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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1•1 Aprll 2024 Period start date To 31M March 2025 Period end dats Charity name: The Shed (Tameside) Charity r•gistration number: 1175457 Objectlveg and Activities SORP ff*ler•nL¥ Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out In rts governing document The object of the CIO is.. To promote the preservation and protection of {primarily> men's good health in the Tamesrde area, lor the public benefrt, in p8rticular bul not limited lo those who are retired, unemployed or have health t5sues throu9h the provision of facilities fof lbbies. recreatn or other leisure-tirne occupalions in¢Kiding practical interests. skills sharing. Ihe leaming of new skills, j arHJ helpiTrJ olher comrnunity-based ojects. In furtheran of these objects bul not otherwise. the trustees shall have pgwer.. To establish a community workshop ar)d to maintain, manage. or cwperate wh any,. other charity, organisation. company or statutory authorty in the maintenance and management of such activities promoted by charity in furtherance of Ihe above obiects. The Shed's WISan is.. , We want lo be a place vhere people (and in particular older men) can come is>aelher in a safe and inclusive environmont and are.. Socially engaged physilIY a¢live Positive in outlook The Shed seeks to deliver and develop a rarKJe of health and lIbeing activities overtime in order to achieve its charitable obj'ectives, as vftll as generate sufficient ncome to sustain the She(1 in thg longer le. Key actiwts of ts chanty will tr. Managing the Shed as a communrty asset for the ublic benefrt b hostin
raiwJ8 of practical activiti8s to aKI TaMeSe citizens to age well. ProvKling a range of services and activth'es for those diagnosed wth Young Onset Dementia andlor Mild nbtive Im irment. The Shed's actiVrts are" WOOLrkIng Reminiscence$ - sporting arKI musical Monthly supper club Outreach activities-. Crown Green Bo¥lin9 The Men's Room Men In kitchens Occasional activrti8S.' Here & There Group- monthly visits. Che55 Club Us8 of smart hone In pursuance of their obligations in regard I lo ensunng the public benefit of the Shed's provisn, running and raporting of public benefit tfUStee8 have cwes of PB1. PB2 and PB3 guidance Kthich aro di#cus80d, when necessa , at meeti Summary ofthe main activities in relation to th088 purposes for the public benefrt, in particular, the activit8, projects or services identified in the a¢¢ounts. Pwa1 17aThJ Statement confiming wheth8r the Iruslees have had regard to the guKJance Igsued by the Charity Cornmission on PU1¢ tK•nofit P•r• i 18 Addltlon•l Inforniallon (optlonal You ma choose to include further statements wt0 felevanl about: SORP rnlw•n¢• P•r•13 Pollcy on grant making Not applicable Policy on social investment including program relaied investment Not applicable The 14 volunleors help wilh all aspects of the project. The majority cover the following general volunteer activities." P•r• l )9 Contribution made by volunteers woodWkIrVa. deSnir¥a arKI making iterns of wood to.. Help shedders to make and complete their own projects effectively and safely. Makè and deliver rtem$ for local charits, communrties *)d group5 Generaling a small amount of incorng sale of garden items to the public to recover the cost of matenals. Volunteers also require the nomal knowledge and skills ol any volunteer- empatt)y, safeguardin9, first aid, clear communications, eic., Specwhst skilled volunteers Menln.kIlthonS.'
