Charlty No: 1181632 Western Wokls Men In 5hed5 FIW4CIAL STATEMEp¥rs Year endlng 31 December 2025 Phoenix knuntsw and BUS1r Consultanq Limltal
Westem Wolds Men In Sheds Charity No.. 1181632 Contsnts to the Flnandal Ststernents For the year endlng 31 December 2025 Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examlners, Rep¢Nt Recelpts and Payments Account Ststement of Assets ar uabl11t$ li Notes to the Flnanclal Ststernts 12
Westem Wolds Nen In Sheds Charity No: 1181632 TN$t Annual Report For the Year endlng 31 December 2025 The Trustees present their report with the independentty examlned ftnancial statements of Westem Wolds Men In Sheds, a Charftable Incorkx)rated Organisati¢XI, for the year ending 31 Dernber 2Q25. Referenc• and Admln16tratlv• Detalli of the Charityi Its Tru•tees and Advlsers Western Wolds Men In Sheds 1181632 s Princi Westem Wolds Men In Shed5 Oak5 Farm Bulmer Lane Holmn-SpaIdlng-Mo East Yorkshire Y043 4HE Names of Trustees who served during the year and since the year end were as follows:. Nam•: Posltlon: Dates of servlc• If not for th• full year: Mr Rlchard Woodcod( Mr Graham West Mr Wllllam Srnlth Trustee Mr Andrew John Crawford Tnt5tee Mr patrick Sharpe Trustee Mr Nell Marshall TNStee Chalr thalr from Aprll 2022 App)inted 23111120 Appolnted 26101122 Appolnted 26101122 Appolr,ted 10104124 - Re51gned. Appolnted 221112026 Inde ndent Examiner: Rebecca TrFffitI MAAT Prattice Accountsnt Phoenix Accountancy and Business Cor6ultancy Llmlted +6 Robert street Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 6NG
Westem Wolds Men In Sheds arity No: 1181632 Trustses Annual Report For the year endlng 31 December 202S The C£)-operative Bank slness Dirett, PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6wr stCture, Govemance and Managemqrt rnin Westem Wolds Men In Sheds Is a registered Charitable Incorprxated Organisatlon governed by Its ConsUtutEon (foundation modd). The organision was registered wlth the Charlty Commlsslon on the 18" January 2019. Intsrent of Trustees: The trustees form the Executfve Committee of the charfty. The members of the Executfve Commlttee are elected at the Annual General Meetlng by the members of the Charlty. All members are clrculated InvFtations to nomlnate trustees In advance of the AGM. The Constitutlon of the Charity ststes that there mLLSt be at least three charlty trustees and the maxlmurn number of charlty trustees is five. Apart from the flr5t charfty truStS all trustees are appointsa for a l year twn by a resolutjon passed at a pnyrly convened meetlng of the charity tntstees. Tralnln All trustees are provlded wlth the CJ)arity C(Thmission5 'Rdes and ResponsiNiittes of Trustees,, the Constttutlon and the finanaal ststements Including the Annual Report. Any trainlng requlred by the trustees may be requested at any polnt, where it is c51dered useful to thelr role as trustee. anisat5on I Structure: The board of Trustees manages the tharlty, ar alms to conslder only strateglc declslons at Its meetlngs. Trustees are aware that any confiitt of interest Is declared atKJ recorded. The board hokjs its meetlnq on the flrst T4Jesday of each month. Risk M ement: The major risks, to which the thartty is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have bn reMew&l and systems have been estab11sPd to mitigate those rlsks. All systems and procedu are reWl regulatty to ensure they meek charity law and our own Drganlsatlons alms and objectives.
