Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2023 Period start date To 31/08/2024 Period end date Charity name: Camberley & District Men’s Shed
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To reduce the social exclusion of people (particularly, but not exclusively, older men). To lessen their isolation and provide social opportunities, helping them to build friendships, through the provision of facilities in which they can meet to undertake a range of creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and knowledge |
| 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 |
We achieved our objective of setting up a local version of the recognised concept of a men's shed. Most of our effort during the year was spent working with local organisations and individuals delivering projects for the community. We used social media, including our website and Facebook page, to advertise the shed and to identify potential members.We pursued grants and **funding from a number of organisations. ** |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have paid full regard to the Commission's guidance throughout the year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference We do not make grants Para 1.38 Policy on grant making We do not make investments Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The shed is run entirely by volunteers, and we have no plans for this to change. They worked on projects for community organisations and their own projects. In addition they pursued membership as **wellas carrying out fund-raising. ** |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The charity completed its first full year in its new premises which was officially opened in the summer by our local M.P. As at the end of this reporting period, the Men’s shed had a total of 40 members in addition to the Trustees. Members have benefitted from the installed facilities and equipment, and from social contact with each other, having not met each other before |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have completed and delivered several projects for local charities, organisations and individuals against objectives set by these persons. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | In the short term, in addition to covering operating costs, we had to buy and replace some items of workshop equipment. We therefore obtained 2 small grants from local councillor’s. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our expenses throughout the year were focused on running costs and maintenance and upkeep of equipment for the use of members. The charity had a healthy positive cash balance at the end **of the period. ** |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our financial policy is to retain a maximum of six months' operating costs as a reserve. We anticipate that this should cover outstanding commitments at any time. |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | 17,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The concept of a men's shed is well established, and we are confident that we will be able to cover our costs for at least several years. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
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 | Trustee selection will rely on suitable volunteers being identified by personal contact with other trustees, by recommendations from others, or by stepping forward. Normally their formal appointment will take place at an AGM. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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
| Charityname | Charityname |
|---|---|
| Camberley and District Men's Shed |
Camberley and District Men's Shed |
| Other name the charityuses | Other name the charityuses |
| Registered charity number | Registered charity number |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Baker | Chair | |||
| PhilipWoodland | Vice Chair | |||
| Paul Cronin | Treasurer | |||
| Nick King | Secretary | |||
| Tom Philbrook | ||||
| Richard Long | ||||
| Roger Waters | ||||
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 None 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
N/A
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) Paul Cronin Full name(s) Neil Baker Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc) Date 26/2/2025
Camberley & District Mens Shed Income & Expenditure Summary (by Fund) - Monthly
Fund: General | Financial Year: 2023/2024 | Date: 31/08/2024 | Transaction Group: No filtering | Projections: Hidden | Categories Displayed: All
Income
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Actual | Total Budget | Budget Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | |||||||||||||||
| CDMS project payments | 134.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29.49 | 72.52 | 111.37 | 161.13 | 379.13 | 888.29 | 0.00 | n/a |
| One Of Gifts | 0.00 | 500.00 | 1,500.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,667.00 | 171.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 700.00 | 5,538.00 | 2,000.00 | 277% |
| Online Giving | 0.00 | 0.00 | 22.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 37.84 | 100.00 | 38% |
| Regular Donations | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 37.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 28.63 | 66.14 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Subscriptions | 138.30 | 40.00 | 0.00 | 58.30 | 1,906.77 | 90.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 147.35 | 2,620.72 | 2,400.00 | 109% |
| Total | 272.95 | 540.00 | 1,522.71 | 58.30 | 1,906.77 | 105.13 | 60.00 | 2,756.49 | 341.03 | 141.37 | 191.13 | 1,255.11 | 9,150.99 | 4,500.00 | 203% |
| Gift Aid | |||||||||||||||
| Gift Aid | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29.47 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 29.47 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Other Incom | e | ||||||||||||||
| Bank Interest | 28.59 | 27.56 | 30.58 | 30.94 | 28.14 | 29.80 | 28.45 | 25.17 | 25.68 | 26.84 | 23.74 | 22.11 | 327.60 | 250.00 | 131% |
| Clothing income | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 372.00 | 122.00 | 494.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Electric standing charge refund from SHBC |
