Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st ] January 2024 To 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: Mid Cheshire Community Shed CIO
Charity registration number: 11991054
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people, particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over within Cheshire and its surrounding areas, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. |
| 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 |
For the public benefit to promote learning for pleasure by people no longer in full time employment through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects of educational value. Activities mainly involving the woodwork, metal work and artistry |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees follow the Charity Commission guidance |
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SORP reference Not applicable as yet Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment Most of our members work in our
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | workshop to produce items that can be sold at craft fairs and on commissions from external customers. Commissions |
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| are beginning to help raise income. They also make items for their own benefit. In this latter they are expected to pay for the consumables used Others have assisted in general work to the benefit of the CIO |
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Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | The premises we obtained in 2022 has had the lease extended for a further two years. In addition the council has given us the use of small building to use as a wood store. The only condition is that we carry out any necessary renovations. This is planned for 2025. Members do meet and carry out activities in a similar manner to our original workspace. In addition we have been able to promote the Shed and have attracted more members from the wider community. The objectives are now being met but in a more constricted way than planned. We have made better use of our space as we’ve identified separate areas for model making, a dedicated room for our cnc laser cutter/ engraver and an area for art. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Fundraising has been difficult and at one point we considered a plan for closure. We had some excellent publicity due to a visit by our local MP and some Councillors. This increased our income from local donors |
| No investments |
Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 . Other The lease agreement and terms of conditions with Cheshire West and Chester Council has been very successful. At present the future outlook for potential long term accommodation is looking less likely unless we either improve our finances considerably, or we find a particularly generous donor
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The financial position at the end of the 2022 gave us some stability but it definitely appears that this is only a temporary reprieve. Our bank account currently stands at £12746. This is an overall decline of £10000 in theyear |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | No reserves held at present as there are no liabilities |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | No liabilities |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | 0 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | A SWAT analysis carried out in 2021 indicated that the main areas of concern were the need to ensure that suitable premises were achieved. Failure to do so would risk the continuation of the CIO. Funding, membership were all identified as potential areas of concern. It has become apparent that not all of these have been achieved and need urgent action in the next year. This analysis is still valid |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fundraising falls into three types:- 1) Sales of items made by the members 2) Membership monthly payment of at least £10 per month 3) Commission work for external sources 4) Funding by external sponsors a) Small value funders such as supermarkets who have already proved successful b) Large scale sponsors. We have been able to make these approaches now we have a suitable address and working premises |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The CIO does not presently intend to include investment until a more stable environment has been achieved |
| The principal risks largely revolve around |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | the acquisition of permanent workshop facilities. In the past year it has become apparent that this will be a much more difficult and complex operation. Funding is a major risk as the year has shown there are difficulties attracting large scake funding. To mitigate some risk we increased our monthly subscription to £20. This was the first increase in almost 10years. |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The CIO has an approved constitution. This probably needs to be reviewed in the nextyear. |
| 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 | Trustee selection and approval is at the discretion of the Trustees. However the constitution includes a time limit on named trustees. These can be reappointed once the views of the membership are included in the decision |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Induction and training manuals have been produced, A major problem arose during the year which unfortunately resulted in two Trustees resigning. Two further Trustees are to be appointed in 2025 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | An operational Working Group has been established. A Terms of Reference for the group is in operation and their main objective is for the running of the shed as an operational entity. This is proving successful and operates well. The Trustees are ensuring the governance of the charity is maintained. |
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Mid Cheshire Community Shed CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Hartford Shed |
| Registered charity number | 1191054 |
| Charity’s principal address | 314 Chester Road, Hartford Northwich CW8 2AB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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Malcolm Stuart Dunlop |
Interim Chairman/ Treasurer |
Since April 2020 | Trus tees only |
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Steven Jackson |
Resigned | |||
Stuart Poucher |
Resigned | |||
Robert Hayward |
SafetyOfficer | April 2020 to date | ||
Gillian Heddon |
Head of Womens’ section |
January 2021 to date | ||
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 No funds held held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable 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
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| Table 1 Finances 2024 | Table 1 Finances 2024 | |||||||||||||
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | jul | aug | sept | oct | nov | dec | total | |
| £12,746.4 | £5,778. | |||||||||||||
| Bank balance | 7 | 95 | ||||||||||||
| INCOME | ||||||||||||||
| Membership fees | £272.00 | £272.00 | £272.00 | £322.00 | £302.00 | £292.0 0 |
£272.00 | £272.00 | £292.00 | £272.00 | £272.00 | £272.00 | £ 3,384.00 | |
| Sales | £839.65 | £142.00 | £52.00 | £10.00 | £475.00 | £200.00 | £1,718.65 | |||||||
| Events and Activities | £366.4 8 |
£172.00 | £538.48 | |||||||||||
| Donations/ commissions |
£1,500.0 0 |
£1,550.0 0 |
£3,050.00 | |||||||||||
| Float | £60.00 | £188.4 8 |
£16.00 | £256.48 | ||||||||||
| TOTAL | £8,955.61 | |||||||||||||
| EXPENDITURE | ||||||||||||||
| Rent | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.0 9 |
£779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £779.09 | £9,349.08 | |
| Cheshire West & | £195.0 | £ | ||||||||||||
| Chester | £195.00 | £195.00 | £195.00 | 0 | £195.00 | £195.00 | £195.00 | £195.00 | £195.00 | 195.00 | £1,950.00 | |||
| Telephone | £44.50 | £44.50 | £45.54 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £40.95 | £ 50.12 | £512.26 | |
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| Electric/ Gas | £259.13 | -£189.82 | £219.57 | £152.86 | £73.42 | £48.43 | £314.83 | £209.28 | £203.85 | £323.79 | -£68.50 | £26.47 | £925.73 | |
| Water | £86.68 | £86.68 | £94.48 | £189.64 | £105.53 | £148.2 2 |
£105.53 | £108.22 | £108.22 | £105.53 | £108.22 | £105.53 | £1,352.48 | |
| Insurances | £13.50 | £13.50 | £13.50 | £13.50 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £15.70 | £179.60 | |
| Training | ||||||||||||||
| Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Projects expenditure | £0.06 | |||||||||||||
| Consummables | £21.95 | £86.45 | £128.3 8 |
£64.00 | £300.78 | |||||||||
| Stationery | £8.00 | £51.64 | £59.64 | |||||||||||
| Capital purchase | ||||||||||||||
| Event entry/ rent | £25.00 | £25.00 | ||||||||||||
| IT consummables |
IT licence £79.99 £79.99 TOTAL £14,734.56
expenditure less income
£5,778.95
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Malcolm Stuart Dunlop Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
Treasurer
23/10/25
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