Presentation by the charity The Friends of Kinneil for its 2014 AGM. Find out more at www.kinneil.org.uk

1. The Friends of Kinneil AGM
2014
Registered Charity
Charity Registration Number
SC038368

2. Agenda – Friends AGM
1. Introduction
2. Apologies for absence
3. Items to add to the agenda
4. Minute of the meeting of the 2013 AGM.
5. Matters arising but not on the Agenda
6. Reports – chair, chair of Foreshore Group, and
treasurer

3. Agenda – Friends AGM
7. Elections to Management Committee
8. Appointment of Independent Examiner Proposal to re-
appoint Mrs Jan Bradford
9. Any other competent business.
10.Guest Speaker – Tom Addyman, Simpson and Brown

4. Chairperson’s report
Maria Ford, Chair
The Friends of Kinneil
2013-2014 in review

5. The Friends of Kinneil AGM
2011-2012
Registered Charity
Charity Registration Number
SC038368
The Friends
of Kinneil
Annual
Report for
2012-13

6. What The Friends are about
• Raising the profile of the Kinneil Estate and Foreshore
• Increasing awareness of both sites and their assets
• Forming partnerships to promote/improve Kinneil Estate
and Foreshore
• Delivering member events
• Developing a strategy for the estate and planning for
the future

7. Overview of the year
• Busy year with great events and publicity.
• Bigger and better Roman Week – drawing on fact-finding
trip to Hadrian’s Wall in 2012.
• Launch of John Muir Way – through Kinneil
• Lottery cash from Inner Forth Landscape Initiative –
Kinneil to benefit

8. Overview of the year
• Six open days at Kinneil House in 2013. Great feedback
from the public but lower visitor numbers.
• Concern over visitor numbers at Kinneil Museum.
• Better start to 2014 – with increased numbers of visitors to
Kinneil House and eight open days planned across this
year.
• Best ever Night at Kinneil Museum event in May 2014.

9. Raising the profile of Kinneil
In 2013/14,we:
• developed our website – www.kinneil.org.uk
• increased our presence on Twitter –
www.twitter.com/kinneil - and Facebook -
www.fb.com/kinneil
• produced posters and leaflets to promote the estate
and Big Roman Week

11. Raising the profile of Kinneil
• Social media is a great way to inform the public about
events and help promote the estate and foreshore.
• With its help we can reach people right around the
world.

12. We’ve nearly doubled our likes on
Facebook. From 300 last June to
518 in June 2014.

13. Raising the profile of Kinneil
• Our main website – www.kinneil.org.uk - is particularly
popular. The site was viewed 23,000 times in 2013 –
slightly down on 2012’s total.
• However, this year has been stronger with more than
14,000 views in just over five months.

14. Performance of www.kinneil.org.uk

15. Raising the profile of Kinneil
• We also had strong – and free – PR support from
Adrian and some of our partners.
• Kinneil was named “walk of the week” by Scotland on
Sunday in January 2014.
• We’ve also had excellent local press coverage.
• A big thanks to all our friends in the media for their
support.

16. What the Scotsman said
“The foreshore of the town, overlooking the Firth of Forth, is
now a haven for wildlife and a good place for a stroll. Away
from the town, and a little inland, the history goes back even
further at Kinneil House; not only a 17th-century seat of power
but before that an area where the Romans built their most
northerly fortification, the Antonine Wall which stretched
across Scotland..”
NICK DRAINEY, Scotland on Sunday, January, 2014

17. Increasing awareness
We ran successful events to boost the profile of Kinneil
Estate and the Foreshore
Last year saw a drop in visitors to Kinneil House.
This year has been stronger.

18. KINNEIL HOUSE
VISITORS
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Silent Film Festival tie-
in
59 85 148
Spring opening 269 153 145 129 239
Spring opening 257 215 145 135 252
May event n/a n/a n/a 33 153
Bo’ness Fair event 182 483 202 243
Summer history walk* 80 100 - -
Heritage Day (Aug) 650 593 ?? 425
Hallowe’en 184 481 159 272
TOTALS FOR YEAR 1622 2025 1322
Poorer
visitor
figures in
2013, but a
good start
to 2014.
No Kinneil
Heritage
Day this
August will
be a
challenge.

