014. Roseanna was unable to attend work during 2014 and eventually her illness lead to her premature retirement in December. (We wish her well in the Future.)
Number of GROW Groups:
7 Community Groups.
1 Orientations (St Brigids Hospital, Ardee)
Some of existing Groups are quite strong and are well established. They have a very good working relationship with their Area Coordinator. Other Groups are bordering on the brink of being put in to recess.
This is due to a variety of factors including low numbers, no new members and the lack of a solid Organisational structure in the Region. Furthermore, the lack of support due to Roseanna’s illness can be underestimated. This we are attempting to address on a Regional level and already making good Progress. We
now have a Regional Team in place for approx. 1 year, something that was lacking in the past and this has
been of huge support to GROW and Growers alike.
Ashbourne was recently opened in conjunction with an Outreach Centre and is in its foundational Stage
but already has an average attendance of 8 persons.
In 2014 we ran two hugely successful Community Education Programmes. In Navan we attracted approx.
40 people over the four weeks on average while in Virginia Cavan we attracted approx. 55 persons.
Organiser and Recorder and Leadership Meetings:
We have re-kindled the O&R Meeting and hope to continue with these and Leadership in early 2015. Our
Co-Ordinators has now completed the Leadership Course and it is hoped through the Programme Team to
roll out the leadership Programme through the Group Members starting in early 2015.
Activities:
Despite the absence of experience on the Regional Team and the limited hours of a coordinator, we still managed to attract 13 people to the National weekend and in our Year end
(Post Xmas party we had 29 people seated for Dinner.
Fundraising:
One of the more novel Fundraising Events was held in the North East where “The North Meath
Vintage Club” choose GROW as their Charity for 2014. They arranged several events around
the Vintage Farming scene which culminated in a Tractor Run that raised several thousand
Euros.
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(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
Directors’ Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
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Annual Report 2014
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
CONTENTS
Page
Directors and Other Information44
Directors’ Report45
Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities46
Independent Auditor’s Report47
Income and Expenditure Account48
Balance Sheet49
Cash Flow Statement50
Accounting Policies51
Notes to the Financial Statements
52 - 56
Supplementary Information on Income and Expenditure Account58
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Promoting Positive Mental Health
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
DIRECTORS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Directors
Denis Fitzpatrick
Rob Stephen
Jayne O’ Sullivan
Judy Byrne
Michael Kilgannon
Mary Donlon
Amy Lawlor
Jim McSweeney
Michael Martin
Company Number
138767
Registered Office
33, Henry Street
Limerick
Business Address
National Support Office
Apt. 6 Forrest Mews
Forrest Road
Swords
Co. Dublin
Auditors
Cuddy, O’Leary & Foley
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
94 South Mall
Cork
Bankers
Allied Irish Bank
Patrick Street
Cork
Solicitors
McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors
2 Harbourmaster Place
IFSC
Dublin 1
Members
Denis Fitzpatrick (Chairperson)
Amy Lawlor (Vice- Chairperson)
Jayne O’ Sullivan (Secretary)
Rob Stephen (Treasurer)
Judy Byrne
Michael Kilgannon
Mary Donlon
Jim McSweeney
Michael Martin
Charity Number
20023294
Annual Report 2014
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
for the year ended 31 December 2014
The directors present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2014.
Principal Activity and Review of the Business
Grow is a non profit organisation with charitable status. The principal activity of the company is
service in the fields of prevention and rehabilitation in community mental health.
The Company is limited by guarantee not having a share capital.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
Grow in Ireland’s main source of income is Section 39 Funding received via Service Level Agreement
or a Grant Aid Agreement from the HSE. Each region has an individual agreement that is renewed on
an annual basis. The principal risks and uncertainties is the reduction of income from the HSE funding
as a result of national budget cuts.
Financial Results
The surplus for the year amounted to €1,299 (2013 - €9,612).
Directors
The current directors are as set out on page 3.
There were no changes in shareholdings between 31 December 2014 and the date of signing the
financial statements.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, the directors retire by rotation and, being eligible, offer
themselves for re-election.
Post Balance Sheet Events
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year-end.
Political Contributions
The company did not make any disclosable political donations in the current year.
Auditors
The auditors, Cuddy, O’Leary & Foley, have indicated their willingness to continue in office in
accordance with the provisions of Section 160(2) of the Companies Act, 1963.
Books of Account
To ensure that proper books and accounting records are kept in accordance with Section 202
Companies Act, 1990, the directors have employed appropriately qualified accounting personnel and
have maintained appropriate computerised accounting systems. The books of account are located at
the company’s office at National Support Office, 6 Forrest Mews, Forrest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Signed on behalf of the board
Denis Fitzpatrick
Director
Rob Stephen
Director
09 May 2015
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Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
for the year ended 31 December 2014
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors’ Report and the financial statements in
accordance with Irish law and regulations.
