Desborough Men's Shed Association
Registered Charity No. 1172280
Annual Report and Financial Statements
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For the year ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Annual Report
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Receipts and Payments Account
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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Desborough Men's Shed Assocfatlon
Report of the Trustee5
For the year ended 31, March 2024
The Trustees present their Report togetherwith the Financlal Statements of the Charity for the year
ended 31X March 2024
Reference and administrative details.
Nameofthe Charlty,
Desborough Men's Shed A55OCiation
WorkJnE Name,.
Desborough Men's Shed A550ciation
Charlty RegIStra￿On Number..
1172280
CorresporKleno Addre$5:
14 The Ridings
Desborough
Kettèring
Northamptonshire
NN14 2LW
Current Trustees..
Mithael Stroud-chairman
John Arthur Charle5 Dale- Secretèry
Gary Stewart Be￿ idge- Treasurer
Raymond Grenville Mllson
strurture, Governance and Managernent
Governing Document
The Charity IS governed by a written constitution. which was adopted on 24 March 2017 when the
Charity was registered with the Charity Commission as a CIO.
Appointment, indurtion and training of new Trustees
The Body of Trustee5 shall be at least three in number and no morè than a maxlmum of twelve.
One third of the Tru5tee5 are elected annually at thÈ Annual General Meeting of the charity and all
members of the Society are welcome to put their names forward for Alertion. Those who have the
appropriate Skills, knowledge and experÉence foi the effertive administration of the Charity are
particularly encouraged to stand. Each new Trditee will be briefed on their legal obligatlons under
charity law, the content of the Constitution, the committee and decision making processes and the
most recent financial performance OT the charity. In addi:ion. all trusteès will bo activèly encouraged to
attend external training cour5e5 to enhancÈ understanding of their responsibilities and to improvethelr
effectiveness.
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Desborough Men's Shed Association CIO
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31, Marth 2024
Objectives and Activitie5
ThÈ oblett of the Charity is the preservation and prgtertion of Bood health amon8 people in
Desborough and the surroundlng area, induding those who are retired, unernployed or have health
problems, through the provi5i0n of facilitie5 for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupation
including practical interests, skills sharin& the learnlng of new 5ki115, and helping with community based
projects.
The Truslee5 aim to achieve this objective by providing a workspace Yhe Shed" for members to use on
a daily basis to carry out the activities as mentioned above. The Trustees tonfirrn that they have
referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's Éeneral guidan￿ on public benefit
whèn revlewlng the tharitls aims and objertives and In planningfvture actlvities.
Achlevernents In the Year
We meet on a weekly basis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday unless it Is a Bank Hollday 10,00 to
16.CO.
The year started as we took In a broken chair to mend and also, we sharpened numerous garden tools
ready for the spring. Some of the tools were for the community whi15t others werè donated so that we
could repair and sell for donations in order to mainttin the Community Shed.
lfi May 2023 one Df our members made three benthe5 for one of our local churches to 51te in their
grounds. We also had donated tw¢J wroughi iron bench end5. These were then rubbed down and
painted and new wooden slates were fitted. Another job w35 a small child's bench was then brought
back to life by our members. Also, in May we fitted a new tountèrfront to the office in the local Library
in Oesborough. The Shed inherlted a do115 house and this was gtven a makeover readyto Sell. Word had
travelled and another benth wa5 broughiio us to renovate and the owner was very impressed with the
result.
In June 2023 we helped again with the Carnival Court trailer. Also. In June we received a grant of
£680.00 from Persimmon Home5, buhlder5, towards too15 and equipment.
In July 2023 a new member jolned and wanted to fulfil a dream to do some carvlng so wlth the too15
that we had acqulred started to Cdrve fa￿$ and indeed made a few very good carvings. Summer was
here and we received many lawn mowèrs to clèan and have theii blades sharpened, again for
donations. Stools and tables were constructed by members and more chairs were mended during
September and Ortober.
At the end of September. a5 a Shed, we joined in the 1940$ Day. We had refvrbished tools for sale and
also a 3 rall Hornby Dublo layout for people to come and see. Also in September the local Library asked
if we could check the wheels on their movable book racks, and a doration of £50 was received to fund5.
