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2022-03-31-accounts

Norwich Men’s Shed is a registered charity. (Charity No. 1171796) 47-51 Pitt Street, Anglia Square, Norwich, NR3 1DE norwichmensshed.org.uk

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the period 06 April 2021 – 31 March 2022

Charity name: Norwich Men’s Shed

Charity registration number: 1171796

Objectives and Activities

The objectives of Norwich Men’s Shed (NMS) are to promote men’s good health and wellbeing, for the benefit of the community. In particular for those men who are retired, unemployed, recovering from ill health or addiction, but also those who simply wish to make use of the facilities offered in a safe and friendly environment.

NMS offers a dedicated workshop space for men in the local community – a place to connect, converse and create, addressing key issues around wellbeing, social isolation and loneliness. Members engage in a wide range of meaningful and worthwhile activities with like-minded people, having fun, sharing skills and knowledge and gaining a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. The Shed offers a safe, nurturing environment where members are wanted, valued, and needed. This group of men come together to form a community and the peer support and camaraderie is crucial to maintaining individual wellbeing and good mental health.

All members making a positive contribution to the running of our Shed. Shed members work on their own projects, volunteer their time to undertake public commissions and engage in communitybased projects. Some members also mentor/tutor fellow members and community groups.

NMS Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

2021-22 Delivery

We reopened our workshops in May 2021, following (over a) a year of government-enforced lockdown under Covid-19 regulations. The pandemic highlighted universal issues around loneliness and social isolation, which impact on mental health – many men access NMS for these core reasons.

Throughout the year we concentrated on gradually rebuilding our membership after this period of prolonged closure. Ongoing pandemic related regulations meant our workshops looked very different with face coverings required for all users, screened workbenches and a one-way system in place. Our Shed is a place of community, where members naturally work together – social distancing really changed our delivery method and limited the number of members we could have at any one time. We noticed that some members were (naturally) nervous about returning to shared spaces and reconnecting with others – it was imperative that we facilitated a safe space as we gradually regrew our Shed community.

On reopening, we limited workshop attendance to ensure a safe environment – initially (May 2021) we were only able to support existing members, and then offered provision for new members Sept 2021 onwards. 75 men accessed our workshop provision over this timeframe, of which 40 were new

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Norwich Men’s Shed is a registered charity. (Charity No. 1171796) 47-51 Pitt Street, Anglia Square, Norwich, NR3 1DE norwichmensshed.org.uk

to NMS. Direct beneficiaries are men aged 18 +, this includes men dealing with issues around mental health, physical health, aging, social isolation, unemployment, homelessness and exoffenders. Due to the nature of our membership, this can vary from the transient, to those who attend regularly on an ongoing basis.

Change in Board –Trustee Recruitment

Pre pandemic (2019-20), we had already identified that we had outgrown our operational model; as a popular facility for men in the local community, we were operating at capacity and had a waiting list of new members. At CIO set-up our board was drawn exclusively from the membership and we recognised the need for change in line with our charitable growth.

Following a successful trustee recruitment campaign, we welcomed Ian Blunnie as a new trustee. A former Parish Councillor and School Governor Ian brings significant experience in community governance and project management and has since stepped up to the chair role (Apr 2022).

Projects and Collaborations:

Although our collaborative working options were significantly reduced due to limited capacity and ongoing Covid restrictions, our members enjoyed participating in the following community projects:

• Peregrinations – A collaborative community art project curated by Holly Bodmer that commenced during lockdown as part of Norfolk & Norwich Festival. While our physical workshops were closed, we facilitated remote working on Peregrinations", in which local artists worked with a selection of community groups. Our members worked with artist Alice Lee, to design and create a selection of automata/props that became an integral part of the final interactive performance at Norwich Cathedral in May 2021.

• Fairy Door Trail at Cary’s Meadow – Our members designed and created the doors for an interactive fairy door trail as part of Natural Wonder – a project curated by writer Ruthie Collins, to celebrate our connection with the natural world. The doors represent the first member makings created at our workshops after a prolonged period of closure due to the pandemic. This project provided the opportunity for members to be part of a community project while working individually and safely.

• 2 x Community Trees – Interactive tree sculptures commissioned for learning projects - IntoUniversity (for school workshops/feedback) & Natural Wonder (Learning Aid for Literacy Workshops)

• Triptych Exhibition Screen – Our members were commissioned to make the structure for a triptych screen as part of the Norwich Good Economy Exhibition at The Forum. OPEN DOORS - The Story So Far was an interactive exhibition focusing on seldom heard voices within the Norwich community about the local economy.

• Pigeon Fanciers Mechanical Theatre – Inspired by collective ideas from working with Norwich Men’s Shed for NNF Peregrinations, local artist Alice Lee collaborated with members of our Shed to create this automated installation based on racing pigeons. Together we built a series of mechanised automata that has since been displayed in a number of public-facing venues.

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Norwich Men’s Shed is a registered charity. (Charity No. 1171796) 47-51 Pitt Street, Anglia Square, Norwich, NR3 1DE norwichmensshed.org.uk

Financial Review

inancial Review
Funds held 31/03/2022 37,161
Consisting of:
Restricted Grant Funding 11,690
Unrestricted funds 25,471

Reserves Policy: To maintain a reserve of 3-6 months operating costs with a view to increasing funds held to deal with unexpected events. (Around £15000)

Financial Operating Model:

In 2021-22 NMS income from membership fees, public commissions and stalls/events was significantly reduced as a direct result of the impact Covid-19 restrictions – any shortfall was recovered through sourcing additional grant funding.

