Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023
Charity name: Ripon Men’s Shed Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity registration number: 1185109
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
For the public benefit, the preservation and protection of good health among people aged 18 years and older, living in Ripon and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively older men, including those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems, through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupations including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills, and helping with community-based projects. |
| 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. |
During the period of this Report, the Charity continued to develop the operation of the Men’s Shed in Ripon opening three days per week. Membership numbers increased to 38 and the Shed held various classes such as wood turning and scroll saw. It is now well established as a place for the community to bring items for repair and refurbishment, including links with other charities whose aim is to provide furniture for those in need. Members are loving their participation at the Shed with sessions seeing full attendance and many friendships are being formed. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied that the Charity's activities have been in the public benefit. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
All of the Trustees have undertaken tasks as volunteers to further establish and promote the Charity. In addition, a number of members and trustees now assist as volunteers, helping with the safe, secure and welcoming operation of the workshop. |
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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. |
The Charity has spent the year running the workshop for 3 days per week as a safe, secure and enjoyable place for its members to attend. The Shed has undertaken a number of projects locally supporting other charities and community events. The Shed has carried out restoration work on various items giving new life to things which would otherwise have gone to landfill or waste-to-energy. The Charity had 38 Members at the end of the financial year, with 25+ enjoying regular attendance at the sessions. The sessions that have operated to date have made a huge difference to its members, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere with many friendships being made. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The Charity generated a surplus of £2,121 for the financial year with 38 members. That leaves the Charity well placed at the year end to operate the Men’s Shed in a financially sustainable manner. (See Accounts attached) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
The Charity aims to hold reserves equating to 3 months operational costs, that are estimated to be £1,500. |
| Amount of reserves held | £3,617 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
The Charity has established a strong membership base and can now look to further expand the number of sessions available and is currently looking to secure more workshop space to further develop. The Charity has adequate funds and income streams to cover the running of the Shed for the foreseeable future. Therefore, there is no uncertainty about the Charity continuing as a going concern. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
During the financial year the principal source of funding was Member Session fees, sale of Products made by the Shed and local donations for work done in the community. Income streams have increased by 59% over the previous year and cover the fixed costs at the Shed. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance | and Management |
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| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 Charity is required to have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 Trustees. Trustees will be selected following a policy approved by the Board of Trustees and appointed by the Board or the Members at an AGM. No Trustees have been appointed during this financial year. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
New Trustees will be required to read the Charity Commission guidance “The Essential Trustee” and given a copy of the Charity's latest Annual Report and Accounts. All Trustees will be given training on their role and responsibilities. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
The Charity is run by a Board of Trustees and a number of volunteers (there are 4 trustees at the end of the financial year). |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Ripon Mens' Shed Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
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| Other name the charity uses | Ripon Mens' Shed, Ripon Mens' Shed CIO |
| Registered charity number | 1185109 |
| Charity’s principal address | 28 Water Skellgate, Ripon, HG4 1BH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Caroline Bentham | Chair | ||
| AnthonyJohnson | |||
| Andrew Makey | Treasurer | ||
| Richard Thomson | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| None | ||
| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | ||
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None | |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| 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) Caroline Bentham Andrew Makey Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Chair ] Treasurer Date 16th January 2024
| Ripon Men's Shed CIO | Ripon Men's Shed CIO | Ripon Men's Shed CIO | Ripon Men's Shed CIO | Ripon Men's Shed CIO | 1185109 | 1185109 | 1185109 | CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
01/09/2022 | To | 31/08/2023 | ||||||
| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 2,836 - 3,990 2,152 45 - - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - 2,000 - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 2,836 2,000 3,990 2,152 45 - - - 11,023 - - - 11,023 2,450 - 300 478 - 4,341 6 118 44 198 1,559 8 8,902 - - - 8,902 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Membershipfees | 2,836 | - | - | 2,836 | 2,336 | ||||
| Grants received and utilised | - | 2,000 | - | 2,000 | 2,156 | ||||
| Donations | 3,990 | - | - | 3,990 | 2,449 | ||||
| Products sold | 2,152 | - | - | 2,152 | - | ||||
| Classes | 45 | - | - | 45 | - | ||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
9,023 |
2,000 | - | 11,023 | 6,941 | ||||
| - - - 9,023 2,450 - 300 478 - 2,341 6 118 44 198 1,559 8 6,902 - - |
- - - 2,000 - - - - 2,000 - - - - - - 2,000 - - |
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Sub total | - | - | |||||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 6,941 | |||||||||
Rent |
2,450 | 1,200 | |||||||
| Utilities | - 300 | 600 | |||||||
| Insurance | 478 | 466 | |||||||
| Workshopfitout | - | 188 | |||||||
| Toolingand equipment | 2,341 | 3,339 | |||||||
| Cleaningmaterials | 6 | 62 | |||||||
| Refreshments and sundryexpenses | 118 | - | |||||||
| Subscriptions and donations | 44 | 35 | |||||||
| Printingand stationery | 198 | 30 | |||||||
| Materials and consumables | 1,559 | 428 | |||||||
| Finance charges | 8 | - | |||||||
| **Sub total ** | 6,902 | 6,348 | |||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | - | - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
6,902 2,121 - 1,496 3,617 |
2,000 - - - - |
- - - - - |
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| 6,348 | |||||||||
| 2,121 | - | - | 2,121 | 593 | |||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| 1,496 | - | - | 1,496 | 903 | |||||
| 3,617 | - | - | 3,617 | 1,496 |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| 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 Accruals Trade Creditors Details Bank account Petty Cash float Net liabilities Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Prepayments Details Details Details |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 4,157 274 - 814 |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 4,157 274 - 814 |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 4,157 274 - 814 |
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| 4,157 | - | |||
| 274 | - | |||
| - 814 | - | |||
| 3,617 | - | |||
| OK | ||||
| A C Makey | ||||
| C Bentham |