Cranleigh Men's Shed Charity giStratIon number: 1193410 Trustees. Annual Report for the period st 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Alms & Purposes The aim & purpose of the Cranleigh Men's Shed, is the promotion of social inclusion for the benefit of men living in the vicinity of Cranleigh. Objectives & Activities Our objeciive is lo combat loneliness and social isolation that may arise as a result of age or disability, by the provision of a workshop where men can meat and angage in activities together. The Shed is now open four days per week, providing facilities for members lo 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. Mombers work with others to produce items and leam new skills, make fri8nds and enhance social contact. When planning activities for the year the Trustses have taken into account the Commissions guidance on public benefit and in particular our main objectives of combatting loneliness and social exclusion. Members are encouraged to work on projects with others and also within small teams where they can interact, learn new skills and gain Gonfidence. Members are encouraged to help others and transfer their knowledge. This also provides a safe and relaxed ènvironment where members can share any COnrnS or problems and seek help, support and guidance from other members who may have expenenced similar situations. The Trustees also seek out projects where Ihe 'Men's Shed" skills can be used for the benefit of the wider Cranleigh Community. Achlevements and Pèrfomiance Premises & Equipment We have been fortunate to receive donations from local supporters which togelher with a very supportive landlord has enabled us to purchase a contsiner for use as additional storage space. Membershlp Further to our conlinuing expansion having gained additior781 space and opened a new 4 session, we were able to increase our membership by a further 8 bringing the total membership to 32 by the end of 2024. Communlty projects We conlinue to provide assistance for projects in the Knowle Park Trust conservation area. have built a sandpit for a loGal school and created a mock archaeological dig area for the Sayers Croft ouldoor learning centre. A larger project was the creation of 4 raised planter beds for a care home in Guildford. As always, metnbers gained a great deal of salisfaction in being involved in these projeds spending time and energy putting something back into the community- Growlng confldence and Improving skills
Members atW8ys gain significant enjoyment frorn attending the ar7nual Cranleigh Lions Carnival where producls made by the group are sold. The group also runs a game of skill and fast reaction on behalf of Cranleigh Lions, raising over £100 for their charity this year. Interaction with members of the public both young & old itnproved members Confiden 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 Total receipts including donations & grants totalled £10,040. We continue to receive generous donations from Cranleigh & Dislrict Lions and Cranleigh Masons. We have also received donations from a company payroll giving fund. These donations enabled us to purchase a storage container. Sales of products made in the workshop totalled £4.712 Members pay a monthly fee of £10. The membership fees are designed to ensure that Shed costs for electricity, inSun etc is fully wvered. The Trustees can waive these fees in cases of hardship. The net result for the y8ar was an eXsS of expenditure over income of £20. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees have agreed to hold a reserve to £1,000 to cover future rent, utilities & insurance. This ensures the Shed can continu8 to operate for a minimum of 12 months in the unlikely event of no income received. Structure Govornance & Managament The shed constitution is based upon the Charity Commission model for a CIO. The Shed is now controlled by a Committee of 8 consisting of Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer plus 5 committee members. There were 5 Trustees as at 31 December. Elections for offic8rs committee and trustees take place in January each year. The Committee meel formally 4 times per year, but many of the day-toaY decisions are made with members during the w8ekly sessions. There are clear guidelines for the operation of the 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 heating lighting and machine operation. Continued increases in electricity cost impact upon the viability of the shed. The Trustees are confident that funds are sufficient lo cover foreseeable costs in 2025. Administrative Information The Cranleigh Men's Shed is located in Knowle Lane Cranleigh GU6 8JL. Correspondence address is 8 Redcroft Walk Cranleigh GU6 8DS Officers and Trustees who have served from 1 January 2024 until the dat8 this report was approved are: Philip Loring Allan Harvey Mark Towers Chairman Secretary Treasurer Gareth Hayton Tony Widler Roy Baldwin Committee Committee Committee
Mike Collings Tom Naim Committee CoTnmittee The Trustees are= Gareth Hayton Tony Vidler Tom Nairn Brian Winfield Mike Collings Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved the twstees report above Signed on behalf the Trustees Philip Loring Chairman & Administrator pl,/,,
Cranleigh Mens Shed Income Expendtture Surnmary Expense Income Sales Membership Fees Weekly Subs Donations Sundry Income Restricted funds IGrantsl 4,712.81 2,580.00 102.00 1,948.39 697.72 Sundry Materials Tools & Equip Shed Admin linc Insurance) Events lincluding Stall fees) Restricted funds 1,344.04 2,747.48 353.86 4,767.42 664.05 184.80 0.00 10.061.65 Surplus/ Def icit -20.73 10,040.92 10,040.92 Cash & Bank Reconciliation a5 at 31-Dec 2024 Cash Box. Bank 85.87 3,596.80 Surplus/deficit Funds BIF 2023 -20.73 3,703.40 Total funds 3,682.67 3,682.67