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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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.
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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 re￿iVed 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
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