Western wolds Men In Sheds Charfty No: 1181632 Trustees Annual Report For the year endlno 31 Decemlxr 2025 Objectlves and Actlvltles The charlty's objett ts: °To promote soc131 Induslon for the pU1C benetlL by preventing men aged 18 or older wlthin the Market Welghton and the 5urrounrfing area. becomlng socially exduded. This is to be achieved by a55iStlng them to integrate into soclety through the provision of factlltEes In which they can meet to undertake tteave, physlcal or recreatlonal artlvlties, leam or pass on skllls and knowledge arml SUPPDrt &ch other soclalty as well as helng with communlty- based projects." An Incluslve group of men meeting In a setting where Ilfe's eXperS can be shared. We alm to provlde the opportunlty to ty out & leam new skllls we'd all forgotten about. We're all benefltlng from developlng our skn'lls and knowledge of a wide range of the new technologSes so Important rK)W to keep u5 ccmnthd and to manage our lfves in so many dlfferent and challenglng ways. Wlth a focus on estsbllshlng and malntalnlng a wlde & extens5ve communlcaljon pollcyi we alm to ensu we have a broad and conslstent presertt withln the k)cal a)mmunity. Withln our membershlp we have successfully ensured that all membEY5 can keep in contatt, through WhatsApp, emalls, facebook arKJ phone and now our YouTube vld&)& In shaplng our objertves lor the followlng year plannlng our actlvltyes, the Trustees have conslderaj +the Charlty Cc*nmis&on s gUIdan on publlc benefit and thls Is regularly re- vlslted. I Continue to expand our membershipi wlth an emphasis UkX)n suppcrting meJnbers most susceptible to bein9 sodally 5solated. 2 Increase wr range of aLtvlties to support a wider rnnge of potenyial members and the local comrnunlty, 3 Continue to e5tabllsh new revenue strea/fUndIDgI to bulkl uw)n our exi5tlng stable flnancial base, Achlevements and Parformanca Our shed contlnues to be a muth valued place for rnember5 to come, share Ideas and experiences, reactlvate old 5ktlls and develop new one5, while Mang new friends and chatrlng over a cuppa- trE kettle is undoubtedly the most used ttsjl. The focus remain5 lea, talk, trlps & tools" and we have malntained a wdcoming atmc6phere at all tlmes for both members, visitors and guests. The qualty of banter amund the table Is a constant source of amazement to us all, which we try to Store In a shed log.
Western Wolds Men tn Sheds Charlty No: 1181632 Trustoes Annual Report For the year endlng 31 Defftber 2025 Achlavements and Perform•nce (Cont) Here Is a selettion of some Df thls yearfs hlghllglts: Mernbersh5p has remalned steady ovw the year at around 50, and we currently have 49 members on our"whaYs app" and"news' group whlth ensures gd commLnlcatlon and connettlon at all Ume Trlps thls year have Included: -Slemens In Goole - new rallway carriages tr London Underground, and an opportunity for us to launth our power point presentsuon. Woc(Iturnlng demonstrauon in Skiby by a prOfOnal Canadlan woodtumer. 8 members attended the Harrogate wcA)dworkirE show Shed Committee & Trustee meetlngs held during the year & AGM In February Shed buildlng and malntenance program this year Induded refutl)Ishlng a polytunnal by a team of Shed Tunnelers to produce a wlde range of vegetables, p1acIng guttering along full length of st&, creating a dedicated palnt 0th aa, re5toratlon of a shed trailer, Installatlon of LED IlghtlrKJ and movement senx*rs throughout the shed . Two talks given to Women s Institute groupsi (xjr [ard was scrumptlous horne baking. We played a fvll ar athe role In all sh&a meettngs arrènged ty the Humber Shed Allian around East Yorkshlre & North Jncolnshlre Attended communlty event In Market Welghton - (Jant Bradley Day Attended Beverley Minster Xmas Tree Festlval, we sponsored a tree arKJ decorated It wlth contrlbulons from other sheds ParcIpated in local Xmas Fayre Rowntree Q%oa Ubrary E¥change In YorK colndding wlth Rowrtree'5 100th Celebratyon Installafjon of new vlllage Notloboards, and re5toratton d church notlceboarts Repalr of an old 'apprentlce exerclse ' nkkd plated model Cht Several benches restored - IcKal community club, vlllage katIor, church benches Xmas Post Box & sledge for IcKal Ajts Centre Repalr & restoration of 3 sentlmentsl items- only ple rescued from a total house flre caused ty a Ilghtning strike Overhaul of °Rudolph the Red NO51 Re1ndr- for hls Xmas communlty outlngs Throughout the year developlng the full potential of the laser engraver - signs, name badges, sleigh & reindeer cut-outs for the Xmas pillar box. Held our first summer BBQ wlth over 70 attending, Including members, pathers etc Our annual Christmas lunch was atterKJed by 40 members We have regular group of members meet weekly for dinner in a local pub Shed repre5entatlves atterKled Volunteer Awards rOnY In Hull as part of the shed AllIan Steering Group Shed was nomlnated and rnade a strttirttist of 3 for the UK Men's Shed ASSoctron annual awards In the Community Project category presented at The House of Commons
