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Over 40 people came to Manchester in October to attend this year’s AGM. Fourteen members paid a visit to 42nd Street on the Friday afternoon where they were warmly welcomed by Development Manager, Ian Trafford. He and his colleagues succinctly described the work they undertake with the young people who ask them for help. As well as operating a drop in centre and providing a counselling service, staff do outreach work in schools in Manchester, Trafford and Salford.
This year 42nd Street celebrates 25 years of working with young people under stress. Many Congratulations 42nd Street - we wish them continued success for the future.
A sizable group of members enjoyed a meal together on the Friday evening. It was great to have the opportunity to socialise and to get to know each other a little better.
During the AGM Anne Parry welcomed and introduced the various speakers. Professor Nicky Stanley and researcher Sharon Mallon gave an overview of the RaPSS project. Janet Roberts, Manager of the Call Centre in Wrexham, spoke about setting up HOPELineUK and working in partnership with PAPYRUS. The speaker after lunch was Dr Tony Ryan who has worked in service development since June 2000. He is an experienced mental health nurse in the NHS and Edited Managing Crisis and Risk in Mental Health Nursing. Dr Ryan has published on a wide range of topics including service development, mental health policy, nursing practice and research methodology. He is joint editor of - |
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New Approaches to Preventing Suicide which includes a chapter about PAPYRUS.
We’re very grateful to all four speakers for giving up their Saturday to be with us at the AGM. Many thanks. |
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Speaker’s Corner |
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Money talk |
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I was invited to speak at the above Conference, which took place over a period of four days. BASHE is a support and advice network for university students, made up of healthcare providers. On the last day the afternoon was devoted to the mental health needs of students. There were about 50 health professionals present, mostly doctors and practice nurses.
The Conference was organised by Dr. Stuart Davey, who was a |
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school friend of my late son Edward. When Edward’s suicide occurred, whilst he was still at school, Stuart was profoundly affected by it. In his work now as a GP he tries to use this experience to help other young people and to increase awareness of the problem. Personally I found this positive outcome very encouraging.
I spoke of how PAPYRUS came into being and also of the work it is doing today, particularly its new |
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venture, HOPELineUK. Nicky Stanley followed with a comprehensive report on the RaPSS project which was very well received.
It was rather a poignant day for me, as not only was I able to meet one of Edward’s friends again, but it was also Edward’s birthday. However I felt I could not have spent it more usefully and I hope that in the future some good may come from it. Jean Kerr |
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Speakers at this years AGM, Professor Nicky Stanley and Dr. Tony Ryan |
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As this is my final annual report as Treasurer of PAPYRUS I cannot help but reflect on the changes which have taken place since I became Treasurer 5 years ago.
In the accounts for the year ending March 2000 our total income was £12,684 and our total expenditure £15,126. In the accounts for our last financial year ending March 2005 total income was £140,019 and total expenditure £85,479.
I must, however, immediately mention that the latest figures are somewhat misleading due to the inclusion of Big Lottery monies received for the RaPPS research project being carried out by a University team. If income and expenditure for the RaPPS project are deducted, the true comparative figures for Y/E March 2005 are total income £71,747 and expenditure of £49,882.
These figures obviously demonstrate the growth of the work carried out by PAPYRUS in recent years.
Total funds carried forward as per the balance sheet were £93,782. If the RaPPS Big Lottery funds are deleted this leaves £61,107 of “our money”. Of this figure £12,120 is restricted funding, £39,000 is designated and £9,987 is the |
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General Purposes Fund.
As PAPYRUS has grown, obviously our costs have increased accordingly and it now costs approximately £50,000 a year to fund administration of the office, excluding the newly established HOPELineUK. In simple terms we have sufficient funds available for the current financial year but further funding is required for future years.
We are partially funded by the Department of Health and it is hoped that this funding will continue. The Trustees are most grateful for this and also offer their thanks to those trusts, companies, members and supporters who made grants, donations or raised funds for PAPYRUS. Members please keep up the good work!
At the Annual General Meeting earlier this month Alan Murphy agreed to take over from me as Treasurer. I am sure Alan will be an exceptionally good treasurer and I wish him well. I would also like to offer my best wishes for the future of PAPYRUS to our wonderful Chair, Anne Parry, to the Trustees and to members and supporters. Although I am standing down as Treasurer I shall not cease to take an interest in PAPYRUS. Keith Sutcliffe Treasurer
· A full set of accounts is available from the office. |
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Keith (left) hands over the reins to Alan |