Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2023 To 31st December 2023 Charity name: Chichester Men’s Shed
Charity registration number: 1196553
Objectives and Activities
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| 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 | The charity moved to the Fishbourne Centre at the beginning of the year and has since leased an existing shed and some land, built two other sheds beside it and members are engaged in fitting out these premises for members to use. |
| 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 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Members of the shed have been actvely involved in ftng out the new buildings with materials purchased by way of grants awarded to the charity. Also works are in hand to improve and repair the existng shed. |
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| 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 setting up the new permanent home the weekly 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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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Balance of funds was £7,072 held in a Santander Business Account |
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| 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 | £7,072 |
| 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) |
Para 1.47 | |
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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: | ||
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| 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 | The constitution provides for 5 trustees, four to be elected by members and 1 to be appointed by Chichester Rotary Club. As at 31stDecember 2023 there was a vacancy for an elected trustee. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Chichester Men’s Shed |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1196553 |
| Charity’s principal address | Fishbourne Centre |
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| 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 | Alan Pope | Secretary | ||
| 3 | David Sparrow | Chichester Rotary Club | ||
| 4 | Peter Clementson |
Stood down 13th September 2023 |
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| 5 | Colin Rhodes | Commenced 4th December 2023 |
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| 6 | John Parham | Stood down 1st December 2023 |
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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)
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Name Address adviser |
Name Address adviser |
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| 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 16th April 2024
| ChichesterMen'sShed | 11 I II |
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| Ch•rltyNumber111HMl53 | Men's |
| Sheds |
| STATEMENTOFASSETSANDLIABILITIES AT31stDECEMBER2023 CURRENTASSETS BalanceatBank,Santander Cashin hand TOTALCASHFUNDS FIXEDASSETS,retainedfortheCharity's own use |
£ 7,072 30 |
£ 7,102 18,553 £ 2022 2752 30 £ 2782 |
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| RECEIPTS Receiptsfrommembers andotherindividuals GiftAid Grants received GiftfromBognorRegisShed Sales TotalReceipts PAYMENTS Rent and Room Hire Publicity Printing and stationery Web Fees UKMSAsubscription Sundry smallitems Insurance subtotal AssetPurchases Planning applications Expenditure on leasehold premises Works onnewsheds subtotal TotalPayments SurplusofIncome over Expenditure Cashfundsat31122022 Cashfundsat31122023 |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 3,206 778 7,500 10,000 5,166 163 16,813 10,000 636 203 228 289 30 188 305 1,879 0 1,353 613 8,648 10,000 10,614 10,000 12,493 10,000 4,320 NIL Total Funds £ 3,206 778 17,500 5,166 163 26,813 636 203 228 289 30 188 305 1,879 1,353 613 18,648 20,614 22,493 4,320 |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 3,206 778 7,500 10,000 5,166 163 16,813 10,000 636 203 228 289 30 188 305 1,879 0 1,353 613 8,648 10,000 10,614 10,000 12,493 10,000 4,320 NIL Total Funds £ 3,206 778 17,500 5,166 163 26,813 636 203 228 289 30 188 305 1,879 1,353 613 18,648 20,614 22,493 4,320 |
£ 1,901 365 1,300 20 3,586 528 30 128 54 30 34 804 804 2,782 2,782 2,782 |
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| 4,320 NIL |
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| 2,782 7,102 |
2,782 7,102 |
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| FixedAssets Worksonsheds £ 20,614 -2,061 amortisationinyear Written down value ---1-8,-55_3__ |
Grantsrecelwd WestSussex County Council WestSussexTravel Society KathleenandSydneyLinkins Memorial Trust Chichester District.Council The F.Glenister Woodger Trust |
£ Purpose 2,500 General 1,000 General 3,000 General 10,000NewSheds 1,000 General ----- 17,500 |
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