Western Wolds Men In Sheds Charlty No: 1181632 Trustees Annual Report For the year endlnq 31 DeMber 2025 Achl¢¥qments and Perforniance (Con't) E&%t York%hlre Counol" Volunteering" video ftured Westem Wolds Men in Sheds. A vlslt from the by Chalrman of East Yor*shlre Councll to our shed to explore who we are, what we do, and how sheds can potents'ally help with men's mental healtt), redu lonellness & Isdatlon an(J foster strong and lastlng frlendshlps In later life Flnjnclal R•vlthv The tharlty reserves policy Is to alm to keep 3 mc¥ths runnlng costs at all ttme. Plans for Future Years Please see maln cljjertlves for the follo¥n9 year. Contlnue to focus on vthat member5 need from the Shed, develop more links wlth other I(1 charitles and groups, ensure we manage to respmd quickly and effettively to changlng the needs for the tools, machlnery and equlpment and malntaln a Sour and stable flnanclal P051tion Induding reseNe levels Statament ol dlscI(Mire of InforntIOn to thdopend•nt Examlmr We, tha Trustees of the charity vtho held office at the date of approval of these flnanclal statements, each conflmi so far as we are aware, that: the15 no relevant informatjon of whlth tr dwrlvs IrKIepAlent Exarnlner Is unaware; and we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken as Trustees In order to make ourselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the tharlty's Independent examiners are aware of that infonnation. Tnth Dedaratlon The Trustees decre that they have approved the Tee$ Annual ReporL Slgned on bthalf of the charity'5 Trustee5 Mr Graham West Trustee Date: ILla
Western Wolds Men In Sheds urity No: 1181632 Trugtees Annual Report For the yur ending 31 December 2025 Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Members of Western Wolds Men In Sheds. I report on the accounts Df Westem Wolds Men in Shets for the perfod erfjng 31 De£ember 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 13. Respectlve rèspoMlbllltle8 of Trustees and examlner The charlty's trustees are reSp)lbIe for the preparation of the accounts. The charty'5 trustees consider that an audit Is not requlred for this year under seth'on 144 cf the Charftles Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examlnation Is needed. It Is my respjnslblllty to: exarnlne the accounts under settim 145 of the tharlttes A¢ to foll¢Jw the prttedures laid down in the generdl Direckns glven by the thartty CommlsslM (under sectyon 145(5)(b) of the Chartues kt, and to state whether pa1Cular matters have come to rny attentlon. Baslj of Ind¢pondent examlMr'J report My examlnatlon was carrled ¢xrt In accordarKe with general Dlredons glven by Charity Commi55Ion. An examlnètlon Includes a wlew of acc(xJntlng records kept by the charlty and a comparlson of the accounts presented wltt> those recor(is. It also Includes conslderatlon of any unusual ltsms or dlsclosures In the accounts, and seeklng explanatlons from the trustees Conrning any such matters. The wcKedure5 undertsken do not provide all the eviden that would be required In an audiL arKI CoreqUentIY no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr, vlew and the report Is Ilmlt&l to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examlnerfs •tatem8nt In connectbn wlth my examlnatlon, no materlal mattws h4ve cwe to my èttentlon whlch gives me cause to belleve that In, any matenal resFett: accountlng records were not kept in accordance with 130 of the CharfttÉg Act or the accounts do nrt accord wtth the accounting rerts I have come auc6s no other matter5 in Ccnection wrth the examinauon to whlch attentlon Should tse érawn In order to enable a proper undertandlng of the accounts to be reached. Rebecca Triffitt, MA4T Practlce Accountsnt Phoenix AcccAJntancy ar#Y &Jsiness Consultanry Limited 4-6 Robert Street Scunthorpe North Uno)Inshlre DN15 6NG Date..
