Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From 01 2023 To 31 03 2024 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Skipton Men's Shed Other names charity is known by Registered charfty number lif any} Charity's prlnclpal address Ashtree Cottage West Marton Sknpton Postcode BD23 3UJ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Datas acted if not for whole ear Tru$ts¢ namè Office lif any) Name of TSOn lor body) entiUed oint twstee if an Peter Smith Chairman Stephen Hudson Malcolm Nixon Robert Owen Sharon Rudge Secretary Treasurer 14 OibtrJc--&{ 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charfty, If any, (for example, any custodffian trustees Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infonnation) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document CIO- Foundation How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods Appointment by existing Trustees Additional governance issues (Optional Inforniation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Risk of injury from the inappropriate use of equipment is managed by training and subsequent competency test for each item, with no sole working allowed. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people, particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over, within Skipton and the surrounding area, from becoming socially ex¢luded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can m8et to undertake creative, physical or recreational activities, leam or pass on skills and knowledge, and support each other socialSy. For the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded, means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors.. unem lo ment. financial hardshi outh or old a e,. ill health Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
(physical or mental)- substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs., discrimination on the grounds of sex, ra, disability, ethni¢ origin, religion. belief, creed, sexual orientstion or gender re-assignment,. poor educational or skills attainment., relationship and family breakdown., poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards),. or crime (either as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitsting into society} Activities have largely remained around woodwork and social activities, with consideration of bi¢y¢le repairs and art-based activities. We focus our support toward men over 18 (but are also happy to support women) regardless of personal background, faith, gender or orientation. We are focused in supporting individuals in terms of reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing and mental health. We seek to create a relaxed welcoming atmosphere and by providing interesting workshopbased adivities for people lo relax, to enjoy working with their hands and to talk around topics of interest. 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 benellt) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optlonal infomiation TAR March 2012
We have subscriptions for members and also apply for local grants and those supporting wellbeing and mental health issues. We are grateful for the support of several volunt8ers who have made the Men's Shed a hospitable and welcoming pla for members, and ensuring good practice and maintaining safety policies for those engaged in woodworking activities. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking- policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year We have successfully relocated following the closure of the former school premises we have b88n in from our commencement. This involves an increase in rent and overheads so focus is maintained on generating funds to support the continuation of the workshop facilities. We received grant from Craven Communilies Together in support of our work in the communty. We continue to make a variety of woodwork-based items either for personal use or for sale. We have an active social media presence in the area, took a stall at Skipton Sheep Day and created new leaflets for advertising the shed. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review We maintain reserves for unexpected expenses and overheads. Brief statement of the Charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional infomiadon) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds {in¢luding any fundraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Funds are principally derived from monthly membership fees, but also from grant monies reiVed and from a few unit sales. 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 Signaturels) Full name(s} Position (eg Secretaryi Chair, etc Peter Smith Chair Date 311112025 TAR March 2012