Irish company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements giving a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the company and the surplus or deficit of the company for each financial year.
Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Irish
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting
Council and Irish law).
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
-
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper books of account that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Acts 1963 to 2013. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the directors are aware:
-
there is no relevant audit information (information needed by the company’s auditor in
connection with preparing the auditor’s report) of which the company’s auditor is unaware,
and
-
the directors have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware
of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that
information.
Signed on behalf of the board
Denis Fitzpatrick
Director
Rob Stephen
Director
09 May 2015
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
to the Members of Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
We have audited the financial statements of Grow in Ireland for the year ended 31 December 2014 which
comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement, the Accounting Policies and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is Irish law and accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council (Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice in Ireland).
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with section 193 of the
Companies Act 1990. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and
the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities, the directors are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with Irish law and
International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing
Practice Board’s Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient
to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether
caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to
the company’s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the directors; and the overall presentation of the financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially
inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. In addition, we read
all the financial and non-financial information in the Directors’ Report to identify material inconsistencies with
the audited financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based
on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we
become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for
our report.
Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements:
-
give a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland of
the state of the company’s affairs as at 31 December 2014 and of its results for the year then ended;
and
-
have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acts 1963 to
2013.
Matters on which we are required to report by the Companies Acts 1963 to 2013
-
We have obtained all the information and explanations which we consider necessary for the
purposes of our audit.
-
In our opinion proper books of account have been kept by the company.
-
The financial statements are in agreement with the books of account.
-
In our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial
statements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the provisions in the Companies Acts 1963 to 2013 which require us
to report to you if, in our opinion, the disclosures of directors’ remuneration and transactions specified by law
are not made.
William Cuddy
for and on behalf of
CUDDY, O’LEARY & FOLEY
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
94 South Mall
Cork
14 May 2015
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Promoting Positive Mental Health
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31 December 2014
20142013
Notes€€
Income
1
1,438,1741,441,301
Expenditure
(1,440,573)(1,435,632)
(Deficit)/surplus on ordinary activities before interest
(2,399)5,669
Interest receivable and similar income
3
3,6983,943
Surplus for the year
9
1,2999,612
The company has no recognised gains or losses other than the surplus for the year. The results for
the year have been calculated on the historical cost basis. The company’s income and expenses all
relate to continuing operations.
Approved by the board on 09 May 2015 and signed on its behalf by
Denis Fitzpatrick
Director
Rob Stephen
Director
Annual Report 2014
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Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 December 2014
20142013
Notes€€
Current Assets
Debtors
5
32,76079,909
Cash at bank and in hand
777,808764,494
810,568844,403
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 6
(247,251)(282,385)
Net Current Assets
563,317562,018
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
563,317562,018
Reserves
Income and expenditure account
9
563,317562,018
Members’ Funds
10
563,317562,018
Approved by the board on 09 May 2015 and signed on its behalf by
Denis Fitzpatrick
Director
Rob Stephen
Director
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Promoting Positive Mental Health
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 December 2014
20142013
Notes€€
Net cash inflow from operating activities
11
Returns on investments and servicing of finance11
9,61643,918
3,6983,943
Movement in cash in the year
13,31447,861
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds (Note 11)
Movement in cash in the year
Net funds at 1 January 2014
13,31447,861
764,494716,633
Net funds at 31 December 2014
777,808764,494
Annual Report 2014
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
for the year ended 31 December 2014
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis and in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in Ireland and Irish statute comprising the Companies
Acts, 1963 to 2013. They comply with the financial reporting standards of the Financial Reporting
Council. The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which
are considered material in relation to the company’s financial statements.
Revenue
Revenue includes donations, collections and income from other fundraising activities. Revenue is
analysed as Restricted, Unrestricted or Designated. Restricted funds represents income recognised
in the financial statements, which is subject to specific conditions imposed by the donors or grant
making institutions. Unrestricted funds represent amounts which are expendable at the discretion
of the company, in furtherance of the objective of the charity. Such funds may be held in order to
finance working capital. Designated Income is income received without any restriction but allocated
to a particular area of expenditure by the directors.
Grants
Grants are paid over the term of the grant agreement.
Grants received from the HSE are accounted for on an invoice basis in accordance with the terms of
the grant agreement.
Reserves
GROW is a non- profit organisation and its aim is to spend its funds on supporting GROW members,
however some cash reserves are required to cover monthly running costs.
