Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 29 March 2023 To 31[st] March 2024
Charity name: Chippenham Shed Charity registration number: 1180371.
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Chippenham Shed is a community space for adults to meet, converse and be creative. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people within Chippenham, and the surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded. Membership is from Chippenham and surrounding area. |
| 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. |
The Shed offers its members a variety of activities including: a weekly get-together to socialise over tea and a piece of cake (biscuits have been known to appear too!). social events and activities throughout the year. There is usually at least one event each month. Past events have included archery and bowls tasters, BBQs, curry and beer evenings, and rounding off each year with a formal Christmas lunch. Details of future events are shown on the Shed website. The Shed operates a communal allotment for members to grow fruit and veg with surplus crops offered to other members and, potentially, the wider community. There is a well-equipped workshop located within the grounds of North Wilts Bowls Club where members can make or mend items and become involved in community projects that make Chippenham an even better place to live.’ . |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policy on grant making. N/a
Policy on social investment including N/a program related investment. Contribution made by volunteers. N/a Other
Achievements and Performance
| 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 whole. |
A change of leadership has revitalised the running and development of the Chippenham Shed. Communication (and discussion) have been significantly improved both at the membership level and within the Board of Trustees. The result of this is a much happier and engaged membership. We have changed the name to Chippenham Shed from Chippenham Men’s Shed to help us become more inclusive. We have moved home and are now based within the grounds of North Wiltshire Bowls Club. We now have a well-equipped workshop. We took over a dilapidated wooden social club which has been refurbished and converted into the workshop. Most of the work was undertaken by member volunteers. A significant amount of expenditure last year was on this project. We successfully undertook several funding bids to support the purchase of many of our key pieces of machinery. Our new workshop has enabled us to take on projects. Members can do their own work, but we are also taking on a range of projects to help support our local community. We have a communal allotment for those of our members who love gardening. We also have an active social events programme which includes members and their partners. Our membership numbers are steadily increasing which bodes well for the future. More details about Chippenham Shed are available on our website: Chippenham Shed |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Healthy with a sufficient reserve. Our income is derived from member subscription and covers our annual running costs. Expenditure was high during this period as a result of the cost of Shed renovation and provision of equipment for the workshop. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
A Shed Business Savings account is maintained to provide a cushion for any unexpected or unplanned expenditure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Currently, a sum of some £5K is maintained in the Shed’s Business Savings Account. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
n/a |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Our principal sources of income are: Membership Subscription External donations Grants from local and national organisations. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
There are no significant risks to report |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
The Shed has a constitution document (based on the Charity Commissions standard (association model) for ClOs). As an association model our members vote on major key decisions. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
The CIO was registered in October 2018. |
| 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 |
Trustees are initially selected by the Board of Trustees and can be co-opted in for a limited time. The selected candidates are then voted-in by the membership at a meeting such as an AGM or SGM |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. |
Prospective trustees are required to read the Charity Commission guidance The Essential Trustee. We currently have an informal induction that we hope to develop over the coming year. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. |
The Trustees, together with member volunteers run the charity. In addition, to ensure a safe working environment and to develop good practice the workshop is overseen by a Workshop Manager, and four Workshop Leads supported by four Assistant Leads. All leads are First Aid trained. |
| Relationship with any related parties | The Shed is leased from the North Wiltshire Bowling Club. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Reference and Administrative | details |
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| Charity name | Chippenham Shed |
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1180371 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o North Wiltshire Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 0LZ |
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) |
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| Simon Saunders | Chair and Membership Secretary |
Selected and recommended by Board of Trustees. Voted on by membership |
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| Michael Thornton | Treasurer | As above. | ||
| Trevor Eason | Allotment Manager | As above. | ||
| David Richards | WorkshopManager | As above. | ||
| Hubert Dias | As above. | |||
| Graham Coe | As above. | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved - NONE Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity - NONE
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | |
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| Description of the assets held in this capacity. | n/a |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects. |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Exemptions from disclosure - NONE
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 Date |
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| Simon Saunders | Michael Edward Thornton | |
| Chair | Treasurer | |
| 23rdMay 2024 | 23rdMay 2024 |
Chippenham Shed
CC16a
No (if any) 1180371
Receipts and payments accounts
Period start date Period end date To 4/1/2023 3/31/2024
For the period from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts Donations 4,590 Grants 479 MembershipSubscriptions 688 Attendance 1,700 Ramon 240 Interest on Savings Account 72 7,769 - - Sub total - Total receipts 7,769 A3 Payments Refreshments - Lease 700 Water Rates 235 Electricity 250 Security 172 Cups 180 Office Supplies 1,003 Office Costs 551 Insurance 157 UK Men's Shed Association 30 Shed Repair and Maintenance 2,422 storage 80 Allotment 230 Architect - Dogs Trust 30 Website 284 First Aid Training 370 Electric wiringInstallation 2,150 Legal & Professional Fees 30 Events 1,200 Sub total 10,074 Table Saw 1,800 Band Saw 1,800 Dust Extractor 1,143 Track Saw 445 Wheel Barrow 65 Strimmer 142 Inflamable Storage box 147 HenryVaccum 141 Kettles 160 Planer thicknesser 920 SecurityCamera 204 Rotavator 280 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
A1 Receipts Donations 4,590 Grants 479 MembershipSubscriptions 688 Attendance 1,700 Ramon 240 Interest on Savings Account 72 7,769 - - Sub total - Total receipts 7,769 A3 Payments Refreshments - Lease 700 Water Rates 235 Electricity 250 Security 172 Cups 180 Office Supplies 1,003 Office Costs 551 Insurance 157 UK Men's Shed Association 30 Shed Repair and Maintenance 2,422 storage 80 Allotment 230 Architect - Dogs Trust 30 Website 284 First Aid Training 370 Electric wiringInstallation 2,150 Legal & Professional Fees 30 Events 1,200 Sub total 10,074 Table Saw 1,800 Band Saw 1,800 Dust Extractor 1,143 Track Saw 445 Wheel Barrow 65 Strimmer 142 Inflamable Storage box 147 HenryVaccum 141 Kettles 160 Planer thicknesser 920 SecurityCamera 204 Rotavator 280 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 4,590 479 688 1,700 240 72 7,769 - - - 7,769 - 700 235 250 172 180 1,003 551 157 30 2,422 80 230 - 30 284 370 2,150 30 1,200 10,074 1,800 1,800 1,143 445 65 142 147 141 160 920 204 280 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| 5,586 | |||||
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| 232 | |||||
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| 300 | |||||
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| 1,804 | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Table Saw | 1,800 | - | - | 1,800 | |
| Band Saw | 1,800 | - | - | 1,800 | |
| Dust Extractor | 1,143 | - | - | 1,143 | |
| Track Saw | 445 | - | - | 445 | |
| Wheel Barrow | 65 | - | - | 65 | |
| Strimmer | 142 | - | - | 142 | |
| Inflamable Storage box | 147 | - | - | 147 | |
| HenryVaccum | 141 | - | - | 141 | |
| Kettles | 160 | - | - | 160 | |
| Planer thicknesser | 920 | - | - | 920 | |
| SecurityCamera | 204 | - | 204 | ||
| Rotavator | 280 | - | 280 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
08/04/2024
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| Sander 445 |
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| Sub total 7,692 | - | - | 7,692 | - | |||||
| Total payments 17,766 | - | - | 17,766 | 1,804 | |||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) - 9,997 | - | - | - 9,997 | 3,782 | |||||
| A5 Transfers between funds - |
- | - | - | - | |||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end 16,648 |
- | - | 16,648 | - | |||||
| Cash funds this year end 6,651 | - | - | 6,651 | 3,782 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
08/04/2024
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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 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Current Account Savings Account Details Details Details Computer (3) Poly Tunnel Details Signature #VALUE! Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Description automatically generated |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,480 - 5,171 - - - 6,651 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - Cost (optional) 2,044 586 - - - - - Print Name Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) M E Thornton Treasurer Simon Saunders Chair and Membership Secretary |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Date of approval |
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| Description automatically generated | M E Thornton Treasurer |
5/23/2024 | |
| #VALUE! | Simon Saunders Chair and Membership Secretary |
5/23/2024 |
CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
08/04/2024
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