Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021 Charity name: South Manchester Men in Sheds Charity registration number: 1174275
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 | Prevent social exclusion of adults in South Manchester especially men. Relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded by involving them in creative, recreational activities individually or in groups and learning or passing on related skills |
| 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 |
This was a completely unprecedented period in our history. The majority of members and volunteers are older and many have significant long-term health conditions. COVID-19 meant that we took the decision, for health and safety reasons to close to the public during the entirety of this reporting period. This was also a time of transition, as there were a number of changes in the trustees. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are aware of and have regard to the guidance on public benefit when making decisions. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We are not a grant awarding body, so do not give out grants |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | All funds received are allocated for ongoing work in line with our charitable purposes. We do not hold any funds to invest |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Despite being closed to members. The trustees developed a rota, so that they and volunteers could access the ‘shed’ once lockdown restrictionswerelifted. |
Manchester, as part of Greater Manchester were subject to additional restrictions in relation to the number of people, who could meet, so this rota only allowed two people to access the site at a time. We made a plan to carry out improvements to the building and outdoor space during the closure. Volunteers were key to the successful completion of these enhancements. Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | The improvements to the site included resurfacing the yard with concrete, building a new shelter to store wood and other materials. We developed a clean area, away from the workshop, so when we reopen, arts and crafts can be carried out away from the dust created by woodworking. We also created a new space upstairs, where smaller woodworking projects could be undertaken away from the downstairs workshop space which contains a lot of equipment. We also completely reconfigured the workshop – some of our key volunteers/trustees have a background in joinery and construction. They have donated a range of tools and equipment in preparation for reopening. Despite the closure, we decided it was safe to maintain the bike repair service. People dropped off and collected their bike outside, so there was no need for contact. This allowed us to maintain some contact with our local community but in a limited way. |
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 Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | See Account uploaded at same time |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | No reserves |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Most income has been restricted for use in carrying out our proposals in successful grant applications, or donated for the purpose of buying equipment or to pay for training. |
| 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 | Grants Donations and support from Southway Housing Trust We are working on sustainability by producing products we can sell to generate income and by expanding our bike repair service |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We do not hold money to invest |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Momentum lost due to COVID-19 |
| 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 | Election at AGM or other meeting of trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | South Manchester Men In Sheds |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1174275 |
| Charity’s principal address | 38 Merseybank Ave., Manchester M21 7NN |
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(if any) |
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| Peter Shipton | Chair | |||
| Nick Larder | ||||
| Andrew Yates | Treasurer | |||
| Nick Anderson | ||||
| Fredryk Paul Unsworth |
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| Bethan Unsworth | ||||
| Maria Yates | ||||
| Robert Dolan | ||||
| Chris Gale | ||||
| Roger Bysouth | ||||
| Bernard Leech | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | **Dates acted if not for whole year ** | |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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 |
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| **adviser ** |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
No paid staff
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Peter Shipton | ||
Chair |
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| 1stSeptember 2022 | ||
| 1stSeptember 2022 |
| Charity Name | Charity Name | Charity Name | Charity Name | Charity Name | No (ifany) | No (ifany) | CC16a | ||
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| South Manchester Men in Sheds | 1174275 | ||||||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | |||||||||
| For the period from |
Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||||
| 01/09/2020 | 31/08/2021 | ||||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | |||||
| to the nearest £ |
to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | |||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
| Green Chorlton | 500 | - | - | 500 | - | ||||
| Various Funders | - | - | - | - | 16,091 | ||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
500 | - | - | 500 | 16,091 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts | 500 | - | - | 500 | 16,091 | ||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 283 | - | - | 283 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 32 | - | - | 32 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 46 | - | - | 46 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 88 | - | - | 88 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 47 | - | - | 47 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 49 | - | - | 49 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 1,043 | - | - | 1,043 | - | ||||
| John Mulvenna EON | 98 | - | - | 98 | - | ||||
| Various Goods and Sevices | - | - | - | - | 7,026 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 1,685 | - | - | 1,685 | 7,026 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Totalpayments | 1,685 | - | - | 1,685 | 7,026 | ||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | - 1,185 | - | - | - 1,185 | 9,065 | ||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| A6 Cash funds lastyear end | 3,867 | 5,198 | - | 9,065 | - | ||||
| Cash funds thisyear end | 2,682 | 5,198 | - | 7,880 | 9,065 | ||||
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories | Details | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | |||||
| B1 Cash funds | NIF1 (Bike & DIY) | - | 271 | - | |||
| NIF2 (Greening) | - | 1,172 | - | ||||
| SWAY AFT 1 | 610 | ||||||
| SWAY CBF | 2,097 | ||||||
| FOREVER MANCHESTER | 69 | ||||||
| BUZZ NHS 5 | 500 | ||||||
| Bike Revenue | 480 | ||||||
| Various Funders | 2,682 | - | - | ||||
| Total cash funds | 2,682 | 5,198 | - | ||||
| (agree balances w ith receipts and payments account(s)) |
OK | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
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| Details | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||
| - | - | - |
| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B3 Investment assets | - | - | |||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Details | Fund to which asset belongs |
Cost (optional) | Current value (optional) |
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
- | - | |||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Details | Fund to which liability relates |
Amount due (optional) |
When due (optional) |
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| B5 Liabilities | - | ||||||||
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| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name | Date of approval |
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