Resources expended
Resources expended are recognised on an accruals basis and includes the attributable VAT which
cannot be recovered.
Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the company. Annual contributions payable to the pension
scheme are charged to the Income and Expenditure Account in the period to which they relate.
Taxation
No amounts have been provided for corporation tax as the company has exempt charitable status
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Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2014
1. INCOME
The income for the year has been derived from:
HSE and Other grants
Eastern HSE
Midland HSE
Western HSE
Sligo/Leitrim HSE
South Eastern HSE- National Grant
St. Canice’s Grant
The Probation Service
Lottery Gatekeeper Grant
National Office of Suicide Prevention
North Eastern HSE
Southern HSE
Mid Western HSE
South Eastern HSE
North West HSE
Community & Voluntary Support Grant
HSE Respite Grant
Irish Prison Services
Other Grant
Fundraising, donations and other income
Secret Bag
Fundraising
Church Gate & Flag Days
Donations
Literature
Total Income
20142013
€€
79,75179,751
96,50096,500
76,82480,000
26,00026,000
432,775441,504
29,25029,521
2,94012,400
-12,500
52,4008,600
61,68861,688
90,82190,821
88,16688,167
123,314123,315
64,41664,416
20,57118,840
32,80028,400
-10,000
-500
1,278,2161,272,923
27,09225,083
24,01031,672
45,19462,217
42,52417,413
21,13831,993
159,958168,378
1,438,1741,441,301
2. OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS
Operating (deficit)/surplus is stated after charging/(crediting):
Auditor’s remuneration
- audit services
2014
2013
€€
6,1506,170
3. INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND SIMILAR INCOME
2014
2013
€€
Bank interest
3,6983,943
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Annual Report 2014
Grow in Ireland
continued
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2014
1. INCOME
4. EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
The staff costs comprise:
Wages and salaries
Employee Pension costs
Employer Pension costs
20142013
€€
884,678842,244
26,75528,676
14,90815,127
926,341886,047
20142013
NumberNumber
The average number of employees during the year
Employee emoluments exceeding €70,000
€60,000-€70,000 (excluding employer pension costs)
3837
20142013
NumberNumber
1
1
5.DEBTORS
Trade debtors
Other debtors
20142013
€€
32,01079,909
750-
32,76079,909
6. CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
20142013
€€
Restricted Funding Grants Prepaid
Expense creditors
Taxation and social welfare (Note 7)
Other creditors
Accruals
75,95457,400
11,30780,797
17,64018,055
-3,474
142,350122,659
247,251282,385
7. TAXATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE
Creditors:
PAYE
20142013
€€
17,64018,055
8. STATUS
The liability of the members is limited.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of
its being wound up while they are members or within one year thereafter for the payment of the debts
and liabilities of the company contracted before they ceased to be members and the costs, charges
and expenses of winding up and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributors among themselves such amount as may be required, not exceeding € 2.
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Promoting Positive Mental Health
Grow in Ireland
continued
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2014
9. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
20142013
€€
At 1 January 2014
Surplus for the year
562,018552,406
1,2999,612
At 31 December 2014
563,317562,018
10. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN MEMBERS’ FUNDS
Surplus for the year
Opening members’ funds
20142013
€€
1,2999,612
562,018552,406
Closing members’ funds
563,317562,018
11. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
11.1 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS TO NET CASH
INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
20142013
€€
Operating (deficit)/surplus
(2,399)5,669
Movement in debtors
47,149115,317
Movement in creditors
(35,134)(77,068)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
9,61643,918
11.2 CASH FLOW STATEMENT
RETURNS ON INVESTMENTS AND SERVICING OF FINANCE
Interest received
20142013
€€
11.3 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
3,6983,943
Opening CashClosing
balance
flows
balance
€€ €
Cash at bank and in hand
764,494
13,314
777,808
Net funds
764,494
13,314
777,808
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Annual Report 2014
Grow in Ireland
continued
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2014
for the year ended 31 December 2014
12.
DETAILS
OF 2014
RECEIVED
12.