0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 148.18 | 148.18 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Other | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 116.76 | 4.92 | 85.41 | 37.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.96 | 0.00 | 246.76 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Room Hire | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Tool/equipment sales | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 28.59 | 27.56 | 30.59 | 30.94 | 144.90 | 34.72 | 113.86 | 62.87 | 25.68 | 26.84 | 397.70 | 292.29 | 1,216.54 | 250.00 | 487% |
| Total | 301.54 | 567.56 | 1,582.77 | 89.24 | 2,051.67 | 139.85 | 173.86 | 2,819.36 | 366.71 | 168.21 | 588.83 | 1,547.40 | 10,397.00 | 4,750.00 | 219% |
| Budgeted | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.83 | 395.87 |
Expenditure
| Sep 2023 |
Oct 2023 |
Nov 2023 |
Dec 2023 |
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May 2024 |
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Actual | Total Budget | Budget Spent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin | |||||||||||||||
| Clothing expenses | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 434.76 | 0.00 | 434.76 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Donation to charity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Equipment & Consumables | 449.72 | 227.99 | 546.10 | 130.23 | 295.70 | 281.57 | 339.11 | 2,554.30 | 512.17 | 112.27 | 345.52 | 400.39 | 6,195.07 | 1,200.00 | 516% |
| Insurance | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 394.46 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 394.46 | 750.00 | 53% |
| IT | 0.00 | 87.48 | 0.00 | 137.31 | 18.00 | 58.73 | 18.00 | 13.00 | 29.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 | 57.24 | 493.76 | 500.00 | 99% |
| Licences | 0.00 | 0.00 | 30.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 35.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Major Equipment | 839.91 | 1,822.36 | 388.46 | 350.16 | 0.00 | 892.21 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4,293.10 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Member meetings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 25.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 112.47 | 138.17 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Refurbishment | 687.13 | 524.80 | 252.26 | 83.43 | 1,162.52 | 634.26 | 598.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 221.86 | 4,164.77 | 0.00 | n/a |
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| Sep 2023 |
Oct 2023 |
Nov 2023 |
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Jul 2024 |
Aug 2024 |
Actual | Total Budget | Budget Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shed projects | 134.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.41 | 160.19 | 9.95 | 0.00 | 190.54 | 209.21 | 434.12 | 1,224.07 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Stripe or SumUp charges | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.72 | 1.96 | 1.01 | 1.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.87 | 18.26 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 2,111.41 | 2,662.63 | 1,216.82 | 726.83 | 1,487.94 | 1,954.14 | 1,116.82 | 2,578.95 | 546.17 | 737.27 | 1,024.49 | 1,227.95 | 17,391.42 | 2,450.00 | 710% |
| Building | |||||||||||||||
| Broadband | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 300.00 | 0% |
| Electricity | 0.00 | 41.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 513.63 | 18.23 | 331.02 | 116.91 | 0.00 | 371.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,392.70 | 600.00 | 232% |
| Gas | 44.69 | 37.39 | 28.59 | 39.58 | 42.88 | 386.02 | 0.00 | 274.92 | 175.94 | 65.33 | 36.25 | 23.96 | 1,155.55 | 600.00 | 193% |
| Rent | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Utilities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 44.69 | 78.79 | 28.59 | 39.58 | 556.51 | 404.25 | 331.02 | 391.83 | 175.94 | 436.84 | 36.25 | 23.96 | 2,548.25 | 1,500.00 | 170% |
| Comms | |||||||||||||||
| Design & Print | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Website | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Stafng | |||||||||||||||
| Employment Costs | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Expenses - Meetings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 274.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 274.12 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Expenses - Travel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Training | 0.00 | 0.00 | 80.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 130.00 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 80.00 | 274.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 404.12 | 0.00 | n/a |
| Total | 2,156.10 | 2,741.42 | 1,343.41 | 1,040.53 | 2,044.45 | 2,358.39 | 1,497.84 | 2,970.78 | 722.11 | 1,174.11 | 1,060.74 | 1,251.91 | 20,361.79 | 3,950.00 | 515% |
| Budgeted | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 266.67 | 1,016.67 | 266.67 | 266.63 |
Summary Totals
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Total to Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 33,081.58 | 31,227.02 | 29,053.16 | 29,292.52 | 28,341.23 | 28,348.45 | 26,129.91 | 24,805.93 | 24,654.51 | 24,299.11 | 23,293.21 | 22,821.30 | 33,081.58 | |
| Income | 301.54 | 567.56 | 1,582.77 | 89.24 | 2,051.67 | 139.85 | 173.86 | 2,819.36 | 366.71 | 168.21 | 588.83 | 1,547.40 | 10,397.00 | |
| Expenditure | 2,156.10 | 2,741.42 | 1,343.41 | 1,040.53 | 2,044.45 | 2,358.39 | 1,497.84 | 2,970.78 | 722.11 | 1,174.11 | 1,060.74 | 1,251.91 | 20,361.79 | |
| Surplus (Income - Expenditure) |
-1,854.56 | -2,173.86 | 239.36 | -951.29 | 7.22 | -2,218.54 | -1,323.98 | -151.42 | -355.40 | -1,005.90 | -471.91 | 295.49 | -9,964.79 | |
| Fund Transfers | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Closing Balance | 31,227.02 | 29,053.16 | 29,292.52 | 28,341.23 | 28,348.45 | 26,129.91 | 24,805.93 | 24,654.51 | 24,299.11 | 23,293.21 | 22,821.30 | 23,116.79 | 23,116.79 |
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