Working for Each Other
Chairman’s Report 2022/2023
Management Committee
We currently have a committee of 11 who have managed to meet eight times since June 2022, it’s been a busy time dealing with the implications of projects and events. Also, the problems of negotiating a lease for the new workshop have required a few emergency committee meetings as well. We are again delighted with the level of involvement of shed members in supporting their committee with what has been planned, along with giving us more ideas to work on. Many thanks to all the committee for their support, opinions, and involvement. It is important now to find a replacement for Mike Waterfield who has done a fantastic job in keeping the minutes.
Membership
Our membership continues to grow almost weekly and currently stands at 70 and continues to grow almost weekly.
Premises (also see workshop manager’s report).
The new Workshop has again been our major focus this year The decision was made by the Management Committee to press ahead, and a sub-committee chaired by Richard Darbyshire was formed in June 2022 to plan the way forward. Lots of time and hard work got things on track for a January completion. However, the long and protracted negotiation of a lease thwarted this effort and resulted in a £3690 bill that in normal circumstances we should not have had to pay. We are now underway, and it is an exciting time in our development. Many thanks must go to Richard Darbyshire and Martin Medhurst for a great job in bringing together quotes and logistics from many contractors to maximise funds and time.
Many thanks to all the key holders at Fernhill who keep this temporary workshop up and running and who have worked hard and kept it open as often as often as possible.
The NMSB workshop has proved a valuable resource for the construction of large projects and the storage of donated equipment, along with completed artifact ready for sale at events. Thanks to Alan Bishop and Martin Medhurst for setting it up.
Social (see social secretary’s report)
Our weekly meetings at New Milton Football Club on Fawcett’s Field continue to be well attended, with an average attendance of 41. Thanks are due to Danny for his hard work arranging speakers, lunches, and the Christmas bash, all were so well attended. It was great to see so many people coming together.
Community Projects
We have again managed to take on projects for worthy local community groups, but making things to raise funds has been the focus of our activities. Since June we have:
| Forest Arts Centre | Craft Packs for vulnerable people & young carers with online videos |
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| Milford on Sea, Village Green | Nativity figures 2022 |
| Bee Fayre | Community involvement and fund raising |
| Dementia Allotment gazebo | Painted and spruced up at Becton Lane allotment |
| YMCA Nursery | Welly boot stand |
| NMSB house martin poles | For Downton Quarry ecology enhancement |
| New Milton Christmas Festival | Community involvement and fund raising |
| Cliff House Christmas Market | Community involvement and fund raising |
| St. Mary’s Church, Everton, | Children’s Group flat pack bird boxes and bug hotels |
| Ballard Lake | Dog bag holders to help keep the wood clean |
| Red House Christchurch | Bee Houses |
| Hill House School | Bespoke Guinea Pig Run |
PLUS, MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE GONE UNRECORDED
So, thanks to the many members who have felt able to get involved and contributed time and effort, but it
has been difficult keeping this work going. However, it has made a great contribution to raising funds for the new workshop and helped build a better community. Fantastic organisation well done to you all.
The requests for help keep coming in and we will continue to help worthy causes for both our members and the community. You don’t necessarily need practical skills to get involved, but any help would be welcomed by those in need.
Fundraising
A number of grant funds have been secured since June last year, St James’s Place Charitable Trust £1,000, NFDC Councillor Christine Hopkins £600, A local Charitable Trust (who wish to remain anonymous) £5,000, New Milton Town Councillor Alan O’Sullivan £240.
Car boot sales, have again raised a good amount of money both in the selling, thanks to Harry and Alan, and the running of them so thanks to all those who helped. We were planning to run more this summer, but insurance costs have made this no longer cost effective. Also, thanks to Ian Hawtin for selling donated tools etc. Malcolm Swanell has acquired grant funding from Penny-farthing and the Barret Foundation totalling £2,000 and has just applied to Tesco’s Community Grant. Also, thanks to all those who have contributed so much, in so many ways, over the last nine months.
Tesco Bucket collection went well, but not as profitable as last year, which might be a sign of the times but we did have a midweek slot that might not have helped. Thanks to all those who stood in the cold!
Please don’t forget to use Easyfundraising when shopping online our total is running at close to £350 for the first year of operation.