DETAILS
OFGRANTS
2014 GRANTS
RECEIVED
Region
Grantor
All Regions
Health Service
Executive
National
Health Service
Executive
National Office
of Suicide
Prevention
National
Department of
the
Environment
Community
and Local
Government
Pay and
General
Administration
National
The
Department of
Justice and
Equality
through the
Probation
Service
Health Service
Executive
Funding
Scheme to
support
National
Organisations
in the
Community
and Voluntary
Sector
Probation
Service
funding for
Arbour Hill
Programme
National
Lottery Grant
Service
East
Name of
Grant
Programme
Service Level
Agreement/
Grant Aid
Agreement
South East
Health Service
Executive
National
Lottery Grant
Service
West
Health Service
Executive
North East
Health Service
Executive
South
Health Service
Executive
North West
Health Service
Executive
Midwest
Health Service
Executive
National
Lottery Grant
Service
National
Lottery Grant
Service
National
Lottery Grant
Service
National
Lottery Grant
Service
National
Lottery Grant
Service
Total Grants
received
Purpose of
Grant
Term
Amount
Pay and
General
Administration,
Service,
Provision,
Advertising,
Development
etc.
Suicide
Intervention
project in
GROW
Midlands
January to
December
2014
€1,169,505
Release from
2013 funding,
2014 funding
received of
€70,000
deferred to
2015
January to
December
2014
€52,400
Service
Provision of
GROW group
in Arbour Hill
January to
December
2014
€2,940
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
members
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
members
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
Respite
Weekend for
GROW
January to
December
2014
€5,000
January to
December
2014
€5,000
January to
December
2014
January to
December
2014
January to
December
2014
January to
December
2014
January to
December
2014
€2,800
€20,571
€5,000
€2,000
€2,000
€11,000
€1,278,216
14
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Promoting Positive Mental Health
Grow in Ireland
continued
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2014
13. DETAILS OF SPECIFIC GRANT FUNDING
Included in note 1 are details of grants received during the year
The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
The company has received a grant from ‘The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in line with the ‘Agreement for Funding under the Scheme to Support National Organisations
in the Community and Voluntary Sector’.
The total amount of this grant received amounts to €69,411 (the original amount was €50,000), of this
€20,571 was received in the year 2014, €18,840 was received in the year 2013. €20,000 was received
in the year 2012 and €10,000 was received in 2011.
Department of Justice and Equality through the Probation Service
As detailed In note 1, The Department of Justice and Equality through the Probation Service provided
current funding in the amount of €2,940 in 2014. Funding Is granted for a 12 month period and paid
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreement. The funding is restricted to
deliver GROW programme in Arbour Hill.
National Suicide Prevention Grant
The total of this grant received in 2014 amounts to €70,000, for the 2015 financial year. The relevant
income of €70,000 has therefore been deferred to 2015.
14. Restricted and Unrestricted Funding 2014
Surplus
Funding details
Income
Expenditure
(Deficit)
€
€€
Restricted Funding
HSE
1,169,505
1,293,310(123,805)
National Suicide Prevention Grant
52,400
48,306
4,094
The Probation Services
2,940
4,179
(1,239)
Community & Voluntary Grant
20,571
20,571
HSE Respite Funding
32,800
74,207
(41,407)
Total Restricted Funding
1,278,216
1,440,573
(162,357)
Unrestricted Funding
Fundraising and donations
163,656
-
163,656
1,441,872
1,440,573
1,299
Total for the year
15. PENSION SCHEME
The Company operates a PRSA pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from
those of the Company in an independently administered fund.
16. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors on 09 May
2015.
Annual Report 2014
Grow in Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
NOT COVERED BY THE REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
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(A company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATING
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31 December 2014
Income
HSE
Lottery and Other Grants
Fundraising
Interest
Literature
Donation
1,169,5051,181,683
108,711
91,240
96,296118,972
3,6983,943
21,13831,993
42,52417,413
1,441,8721,445,244
Expenditure
Wages and salaries
Employee Pension costs
Employer Pension costs
Equipment written off on purchase
Fundraising expenses
Rent & rates
Community Education Programme
Insurance
PR & advertising
Light and heat
Executive expenses
Group expenses
Repairs and maintenance
Research Expenses
Staff recruitment
Respite weekends
Printing, postage and office expenses
Training
Telephone & installation of new systems
Computer costs
Grow Programme Literature
Travelling expenses
Regional team expenses
Legal and professional
Bank charges
Canteen
Subscriptions
Auditor’s remuneration
Net surplus
20142013
€€
884,678
842,244
26,755
28,676
14,908
15,127
10,820
8,106
11,085
7,266
35,192
33,733
11,346
17,296
9,2138,821
32,118
28,198
11,538
13,569
7,690
5,533
58,605
57,129
3,731
4,949
105
124
1,783
5,294
39,646
31,194
26,571
21,757
12,2209,665
23,884
28,101
11,201
8,282
19,065
46,757
144,253
165,981
6,300
11,903
18,101
16,368
4,203
3,053
1,3161,681
8,0968,655
6,150
6,170
1,440,5731,435,632
1,299
9,612
Annual Report 2014
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