2021-05-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 02/05/2020 To 01/05/2021 Period end date

Charity name: Wharfedale Men’s Shed

Charity registration number: 1183609

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To promote social inclusion for public benefit through the provision of a facility particularly, but not exclusively for, men at risk of being socially excluded.
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.	To prevent social exclusion by promoting the opportunity for friendships, social engagement and skill sharing in a safe and enjoyable environment, in which members can meet and carry out creative projects acceptable to the Shed and of their own choosing, individually, jointly and for the benefit of the wider community.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The Charity has worked hard To promote good health and wellbeing to its members through active participation and, from time to time, providing opportunities for relevant health organisations to raise awareness of good health strategies for the benefit of the members.

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Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

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.

The Group met 1 day per week in a space shared with a local Makerspace Group. In the first year we have managed to increase the membership to 17 members. This had enabled us to consider increasing the number of days. (Lockdown forced us to stop this development) We have continued to work with other local charities to provide wildlife equipment- Hedgehog Pods and Bird Boxes and provided skilled personnel in support of a ‘Repair Shop’ facility enabled by another charity. Members worked individually on shared projects and provided the requested items. During lockdown we maintained contact with our members by using Zoom Meetings and a weekly bulletin we called The Bugle. WhatsApp was a very potent tool in maintaining the contact between members of the group. During Lockdown we managed to completely rebuild a Santa Sleigh for a local charity. This was by no means an easy feat given the restrictions. But working within the rules we managed to complete the task and work safely with no infections. Our reputation for quality finish meant we were commissioned to make private sales for wildlife equipment to support the groups income. As a group we offered our members  The opportunity to talk to each other in a safe environment about themselves  Support for a number of members who had mental health issues on a one-to-one basis  Supported each other via a variety of communication routes during Lockdown

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Achievements against objectives set	Our main objective during COVID was to maintain the cohesiveness of the group and ensure that when we returned to meetings we would have a viable group to continue. We started with 17 members before lockdown, we had 12 returnees when restrictions were lifted,

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	At the end of the Reporting Period the bank account had a balance of £1010.53, The major part of the income was from Subs paid by members and income from projects undertaken on behalf of Ilkley Round Table, Wildlife Friendly Otley and The Town Hall in Silsden
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	All monies are maintained in the account for future use. The Group do not have sufficient reserves to warrant a separate policy
Amount of reserves held	N/A
Reasons for holding zero reserves	The Group is a not for profit charity and any capital at year end is transferred as the opening balance for next year
Details of fund materially in deficit	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	The principal source of funding is Members Subscriptions
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	As a charity we are expanding and require more space. Until that occurs the charity will have to remain smaller than we would wish

Structure, Governance and Management

Structure, Governance	and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO)	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	The constitution requires changes to Trustees to be via a meeting of the membership. No individual can appoint a trustee

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Wharfedale Men’s Shed
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1183609
Charity’s principal address	Wharfedale Men's Shed C/O Otley Courthouse Courthouse Street OTLEY LS21 3AN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Jason Middleton	Chair	02/05/2020 – 02/12/2020
	Robert Miles	Secretary
	David Scannell	Treasurer
	JeffreyGregory	Trustee/Chair	0212/2020 – 02/05/2021

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Robert H Miles	David Anthony Scannell
	Secretary
	25/02/2022
	25/02/2022

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Income/Exp	Type	Income	**Expenditure **	Notes
Income	Refund on Materials	19.54 £
	Payments for Projects Completed	1,213.77 £		IlkleyRound Table,Wildlife FriendlyOtley. Silsden Local HistoryGroup
	Petty Cash Transfer to Account	200.00 £
	Subscriptions from Members	1,090.02 £
Income Total		2,523.33 £
Expenditure	POS Terminal for Contactless Payments		34.80 £	Izettle Terminal in expectation of Sales at Local Fairs
	Zoom Charges to maintain Contact With Group		28.78 £	Zoom account Costs to create a Virtual MeetingSpace
	Domain and Website Costs		63.49 £
	Expenses for materials Purchased by Members		182.00 £
	Materials for Projetcs		1,137.81 £
	Out of Pocket Expenses for members		66.14 £
Expenditure Total			1,513.02 £
Balance		1,010.31 £