2023-07-31-accounts - Christchurch Men's Shed

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Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period from: 01.08.22 to: 31.07.23

Charity name: Christchurch Men’s Shed

Charity registration number: 1175104

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To promote social inclusion for the public beneft by preventing people, particularly but not exclusively, men aged 18 or over within Christchurch (Dorset) and 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; fnancial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental).
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	The objectives that support our key purpose are: 1. Promote social inclusion and well-being through friendships and social interaction within the group; 2. Provide opportunities for members to share, and learn new skills; 3. Build relationships with groups and individuals in the local community that allows us to achieve our aims; 4.Provide a permanent base for our Men’s Shed. We currently have46 members and operate from a refurbished former “School Hall” in the heart of Highclife, Dorset. Currently, we open our doors three mornings per week. This may be increased to fve, depending on demand.

		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 Highclife village, having a stall at the Highclife 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.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees confrm they understand the guidance relating to public beneft. We believe there is a need for our organisation. The area surrounding Christchurch in Dorset has one of the highest proportions of retired people in England. 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 ftness, 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 benefciaries 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 beneft 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 localgrantproviders, seeking cash

injections to assist in the successful running of our Charity.

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Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	We are not a grant making charity.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	We have not made any social investments.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	All members volunteer in the running and maintenance of our premises. These services are given free, for the greater good of the charity. We do, however, charge an annual, nominal, subscription, together with attendance fees (charged on a daily basis) to cover, amongst other things, electricity costs, insurance premiums, tea, cofee 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.

Achievements and Performance

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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	Para 1.20	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.

whole. 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. 3. 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. 5. The provision of local support to our current landlord (Highcliffe Residents Association), who own the Community Hub and who provide facilities for day and night classes for local groups, such as science group, Zumba, Yoga and painting classes/groups

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See above Achievements against Para objectives set 1.41 Our primary source of funds has been

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	subscriptions, attendance fees, donations and sale proceeds from surplus tools.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	We have no investments of a fnancial nature.
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 1stFebruary 2022 our Charity entered into aleasebetween Highclife Residents Association Community Interest Company in respect of The Lower Hall. The lease is contracted to expire on 30thJanuary, 2029. We pay a peppercorn rent.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Membership and attendance fees cover all current outgoings and make a moderate contribution to the bank balance. The Trustees believe that the fnances are sound and adequate to meet current and anticipated operating costs.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	N/A
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	N/A
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Our bank balance and petty cash are our only funds. We have no reserves and do not deem thisnecessary at thistime.
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	The Trustees are confdent the Charity can continue as a going concern in its currentstate.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Subscriptions, attendance fees, donations and applications for grants
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	N/A


A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	None
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Structure, Governance and Management

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Association – Constitutional Document
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charity Incorporated Organisation
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	Trustees are elected each year at the AGM of the Charity, and can retire as directed in our constitution or upon determining they no longer wish to stand/act.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Our trustees come from the membership of the Charity. All potential nominees are provided with weblinks to the documented responsibilities of trustees, as published by the Charity Commission, and are made aware of the need to complywithsuchguidance.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	N/A
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	N/A
Other		N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Christchurch Men’s Shed
Other name the charity uses	None
Registered charity number	1175104
Charity’s principal address	The Lower Hall, The Old Schoolhouse, 254-256 Lymington Road, Highcliffe Dorset, BH23 5ET

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	JerryRussell
	John MacBean	Chair
	Robin Heels
	Bill Horwood	Treasurer

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

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 for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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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) W Horwood Full name(s) WILLIAM EDWARD HORWOOD Position (eg Secretary, TREASURER Chair, etc) Date 07.02.24

Christchurch Men's Shed

CC16a

1175104

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period Period start date Period end date 7/31/2023 from 8/1/2022

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds

Total funds Last year

Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds	Total funds	Last year
A1 Receipts MembershipSubs 1,005 Donations - cash from new members 150 1,500 2,978 Payment from HMRC re Gift Aid reclaim 525 1,703 - - 7,861 - - Sub total - Total receipts 7,861 to the nearest £ Proceeds from sales of surplus tools/equipment(£836.84 via Bulstrodes) Other receipts - incl: BBQ proceeds, WorkshopAttendance Fees Grants - CoOp, Highcliffe (£1,443.00) H &W PC(£210.00), HAT(£50.00) *Sub total*(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).	to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - -	to the nearest £	to the nearest £ 1,005 150 1,500 2,978 525 1,703 - - 7,861 - - - 7,861	to the nearest £
		- - - - - - - -	1,005	700
			150	2,211
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			2,978	1,575
			525	665
			1,703	5,752
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			7,861	10,903

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -		30 104 4,272 1,897 20 669 714 - - 7,706 - - - 7,706 155 - 5,796 5,951
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		104	41
		4,272	2,325
		1,897	5,817
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-	- - - -	155	2,008
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-		5,951	3,540

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use	Details HSBC Current Account Petty Cash Details Details Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	to nearest £ 5,669 282 - 5,951 OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates	to nearest £ - - - - OK to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds Restricted funds Amount due (optional)	to nearest £ Endowment funds
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