WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED CHARITY COMMISSION ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT 2024
Chairman: John Skerratt Vice Chairmen: Paul Turner & John Bowden Treasurer: Mark Taylor Secretary: David Allport MBE Social Secretary: Currently vacant Co-opted members of the Committee: Derek Rustell & James Beacher
New Trustees are given a copy of the Constitution and the relevant documents from the Charity Commission on the responsibilities of Trustees. They also have the support of existing Trustees and where appropriate training from the outgoing incumbent. All members have access to a ‘Code of Conduct’
The Shed is a member of the Southern Men’s Shed network and receive briefing papers.
The WMS aims to promote social inclusion for, but not exclusively older men in the immediate area of Waterlooville.
The WMS provides a workshop environment with tools, material and other equipment. Members can undertake individual projects, communal projects and access social activities for their own and community benefit
Members of the public approach the WMS for help in repairing or replacing household items. These include repairs to fences, repairs/replacement of doors, bin storage etc. We also undertake items such as bird boxes, tables, bat boxes, nesting boxes and various local charity projects.
Often the individuals coming forward are the elderly or from the poorer members of the community. The Shed only charges nominal costs for materials and generally these are far cheaper than from commercial outlets. Members have also assisted with the clearing of sheds and out buildings again, assisting the senior members of the community. The tools and assets obtained in this manner have benefitted the Shed by making available donated tools for private use or for communal use in the Shed. Any surplus to requirements is still collected and donated to T.W.A.M. (Tools With A Mission) based in Chichester.
It has been reported verbally back to the Trustees that some new members have gained a “new lease of life” since joining the Shed. They have lifted their depression and have gained a more positive approach to life enjoying the support of like-minded men.
Throughout the period covered by this report, the WMS has continued to attract new members and has added to its membership currently standing at 52. We also celebrated our tenth birthday since our foundation with a BBQ and a WMS themed decorated cake attended by members in the WMS recreational area.
During this period, work on the Shed premises has continued to expand the range of activities on offer. The structure of the building has also been enhanced with a new roof where the old one was beginning to leak water. This was completed by a professional contractor however this enabled a self-help programme of interior work,
including fitting of new ceiling boards and updated eco lighting. All completed by a strong membership commitment. A security camera system has also been installed to assist with security when the building is not occupied. Exterior work has included the demolishing of the canopy in the recreation area and the construction of a new more endurable Perspex canopy to enable the social aspect of the Shed, providing a covered area with benches and tables, which enables the free monthly BBQ to continue regardless of the weather. This area also provides an area allowing members to undertake projects requiring more space. No new machines have been purchased in the year as financial prudence has enabled us to invest in the structure of the building ready to face the next decade.
During the reporting year WMS were able to attend a joint meeting with the local WI, enabling the WI members to construct bird feeders with the advice and assistance of WMS members.
The Shed also manned a display at a local summer fate designed to emphasis Men’s medical and mental issues where we were able to show examples of work achieved by members the general public. This was also been an opportunity to attract and sign up new members.
Social activities during the period have continued to be difficult with the absence of a dedicated Social Secretary however a fish & chip supper with a visiting local speaker proved popular and a second similar event took place in the autumn 2024 Members also have continued to enjoy the opportunity to attend the free monthly BBQ’s, a summer BBQ and Christmas Lunch. These annual events are also planned to continue for 2025
In summary, WMS is in a good position to go forward in the coming years to continue providing a valuable asset for the senior menfolk of the community.
| Charity Name | No (if any) | No (if any) | |||||||||
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| WATERLOOVILLE MEN'S SHED | 1174513 | ||||||||||
| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||||||||||
| For the period from ~~rr~~ |
For the period | Period start date 01/01/2024 |
To | Period end date 31/12/2024 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Restricted | Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||||||
| to the nearest £ |
to the nearest | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | ||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||||
| DONATIONS | 2 569 | - | - | - | 2 569 | - | - | ||||
| MEMBERSHIPS | 2 251 | - | - | - | 2 251 | - | - | ||||
| GIFT AID | 614 | - | - | - | 614 | - | - | ||||
| ASDA GRANT | 800 | - | - | - | 800 | - | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
(Gross income for AR) 6 234 |
- | - | - | 6 234 | - | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 6 234 - - 6 234 - ~~——————~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |||||||||||
| INSURANCE RENEWAL | 732 | - | - | - | 732 | - | - | ||||
| UTILITIES | 642 | - | - | - | 642 | - | - | ||||
| SOCIAL SUBSIDIES | 886 | - | - | - | 886 | - | - | ||||
| DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF THE SHED | |||||||||||
| 2 311 | - | - | - | 2 311 | - | - | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 4 571 | - | - | - | 4 571 | - | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 4 571 - - 4 571 - ~~———=—~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) 1 663 - - 1 663 - A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - - Cash funds this year end 1 663 - - 1 663 - ~~SSS55~~ |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) AMOUNT IN BANK ACCOUNT 31/12/2024 Details Details Details Signature Haydn Davies. |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 11 875 - - - - - 11 875 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which Amount due - - - - - Print Name Haydn Davies.(Treasurer) Dave Allport MBE (Secretary) |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Haydn Davies. | Haydn Davies.(Treasurer) | ||
| Dave Allport MBE (Secretary) |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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