Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/6/2023 Period start date To 31/5/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Calne Men’s Shed
Charity registration number: 1173448
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people particularly but not exclusively older men and women, within the Calne Community Area and the surrounding area, from being socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet jointly or individually to undertake creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and knowledge and support each other socially. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We have workshop space for woodwork and general DIY. We work with the local community producing items for charities and those in need wherever our skill set may be useful |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
| Para 1.38 | ||
| Policy on grant making | ||
| Para 1.38 | ||
| Policy on social investment | ||
| including program related | ||
| investment |
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We continue to produce items for local charities such as the Pocket Park in Calne, Wordfest and a hedgehog rescue charity. Additionally we undertake numerous small projects for local public groups and individuals ensuring we do not take work from local tradespeople. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Healthy with a decent reserve. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Decided by trustees and members on consultation. We look at potential outgoings and historic costs and decide on amount to be held. The funds are not held in a specific account but are in the general bank account. We attempt to keep this account at the minimum set for our target. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Approx £12000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Funds are raised by application for grants from local bodies and branches of national bodies such as the Lions and major supermarkets. Also national bodies offering grants to charities such as Men’s Sheds. We also attend local events where we sell items made by Shed members. Subscriptions from members. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No investments. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | By vote of members or co-option by trustees when applicable. We are always looking for external Trustees with specific expertise e.g. legal, marketing etc. Term of office defined in Constitution. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Calne Men’s Shed |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1173448 |
| Charity’s principal address | Groundsman’s Building Anchor Rd Calne SN11 8DT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Pauline Morrow | Chairman | 6/2/2024 | ||
| Jeff Rawlings | Secretary | 6/2/2024 | ||
| Jonathan Brand | Treasurer | 10/3/2024 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Pauline Ann Morrow ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 6/8/2024
Financial Statement 2023 to 2024 s £11 4213 75 1&Ltr TOTL £10,956.IID TOTAL EXPENSES 9.748.29 CASH posrrKIN TOTAL RREKF BALA14CE T: £1.208.61 .181.27 Audited by. P4•m•: .fv)y 17 D•t•: aiur•: