Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 1 April 2024 31 March 2025
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name CHIPPENHAM SHED Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1180371
Charity's principal address C/O North Wiltshire Bowls Club, Westcroft Chippenham Postcode SN14 0LZ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Simon Saunders | Chair and Membership Secretary |
The membership selects and appoints Trustees at the Annual General Meeting |
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| Michael Thornton | Treasurer | As Above | ||
| Graham Coe | As Above | |||
| Hubert Dias | As Above | |||
| Trevor Eason | Allotment Manager | As Above | ||
| David Richards | WorkshopManager | As Above | ||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| None | |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
The Shed has a constitution document (based on the Charity Type of governing document Commissions standard (association model) for ClOs). As an association (eg. trust deed, constitution) model our members vote on major key decisions. CIO registered in October 2018 How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed by the membership at the Annual General Meeting Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
Policies dealing with training, health and safety, safeguarding, hot working, and data protection are in place.
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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The trustees have appointed a Shed Manager who oversees the
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relevant, about: daily shed leads responsible for the safety of members using the
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policies and procedures workshop. In addition, a member has been appointed to address adopted for the induction and Health & Safety matters with a reporting line to the Trustees. training of trustees; A Risk Register is in place and is reviewed at each Trustee meeting.
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Chippenham Shed is a community space for adults to meet, converse and be creative. It aims 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.
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The Shed offers its members a variety of activities including:
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a weekly social gathering with tea, coffee, and biscuits or cake
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Social events take place year-round, with at least one each month. Previous activities include archery, skittles, BBQs, curry and beer nights, and an annual formal Christmas meal. Upcoming events are listed on the Shed website.
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The Shed manages a communal allotment, enabling members to cultivate fruit and vegetables. Surplus produce is distributed to both members and the broader community.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
- A well-equipped workshop allows members to make or repair items and participate in community projects that benefit Chippenham.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Several members contributed their time and financial resources to support the construction of an extension to the Shed workshop.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
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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.
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Following the Shed's name change last year, there has been an increase in the number of female members.
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As membership increased, the workshop was expanded. This expansion occurred through contributions of time, effort, and, in some cases, financial donations from members.
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Support from local organisations made it possible to acquire the final major pieces of equipment, completing the outfitting of the workshop.
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Members have undertaken personal projects, but we are also completed a range of projects to help support our local community.
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Our communal allotment allows members who like gardening to show their skills, and we hope for a plentiful harvest this year.
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Members and their partners continue to enjoy an active social events programme
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Our membership numbers are steadily increasing which bodes well for the future.
More details about Chippenham Shed are available on our website: Chippenhamshed.co.uk
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
A Shed Business Savings account is maintained to provide a cushion for any unexpected or unplanned expenditure
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
Our principal sources of income are:
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Membership Subscription
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External donations
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Grants from local and national organisations.
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Frances Mary Blackmore Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)
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Date 1711112025 TAR Maich 2012
| Chippenham Shed | 118071 | ||||
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| Receipts and payments accounts | CC16a | ||||
| For the period from |
Period start date 01/04/2024 |
To | Period end date 31/03/2025 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 5,405 - 2,171 240 56 84 7,956 - - - 7,956 - 700 234 489 72 29 52 157 30 2,933 47 470 187 123 4,434 60 10,016 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,016 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 5,405 2,171 240 56 84 7,956 - - - 7,956 - 700 234 489 72 29 52 157 30 2,933 - 47 470 187 123 - 4,434 60 10,016 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,016 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| Donations | 5,405 | 4,590 | |||
| Grants | - | 479 | |||
| MembershipSubscriptions | 2,171 | 688 | |||
| Attendance | 1,700 | ||||
| Ramon | 240 | 240 | |||
| Interest on Savings Account | 56 | 72 | |||
| Sales | 84 | - | |||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
7,956 | 7,769 | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | |||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 7,769 | |||||
Refreshments |
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| Lease | 700 | 700 | |||
| Water Rates | 234 | 235 | |||
| Electricity | 489 | 250 | |||
| Cups | 180 | ||||
| Security | 72 | 172 | |||
| Office Supplies | 29 | 1,003 | |||
| Office Costs | 52 | 551 | |||
| Insurance | 157 | 157 | |||
| UK Men'sShed Association | 30 | 30 | |||
| Shed Repair and Maintenance | 2,933 | 2,422 | |||
| Storage | 80 | ||||
| Allotment Lease | 47 | - | |||
| Allotment | 470 | 230 | |||
| Dogs Trust | 30 | ||||
| Website | 187 | 284 | |||
| First Aid Training | 123 | 370 | |||
| Electric Wiringinstallation | 2,150 | ||||
| Legal and Professional Fees | 30 | ||||
| Events | 4,434 | 1,200 | |||
| Gratuity | 60 | - | |||
| **Sub total ** | 10,016 | 10,074 | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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Table Saw |
- | 1800 | |||
| Band Saw | - | 1800 | |||
| Dust Extractor | - | 1143 | |||
| Track Saw | - | 454 | |||
| Wheel Barrow | - | 65 | |||
| Strimmer | - | 142 | |||
| Inflamable Storage Box | - | 147 | |||
Henry Vacuum |
- | 141 | |||
Kettles |
- | 160 | |||
| Planner Thicknesser | - | 920 | |||
| Security Camera | - | 204 | |||
Rotavator |
- | 280 | |||
| Sander | - | 445 | |||
| **Sub total ** | - | 7,701 | |||
| Total payments CCXX R1 accounts (SS) |
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| 17,775 | |||||
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| Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
- 2,060 | - | - | - 2,060 | - 10,006 | |||
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| - 2,060 | - | - | - 2,060 | - 10,006 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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| 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 | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Current Account Business Reserve Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,531 - 3,228 - - - 4,759 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
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