2022-05-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 02/05/2021 To 01/05/2022 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	In this year the Volunteers took on further tasks in relation to supporting the community. Attended Talks and supported local wildlife charities as well as a Community Owned Town Hall.
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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.

We Slowly Opened up after Lockdown, with 6 members per session as per guidelines. All those who attended took a Lateral Flow Test and shared results on WhatsApp. As restrictions were eased we followed the guidelines and gradually opened up to more members but continued to test and take precautionary tests before attending. When we opened up we had a number of members who chose not to return and one who left for Scotland. The numbers shrunk to 12 members. During the subsequent months we gained some new members a number of these from referrals for health reasons. 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 produced the requested items. The WhatsApp group continued to provide a forum for the members to share technical tips, but mainly to provide support as we moved in and out of various lockdowns. As we returned to more normal activities we engaged in a number of projects.  Rebuilt a Butterfly Friendly Garden for a local school, in collaboration with The Town Council, Otley Lions and a local garden centre.  Supplied and fitted a number of Swift Boxes for the local Wildlife group  Provided a rear-view mirror for a motability scooter which enabled the user to be more confident in getting out and about  Designed and built an elephant for use by local schools to celebrate culture in the local town 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  Initiated training for two members in PAT Testing

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Achievements against objectives set	Our main objective Post COVID was to maintain the cohesiveness of the group and ensure that when we returned to full meetings we would have a viable group to continue. We had 12 members after lockdown and ended with 15 by the end of this reporting period,

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	At the end of the Reporting Period the bank had a balance of £1365.64, The major part of the income was from Subs paid by members and Donations made on behalf of a deceased Member of the Man Shed. Income was also received from projects undertaken on behalf of Ilkley Round Table, Wildlife Friendly Otley, Westgate School in 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)
	JeffreyGregory	Chair
	Robert Miles	Secretary
	David Scannell	Treasurer

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
	25/02/2023
	25/02/2023

Wharfedale Men's Shed 1183609 Transactions for the Period 02-05-2021 - 01/02/2022

	Balance Brought Forward	£1,365.64	£1,365.64
	PettyCash	£189.66
	Total Assets	£1,555.30
Income/Exp	Type	Income	Expenditure	Notes
Income	Sales	£2,239.08		OtleyWildlife,Westgate School,various smallprojects
	Donations	£1,135.63		Received on behalf of a deceased member
	MembershipFees	£1,315.00
Income Total		£4,689.71
Expenditure	Materials		£2,700.76
	Laser Cutter Costs		£118.70
	OtleyCourthouse Rent		£905.50
	Equipment		£838.14	Bought from Donations Received on behalf of deceased member
	Internet		£82.67
	Miscellaneous		£129.33
	Pat TestingTraining		£39.00	In Preparation for Move to other Premises
	Postage		£7.92
Expenditure Total	Total		£4,822.02
Balance	£132.31