Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 19/11/2021 To 31/12/2022
Charity name: Lancaster Men’s Hub
Charity registration number: 1196670
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of Lancaster Men’s Hub is to promote social inclusion for the public benefit of men, living in Lancaster and the surrounding district, by preventing them from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of opportunities and premises in which men can meet jointly or individually undertake and share creative, physical, social and recreational activities of their choice. We provide social and practical activities in a safe space for clients to meet, converse and share interests, as well as providing signposting to other more specialist organisations. |
| 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 |
Elevenses: drop-in social every Friday with tea/coffee and modest cooked lunch; free. Games Night: every Thursday for board and card games etc.; free. Walking Football: every Sunday, free. Crown Green Bowling: weekly during spring/summer; free Allotment: ongoing;free. |
| 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 issued by the Charity Commission and are aware of the need to apply the test of public benefit to all relevant LMH activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 | In the reporting period LMH: Grew its membership to 45 Began four regular weekly activities Trialed two further activities Acquired an allotment to be developed Made woodwork products for donations Supported fairs and fair trade days Established contacts with other charities Joined Lancaster Integrated Care Community (ICC) Provided lunch every Friday for 20 to 30 people Provided two celebratory meals for 40 people 2022 LMH Client Voice survey shows that an average of 31 respondents feel: A friendly welcome: 86% Accepted by others: 89% Enjoy activities: 79% Tried something new: 73% Made new friends: 89% Leave in a good mood: 83% Feel less isolated: 69% Find LMH supports wellbeing: 83% |
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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 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Balance 31.12.2022 Fixed assets: £41.99 Bank account: £1,876.14 Cash: £30.20 Virgin Money 95 Day Notice: £2,520.11 Total assets:£4,468.44 Current liabilites: £460.38 Future liabilities: £0.00 Total liabilities£460.38 TOTAL NET ASSETS:£4,008.06 Income & expenditure 01.06.21 to 31.12.22 Total income: £13,251.21 Total expenditure: £9,243.15 Net income:£4,008.06 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our Strategic Plan 2021-2024, since reviewed and updated to 2023-2028, requires us to build and maintain financial reserves for one year of operations. In practice this means for operational costs and core activities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Assets held in reserve on 31.12.2022: £2,520.11 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Does not apply |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Does not apply |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Does not apply |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Period 01.06.2021 to 31.12.2022: Grants: £4.830.00 Sale of products: £3.853.42 Donations: £4.500.02 |
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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 | Lancaster Men’s Hub Constitution 03 June 2021 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO – ASSOCIATION MODEL |
| 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 | First Trustees appointed by Charity Commission, 19/11/2021. Appointment by trustees at any time. Appointment by members at AGM. Appointment by members at any time. |
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| 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 | LMH is a member of Lancaster Integrated Care Community (ICC) and Lancaster District CVS. These organisations supply information, enable contacts and, in the case of LDCVS, mediate between grant providers and grant applicants, but neither organisation has any influence on LMH management. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Lancaster Men’s Hub |
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| Other name the charity uses | LMH |
| Registered charity number | 1196670 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Cornerstone Sulyard Street Lancaster LA1 1PX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Keith Derrick Carman |
Appointed 10/01/2022 | Lancaster Men’s Hub trustees |
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| David Kendrew Mace |
Chair | Appointed by Charity Commission 19.11.2021 |
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| David Neil Smith | Treasurer | Appointed by Charity Commission 19.11.2021 |
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| Simon Stewart | Contact | Appointed by Charity Commission 19.11.2021 |
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| John Sydney Strivens |
Secretary | Appointed by Charity Commission 19.11.2021 |
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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 Does not apply held in this capacity Name and objects of the Does not apply charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Does not apply 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
No exemptions have been made
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| David Kendrew Mace | ||
Chair |
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| 11.05.2023 | ||
| 11.05.2023 |
Charity Name No (if any) Lancaster Men's Hub 1196670 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 19/11/2021 31/12/2022
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 3,722 30 34 857 2,158 1,014 3,080 - 10,895 - - - 10,895 1,479 1,218 2,721 58 1,825 524 122 173 123 8,243 - - - 8,243 2,652 - 1,774 4,426 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 3,722 30 34 857 2,158 1,014 3,080 - 10,895 - - - 10,895 1,479 1,218 2,721 58 1,825 524 122 173 123 8,243 - - - 8,243 2,652 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 3,722 30 34 857 2,158 1,014 3,080 - 10,895 - - - 10,895 1,479 1,218 2,721 58 1,825 524 122 173 123 8,243 - - - 8,243 2,652 |
Last Year (prior to registration) to the nearest £ |
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| Salesproducts manufactured | 3,722 | 131 | ||||
| Other income | 30 | |||||
| Interest/Cashback | 34 | 7 | ||||
| Personal Donations | 857 | 237 | ||||
| Small/Plate donations | 2,158 | 135 | ||||
| Corporate Donations | 1,014 | 100 | ||||
| Grants | 3,080 | 1,750 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 10,895 | 2,360 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 2,360 | ||||||
| Cost of materials | 1,479 | 297 | ||||
| Member & Guest Activities | 1,218 | - | ||||
| Food Costs | 2,721 | 45 | ||||
| Marketing | 58 | 96 | ||||
| Room Hire | 1,825 | 113 | ||||
| Public LiabilityInsurance | 524 | 32 | ||||
| Training | 122 | |||||
| Software | 173 | - | ||||
| Office Stationery,Postage, other | 123 | 3 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 8,243 | 586 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 586 | ||||||
| 2,652 | - | - | 2,652 | 1,774 | ||
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| 1,774 | - | - | 1,774 | - | ||
| 4,426 | - | - | 4,426 | 1,774 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
13/06/2023
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash Virgin Money Current Account Virgin Money 95 day Saver Account Details Details Details Trade Creditors Signature 2 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 30 - 1,876 - 2,520 - 4,426 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) 460 - - - - - Print Name David N Smith |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| David N Smith | 09/06/2023 | ||
| 2 | 13/06/2023 |