Finances (also see Treasurers Report)
Thanks again to John Healey for keeping the accounts in order, it is not something we see happening, but is vitally important work to the functioning and development of the Shed. It also requires time and effort to manage the finances for social events and trips. Our financial situation is healthy, but the building has increased John’s workload with a lot of time chasing new insurance policies and cash flow. So, if this is an area in which you have experience and could help, please get in touch.
Donations
Again this year we have received many donations from local businesses and residents, in the way of money, tools, equipment, materials and raffle prizes. This has contributed greatly to our funds. However, sponsorship from local businesses is down by about 30%, but thanks to Danny for his great effort in canvassing for support again this year.
Web Site and Publicity
Many thanks to Martin Medhurst for the maintenance and developments to our web site, he has now given it a calendar of event so members can easily see what is planned. There is a quarterly newsletter to keep members informed about what is going on and what has happened. Many thanks to Jonathan Evans for his hard work publicising us in the local press and keeping our social media up to date.
Purpose
We are promoting social inclusion through the provision of a social venue on Fridays and the workshop through the week for men at risk of being socially excluded and the pandemic proved how at risk we all can be. The new building will help us provide and develop this area.
We prevent social exclusion by promoting the opportunity for friendships, social engagement and skill sharing in a safe and enjoyable environment. Members do meet and carry out creative projects both, individually and jointly, for the benefit of the wider community.
We promote good health and wellbeing to our members through involvement with men’s health initiatives and keeping members active and providing opportunities for relevant health professional, like social prescribers and occupational therapist, to raise awareness of good health strategies, for the benefit of the Shed and others.
It’s worth remembering we don’t only come the Shed for ourselves, but to help and support each other.
Adrian Duckett (Chair)
| lncome | |
|---|---|
| Membership Subscriptions | 2,L64.14 |
| Donations | 55,674.66 |
| Fundraising | 3,486.17 |
| lncome from Functions | 2,267.53 |
| lncome from Project Work | 115.12 |
| lncome from Trips | 367.50 |
| Otherlncome | |
| BanklnterestReceived | 29.30 |
| Total Otherlncome | 29.30 |
| Total lncome | u,Lo4.42 |
| DirectCosts | |
| Shed Costs | 393.42 |
| PurchasesforFundraising | 247.87 |
| Purchasesfor Functions | 2,L57.70 |
| Purchasesfor Project Work | r95.10 |
| Purchasesfor Trips | 388.50 |
| Speakers | 200.07 |
| TotalDirectCosts | 3,576.66 |
| AdministrativeCosts | |
| Stationery | 153.88 |
| AffitiationFees | 4.27 |
| Advertising | 115.57 |
| lnsurance | 476.62 |
| Otherexpenses | 18.85 |
| Workshop Tools and Machinery DepreciationCharge | s42.00 |
| Other Equipment DepreciationCharge | 140.64 |
| TotalAdministrativeCosts | 1,462.83 |
| Surplus for theYear | 59,064.93 |
| Balance Sheet NewMiltonMen's Shed Asat31December2O22 |
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|---|---|
| 3tDEC2022 | |
| Fixed Assets | |
| TanEibleAssets | |
| Development Expenditure | 4,2M.85 |
| WorkshopTootsand Machinery | 2,710.00 |
| Other Equipment | 541.11 |
| LessDeoreciation | |
| Workshop Tools and Machinery Depreciation | (s42.00) |
| Other Equipment Depreciation | (140.64) |
| TotalLessDepreciation | (682.64) |
| Total TangibleAssets | 6,813.32 |
| TotalFixedAssets | 6,813.32 |
| CurrentAssets | |
| Prepayments and accrued income | |
| Prepayments | 192.74 |
| TotalPrepayments and accruedincome | t92.74 |
| cash at bank and in hand | |
| Current Account5360 | 876.16 |
| DepositAccount3668 | 63,014.14 |
| CashlnHand | 60.25 |
| TotalCashatbank and in hand | 63,950.55 |
| TotalCurrent Assets | il,L43,29 |
| NetCurrentAssets(Liabitities) | 64,L43,29 |
| TotalAssetslessCurrentLiabilities | 70,956.6r |
| NetAssets | 70,9s6.61 |
| Capital andReserves | |
| CurrentYearEarnings | 59,064.93 |
| MembersFunds b/filrrd | 11,891.58 |
| TotalCapital andReserves | 70,956.61 |