Restricted Grant Funding received from National Lottery Community Fund (Local Connections and Reaching Communities Grants)

Unrestricted Funding received from Norwich City Council (Additional Restrictions Grant) and Arnold Clark (Community Fund)

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Norwich Men’s Shed is a registered charity. (Charity No. 1171796) 47-51 Pitt Street, Anglia Square, Norwich, NR3 1DE norwichmensshed.org.uk

Structure, Governance and Management

Norwich Men’s Shed (NMS)is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

The CIO is governed by a constitution, with charity Trustees being elected by members and the board at the Annual General Meeting.

The Board of Trustees are responsible for general governance and define the direction of the charity.

There is a member elected Operations Committee that sits under the Board of Trustees, who oversee general operations and logistics.

NMS operates as a membership cooperative, with all members having a voice in a coproduction delivery model.

Under their membership agreement, all members help with the running and maintenance of the Shed. Members volunteer time and expertise to facilitate our workshop provision and their input is essential to our operational model. Volunteers are supported by (part-time) paid Coordinator and Supervisor roles.

Norfolk based CIO MensCraft originally set up the Norwich Shed in 2013 – NMS then became an independent CIO in 2017. A small member led charity, NMS originally self-funded through membership contributions and public commissions – as costs have increased and membership has grown, we now apply for grant-funding as required to enable our charity to remain operational.

Over the years, NMS have grown from a small club with a handful of members into a popular, respected and well-known local charity that actively works with other charities and community projects in the area.

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Norwich Men’s Shed is a registered charity. (Charity No. 1171796) 47-51 Pitt Street, Anglia Square, Norwich, NR3 1DE norwichmensshed.org.uk

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Norwich Men’s Shed
Registered charity number 1171796
Charity’s principal address 47-51 Pitt Street
Anglia Square
Norwich
NR3 1DE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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2
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6		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
wholeyear		 Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee(if any)
Ian Blunnie Chairman
(from 13 Apr 2022)		 From 15 Dec 2021 Members AGM
Matt Sims Chairman
(to 13 Apr 2022)		 Members AGM
Tim Ridgley Treasurer
(to 23 Aug 2022)		 Members AGM
Graham Ives Members AGM
Andrew Jones Members AGM
Richard Arundell Treasurer
(from 23 Aug 2022)		 From 07 Jul 2022 Board of Trustees (co-opted trustee)

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Ian Blunnie Tim Ridgley
Position
Chair Treasurer (former)
Date 30/01/2023
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Norwich Men’s Shed members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2022 Charity no 1171796 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 - 2

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *)

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

  4. have not been met; or

  5. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

  6. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed:
Name:		 N Fowler 25/01/2023
Nicola Fowler, NJF Accounts Ltd

IER

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Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address:

21 Springfields Poringland, Norwich NR14 7RG

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)

IER

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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

IER

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Norwich Men's Shed

Reg Charity 1171796

Income and Expenditure Report for the period ending 31st March 2022

Income
Course Income
Donations
Grant Income
Membership Fees
Misc
Project Income
Sales
Total Income
b/f
Current acc
Cash
Paypal
Expenditure
Contractor Fees
Equipment/Tools
General Materials
Maintenance
Membership Refund
Office Costs
Premises Costs
Project Costs
Promotion
Refreshments
Service Fees
Training
Travel
Total Expenditure
c/f
Current accs
Cash
Paypal		 Unrestricted
Restricted
£
£
680
937
7,117
12,500
5,187
145
802
2,443		 Total
£
680
937
19,617
5,187
145
802
2,443
17,311
12,500
9,458
35,967
91
0
0
0
27,331
312
358
46
108
229
308
60
138
161
4,968
312
143
120
282
86
220
1,273
1,625
87		 29,811
45,425
91
0
75,327
27,331
670
154
537
60
299
4,968
455
402
306
1,273
1,625
87
1,390
36,777
25,377
11,690
91
-
-
-		 38,167
37,067
93
-
75,327

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Prepared by: NJF Accounts Ltd

Norwich Men's Shed

Reg Charity 1171796

Income and expenditure Report for the period ending 31st March 2022

Income
Course Income
Donations
Grant Income
Membership Fees
Misc
Project Income
Sales
Total Income
Expenditure
Contractor Fees
Equipment/Tools
General Materials
Maintenance
Membership Refund
Miscellaneous
Office Costs
Premises Costs
Project Costs
Promotion
Refreshments
Service Fees
Training
Travel
Total Expenditure
Net Income/(Expenditure)		 2022
£
680
937
19,617
5,187
145
802
2,443
29,811
27,331
670
154
537
60
-
299
4,968
455
402
306
1,273
1,625
87
38,167
(8,356)		 2021
£
0
366
44,944
1,545
0
425
135
47,415
16,659
122
216
1,095
320
50
80
1,617
0
115
0
649
135
26
21,085
26,330

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Prepared by: NJF Accounts Ltd