Hayling Island Men’s Shed Association
Chairman’s report to the Charity Commission
As already stated at the end of the 2021 report :- “Early 2022 saw a new optimism as a wider sense of normality crept into our lives. Our first proper AGM since the start of the pandemic saw a new Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary elected along with the existing Treasurer. The idea of a supporting cast of ordinary members was accepted to cover workshop management, fundraising, social and community projects.
However the start of the year was not always plain sailing due to the irregularity of attendance on some days and it has taken a while for the quieter days to pick up on attendance.This was undoubtedly due in part to some shedders still adjusting to the relaxation of the Covid restrictions and getting back into the kind of routines seen BC ( Before Covid).
Thankfully though things moved on. Groups got bigger, projects were taken up in the community and closer to home, seeing Bird boxes, Hedgehog Houses and even a Sleigh leave the workshop. Several community projects were undertaken including Participation in a Macmillan Fundraising morning , construction of firework launch stands for the Jubilee celebrations and the erection of a shed to store a wheelchair carrying bicycle for a local charity. Several others are still in the planning stages . We were involved in the Arts Trail, Donkey Derby, refurbished 2 handbells & had a joint fundraiser with the URC in the form of a Quiz Night. 2022 was rounded off with a Christmas Tea in the URC hall where too much food was consumed by all. Most importantly we have maintained a place where we can congregate and help each other. Not just in a physical workshop way but with companionship and support. Our Cobra group could solve all the worlds existing problems at a sweep, leaving a whole new set of problems behind them.
Sadly we had to say our final farewell to a couple of members. Neither had been members for all that long but I hope we had a positive impression in their final months. The widow of one of the members has been very supportive of HIMS and by kindly channelling donations in his memory in our direction we were able to purchase a new defibrillator. 10 members have subsequently been trained in it’s use along with some basic First Aid knowledge to help make the shed a safer place. Hopefully though these will never need to put to use in anger.
Much progress has been made in both the fabric and the functioning of the shed and much more is planned for the new year.
As will be reported next year The AGM in early 2023 saw several new faces elected to serve on the slightly extended committee and a greater take up of roles and responsibilities by ordinary shed members. More social events and community projects as well as even stronger links with the Repair Cafe are planned. - Watch this space.
The Hayling Island Men’s Shed continues to offer companionship and purpose to its members with many new friendships forged and is a much valued resource in the local community. We remain grateful for the facilities we have and optimistic for the future.
Chris Dean Chairman
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Hawlng Island M•n'J 8h•d A••o¢l•tlon Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For tho perlod from To 01-Jan-22 31-D-22 Section A Receipts and payments UnrMtrlct•d funds Restrl¢tod fund• Endowrnont fund• Total fund• La•t y•ar ttyth• n•ar•t £ to tho £ to th• n•ar•st£ to th• n•ar••t£ to th• I191 £ A1 Rèceipts Grant¥ Donatw& ProJoct¥ Von lniurara Fund rai$ing ov•nts 3,182 1,288 1,288 416 473 003 442 473 Ghl Aj m88 Income AR) S,329 6,J21 2,764 •Ot an nvejtmont • S•1• ol wuipmMt 199 A3P• mont• Room hlre Building purcham and •re¢t¥Jn ¢¢i• Jilding in•ur•nc Van coil• Ev•nl •t8 Comwi•r uipm0nt Mi•cell8naw$ •quipmoni R8p8ir8 10 m8chln•• First0 equipm•nt ehh nd Sl•ty Openin9 exp8n•e• Proiact •xp8nw• 0rhead1 MI1#nouts UKMSA ffl•rnb•rnhip 679 492 742 492 869 18 492 869 18 228 223 1,088 59 223 1,088 240 246 686 11 30 11 30 Sub total 4,167 4,167 A4 A88gt and Invwtm•nt urcha808 •e tablè Sub total 4,167 4167 3,006 Net of rnceiTpts/(paym•nts) A5 Transfers bgtweon funds A6 Cash funds last year ond Cash funds this yoar 8nd 1,361 1,361 252 16,531 16.531 15.17
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