Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/05/2024 Period start date To 30/04/2025 Period end date
Charity name: Men in Sheds Ellesmere (MISE)
Charity registration number: 1183326
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote social inclusion within the local area, assisting people to integrate into society. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Through the provision of facilities in which they can meet undertake, jointly or individually, creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills, knowledge and support to individuals. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We state that the trustees declare that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and wherever possible undertake the same philosophy. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All members are volunteers and give of their time and skills freely, especially in regard to excluded individuals, by encouraging them to work within our team structure. |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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. |
Para 1.20 | During the period (2024- 2025) Men in Sheds Ellesmere (MISE) have contributed to the local community by supportng its members in their volunteering with the following. Repaired a wooden staircase at local Scouts HQ building. Various ftng out tasks at the Scouts New Hut in Ellesmere. Refurbished a Bass Drum to be used during Remembrance Day events. Contributng to the Repair Café events. Other community wide projects for which they were recognised at the Annual Mayor’s Awards evening at the Town Council. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Achieved |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Funds held on deposit with no deficit or financial commitments. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NIL |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Subscriptions and donations against projects undertaken. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None identified. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Volunteers for the role are appointed and confirmed by membership |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Health and Safety rules issued. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The general principle of the Men in Sheds UK is followed. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Men in Sheds Ellesmere (MISE) |
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| Other name the charity uses |
N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1183326 |
| Charity’s principal address |
The Scout Building (Unit 2a) Wharf Road Ellesmere SY12 0EL |
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 (if any) |
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| Ben Reincke | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
- Reason for non disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Ben Reincke Full name(s) Ben Reincke Position (eg Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 26/02/2026
Men in Sheds Ellesmere No (if any) Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts
Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period 01/05.2024 Period 30/04/2025 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 300 179 1,035 2,229 - - - - 3,743 - - - 3,743 58 372 273 - - - - - - 703 - - - 703 3,040 - - 3,040 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 300 179 1,035 2,229 - - - - 3,743 - - - 3,743 58 372 273 - - - - - - 703 - - - 703 3,040 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 300 179 1,035 2,229 - - - - 3,743 - - - 3,743 58 372 273 - - - - - - 703 - - - 703 3,040 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Subs | 300 | - | ||||
| Tea & Coffee | 179 | - | ||||
| Donations | 1,035 | - | ||||
| Year Start Bank Balance | 2,229 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
3,743 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Materials | 58 | - | ||||
| Tools | 372 | - | ||||
| Insurance | 273 | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 703 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 3,040 | - | - | 3,040 | - | ||
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| 3,040 | - | - | 3,040 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
26/02/2026
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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 B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Ben Reincke Details Details Bank Balance Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,040 - - - - - 3,040 - OK 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 Ben Reincke |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| Ben Reincke | Ben Reincke | 26/02/2026 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
26/02/2026
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