Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From:14th August 2020 (Period start date) to13th August 2021 (Period end date)
Charity name: FROME SHED
Charity registration number: 1172707
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the Charitable Objects: For the public benefit, the
purposes of the preservation and protection of good health among
charity as set out in people in Frome and the surrounding area, including
its governing those who are retired, unemployed or have health
document problems, through the provision of facilities for
hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupation
including practical interests, skills sharing, the
learning of new skills, and helping with community-
based projects.
Overview of the Charity: The Frome Shed offers
workshop space where men and women from Frome
and the surrounding area work on practical projects
with others. The space is equipped with tools and
materials donated by the public or local businesses.
The club is run by members who decide when they
come and what they do. We undertake projects,
acceptable to the group, which benefit individuals,
other organisations and the broader community.
Summary of the main These are the main areas of public benefit arising
activities in relation to from the Shed:
those purposes for the To share skills and interests, swap ideas and pass
public benefit, in on knowledge.
particular, the Actively pursue hobbies and pastimes
activities, projects or Work on projects that will aid the community and
services identified in help develop a positive sense of achievement.
the accounts.
Have a place to go and relax, drink tea or coffee,
discuss issues, share concerns, talk and have a
laugh, knowing they are among friends.
Use the machine tools and other equipment in the
Shed to undertake more challenging projects.
Meet with visitors to the Shed.
Encourage others and promote general physical
and mental well-being.
Statement confirming All current Frome Shed Trustees have read the
whether the trustees Commission’s public benefit guidance and have
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have had regard to regard to it when making decisions and exercising any
the guidance issued powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.
by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Additional information
No grants have been issued by the Frome Shed during
this period.
Policy on grant
making.
Policy on social The Frome Shed Trustees have not considered any
investment including social investment at present. Should any Social
program related Investment be considered the Trustees will seek
investment. advice and develop policy in accordance with
commission guidelines.
The Frome Shed appreciate all the support they
receive from the Shedders who volunteer for all of the
Contribution made by various roles in the organisation, especially the
volunteers. Trustees, Duty Managers, and First Aiders. We would
not be able to operate without our volunteers’ skills,
effort, commitment, and dedication.
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Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
The Frome Shed normally runs sessions for 50 weeks (out of 52 weeks) across the year. Covid-19 restrictions meant that there were only 15 weeks when we could open the Shed; 11 of these weeks we were restricted to a maximum of six attendees, and there were only 4 weeks when unrestricted access was allowed by Government covid restrictions. In all, the Men's Shed met for just 14 sessions, with an average attendance of 8 Shedders .The Women's Shed met for 8 sessions, with an average attendance of 6 Shedders. In addition to the sessions held in the Shed, there were short (one hour) outdoor meetings held in Victoria Park. These meetings were held in groups of six, and socially distanced. A total of 24 diferent members attended these Shed Sessions across the period, with an assessed total of over 150 Shedder hours spent in the Frome Shed. With so few face-to-face sessions being possible, the Frome Shed increased the number of newsletters to members to every two weeks across the year. In addition, there was 15 Zoom (virtual) video sessions for members, including a Christmas Quiz. |
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| (CONTINUED) Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the diference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
A study of benefts (pre Covid) of some 62 Men’s Sheds by Glasgow University recently reported improvements in their overall health and wellbeing of Shedders; this included: An increased sense of happiness and contentment in their lives. Decreased feelings of depression and anxiety that came from being isolated. An increased sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. Increased feelings of confdence and self-worth. An increased sense of belonging and inclusion. This is echoed by feedback received from Frome Shedders. It isn’t only Shedders who have benefted from attending the Shed – Some of the many projects undertaken by the Shed during the period included these items made or repaired for people and other groups in the local area: Swift nesting boxes for the Shoscombe Climate & Nature Group Many hedgehog boxes, hanging bird feeders and nest boxes Four specialised tripod mounted bird feeders for a flming project Completion of refurbishment of garden tables, and chairs for the local Hospital A coal bunker for a local resident Many planters for local residents and groups Small gauge railway signal (work in progress) Refurbishment of an electric lawn mower and a manual push mower Repair of cat cabin for local Cats Protection group Erection of a washing line for a local resident Refurbishment of cofee tables and bedside cabinets Reframing large tapestries for the local hospital Making of large-scale games for outside events for Frome Town Council. The Frome Women’s Shed ran skills classes on Community Bunting making and Linus Quilts workshops for both Shedders and other Frome residents. |
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In addition, the Shed attended these outdoor events:
The Lions Summer Fete - with goods for sale, Shed
information provided and games.
Launch of the Frome Medical Centre “Town of
Names” (Filmed by German TV)
The Frome Shed also worked with another Shed in
Wales – donating Welsh Spoon making tools to the
(CONTINUED) Welsh Men’s Shed – “Squirrels Nest”
Summary of the main
achievements of the Whilst the Shed had to close because of Covid
charity, identifying the restrictions, the Frome Shed on Community radio
difference the continued across the whole year.
charity’s work has
made to the There was a total of 14 one-hour radio shows
circumstances of its produced and presented by the Frome Shed over the
beneficiaries and any year. These were broadcast on Frome FM , and two
wider benefits to Community Radio stations in Cornwall. These are also
society as a whole. available as podcasts.
These shows were of three types:- The “Shed Show”
and “Shed Happens”, and two specials aimed at
promoting new Sheds to open in Cornwall. The “Shed
Happens” and Cornwall Specials were produced
following requests from the UK Men’s Sheds
Association.
There were five “Shed Shows” broadcast on a
monthly basis, as part of the “Health and Wellbeing
hour” on Frome FM on a Thursday this year. The
shows included content on allotments, walking, rock
and roll, resilience & dealing with lockdown, pets,
continued learning for older adults and
Grandparenting.