19. Big Roman Week a real
success in 2013.
One of our biggest
programmes to date,
including fantastic walks
and events along the
Antonine Wall.

20. .Big Roman Week a real
success in 2013.
One of our biggest
programmes to date,
including fantastic walks
and events along the
Antonine Wall.

21. Our Hallowe’en event in
2013 had more visitors
than the previous year
... But it wasn’t enough
to boost overall totals for
2013.

22. .
2014 got off to a good start with a great
link-up with the local silent film festival ...
Nearly double the visitor numbers than in
2013.

23. Innovations like a visit
from the “Mini Kelpies”
in April 2014 helped
recover visitor figures at
Kinneil House this year.

24. We also opened the
House for the first time
at night – for our Night
at Kinneil House and
Museum in May 2014.
153 visitors in an
HOUR and 70 folks on
a bat walk!

25. Other events
Big Roman Week a real success in
2013. In response to feed

26. Events
We took stalls at the Victorian Street
Fair in Bo’ness in May 2013 and 2014.
Our takings went up in 2013, helping to
boost our funds. We had a publicity-
only stall, supporting the new John Muir
Way in 2014.

27. Forming partnerships

28. Forming partnerships
• Inner Forth Landscape Initiative – the Heritage Lottery
Fund awarded £2 million in funding. This could turn into
£4 million across Forth Valley.
• Kinneil – in particular the Church and Foreshore – will
benefit from early works.

29. Forming partnerships
• We supported the
launch of the John Muir
Way – which runs through
Kinneil Estate and
Foreshore. The route
officially launched in April
2014.

30. Forming partnerships
• We continued to foster
successful partnerships with Step
Forth, the walking group, local
schools, Bo’net (the Bo’ness
Networking Group), Bo’ness
Community Council and others.
•Big thanks to Madelene Hunt!

31. Forming partnerships
• Also thanks to: Historic Scotland and Falkirk Community
Trust/Falkirk Council – to run open days
• Local press and media
• The Antonine Guard, re-enactment group, who helped with
Roman Week and other events

32. Forming partnerships
• Also thanks to: Historic Scotland and Falkirk Community
Trust/Falkirk Council – to run open days
• Local press and media
• The Antonine Guard, re-enactment group, who helped with
Roman Week and other events

33. Member events/activities
• Christmas event with Forth
Bridges Accordion Band
• James Watt Supper in
January – with entertainment
from Ian Scott and his band.

34. Member events/activities
• Christmas event with Forth Bridges Accordion Band
• James Watt Supper in January – with entertainment
from Ian Scott and his band.

35. Member engagement
• Members benefit from postal mailings and dedicated
email updates and special member-only events.
• Non-members are encouraged to sign up through
Facebook/Twitter.
• Outstanding – we still have to complete a member
survey. We’re also keen to involve more members in
events. If you’d like to take part, tell us!

36. Member engagement
• Members benefit from postal mailings and dedicated
email updates and special member-only events.
• Non-members are encouraged to sign up through
Facebook/Twitter.
• Outstanding – we still have to complete a member
survey. We’re also keen to involve more members in
events. If you’d like to take part, tell us!

37. Developing a future strategy
• Delivered! New tourism signage for the Estate and
Museum. But more needed.
• Started! Consultation on refreshing the displays at Kinneil
Museum.
•Underway! A masterplan is being created for Kinneil
Estate by Falkirk Community Trust. Expect full consultation
this autumn.

38. And finally
• thanks to our office bearers and management committee
• thanks to our partners
• and thanks our members and supporters.
• We have a busy year ahead – here’s to a successful
2014/15.