Western Wokts Men In Sh&s (hirity P*): 1181632 Ripts and Payments Account For the year ended 31 December 2025 4.112 4,178 IL745 IL745 10.41LI 10,410 4350 3,X3 sa 231 27.ITJ 19059 4,17 2JXI7 PAYiIE•irs 4735 n5 310 2.I43 1,571 3,756 7Y 4Ji Ih26 035 3220 l614 132 132 43p 9D 3711 37D 19A 19J
Westem Wolds In SP*ds Cjkty No: 1181&32 Receipts and Payments Account CuntinueAI For the year ended 31 Decemb¥ 2025 2025 2025 24 2024 2024 Fundts Funds NEt surp11[[)erIt) the yw tD transfers ttheen furkts 3,%1 (376) (307) 2,282 1,975 Trants between fuThJs Is (16) et Surplusl(Deficit) for th¢ year priorto transfers betwttn funds 961 (376) 3W5 (291) 266 ¥975 Cash & Bank BalaTKf5 brwht thard 8.111 8,945 8,402 (1,432) 6.970 Cash and Bank Balan(xs caffl•d forwavd lion Il530 8,111 945 The notes on pages 12 to 13 form part of tlw flrKincial stateffails
Western Wolds Men In Sheds Charlty No: IL81632 ststement of Assets and Llabllltles As at 31 December 2025 2025 Total Funds 2024 Totsi Funds Monetary Assets Current Account Totsl Monetary Asjets 12.530 530 Comprising: Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds 12,07Z 458 8,111 834 Non.Mon•tsry AM•ts and LIDbllltle8 Flxed As•ets for the Charjty's um: Tcols tr Equlpment Fumlture Offlce Equlpment Defib1[ator Laser Equipment 19,991 6,306 3,317 90 807 19,991 6,306 3,317 807 Oebtorg Groundwrts Credltorj Accounts Fees 420 360 These financial ststements have been approved by the commlttee c and gne0 on Its (date) Mr Graham w& Trustee The notes on pages 12 to 13 fomi part of flnanclal statements. li
Western Wokls Men In Sh8ts QritY No: 1181632 Notes to the FinarKlal Statements For the year ended 31 December 2025 These accounts have been ppared on a lpts (R&P) basis kn fine with thaiity c(rniSSTon guidan ft)r a charity of thi5 size. Grants 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 Funds FurK FU Funds Hull Clty Cojncil - DIFEY Universlty of YNk Drac Charfty Grant Acorn ac Grant Humber & Wdds Rural 1n 3,[2 1,050 3,062 1.050 1,448 1,800 500 430 112 430 112
Western Wolds Men In Charlty No: 1181632 Notes to the Flnanaal Ststements For the year ended 31 Decembgr 2025 Restrlcted Funds Balance Balance asat 3111212 0110112 Jncomln Outgoln Tran8f¢ Drax Charlty Grant Acom CIC Grant East Rlding Yorkshlre Coundl - DIFEY 765 {765) (69) (3,062) 69 3,062 Unlverslty of York 592 458 458 834 A brfef descriptlon of the restn'cted funds are shown below: Drax Charlty Grant Restrlcted funding was recelved from ts Cyax tharity Grant, to contrlbute towards the purchases of material to make owl boxes. Acorn CIC Grant Restrlrted fundlng recdved Irom Ihe Acorn CIC for matertals for a yar4ge door. East Rldlng yolr• Coundl- Do It for Eart YOthIr• Grnnt Restrlcted ftJndiDg was recelved from the HUK City Cwndl to pay ts upgrade on elethlc Ughi& Unlverslty ofyork Restricted fvndlng Y¥•5 reotved from the unfvety of York to pay fcf Cm Mllls ook Ubrary. Thxatlon Western Wold Men In Is a register& charlty. AJI the chariues. Income Is applled to its charitable 0bhth and the asX¢t?tlon Is therefore exempt under current ts13t10n frorn rno& f¢Jmts of ta&71ion. The tharlty Is nut VAT reglstwed, and all exp¥111 Incfvjdes IVerable VAT. Paymiints to Trustees No rernuneratlon d1CtlY or Indir6YJy (yJt of the fijnds of the Charlty was paid or payable for tt7e year tD arry Trustee, 13
Westem Wolds Men In Sheds Charlty No: 1181632 Th¥e was algj no rdmbursement of travel expensts paid or payable to Trustee5 in resp* of the year. 14