Cranleigh Men's Shed Charty registration number: 1193410 Trustees, Annual Report for the period st 1 January 2022 to 31°, December 2023 Aims & Purposes The aim & purpose of the Cranleigh Men's Shed, is the promotion of social indusion for the benefit of men living in the vicinity of Cranleigh. Objectives & Activities Our objective is to combat loneliness and social isolation that may arise as a result of age or disability, by the provision of a workshop where men can meet and engage in activities together. The Shed is open three days per week. providing facilities for members to make items mainly using wood either for themselves or for the Shed to sell at local events. The money raised provides for the purchase of materials and help towards running costs. Members work with others lo produ items and leam new skills, make friends and enhance social contact. When planning activities for the year the Trustees have taken into account the Commissions guidan on public benefit and in parbcular our main objecttves of combatting loneliness and social exclusion. Members are encouraged to work on projects with others and also within small teams where they can interact, leam new skills and gain confidence. Members are encouraged to help others and transfer their knowledge. This also provides a safe and relaxed environment where members can share any concEms or problems and seek help. support and guidan from other members who may have experienced similar sttualions. The Trustees also seek oui projects where the "Men's Shed" skills can be used for the benefit of the wider Cranleigh Community. Achievements and Performance Premises We have conlinued to develop and improve our workshop with the installation of additional insulation and dust extraction. Membershlp At the end of 2022. our membership had increased to 20 viith 8 waiting list. The committee agreed to increase the number of spaces per session and by the end of 2023 our membership stood at 24. There is sts'll a waiting list but session numbers are at maximum. An additional session wll have to be introduced before the membership numbers Ixn increase further. Cornmunity projects Community projects this year included storage boxes for Wonersh & Shamley Green School, bird boxes and hedgehog boxes for the Surrey Community Orchard project. We also built various wildlife and nesting boxes for the Knowle Park Trust nSerVatIon area. This is likely to be an ongoing project. As always, members gained a great deal of satisfacbon in being involved in these projects spending time and energy putting something back into the community. Growing confidence and improving skills
Members gained significant enjoyment from attending the annual Cranleigh Lions Camival where products made by the group are sold. The group also ran a game of skill and fast reaction on behalf of Cranleigh Lions, raising over £50 for their charity. Interaclion with members of the public both young & old improved members confidence and outlook. Overall, another very successful year. Increased membership, leaming new skills, selling products that we have made and working as a team on community projects. Financial review Tolal receipis including donations & grants tolalled £7.190. We recetved a very generous donation of £1.000 from Cranleigh & District Lions and just over £500 from a local resident's marathon sponsorship. These funds enabled the purchase of a new lathe and other associated equipment. A grant of £450 from the Parish Council has been allocated for workshop improvements that will be carried out in 2024. Sales of products made in the workshop totslled £2,940 Members pay a monthly fee of £5 plus £1 for each session attended. The membership and session fees are designed to ensure that Shed costs for electricity, insurance etc is fully covered. The Trustees can waive these fees in cases of hardship. Due to a general shortage of gotxj quality natural timber, the committee approved an investment in a stock of Larch to the value of £450. The net result for the year was an excess of expenditure over income of £46. However, when timber stock values are added back, there was a small surplus of £400. Reserves Policy The Trustees have agreed to continue hold a reserve to £1,500 to cover future rent. utilities & insurance. This ensures the Shed can continue to operate for a minimum of 12 months in the unlikely event of no income reived. Structure Governance & Management The shed constilution is based Lbpon the Charity Commission model for a CIO. The Shed is controlled by a committee of 6 consisling of Chairman, Secrelary. Treasurer plus 3 COTnmittee members. There were 5 Trustees as at 31°, Dernber. Eleclions for officers committee and trustees take place in January each year. The Committee meet formally 4 times per year, but many of the day-to-day decisions are made with rnembers during the weekly sessions_ There are clear guidelines for the operation of Ihe shed included in the workshop rules, of which each member has a copy. Members are required to undertake training on all tools that could constitute a risk, and to undertake refresher training on an annual basis. Risks The workshop is reliant on electricity for healing lighting and machine operation. Continued increases in electricity Cost impact upon the viability of the shed. The Trustees are confident that funds are sufficient to cover foreseeable costs in 2024. Administrative Infomiation The Cranleigh Men's Shed is l(Thted in Knowle Lane Cranleigh GU6 8JL. Correspondence address is 8 Redcroft Walk Cranleigh GU6 8DS Officers and Trustees who have served from 1" January 2023 until the date Ihis report was approved are: Philip Loring Allan Harvey Mark Towers Chaimian Secretary Treastjrer
Tony Vidler Roy Baldwin Committee Committee The Trustees are: Philip Loring Allan Harvey Mike Collings Tom Naim Brian Winfield Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved Ihe trustees report above Signed on behalf of the Trustees Philip Loring Chairman & Truslee
Cranleigh Mens Shed Income Expenditure Summary 1st January to 31st December 2023 Income Expense Sales Membership Fees Weekly Subs Donations Sundry Income Restricted funds (Grant51 2,939.73 1,370.(KI 746.60 1,509.25 175.08 450.00 Sundry Materials Tools & Equip Shed Admin (inc Insurance) Events (Stall fees) Restrirted f unds 179.87 2,215.24 2,908.91 1.064.09 814.07 55.00 0.00 7.237.18 Def icit -46.52 7,190.66 7,190.66 Cash & Bank Reconciliation as at 31-Dec Cash Box. 31112 Bank 31112 46.58 3,656.82 Deficit 2023 Funds BIF 2022 -46.52 3.749.92 Total funds 3,703.40 3.703.40 Note: Total fund5 as at 3tst Dec 2023 Prowsion for rent & electricity 2023 Total funds awailable 2024 3,703.40 1,500.00 2,203.40 Stock. Larth 404.20 '