Chair of Trustees Report: Aldridge Shed 2024–2025
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I present the Chair of Trustees Report for Aldridge Shed for the year 2024–2025.
This year has been a transformative one for our organisation. Due to a remarkable increase in membership and community engagement, we found ourselves outgrowing our current premises - a testament to the strength of our mission and the importance of the Shed in the lives of so many local people. In response, we undertook the bold step of moving to a larger facility that better accommodates our growing number of members and the expanding range of activities we now offer.
This move is a milestone for Aldridge Shed. It signals our evolution from a modest community space which started 7[th] June 2016, to a thriving hub of creativity, skillsharing, and social connection. Our new premises allow for improved facilities, enhanced accessibility, and the ability to host more workshops, events, and collaborative projects - all central to reducing loneliness and fostering wellbeing through practical activity.
However, with this exciting growth comes a set of new challenges. Chief among them are the increased operational costs associated with the larger space - from rent and utilities to maintenance and insurance. As a result, the Trustees have had to place a renewed focus on securing sustainable funding to support our expansion. This has included applying for a range of local and national grants, as well as exploring new fund raising opportunities and partnerships.
We are grateful for the support we’ve received so far and remain committed to ensuring that Aldridge Shed remains an affordable, welcoming, and inclusive space for all who wish to join. We know the value the Shed brings - not just in terms of skills and hobbies, but in building friendships, purpose, and resilience.
I want to extend heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers, members, supporters, and fellow Trustees, whose passion and hard work make everything we do possible. As we look ahead, we remain optimistic and focused on ensuring the Shed continues to thrive in its new home.
Together, we are building more than just projects - we are building community.
Ivor Anderson
Chair of Trustees Aldridge Shed
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Aldrfdge Shed Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110612024 3110512025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to tr* nearest £ tr• th• nr•st £ to tha nèar&st £ to the nearest £ A1 Recel ts session fees membership fee Donatt'ons Bank interest 7.158 475 7.135 7.158 475 7.135 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and Investment sales. {see table). 15.154 15.154 Sub totsl 15.154 15.154 A3 Payments rentlutilities serVic1nUranc Consumables Equipment Donations made 21.840 1.919 21.840 1,919 1346 359 75 359 75 Sub total 26,539 A4 Asset and inveslment urchases, {see table) Sub total 26,539 26,539 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 11.385 11.385 11.385 11.385 CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 0710912025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n8ar8st£ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest E Categories Details B1 Cash funds esy)sit ao))Jnt 14.334 JThentaco)unt Total cash funds 18.369 C(SI} Unrestricted funds to nèarBst £ Restrfcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearèst £ Details Fund to whlc asset belon Currènt valua tlonal Details Cost ltipttonall 83 Investment assets Fund to whi¢h asset belon Current value lonal Details Cost (optlonal) B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch relates Amount due ional When due onal Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or Iruslees on behaw of all the trustees Date of roval Signature Print Name ivor Anderson Mark Perry CCXX R2 accounts {SSI 0710912025