## **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• n￿r•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
serVic￿1n￿Uranc￿
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
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14.334
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Total cash funds
18.369
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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