In November we revamped a wall notice board foithe local library and also, we were presented wlth a
chÈque for £200 by the Carnival committee for o%Jr charity wcrk. With the money raceived from the
Carnival Cornm..ttee, plus some additional monies we bou8ht a compound mltre saw lor £274.38 to
rep18ce the one that we had that had become a safety Issue.
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Desborough Men's Shed Association CIO
Report of the Trustees
forthe year ended 31" March 2024
Achievements In the Year contlnued
On the last Frlday in November the Town put on a Gala Night and we joined Sn selllng items that had
been made by members sud) as hedgehog houses. bat boxes and bird boxes. We also had thè model
railway on display. and this time it was a winterf5 scene. Not to mention one of our members and hi5
wife dress(nè up as Father & Mrs Chrlstmas for photographs. On the lead LFP to Christmas the local
Carnival Committee toured the town, oyer three nights, with a trailer and WODden slelgh made by the
Shed members. On thè 15th of December 2023 we held our AGM in the morning followed bythe Shed's
annual Christm4$ lunch at a I￿] hotel.
In January we used part of tbe earlier ￿ant receIV￿ to purchase a 3D prinler and small test pieces
were printed, such as Small deer. Also durin8 January we mended a Gultar rack and an 'A' frame for a
Kettering Church. Knowing that the Shed had made Eood jobs Oi thesè Items wè were asked tts restore
two wooden plant stands, a Multi￿￿vaS hymn scroll board and rnany church tables. We were also
sked by a local De5borough Church to adapt a pedestsl candle holder as the candle slzes had changed.
In February we had to change bandsaw blades. for E79.43 as thè one5 that we had were becomin8
blunt. In March 2024 we were asked If we cou,Id take part5 of a long church pew and reduce the size to
srnall two-person pew which we duly did. We were Still restoring and revitali5ing gaFden tools for local
people also one of aur new members was making clocks frorn old wood and installing new battery
workings wlth a facè and clock hands.
Yet again quite a busy year for mèmber5 of the Shed In Desborou8h.
Membership
The society had 41 paid up members during thi5 year.
Finandal Revlew
The charitws general unrestricted income has remained at a similar level to the prevlous year.
Expenditure ha5 decreasO sl&ghtly mainty due to the timing of rent payments.
A restricted fund was brought forward from the previous year with 8ranÉs of £2,(KX) recelved in that
vear for the purchase and installation of a defibrillator and unused grants for tools and equipmenl of
£835.22. The defibrillator ha5 Still not been purchased. Grants for equipment of £680 have been added
and equipment purchased of £667.42 and a grant of £2,(￿￿) towards fvtsjre light and heat received.
The charity considers that a 8eneral reserve in the reglon of £6.IXKI is required whF¢h reprèsents
approximately Six month5 of operation. Due to the grants received in previous years and the lack of
operation during the Covid perlod thegeneral reserve far eX￿edS this level, but will enable ihe charity
to operate gc>ing forwards.
Declaration
I declare, in my capacity of Charity Trustee and Treasurer. that the Trusiees=
Have approved the report above-, and
Have authorised me to sign it on their behalf
Gary Berridge, Treasurer
14 January 2025
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Desborough Men's Shed Association
Aecelpts & Payments ￿£t0￿￿tfor the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024
2024
2023
General
Fund
Restricted
Fund5
Fund5
Fundg
RECEIPTS
Operatlng Recelpt5
Members, fe
Session lees
Bank ¢ompEn5ation
Te8 Fund
Business rate5 refund
1940$ 08y
Voluntary Recetpts
Grnnts
Doiations
Investment Recèlpts
BanklBuilding Soclety Interest
802.IY)
802.Th)
1,317.50
864.00
879.55
25.00
372.10
121.81
1,317.50
403.00
403.Tr)
34.60
34.60
SIKJ.00 2.680.iK>
2,713.60
3,180.(K>
2,713.60
3.450.00
3,344.87
156.38
156.38
45.22
5,927.08
2,680.00
8.607.08
9,102.55
PAYMENTS
Operatlng Costs
Rent
Electricity & gas
Insufdnce
Puichase5
Business rates
Remembrance wreath
Water hèater
Refreshments
Membershlp f
7,151.(NJ
672.36
563.97
466.95
224.44
27.50
7,151.00
672.36
563.97
1,134.37
224.44
27.50
8,450.00
I.￿3.89
521.83
3.084.71
161.28
27.50
89,99
27.26
30.IX>
13,396.46
667.42
63.41
30.
