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 COn￿rnS 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, inSu￿n￿ etc is fully wvered. The Trustees can waive these fees in
cases of hardship.
The net result for the y8ar was an eX￿sS 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-to￿aY 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
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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