Trustees’ Annual Report
For the period from: 01.08.21 to: 31.07.22
Charity name: Christchurch Men’s Shed
Charity registration number: 1175104
Objectives and Activities
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Summary of the Para To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by
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purposes of the charity preventing people, particularly but not exclusively,
as set out in its men aged 18 or over within Christchurch (Dorset) and
governing document surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded,
endeavouring to relieve their needs and assisting
them to integrate into society through the provision
of facilities in which they can meet and jointly or
individually undertake creative, physical or
recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and
knowledge, and support each other emotionally. For
the purposes of this clause, "socially excluded" means
being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a
result of one or more of the following factors:
unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age;
ill health (physical or mental).
Summary of the main Para We currently have 35 members and operate from a
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activities in relation to 1.19 refurbished former “School Hall” in the heart of
those purposes for the Highcliffe, Dorset.
public benefit, in
particular, the activities, Currently, we open our doors three mornings per
projects or services
week. This may be increased to five, depending on
identified in the demand.
accounts.
We also organise ad hoc social events, such as a
BBQs, skittles meetings, for members and partners.
We have encouraged groups of our members to take
part in community activities, e.g. installing bench
seating in and around Highcliffe village, having a stall
at the Highcliffe Summer event,
We have a workshop equipped for wood and metal
working that enables members to use the workshop
for hobbies or individual or group projects that may
include those for the local community, or to simply
meet up with fellow members for a chat.
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Statement confirming Para The Trustees confirm they understand the guidance
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whether the trustees relating to public benefit.
have had regard to the We believe there is a need for our organisation. The
guidance issued by the area surrounding Christchurch in Dorset has one of
Charity Commission on
the highest proportions of retired people in England.
public benefit
Our target membership is aimed at particularly, but
not exclusively, retired men in the area who are
generally recognised as more prone to loneliness and
isolation and resultant depression. They are also more
likely to lead sedentary lives that can lead to lack of
fitness, obesity and related medical conditions. Being
isolated, they are less likely to take action regarding,
or even be aware of, any health issues they may have.
Through the use of our facilities, our beneficiaries are
able to meet with others and avoid social isolation.
They are able to use tools and resources to work on
their own hobbies or community-based projects. They
are able to share skills and learn new ones. It helps
them stay active and have a sense of purpose and
generally improve the quality of their lives.
Furthermore, because they are amongst their
contemporaries, they are more likely to discuss
personal health and social issues and gain
encouragement from fellow members.
It is often quoted that "Men don't talk face to face,
they talk shoulder to shoulder"
As we endeavour to overcome these issues, we
believe we will give a real benefit to the local
community as a whole as there will be less drain on
the local health and social providers.
When possible, we submit applications to local grant
providers, seeking cash injections to assist in the
successful running of our Charity.
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Para We are not a grant making charity.
Policy on grant making 1.38
Para We have not made any social investments.
Policy on social 1.38
investment including
program related
investment
Para All members volunteer in the running and
Contribution made by 1.38 maintenance of our premises. These services are given
volunteers free, for the greater good of the charity.
We do, however, charge an annual, nominal,
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subscription, together with attendance fees (charged
on a daily basis) to cover, amongst other things,
electricity costs, insurance premiums, tea, coffee and
biscuits and to, hopefully build our available funds.
Other Christchurch Men’s Shed is a member of the UK Men’s
Shed Association (UKMSA) and the Southern Men’s
Shed Network (SMSN). The UKMSA provides help and
support in various ways as well as publishing a regular
newsletter that is passed on to our members. The
SMSN has quarterly meetings held at varying Sheds’
locations thus enabling all members to visit other
Sheds and meet with their members to socialise and
exchange ideas.
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Achievements and Performance
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Summary of the main The objectives that support our key purpose are:
achievements of the 1. Promote social inclusion and well-being through
charity, identifying the Para friendships and social interaction within the group;
difference the charity’s 1.20 2. Provide opportunities for members to share, and
work has made to the
learn new skills;
circumstances of its
3. Build relationships with groups and individuals in
beneficiaries and any
the local community that allows us to achieve our
wider benefits to society
aims;
as a whole.
4.Provide a permanent base for our Men’s Shed.
Achievements against our objectives:
1. As previously stated we provide a
premises/workshop space where primarily older men
can attend on weekdays and engage in woodworking
and other activities. They undertake small personal
projects or other, larger projects for local groups and
charities.
Our Shed has 35 members at present of which 15-20
attend our social gatherings and/or monthly group
lunches. Members are also invited to visit and meet
members of other Sheds at the SMSN quarterly
meetings. Anecdotal evidence we have gathered from
within the group shows our members benefit from the
social activity and interactions with others. Some
members of the group have formed friendships and
meet outside of our Shed’s activities.
2. Our members come from a wide range of
professions and trades. Various members have given
presentations about skills such as accurate measuring
and marking up, and tool sharpening. Others have
sought and gained advice about IT.
