## **RAMSHED**
## STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT OPERATING YEAR 2022-2023
(Prepared By Andy Wilson - Ramshed Treasurer May 2017- Present day) (Audited By Mr Roger Brereton - Independent Auditor 5 April 2023)
RAMSHED Account End FY 22-23 Final
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1. Accounts produced from 1 Apr 22 - 31 Mar 23 - Our 5th FULL Financial year (FY).
2. Accounts feature many self explanatory sub group code transactions , i.e. SALES, TOOLS , CONSUMABLES , DONATIONS, OFFICE etc., along with specific items such single lines as Electrical Bill and Insurance Etc.
3. It has been an interesting year, not least of as we have emerged from Covid 19 restrictions thus changing Ramshed Operations during our Financial Year. This has improved revenue and conversely such things as electricity consumption which is up compared to previous years.
4. As for the previous year ,financial turn-overs remain fairly buoyant as in previous years before the pandemic and SALES of Surpluses Equipment and donated items has increased commensurately .
5. Again a VARIANCE Column is included for this years account as comparison Totals against last FY 21-22. Additionally it should be noted that certain lines do not feature in this year and are shown zeroed.
6. At our AGM we voted Annual Subscriptions to remain at £50 per year to account for a formalized rent of the Workshops though this is still in abeyance . As with previous years, the detailed contractual obligations are yet to be agreed with our landlord however, and as before it is anticipated that the shed will have sufficient funds to cover our obligations when the time comes. Certain Subscriptions are including as a part Calendar Year. Also it should be noted that the Subs Calendar year are now due in January as a calendar year and are included in this set accounts as of Jan 23 .
7. During this FY we purchased an number of new machine tools and equipment for more modern technology or improved function or new capability for our members use . This is reflected under sub section TOOLS, though slightly down compared with last year.
8. Sub group OFFICE this year, includes the Purchase of a Material Storage (aka Tin Shed) facility at a cost of £510
9. Sub group SALES this year, Includes - A Shed Timber Auction which netted £402 and many sales of surpluses items, either donated or upgrade of machines, by sale to shed members , or by means of EBay and Facebook Market Place.
10. Sub groups , FIRST AID and PPE saw no purchases this year.
11. The Shed HONESTY group has seen a small increase this year, so thank you all Ramshed Members for their inputs to the Honest Box for personal use of shed materials.
12. These Accounts have been independently audited and found satisfactory as of 5 Apr 2023(Certificate at sheet 4 ).
RAMSHED Account End FY 22-23 Final
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RAMSHED
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
RAMSHED GENERAL FUND
Total
Bank AC
2022-23
Total
2021122
Total Cash
2022-23
Total
2022-23
RECEIPTS
Varlanco
Bank Stsrt Year CIF From 22-23
Cash Stsrt Year CIF From 22-23
Subscriptions Taken Annually (See Notes)
Donalions-various Sources
Grants
Sales - Surplus Tools, Garage Clearan¢e Items & Craft Items
Honesty 8ox
2413 05
313530
0.00
12W.00
39.54
0.00
894.60
3135.30
27.14
1320.00
134.54
0.00
1467.10
255.50
NIA
NIA
27.14
120.00
95.ljo
1,247
721.80
73
-587
2424.56
228.25
572 50
255.50
-957
27
Totsl Recel ts
£4,621.61
£5,269.44
£1,070.14
£6,339.58
£1,717.9'
PAYMENTS
Tool & Equip Purchases (Hand and Powerl
Insuranee
Electric 8111 IPald Dec 211
UK Manshed Subscription IUKMSA Paid Oct 21
Personal Protection Equipment PPE
First Aid Items
Electr¢ Infraslruclure (Changes lo Elect Sys)
Office . (Printer Inks, Paper ,Poslage, Web Sile Fees See Notes)
Sundries IBeverages- Cleaning Materials Janrtorial elcl
Consumableslworkshop Supplies - Surface Finishing - AbrasNes-
Fasteners etcl
T¢tal S
ndln
1.526 64
204.29
1.196.40
362.90
278.00
1,196.40
362.90
278.00
30.00
0.00
0.00
375.26
882.87
271.64
-330
15S
24.00
1820
14.95
-18
325.16
865.02
50.10
17.85
271.64
375
316.52
140.55
131
640.05
£2,975 20
0.00
£3.057.48
491 85
£83144
41.93
£3,888.92
-598
914
Re¢el t8 & S
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Movement Delts
£2.21196
£238 70 £2.450 66
SURPLUSES
End Year
Closlng balance per Bank Statement @ 31 Mar 23
Cloglng balance per Petty Cash sheet @ 31 Mar 23
Year End Total
31 Mar 23
BANK
£2.413.05
£0.00
£2.413.05
CASH
£000
in credit
£3761
in credit
£37.61 £2,450.66 In credit
TOTAL
RAM5HED Account End FY 22-23 Final
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Audit Certificate for Ramshed
Year ended 31" March 2023
I have examined the records presented to me and considered the explanations
8iven.