Safe and hygienic rKeparalion arKI storage of food Ec(mmic food plning induding shopping for one. Repertre of healthy aThJ economi cipes Range of cookirwJ techniques and method$ Social ealing guest diners Monthly Suppor Club - food, music, quizzes. guest speakers are organised by both general volunteers arKI food specialist volunteers. Sporting memories Particular skills and knth¥lodge are required for this activity. The aim is to evoke haFPY memones and enttfyurage conversations around shared expenences and memories rime limited tlyrtIeS The Shed operates some time-limited activitie5 such as chess group. technology (use of Smartphone) The69 activrties require specialist knowledge arKI skilLs from temporary volunteers. The Slwl organised and run weekly outd¢Jor activrties such as crown green visits, etc. Other Achlevements and Performance The Shed carries OLrt a quarterfy sur¥ey Of 5hedder$ to thntfy infomatson that 11 help rt descnbe the positive irnpaGt is hawng and highlight areas for development lo irrfom its Ihree-year business an. The Shed has had posrtive re3ponJeJ iting that shedde ar7d their c8ror¥ are generally Pbeased wrth the services and activrties offered. Mosl responses crted the quality of Ihe activit5 and support t)ffered by stsff and volunteers over a range of iThlividual needs and rcUmStances. Summary of the main a¢hievernent$ of the chanty. identrfying the drtéreneo the harity's work ha8 made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wrder benefrts lo society as a whole P*rnlXS Additional infomiation {optlonal) You ma oose to Include further statements where ielevanl aboul. The Shed continues to enjoy a high level of occupancy based on P•A 1.41
Achievements against objectives set fulttim¢ ShedddaY. The current numbers are still slightly down on pre- pandemic freS but rt is antscipated that with confidence building some hesrtant shedders will retum. Occupancy Is seen as an important indbcalor of beneficiafies, value of the There haven't been any accidents. The haven't teen any safeguard Issues. There haven't been any complaints from shedders or their familieslcarers aboul the Shed. Several compliments have been received particularty from shedders. famil rnembers andlor carers. The Shed remains financially sound Ihrough a mixed SOUTce of income.. The men make a small contribution as and when they attend Six pounds per visit is charged which is unchanged since Shed opened in 2017. The local authority uses a means tested method of funding the attendance of some older vulnerable men. Donations have been made by several individuals and crganisalions Grants f4ve beon awarded f¢Y spe¢rfi¢ local aclivikn'es either to the organisalion makiTh3 the appliralion or direct application by the Shed A small amount of inc¢Jre (le8$ than 8%) 18 generated by the 3ales of ilem¥ manufactured at the Shed Perfomance of fundraising aGtIvilS against obJ'eGlives P¥•141 Inveslment performance i against obJectNes P•141 Th8 Shed doosn'l have any inve$tm•nts Other
Financial Revie Review of the chwity's financial position at the end of Ihe period Pwa 1.21 The Shed is sour¥Jty furKled mainly from the attendance fees rt charges shedders and other income as described in Para 1.41 above The Shed holds a modest reserye to Cushion Ihe irnpact of any unforeseen reduction in income The Shed has acquired altem8tive premises that WTII require substantial conStructn and physical alterakn'ons lo accommr)Jate the current and planned activities for rt8 benefiuanes. These atterations have Wun and the Shed aims lo takè possession of the new premises te summer or eady aulumn 2025. The cost of this movè will absorb swnificant amount of tts reserves but 11 still leave a comfortaNe rf smaller reser4e It is antscipated Ihat the paid workforc• may need to be increased by an addrtional part-lime employee. Tre workforce has retumed to three part-time eMoYeeS with a total ol eighl man4a r Yk. £95.627.00 Statement explaining the policy for holding resep4es stating why they are hekl P**1 Amount of reseNes held Reasons for hokling zero reserves j Delails of lund materially in doficrt fÉxplanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a gcNng concern P•N122 P•r• f 22 NIA P•M124 NIA P•rnlZ3 N¢)ne Addltlonal InfomtiOn (optional) You ma choose to include further statements Y•twe relevant about.. Thè prmcipo180urce170%} of funding cornes from t5 charg8d for att•ndin9 the Shed Gifts and donations come froffl: shedder5. Rotary, Masonic Lodges and other local groups. FurK1 raising comes from local Support e.g ACtn Together. for specrfic activrties which cannot be funded from shedders. fees. These adivities include.. men in kitchens, crown green bowling. storting memories and chess club which are free to users at the point of use. The charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Pwa147 Investment pclicy and objectives includin9 any social inveslment policy Para 146