In addition to the presenters, over forty people took
part in these shows, from a range of local charities,
other Sheds in Somerset and other organisations.
A further nine “Shed Happens” Shows were produced
during the two lockdowns across the year.
The purpose of these shows was to soften the blow of
self-isolating for Shedders and keep people more in
touch with the Sheds they belong to. The theme was
“Keeping Sheds connected”. The subject areas
included:
Features on the Frome Make:Shed and Tech Shed
Interviews with International Sheds in New
Zealand, Denmark, USA, Canada & Australia
Interviews with UK Sheds from Oswestry, Whitby
and Teddington
Launching Sheds in Cornwall
Over 60 people from 30 different organisations took
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part in these nine “Shed Happens” Shows. (Including 20 Frome Shedders)
These Shed Shows received a special mention in the Men and Boys Coalition Special Crisis Award that was awarded to the UK Men’s Sheds Association.
The Covid Safety Team (Convened in May 2020) continued to meet throughout the period, ensuring ongoing Covid safety, both in terms of equipment, supplies, procedures, communication and training sessions for Duty Managers. This was recognised in the Somerset wide “Covid Confident Communities” Leaflet, with the Frome Shed listed as a good example on “how to re-open safely.”
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Financial Review
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Review of the Income this year was £21.9k, compared with £21.5k
charity’s financial last year – However this year’s income is mainly based
position at the end on Government Covid Restart Grants, as we had a very
of the period reduced number of sessions. We did receive funding
from the UK Men’s Sheds Association for the Shed
Happens Shows.
Expenses this year were £22.8k, compared with £9.7k
last year. However, we have paid for a major
ventilation system, Covid Personal Protective
equipment, sanitiser, and dust extraction equipment,
and other electrical safety measures to ensure post
covid safety conditions.
Cash in the bank at the end of the year is slightly down
(-£856) on last year at £24.2k and includes £1.6k of
restricted funds for improving video communication
post covid.
Statement The Frome Shed maintains a reserve to cover
explaining the fluctuations in profit and loss.
policy for holding
reserves stating Substantial donations or surpluses may be kept in
why they are held reserve until a useful purpose can be found for them,
e.g., new or improved premises (especially on the
grounds of safety or reduced risks)
Amount of reserves There is no policy regarding reserves, but Trustees are
held agreed that ideally, reserves should be in the region of
12 months running costs.
Reasons for holding Not applicable
zero reserves
Details of fund None
materially in deficit
Explanation of any None
uncertainties about
the charity
continuing as a
going concern
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Association
document Constitution
How is the charity Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
constituted? Registered 24 Apr 2017
Trustee selection Elected by members at Annual General Meeting (AGM)
methods including The members or the charity trustees may at any time
details of any decide to appoint a new charity trustee, whether in
constitutional place of a charity trustee who has retired or been
provisions e.g., removed, or as an additional charity trustee, provided
election to post or that the limit on the number of charity trustees as
name of any person detailed in the Constitution is not exceeded.
or body entitled to
appoint one or more The number of Frome Shed Trustees over the period has
trustees not exceeded the constitutional requirements.
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Frome Men’s Shed
Other name the charity The Frome Shed (Working name)
uses
Registered charity Charity number: 1172707
number
Charity’s principal 22, Slipps Close
address Frome,
Somerset
BA11 1FW
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or
Office (if
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year body) entitled to
any)
appoint trustee (if any)
1 Lou Aylward Whole period
2 John Corfield Secretary Whole period
3 Colin Pearce Whole period
Ros Whole period
4
Whitehouse
5 Anne Jones Whole period
6 Paul Fine Treasurer Whole period
7 Pamela Curtis Whole period
Patrick Whole period
8
Abrahams
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved – NONE.
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity - NONE. Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others - NONE. Exemptions from disclosure – NONE.
Declarations
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND ANO WAIES Fmme Mon's Shed 1172707 Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For the period from To 13-Aug-21 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Resttitted funds Endowmenl funds Total fvnds Lastyear tothnearest È to1 trthe ne•reJtt tothe n••rpst £ A1 R¢calpts Donabons 2,789 12. Gr£ntg Membetship Fees Session CdIEthCs 17,669 18.919 210 290 6,360 52 Bank lrterp$i Other 102 102 ub total( 21mT 21.49t AR) A2 Asset and imiestmetrt ¥al8s, (see tsbl. total 21.897 21,491 A3 Payments Renl &234 11.283 331 4234 11.283 331 7.368 1,687 331 Premises Olher Re¢umng Costs Tttjls 154 154 42 Sundries 3S2 7BI 174 Cowd-19 781 Matsria Zoom Taket Proj TM H)11 Toy5 14$ 1.397 Sub total 21.136 1.617 21753 9.746 M Ass8t and investment purchases. Isee table) Sub total 21.136 1,617 22.753 9.746 Net of rece1m(payrnentsj AS Transfèrs beeen fund5 A6 Cash funds lastyear end Cash funds this yearend 367 11.745 23.031 22.542 2S.031 24,175 13,286 2S,031 Page 10 of 11
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restriettd nds Endowment funds to nèaree DÈtails ID nearest£ 81 Cash funds 21542 1.633 Totsl cash fun(ts 21542 1,633 UnrestrT¢led nds Restri¢ted fund$ Endowment funds to nre£ DetsiLs to nrSt£ FuTrJto whKh ¢urrertvalue Detsl Co¥t IoFthnall CurtnlvlL Detsils B4 Assets retained for the ¢harWs own use FwxltOTMhKh du8 Iktsil$ BS Llabllltles Swned by one orttruStee5 ¢)n bèhawof all the tnjstees SwJnatu Pt Name Date of roval CCXX R2 ar£ounts ISSI 2410W2021 Page 11 of 11