9,199.63
63.41
30.00
9,867.05
667.42
Admlnlstratlon Costs
Accountancy
Stationery
252.00
17.47
269.47
252.LKI
17.47
269.47
240.00
111.65
351.65
TOTAL PAYMENTS
9A69.10
667.42 10,136.52
13,748.11
NET RECEIPTs/IPAYMENTSI
13.542.021 2￿12.58 11.529.441
14,645.561
NETTRANSFEA BÈfwEEN FUNDS
MOVEMENT IN BALANCES
13.S42.021 2,012.58 11,529.441
14,645.561
CASH AT BANK & IN HAND
Brcuiht Forward
15,874.33
2,835.22 18,709.55
23,355.11
Carrled Forward
12.332.31
4,847.80 17.180.11
18.709.55
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Desborou8h Men'$5hEd A%sodafjoo
ststementolAssets &UabtlltJesAsAt 31 Marth Zo24
These account5 are prèsentptt on a receipts and payments basls.whith Is a faaual *cord otthe rn04ey rety¥ed and pald
the Charity durin8thp r.nantlal year. Thi5 bays Is considÈrEd io be the most approFri&te for non-compan¥tharitie5 w.th An
3nnu31 Income ol lesi than £250,(W. A 5ta'.emeni of Assets & L'aDi ities, li51148;".e significant P055e551ons and O￿ttandIng
fln3ncial comrnitmpnts of thea)arityat theend o.'thehnanLialye3r ￿Se1 Othbdoiy.
The trustee5 confirm, In accordantèwith thecharttable Incorpcrf*ed Organisationslgenerall Regulat￿￿% 2011 thalat the
year end the Clodid nDt haveany outstandlng guarantees to third partiesnoi arydebt55ecufed OD3S5eis ofthe ao.
NON.MONETARY AssErs
The charity has equipment purchased and donated In prevknJsyear5. In thecurrentyearthetruste2s purchased a mitre saw
for£274.38and a 3D prIn￿ forE587.99.
MONETARY A55Ff5& UABILtriE5
2024
Fu
Fund5
Fund5
Fur￿$
C4SH AT 8ANK& IN HAND
MH85- Revenue account
MK8S-Ciplt81 account
MHes- Buffer accoJnt
CD-operatlve bartkac£ount
Cash In hand
666.63
2.(XXI.(
1847.80
1666.63
9.07C.14
5,114.79
317.08
IIA7
2,335.92
9,932.80
6,066.53
317.08
57.22
.22Z.34
5.114.79
317.08
11.47
4,847.8Q
I1.￿11
I8,￿￿.55
DEBT0￿ & PREPAID EXPENSES
CREOITOR5 Amounts pa￿ble bythe Charfty
Accountsncy
25QC
26L
252.
264.IXI
Z64A)
Z52.
PU14D5
General Fund- Unre5trlrted
This represents the fund IhatiheTrustees arefreeto spend in fvlfillin¥theEeneral obetti¥es ofthecharfty
Restrfcted Fund5
This coniprlses £2,000 donated Lowards a defièrillatar. whi(* was brou*.t fo￿l3rd fro￿ lasi year and had rhoi been speit by
thè ye3r end, a fund for machinory and too15 conslsting cf £835.22 broughr forward, £680 added as 3 Etant in the year less
£667.42 spent durlngthe year le3￿ng a balance to carry forward of E847.78and a 8rant of t2,(YJJ iecei¥ed Ji the end of.he
yeartoward5 futurecosts of light and heaL Th1$ 8i¥Ès a total resrrlrted fund0fÉ4.847.￿.
The acwuDts were appioyed by theTrustees and 5i8Tred on th*r behalf by..
Gary siewaFt 8errldge
Treasurer
14 january 2025
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