Men’s Shed Fleetwood
CIO Number: 1186935 Accounts to 31[st] December 2024
Principal Office: 85 Manor Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7HY
Trustees: Frank Heald – Chair – Deceased - October 2023 David Smith - Chair Raymond Cropper Robert Johnstone Richard Bradford Rebecca Murdoch - Treasurer
Chairmans Statement
In October 2024 the Shed suffered an immeasurable loss when its Chair, Frank Heald, suddenly passed away. Frank was instrumental in establishing the Men’s Shed in Fleetwood as it stands today. He personally ensured that the building was purchased and oversaw the refurbishment, applying for grants and managing the builders. Frank took Men’s Shed Fleetwood into a Charitable Incorporation assisting in the long-term sustainability of the group.
Men’s Shed Fleetwood would like to note its thanks to Frank and note their condolences to the family.
The Shed has been a thriving asset to the community in the year, assisting those with the greatest needs and providing a space for social inclusion. Meals are offered and space is shared. The Shed has increased sessions throughout 2024 to reach out further into the Community.
David Smith Chair
Structure Governance & Management:
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation was formed on 13 December 2019, its governing document was filed on this date.
Objectives and Activities:
The overall objective of the organisation is to promote social inclusion in Fleetwood and in the surrounding area, by relieving the need of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. Following the global pandemic, the Hub has become a focal point for those who are looking to integrate in society after the period of enforced solitude.
As in the previous year Men’s Shed Fleetwood has provided donations to enable people to move out of controlling environments, provide food and clothing for their families and reintegrate into society. The Hub has given those in the community a safe and warm space to meet and share food and ideas and create new friendships following a difficult period in their lives.
Financial Review:
The Trustees consider the Charity to be in a stable position, it is expected donations and rental income, will be received to enable the Charity to continue with its operations. Further grants are being sought.
Reserves:
Reserves held are for the development of the Hub or for the running of the Hub and the rented shop. Unrestricted reserves at the period end are £34,987 (cash reserves (£13,107).
Public benefit statement:
The Trustees have complied with their duties with regards to Public Benefit as published by the Charities Commission.
Report of the trustees approved by order of the board of trustees on 4th September 2025.
Signed By
R Murdoch Trustee
Men5 Shed Fleetwood CIO lstatement of FlnanclalActlvltles l January 2024 to 31st December2024 Restrlrted Bulldlng Fund Unrestrlcted Other Total In¢ome Donations Gran15 Shop income Investment Income- rent 9,724 4,500 8.292 6.470 9,724 9,000 8.292 6.470 4,500 Tolal 28,987 4,500 33,487 Expendlture Raising Funds Charitable Actmties Donations Grants 37.816 1.635 3.000 40.816 1.635 39,451 3,000 42,451 Net Income 110.4641 1.500 18.9641 Funds broughtforward 43,952 68.260 112,212 Total Funds Carrled Forward 33.487 68.260 1.500 103.247 Note: Other Restrlcted fundlng: Communty Fridge- Carried forward Wyre Borough Council LCC 1.000 1.500 2,000 4,500
Mens Shed Fleetwood CIO Balance Sheel l January2024to 31st December 2024 Reslrlcled Bulidlng Fund Unrestrlcted Tolal Flxed Assets Motor Vehicles 500 500 Build 21,379 68,260 89,639 CurrentAssets Cash at Bank 13.107 13,107 Net Assets 34987 68,260 103,247
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Men’s Shed Fleetwood members of On accounts for the year 31[st] December 2024 Charity no 1186935 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024 . Responsibilities and basis As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or • the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 17/09/2025 Name: Rachel Haines Relevant professional ICAS / CTA qualification(s) or body (if any):*
Address:[17 St Peter Place ][Fleetwood ][FY7 6EB ]
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