Hartlepool Men’s Shed AGM Chairman’s Report 20[th] November 2025
Welcome to all and those attending for the 1[st] time.
The Shed seems to go from strength to strength with a infux of New Members joining on a regular basis, although sadly some have passed away, whilst others have not renewed their membership.
The Shed will be celebrating its 10[th] anniversary in February 2026.
Special thanks go to the Ladies Group for their fundraising efforts and for keeping me in check.
Thanks to the key holders who do a sterling job, opening up etc.
In the last year we have completed the new workshop, so thanks to all that helped. Please note that when using this extension you must not be using it alone. There must be at least 2 no. persons – this is for Health and Safety precautions.
The outside space has been tidied up by the ‘outside gang’ and what a great job they have done – thanks Guys and keep it up!
We were donated a laser printer /cutter and it is in the process of being set up to enable members to use it. Thanks to the Guys working on it.
We held an Open Day in September to celebrate the extension opening.
Now for a bit of a moan. Unfortunately some members think the Shed is a dumping ground! Various items are being dumped, instead of being taken to the council tip. Also storage is being abused. What is the harm in returning things to where they were originally located. The wood store is an absolute disgrace!! Also please park sensibly when using the car park.
Lastly there have been one or two cases of things going missing! Nothing major, but very annoying! Hamper items etc
Come on Guys please show some respect!!
HARTLEPOOL MEN’S SHED FINANCIAL REPORT 2024/2025
INCOME Subs 542 Daily Fees 4176 Sales/donations 957 5755 Grants 0 0 TOTAL 5755 EXPENDITURE Daily Consumables 429 Rent/Utilities 4580 Equipment 1261 Stationery 163 Special Project 1512 TOTAL 7945 DEFICIT 2190 BANK BALANCE 1/4/2024 6934 31/3/2025 4744 Cash 0
DEFICIT 2190
TREASURER’S REPORT
ANOTHER STEADY YEAR
This year has been another year with no major alarms.
The main item of expenditure was buying the materials for the new covered area for which most of the funds where from a grant banked last year and to which we added about £500.
The effects of the fuel price rises and inflation in general continue to have an effect on our expenditure but which was less than last year.
We just need to keep monitoring costs while ensuring all necessary equipment is available for members.
We will probably need to look at getting some more grant money over the next years to sustain ourselves especially to cover overheads.
Again a thank you to the members of the ladies group for their fundraising efforts
Alan Greenwell
Treasurer