39. Thank you

40. Foreshore Group
Peter Mole
Chair of Foreshore Sub-Group

41. Treasurer’s report
Khush Murtaza
Treasurer
Receipts and Payments and
Statement of Balances – 2013/14 Financial Year
Period: 11 May 2013 to 30 April 2014

42. Statement of receipts
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Expendable
endowment
funds
Permanent
endowment
funds
Total funds
current period
Total funds last
period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 1,085 100 1,185
Legacies -
Grants - 1,940 1,940
Receipts from fundraising activities 825 825
Gross trading receipts -
Income from investments other than
land and buildings 4 4
Rents from land & buildings -
Gross receipts from other charitable
activities -
-
A1 Sub total 1,914 2,040 - - 3,954 -
A2 Receipts from asset &
investment sales
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets -
Proceeds from sale of investments -
A2 Sub total - - - - - -
Total receipts 1,914 2,040 - - 3,954 -

43. Donations – Unrestricted Funds. Total £1084.89 (£758.03)
64 (72) Memberships for 2013/14 – £401 (£475)
Donations from Individuals/Groups - £683.89 (£273.16)
Donations – Restricted Funds £100 (Roman Week, Bakkavor)
Grants – Restricted Funds
Roman Week- Falkirk Council Small Grant Fund - £1940
Receipts from fundraising activities – Unrestricted Funds. Total £824.80 (£1471.85)
Sales from House Openings/Victorian St Fair/James Watt Supper/Member’s
Xmas EventRaffles
Income from investments – Unrestricted Funds
Bank Interest – £3.91 (£3.77)
Statement of receipts – details

44. Statement of payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Expendable
endowment
funds
Permanent
endowment
funds
Total funds
current period
Total funds last
period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
A3 Payments
Expenses for fundraising activities 330 330
Gross trading payments -
Investment management costs -
Payments relating directly to charitable
activities 1,252 197 1,449
Grants and donations 149 2,587 2,736
Governance costs: -
Audit / independent examination -
Preparation of annual accounts -
Legal costs -
Other -
-
A3 Sub total 1,731 2,784 - - 4,515 -
A4 Payments relating to asset and
investment movements
Purchases of fixed assets -
Purchase of investments -
A4 Sub total - - - - - -
Total payments 1,731 2,784 - - 4,515 -
Net receipts / (payments) 182 744)( - - 562)( -
A5 Transfers to / (from) funds -
Surplus / (deficit) for year
182 744)( - - 562)( -

45. Statement of payments - details
Expenses for fundraising activities – Unrestricted Funds
Expenses for House Openings/Events – £330.35 (£360.13)
Payments relating directly to charitable activities – Unrestricted Funds. Total £1251.84
(£688.85)
Promotional Expenses (Tablets for Kinneil House/Advertisement)/Membership
Costs/AGM Venue Hire/Committee Travel Expenses/Auditor Expense/Knowledge
Sharing
Payments relating directly to charitable activities – Restricted Funds. Total £196.76 (£0)
Public Liability Insurance (paid from Foreshore Sub Group fund)
Grants and donations – Restricted Funds - £2587.35
Big Roman Week
Foreshore Sub Group
Grants and donations – Unrestricted Funds - £149.07
Night at Kinneil Museum
Bo’ness Real Ale Appreciation Society Sponsorship
See Appendix for full breakdown of amount
received & spend

46. Statement of balances
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
Expendable
endowment
funds
Permanent
endowment
funds
Total current
period
Total last period
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
4,621 5,008 9,629
182 744)( 562)(
-
-
4,804 4,263 - - 9,067 -
- - - - - -
Details
Surplus / (deficit) shown on receipts and
payments account
Cash and bank balances at end of year
(Agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Cash and bank balances at start of year
Restricted Funds Update (as at 30 April
2014):
£4244.31 – Foreshore Sub Group
£19.08 – Roman Week
Restricted Funds at start of
financial year (11 May
2013):
£5000 – Foreshore Sub
Group (nothing spent)
£7.50 – Foreshore Sub
Group
Closing balance

47. For noting
• 2013/14 Accounts
Audit of Accounts - COMPLETE
Accounts to be submitted to OSCR, via Online
Service – July 2014
• On Agenda for discussion in September
• Welcome suggestions from members

48. Priorities for 2014/15
• On Agenda for discussion in September
• Welcome suggestions from members

49. Priorities for 2014/15
• On Agenda for discussion in September
• Welcome suggestions from members

50. Agenda – Friends AGM
7. Elections to the management committee
8. Appointment of Independent Examiner Proposal to re-
appoint Mrs Jan Bradford
9. Any other competent business.
10.Guest Speaker – Tom Addyman

51. The Friends of Kinneil AGM
2014
Registered Charity
Charity Registration Number
SC038368