CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2024 To 31$t March 2025 Charity name: Ross-on-wye Men's Shed Charity registration number: 1187562 Objectives and Activities SORP [elen Parn 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document To prevent social isolation through the provision of tscilities for recreation actNities open to all, primarily for men over the age of 55 within the local community and Surrounding area. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities. projects or servi$ identified in the accounts. Slatement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to Ihe guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 aT*J 1.19 Woodwork, metalwork. artwork, furniture repair and individual projert work. This helps to promote social interaction and a contribution to the community. Para 1.18 The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. N/A as the charity is not grant making Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investmènt Contribution made by volunteers Parn 1.38 N/A
Other Achievements and Perfonnance During the year. the charity obtained grant funding of £IO.OLXJ from the National Lottery which has enable them to contin¥Je to improve the workspaces within the shed, and the equipment available to its users. In turn. the wider community ha5 benefitted from this with the work that the members of the Men's shed are able to provide. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional infomlation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about.. The charity has improved the facilities of the shed, and is now even better equipped to provide the facilities highlighted in our objectives Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 As mentioned above. the charity obtained Lottery funding to support its charitable activities Perfomiance of fundraising activitie$ against objectives set Para 1.41 NIA Investment perfomian against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity s financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Folicy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern PaTr 1.21 The charity held reserves of £13,819 to carry forward to be utilised for the charitWs objectives in future years The charity aims to maintain reserves to cover 2 years of running costs, in order to ensure the short term future ofthe Men'5 shed £13,819 NIA Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.r3 No uncertainties around going concern Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant aUt. Grants. donations and member subscriptions The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising} Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The main risk facing the charity is financial sustainability and there is a direct correlation between achieving sufficient subscriptions and the cost of running the shed. A description ofthe principal risks facing the charrty Para 1.48 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing doGument Para 1.25 Model constitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 cio )raled Trustee selection methods including details of any onstitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Parn 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the board Additional inforniotion {optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about.. NIA Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees P•r• 1.51 NIA The charity's organisational structure and any wider neork with which the charity works Parn 1.51 NIA Relationship with any related parties Pqrn 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative detalls Charit name Other name the charit uses istered charitnUMber Gnariiy's pnncipal address Ross on e Men's Shed 1187562 Unit 4 Great Western Court, Ashburton Industrial Estate Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 7XP
Names of the ¢harity trustees who manage the charity Datès aetsd If not for whole èar Trustée nam• Offie• Ilf any) Name of person lor body) entitled oint trustee if a Brian Bostock George Pearson Geof Wadeley Chairman Trustee Treasurer 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor rate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to tKoperty belonging to the charity Ttee name D•tes actod rf not fort•thol• •#r Geofwadeley
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this GapaGity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assels are held and how this falls within the Gustodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangement5 for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional infomiation loptional) Names and addresses of advlsers Ioptlonal infomiation) Typo of Name Addr••• advlsar Name of chief executive or names of senlor staff mombers (Optional infomiationl Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the Gharity's trustees Signaturels) P.1) Full name(s Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) fjtoFrRiy PEftci Al Ci4f*ill Date
Charlty Reglstration Number: 1187562 Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 For Ross-on-wye Men's Shed
Ross-on-wye Men's Shed Trustees, Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the Period Ended 31st March 2025 Contents Page Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet
Ross-on-wye Men's Shed Trustees Annual Report and Unaudited Financlal Statements For the Perlod Ended 31st March 2025 Independent Examlners Report to the Trustee5 of ROSwve Men's Shed I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ross-on-wye Men's Shed) for the period ended 31" March 2025. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charlty trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Acfl. I report in respert of rny examination of the Charitys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Responslb511tles and basls ot report I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 8iving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accountin8 records We not kept in speCt of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord wlth those records; or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concemin8 the form and content of accounts set out In the Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Re8ulations 2LK)8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come acr0$5 no other rnatter5 in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Katharlne Aston FCCA For and on behalf of BK Plus (Ross on Wye) Date-. 26JiiJ2025 19 Gloucester Road Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5LQ
Ross-on-wye Men's Shed Trustees, Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Perlod Ended 31st March 2025 Unrestrirted Fund5 £ TOTAL 3110312025 Income Members Contributions Work Done Grants & Subsidies Total Income 7.447 10,610 21,657 7,447 10,610 21.657 Expendlture Purchases, maintenance & Plant utllitles 9,477 3,554 2,096 36 9,477 3.554 2,096 36 990 633 Insurance Printing. postage. & stationery Accountancy fees Sundry expenses 633 Total Expendlture 16,786 16.786 Net SurpluslDeficlt 4.871 4,872 Transfers Between Funds Net Movement In Funds 4,871 4,871 Total Funds 8rou8ht Forward Total Funds Carrled Forward 8,948 13,819 13,819
RossryoTrWye Men's Shed Trustees, Annual Report and Unaudited Flnanclal Statements for the Perlod Ended 31st March 2025 3tst March 2025 31st March 2024 Notes Flxed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14,809 14.809 Credltors: Amounts fallin8 due within one year Nèt turr•nt as50ts 13,819 13,819 8,948 8,948 Amounts falllni due after one year Totsl assets le55 current Ilabllltles 13,819 8,948 CapStal and reserves General Reserves Unrestricted Funds . Designated Funds Restricted Funds 13,819 8,948 13,819 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on.............................. Trustee