Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed Trustees Annual Report for the year ending March 2022
Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered charity number 1171613. Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed operates from its own purpose built shed at Gurkha Path, Naishes Lane, Church Crookham GU52 8DT. The trustees of Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed present their annual report and accounts for the year ending March 2021.
The trustees are:
Allan Walker (Chairman)
Malcolm Thompson (Treasurer)
Bob Stokes
Robert Norris
Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed is governed by its constitution dated 24[th] January 2017; trustees are elected by members of Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed in accordance with the constitution. Our objects as specified are: “The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit of men and women living in Church Crookham/Fleet 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 March 2022, the total value of cash and bank deposits was £29453.
At all times Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s aim to have reserves of a minimum of £3,900 per year so we have more than sufficient to cover three years annual operational costs.
Membership At the end of the reporting year, we had 42 members.
Covid-19 Impact Like so many Men’s Sheds, our activities from March 2020 onwards were greatly reduced and progress has been greatly slowed. Where we have been able to hold Shed sessions, numbers were limited, and various PPE and cleaning protocols implemented to ensure we have Covid-Safe environments.
Activities and Achievements In the year reported, our activities and achievements included:
Project Shield a stand-alone project to help support local care homes and workers with PPE when none was available in the UK had a legacy of funding, this was used to support other community groups with Covid related projects, we made 5 Little Lending Libraries which were given to local schools along with some books to help support children's reading
Making benching for Hart’s “Minding the Garden Project” A project a similar to the same ethos of Men’s Shed.
Working with Fleet rotary to make a new Christmas Float. A model of a steam train that had moving wheels, sound, smoke and was used by them to raise over the Christmas period a sum of £7000 for good causes.
Carried out workshops with local youth groups (Cubs and Guides) making bird boxes.
Each of these activities relates to our objectives and contributes to the wider community in which we live. The atmosphere at the Shed is generally good and helpful. New members are welcomed, and there is usually someone to give a helping hand about anything – ranging from advice and guidance to solving technical problems. In addition to members using their skills to help each other, specific help is given to members with some disabilities to enable them to make and mend things.
We continued to work with new or forming, Sheds to give help and advice on how to get started.
The future Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed continued to grow at a steady rate up until Covid caused us to close our doors in March 2020. We are now back to operating as normal and have had to start a waiting list of new members due to an increase in demand. The Shed is a valuable community charity, and the trustees are determined to finding a way of reducing the waiting list as soon as possible, delivering our main aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness. We provide a valuable service to our members; it is clear there is a need for us (many of our members report that the Shed has given them back the banter and camaraderie that they lost when retiring from work).
Thanks, The trustees and members of Church Crookham and Fleet Men’s Shed express their appreciation for the support provided by Church Crookham Parish Council and the local community for their continued support.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature ………
Full Name …………Allan Walker……………………………………… Position …………Chairman……………………………………………………
Date …………12th January 2022…………………………………
Created 11 January 2023 From Date 1 April 2021 To Date 31 March 2022
Church Crookham and Fleet Mens Shed Profit & Loss Statement
(All values reported in GBP)
Turnover
| 4000 General Sales 4901 Merchandise 4906 Subscription Income 4907 Donations Income - NON Gift Aid 4910 Grants Income 4911 Hart Lottery Ticket Commision 4912 Amazon Smile Commision Income Total Turnover Less Cost of Sales |
2,641.91 729.17 2,600.00 5,864.22 6,703.97 885.50 320.77 19,745.54 |
|---|---|
| 5010 Project Materials 5011 Consumable Materials Total Cost of Sales Gross Profit Less Expenses |
(3,069.62) (820.09) (3,889.71) 15,855.83 |
| 6200 Marketing and Sales Promotions 6201 Advertising 7014 Heath & Safety 7100 Rent 7104 Premises Insurance 7200 Electricity 7503 Broadband Internet and Fax 7504 Stationery 7506 Hosting Fees and IT Consumables 7800 Repairs and Renewals 7801 Cleaning 8200 Donations 8201 Subscriptions 8205 Refreshments / Staff Welfare 8206 Food & Beverages 8207 Small Tools 8209 Security and Alarm Monitoring 8210 Repairs and Renewals(Tools) Total Expenses Profit Before Tax |
(51.54) (1,221.41) (1,387.03) (103.95) (570.51) (1,221.09) (324.10) (50.50) (91.50) (1,011.84) (476.38) (20.00) (94.51) (443.36) (170.79) (350.64) (224.35) (1,130.22) (8,943.72) 6,912.11 |