2023-05-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 02/05/2022 Period start date To 01/05/2023 Period end date

Charity name: Wharfedale Men’s Shed

Charity registration number: 1183609

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	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.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	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	Para 1.18	The Charity has worked hard to promote the good health and wellbeing of 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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	SORP reference
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	The Charity continued in it’s work with community support activities- working with the Town council, local wildlife volunteer groups, local schools and other town councils
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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	We have continued to grow our membership, by the end of the period we had increased to 16 members. We had wonderful feedback from our members who, after lockdown appreciated the value of our weekly get togethers. To further enhance the feeling of community and support in the group we have had regular meals out. As part of our links to the community we attend a monthly meeting of the Community group forum for Otley, where we share ideas and gain insights into how we can continue to be seen as part of the community. Our reputation for quality work continues and we have been further developing our links with the local wildlife groups, the local town council- refurbishing street furniture. Amongst the highlights in this year:  Partnering with a company called Tite Fix providing us with screws and wood.  Making Sets for a local amateur dramatic group.  Working with Otley Courthouse refurbing equipment.  Making a Christmas Lighting box for Otley Town Council.  Providing notice boards for a local charity  Helping local OAPs with minor tasks.  Taking Part in Otley Green Fair  Taking part in Leeds 2023 campaign  Providing Repair services including Chairs, Vacuum Cleaners and sundry items  Partnering with Remap, a Disability Charity, adapting equipment for disabled people.  Continued our partnerships with Local Wildlife Groups and other community groups

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Main objective this year was to consolidate the group and slowly gain new members. To continue the role of WMS as a community resource
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set

Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the end of the Reporting Period the bank had a balance of £1231, The major part of the income was from Subs paid by members. Income was also received from projects undertaken on behalf of Wildlife Friendly Otley, Otley Players, Otley Town Council and The Town Hall in Silsden
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	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	Para 1.22	N/A
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	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	Para 1.24	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The principal source of funding is members subscriptions
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	We continued to look for suitable premises to enable WMS to expand. At the end of the reporting period none had been found
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
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	The constitution requires changes to Trustees to be via a meeting of the membership. No individual can appoint a trustee

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

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
	Neil O Brien	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

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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Robert Henry Miles	David Anthony Scannell
	Secretary
	01/03/2024
	01/03/2024

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

	Balance Brought Forward	£1,140.35	£1,140.35
	PettyCash	£459.31
	Total Assets	£1,599.66
Income/Exp	Type	Income	Expenditure	Notes
Income	Sales	£967.03		OtleyWildlife,OtleyPlayers,various smallprojects
	Donations	£368.00		Received for work completed and Charitydonation
	MembershipFees	£2,510.28
Income Total		£3,845.31
Expenditure	Materials		£1,875.47
	Laser Cutter Costs		£125.61
	OtleyCourthouse Rent		£1,347.50
	Equipment		£168.00	Bought from Donations
	Internet		£101.87
	Miscellaneous		£45.00
	Training		£122.75
	Permits/Fees		£97.80
	Other Costs		£329.93
Expenditure Total	Total		£4,213.93
Bank Balance	£1,231.04