Main risk may come follong a redu('on in A descripts'on ol the principal risks facin the chari P•r¥ 1.46 nc has rernard Gonslanl Oth8r Structure, Governance and Management Oescriptton of charity S trusts" Type of 9ovemiry document P•a 1.2S Constitution How is the charrty constituted? Parn125 cio Trustee selection method$ including details of any conslrtutional prowsions e.g. elodion to po81 OT name ol any person or body errtrtled lo appoint one or more Irustee8 Tnjstees are S8Cled by application and voted Into posrtion by a simple maltY of curreni trustees. The current twsteo6 Are considering recruitiry an addrtional two trustees., One with a background in men's, health and second wrth a financial backgrouryj.. Trusteès are not appoint8d by individua13 or o anisalion Addltlonal Infomatlon loptionall You ma choose lo Includè further 8latements there relevant 8bout'. Newly appointed trustee5 spend a day (or half days) In the Shed lo vW and understand rts aclivrties and procedures. Additional trainin9 is given by taking new trustees through the cuffenl >year plan and explaining *hfiat still needs lo be done, how and b vthom The Shed is govemed by fsve trustees who set polic8 and proc•Jures to achieve is aims and objectives. The policies and procedures are implemented by a part-tirne Shed Coordinator vtho is supported to two part-tsme Staff The Shed Is not part of any fomial or infomial network but looks lo cooperate th other charities and similar organiSatn$ to extend its purpose across TamesKle Policies and procedures adopted for the Induction and training of trustees P•r• 1 $1 The charity's organisational stnjcture arnl any wider network with which th• charrty works Pw¥ 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para I Sl
Other Reference and Administrative details Chatil name Other name the cha istered charit numtr Charity'$ pnn¢ipal address The Shed The Shed 1175457 The Shed ITameside) Units 3 & 4 Wellwwon Parade. Dukinfield Sk16 4LE ameside
Names of the charity trustees who marbage the charlty Dat•* a¢knd it not lor¥thol• Tr1•0 nam• offi {11 anyl N•rne of p•Y•on1or bodyl Onb•<1 Int tnMt•• ifan 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the diredors at the date the re Dirnctor n•m• Shamian Birtl•s Roy. C•tt•r•ll Paul S kos Marla Ball• Mlchael Barl(Mf ortwasa Chalr Treasurer Tru8t•• Tru8t•• Njme of trusteej holding title to property belon9irg to the th•rity TAt•• naffl•
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capactty NIA , N•m8 and oty'ect8 of the , chanly on whose behalf the assets are hdd and how this falls within the custodian charity'5 objects | Details of arrarvJements for safe custody and i segregalion of such assets I from the charity's own assets Additional Informotion loptional) Names and addres9 of •dvls•rs (Optional inforniationl Type of Nam• Addr• adviser N•m• of chl•f •x•cutlv• or namm of s•nlor Staff memb•rn {Opiional inforniallon) Exemptlons from disclosure Reason for non4i8do8ure of ke rsonnel detai18 Other o -J•tional inlorniatson
Declarations Th? trustees declare that have approvod the trugtOO8' roport above. 8lgn•d on behalf of th• charlty's trusl••s sIgnar9{•) Full nam•) Position {•g Secretary, Chair, •tcl Shaman Birtles Mthael Barfow Chair Dale
Declarations The trust••s declare that tlwy have •pprov•d th• trugtoes, rnport abov•. Slgn•d on b•half of the ch•rlty'8 trusts•s Slgn•turn(s) ' Full nam¢()) Position {eg Secretary, Chalr, etcl sttamn Birtles Michael Bartow Chair Date zxlijzw.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A IndpppndÈ¥nt Examiner s Rppnrt Report to tho trusteesl memb•rs of On accounts for the year •ndgd 31" March 2025 Chaiity no (If any) 1175457 sot out on pages 3to4 I report to trusiees on my examination of the accounts of the abo chaiity fft Trusn lor the year end1 3110312025. Responslblllues and basis of report As tt ¢hariVs trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in ac£<)rrlan( wryth the requiremerts of ts Chaiities Ad 11 (Ihe Acr). I rewrt in respera of my exaThn'on Lrf Ihe Trusl's ac£ounts (xmed out under sedion 145 of Ihe 2011 Ad and in carrying out my examination. I have lolltrwed all the applieable Diro(Ams given by the Chanty COMMI¢)n under sedion 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent The tharity's gross exceeded £250.000 and l am qualffied to •xaminor's stalement undertake the exanrrinali by being a qualffjd member of member of the Associalion ol Chartered Certified accThJntants. I have comwed my examin'¢)n. I confinn that no matefial matters have coff to my attenkn in connection with the exanatIOn whth gives me cause to believe th in. maten'al respect.. of Ihe Charities Act: or Ihe a(£ounts did not acco with th8 8Ctounting records: or the aca>unl$ did not comply with the applicable requirements cAYKeming the fomi and t?)nt# of nUnts set out in the Chilie$ (A¢(nts Re[S) Regu181H)ns 2008 thher than any requireme that the a(YUnIS give a Irue and fairf vitrw thIch is not a rnatter onsidered as part of an independenl examinats'on. I have no c4)ncms have come xross no other matters in connedion with the exarrinaticfj to wlmth attention should drwn in this report in order to en*Ae a wr4)er uThJethrthg of the accx>unts to be rexhed. SIgn. 2210112026 Nam•: J V Fidler Relevant prOf10nal qualifiGatsonl?l or body lrfany): FCCA IER Oct 2018
Addrtss: 80 Joel Cheshire SK14 5LF Section B Disclosure Only rf the exarThner nls to hhlIght rn1¢ matters ol a)reM (see CC32. Independent examination of ty nts.. th're(*ons and guidano for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examingr wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018