In my opinion these accounts present a true and complete picture of the
finances of the association.
Signed:
R J Brereton.
Date: 5" April 2023
## **Annual General Meeting October 2023 Chairman’s Report**
## **Introduction**
On behalf of the committee, it is my pleasure to submit this report as part of our AGM. As in previous reports, I will start with a general overview and comment on our membership base, followed by a view of our facilities and equipment. I will conclude by taking a look at the way ahead. Please note: our Treasurer will report separately on the health of our finances.
## **General Overview -** _**the year so far**_
Looking at this year to date it has been pleasantly busy. We have gained new members and our overall numbers are good. Many people have brought in some interesting personal projects and the tools and equipment have been well utilised. The lathes in particular have been earning their keep and it is great to see our inventory getting as much use as possible.
As mentioned at our last AGM, we wanted to carry out a series of instructional sessions on some of the more challenging equipment (this being part of our skills transfer initiative). The idea here was to better inform members on the equipment and, more importantly, allow them to gain confidence. To date we have carried out several sessions and we have been encouraged by the numbers coming forward. Hopefully, members now feel more at ease with the welders, lathes, saws etc - and not forgetting our newly acquired 3D printer. A special thanks goes to our tutors on the kit. A great job, well done everyone.
Another focus has been the community work that popped up in the summer. This had nearly dried up since the lockdowns and the requests to renovate the two phone boxes were a surprise. Once again, thanks to the project leads and volunteers who completed the tasks As I go to print there is a community notice board to be done and these tasks put us in good light. Moreover, the donations from the town and parish councils are always welcomed.
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Note: I must mention the totem poles that we did for the local school last year. There seemed to be a delay in getting our hard work installed in the playground. There has been progress and our skilful volunteers are to be invited to a photo shoot. They deserve the credit.
I always mention our relationship with our landlord. We remain extremely grateful to him for allowing us on the farm and without his support we could not survive. Throughout the year we have tried to support him and it is always a pleasure to help out the wider family. Many will have seen the two rather large and expertly made planters. They were well received and look great on their patio. There have also been other small but vital jobs done and every positive action helps to foster a good relationship.
## **Looking Ahead**
The equipment instruction sessions will continue into the coming year. Indeed, it is likely that these will just become part of the norm. We also want to keep up with technology and suggestions for new tooling are always welcome - rest assured each one gets a lot of scrutiny before shed funds are used. A particular focus will be looking at battery operated hand tools. These are becoming more affordable and, of course, more manageable. A good example of this is the recently purchased hand router. For sure, it is a lot more usable and less intimidating than its corded partner.
We will also continue to upgrade the workshops. The upper shop has gone through a revamp and the new workbenches are starting to get good use. There is more to do though and everyone is encouraged to help out with ideas and actions.
Finally, it will be interesting to see if we get more requests to support local community projects. Rest assured, any requests get thoroughly scrutinised so that we do not take on any unnecessary risk or onerous workload (and, of course, we do not work outside in the winter).
## **In Sum**
Overall, we remain in good shape. It has been a good year and we have a healthy membership and the finances are positive. Our skills transfer initiative has gone well and will continue along with improvements to our kit and workspace.. We continue to be in good light with our landlord and we will go on supporting him.
The next year looks equally good and we will carry on engaging with technology and upgrade our inventory accordingly. All of that said, we are a small club and enjoying each other's company, advice and views will always be the main drivers.
## _John Wiltshire (Chair)_
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