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- As mentioned above, we have undertaken projects for a number of local community groups. 4.Our workshop in The Lower Hall of The Old Schoolhouse (being our Landlord, Highcliffe Residents Association Community Interest Company’s premises) has been operating successfully for some fifteen months and continues to be equipped with additional tools and machinery. Members use the workshop fora number of hobbies and community projects. We are very fortunate that we are regularly offered old tools and equipment from, for example, widows who wish to dispose of their late husband’s tools.
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See above
Achievements against Para
objectives set 1.41
We were successful with several bids to local
Performance of organisations, seeking grants:
fundraising activities Para 1.41 CoOp Local Community Fund
against objectives set Talbot Village Trust
Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council
Investment performance Para We have no investments of a financial nature.
against objectives 1.41
Other All monies held by our Charity are maintained in an
account at HSBC Bank Plc, together with a small sum of
“Petty Cash”, to facilitate day-to-day payments.
Lower Hall On 1 [st] February 2022 our Charity entered into a lease
between Highcliffe Residents Association Community
Interest Company in respect of The Lower Hall. The
lease is contracted to expire on 30 [th] January, 2029.
We pay a peppercorn rent.
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Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Membership and attendance fees cover all current
financial position at the outgoings and make a moderate contribution to the
end of the period bank balance. The Trustees believe that the finances
are sound and adequate to meet current and
anticipated operating costs.
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Statement explaining Para 1.22
the policy for holding N/A
reserves stating why
they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 N/A
Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Our bank balance and petty cash are our only funds.
reserves We have no reserves and do not deem this
necessary at this time.
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit N/A
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the The Trustees are confident the Charity can continue
charity continuing as a as a going concern in its current state.
going concern
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The charity’s principal Para Subscriptions, donations and applications for grants
sources of funds 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
Para
Investment policy and 1.46 N/A
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the None
principal risks facing the Para
charity 1.46
Other -
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Association – Constitutional Document
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charity Incorporated Organisation
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25
methods including Trustees are elected each year at the AGM of
details of any the Charity, and can retire as directed in our
constitutional provisions constitution or upon determining they no
e.g. election to post or longer wish to stand/act.
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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Policies and procedures Our trustees come from the membership of the
adopted for the Para 1.51 Charity. All potential nominees are provided
induction and training of with weblinks to the documented
trustees responsibilities of trustees, as published by the
Charity Commission, and are made aware of
the need to comply with such guidance.
The charity’s
organisational structure N/A
and any wider network Para 1.51
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any N/A
related parties Para 1.51
N/A
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Christchurch Men’s Shed
Other name the charity None
uses
Registered charity
number 1175104
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Charity’s principal The Lower Hall,
address The Old Schoolhouse,
254-256 Lymington Road,
Highcliffe
Dorset,
BH23 5ET
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint
whole year
trustee (if any)
1 Bob Mackinnon Treasurer Resigned 08.06.22
2 Les Mercer Resigned 08.06.22
3 John Pegram Resigned 08.06.22
4 Jerry Russell 09.06.22
5 John MacBean Chair 09.06.22
Robin Heels 09.06.22
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Bill Horwood Treasurer 09.06.22
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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Description of the assets N/A
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 N/A
for safe custody and
segregation of such
assets from the charity’s
own assets
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Type of Name Address adviser
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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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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Christchurch Men's Shed N
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Receipts and payments acco
For the period Period start date
To
from 08/01/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Membership Subs 700 - -
Membership
contributions/donations
517
over and above
subscriptions
Donations 2,359 - -
Grants 5,752 - -
Other Income - incl: BBQ
Proceeds, Lottery Cash, 1,575 - -
HMRC Gift Aid Refund,
Workshop Attendance Fees,
- -
Sale Proceeds - Scrap metal [ 249 ]
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11,152 - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - -
- - -
Sub total - - -
Total receipts 11,152 - -
A3 Payments
UKMSA 24 - -
Workshop Items - Dewalt
Drill, Woodwork Benches, 2,325
etc
Web Domain Fees 20 - -
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Costs associated with
refurbishment of Lower Hall 5,817
Bank Charges for year 41 - -
Liability Insce 668 - -
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Sub total
8,896 - -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- -
- - -
Sub total - - -
Total payments 8,896 - -
Net of receipts/(payments) 2,256 - -
A5 Transfers between funds
- - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 3,540 - -
Cash funds this year end 5,796 - -
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of
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| Categories | Details | Unrestricted funds |
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| B1 Cash funds | HSBC Current Account | 5,517 | ||
| Cash in Hand/PettyCash | 279 | |||
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| Total cash funds | 5,796 | |||
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| Unrestricted funds |
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| Details | to nearest £ | |||
| B2 Other monetary assets | - | |||
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| B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
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| Details | Fund to which liability relates |
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CC16a
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Period end date
07/31/2022
Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
700 75
517 -
2,359 679
5,752 1,000
1,575 -
249 -
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11,152 1,754
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11,152 1,754
24 24
2,325
20 19
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5,817
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668 -
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8,896
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8,896 43
2,256 1,711
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3,540 -
5,796 1,711
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Restricted Endowment
funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £
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Current value
Cost (optional)
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