## Basingstoke Shed Annual Report Year ending June 2025 Basingstoke Shed is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered charity number 1170481. At the end of this reporting period the Basingstoke Shed operated out of Everest Community Academy, Oxford Way, Basingstoke RG24 9UP The trustees of Basingstoke Shed present their annual report and accounts for the year ending June 2025. The trustees for the period were: Tim Winkle (Chair) Derek Nash Amanda Lewis Phil Neale Basingstoke Shed is governed by its constitution dated 21[st] November 2016; trustees are elected by members of Basingstoke Shed in accordance with the constitution. This year there were no changes to the Trustees. Our objects as specified are: _“The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit of people living in Basingstoke and the surrounding area to combat loneliness and social isolation arising as result of their age, infirmity, disability, financial hardship or social circumstance._ _To do this we will provide workshop facilities where they can meet to socialise and engage in activities together, such facilities being aimed at increasing their engagement, skills and condition of life_ .” The trustees believe we have complied with our objects as stated in our constitution and will continue to do so for the benefit of our members and the public. At the end of June 2025 the total value of cash and bank deposits was £24,421, of which £7,308 was unrestricted funds and £17,113 restricted funds. ## Membership At the end of the reporting year, we had 21 members. ## Activities and Achievements In the year reported, our activities and achievements included: - Supporting the local community. This year we supported the National Trust ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ project at the Vyne for their winter season display by constructing a giant pocket watch and a giant drink me flask for display on their outside trail. - Old Basing Carnival. The Shed had a stand at the carnival where we sold various wood turned items and photographic frames, manufactured by members. Page **1** of **3** ## Basingstoke Shed Annual Report Year ending June 2025 - Supporting our landlords. We have a mutually beneficial relationship with our landlords supporting Everest Community Academy with maintenance and support activities by repairing and refurbishing equipment we also created materials for students to use in their practical classes. The Shed also supports the school through teaching basic woodworking skills to a small group of students. - Operating a Music Shed. We have two groups holding sessions on alternate Wednesdays. - Members are continually working on their own projects and projects that help the community. - Ensuring that Basingstoke Shed provides a safe environment for our members and for those organisations and individuals we help by updating and developing our procedures and protocols, this year the focus has been on implementing risk assessments for all motorised items of equipment and ensuring that members use equipment safely. - Providing a location for men and women to make things and enjoy friendly chat. Each of these activities relate to our objectives and they contribute to the benefit of the wider community in which we live. The Shed continues to look for additional premises, the premises at Everest School are very good but the limited space that we have in the Portakabin and our restrictions on opening times mean that we are unable to expand our membership. ## Westside Community Centre The Trustees are sad to report that The Basingstoke Shed is unable to reopen its base at the Westside Community Centre in South Ham. The Centre was closed at short notice due to significant structural issues in September 2023. The Cabinet of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council decided on March 18th 2025 to acquire the part of the building owned by Hampshire County Council with the plan of passing the whole structure to the Sovereign Network Group. The aim is for the land to be redeveloped as part of wider plans for South Ham ## The future We will continue to look for additional premises so that we can expand our support of people in the local community. ## Thanks The trustees and members of Basingstoke Shed express their appreciation for the support provided by Everest Community Academy. ## Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Page **2** of **3** ## Basingstoke Shed Annual Report Year ending June 2025 Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature: Full Name: Tim Winkle (Chair) Date: 5[th] February-2026 Page **3** of **3** **CC16a** **Charity Name No (if any) Basingstoke Shed 1170481 Receipts and payments accounts For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 01/07/2024 30/06/2025 **Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ £ A1 Receipts** Membership fees **1,599 - - 1,599 2,102** Donations / income from scrap **763 - - 763 146** Funded Projects **910 - - 910 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total** (Gross income for_ **3,272 - - 3,272 2,248** —===== _AR)_ **A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **-** _**Total receipts**_ **3,272 - - 3,272 2,248** ———— ~~——~~ **A3 Payments** Insurance **520 - - 520 577** Tools and materials **472 - - 472 212** Rent/Elect/Mem Fees/Phone/Domain **441 - - 441 407** Funded Project Materials **408 - - 408 88** Sundry / consumables **325 - - 325 580** Expenses **240 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **[ 2,166 ] - - 2,166 2,104** =a **A4 Asset and investment** = = **purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **[ - ] - - - -** ———— _**Total payments**_ **2,166 - -** ~~——~~ **2,166 2,104** _**Net of receipts/(payments)**_ **1,106 - - 1,106 144 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 6,202 17,113 - 23,315 23,171** _**Cash funds this year end**_ **7,308 17,113 - 24,421 23,315 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Categories Details funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £** ~~_=~~ **B1 Cash funds** Bank Account ~~==~~ **7,147 17,113 -** Cash **161 - - - - -** _**Total cash funds**_ **7,308 17,113 -** ~~——~~ (agree balances with receipts and payments CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1account(s)) OK OK OK06/11/2025