Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 12th November 2021 To 31st December 2022 Charity name: Chichester Men’s Shed
Charity registration number: 1196553
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To establish a Men’s Shed with a range of activities to combat isolation and loneliness |
| 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 | Throughout the period the trustees have been searching for a permanent home whilst hiring a room for meetings and activity |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance and have discussed it at several meetings |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
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 | Although the main focus has been on trying to establish a permanent home the bi- monthly meetings have encouraged lonely men to attend and to enjoy fellowship, participate in activities and find a renewed purpose in life. |
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Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set
| Investment performance against objectives |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| inancial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Balance of funds was £2782 held in a Santander Business Account |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to cover costs arising from possible temporary loss of facilities and to fund planned facilities |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2782 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 | There are 5 trustees, 4 of whom are elected by members and 1 appointed by Rotary Club of Chichester |
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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Chichester Men’s Shed |
| Other name the charity uses |
| Registered charity number | 1196553 |
| Charity’s principal address | Fishbourne Centre 46 Blackboy Lane Chichester PO18 8BE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Brian Bird | Chair | |||
| 2 | John Parham | ||||
| 3 | Alan Pope | Secretary | |||
| 4 | David Sparrow | Chichester Rotary Club | |||
| 5 | Tim Rixon | 12/11/21 to 23/2/22 | |||
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for 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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Brian J Bird
Full name(s) Brian Bird
Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 8th February 2023
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCORPORATION TO 31s
£ £
| RECEIPTS Receipts from members Receipts from other individuals Grants received Gift Aid Sales Total Receipts PAYMENTS Room Hire Meeting expenses Printing and stationery Sign Web Fees UKMSA subscription Total Payments Balance of funds |
1,550 350 1,300 365 20 3,585 528 33 128 30 54 30 803 2,782 |
1,550 350 1,300 365 20 3,585 528 33 128 30 54 30 803 2,782 |
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| 2,782 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31st DECEMBER 2022
£ Balance at Bank, Santander 2,752 Cash in hand 30
FIXED ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL NET ASSETS
SURPLUS FOR THE INITIAL PERIOD
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Chichester Men's Shed was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisatio on 12th November 2021
The Accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. No asset value is placed on small donations of tools and equipment. There were no restricted or endowment funds.
APPROVED by the Trustees on 8th February 2023
(Brian Bird) Chairman (Peter Lunt) Hon. Treasurer
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