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Acle And District Men's Shed

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1197039
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 10, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Acle & District Mens Shed
Bridewell Lane
Acle
NR13 3RA

Activities

The Acle and District Men's Shed provides a dedicated space where men and women aged 18 and overcan socialise, learn from each other and serve the local community through the engagement ofconstructive activities. These activities are often, though not exclusively, practical in nature such as woodworking and DIY skills, and involve working together on joint projects.

Objects: To Promote Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit By Preventing Men Aged 18 Or Over, Within Acle And The Surrounding Area, 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 Facilities In Which They Can Meet To Undertake Creative, Physical Or Recreational Activities, Learn Or Pass On Skills And Knowledge, And Support Each Other Socially. For The Purpose Of This Clause 'Socially Excluded' Means Being Excluded From Society, Or Parts Of Society, As A Result Of One Of More Of The Following Factors: Unemployment; Financial Hardship; Youth Or Old Age; Ill Health (Physical Or Mental); Substance Abuse Or Dependency Including Alcohol And Drugs; Discrimination On The Grounds Of Sex, Race, Disability, Ethnic Origin, Religion, Belief, Creed, Sexual Orientation Or Gender Re-Assignment; Poor Educational Or Skills Attainment; Relationship And Family Breakdown; Poor Housing (That Is Housing That Does Not Meet Basic Habitable Standards); Crime (Either As A Victim Of Crime Or As An Offender Rehabilitating Into Society). Although The Aim Of The Shed Is Primarily Directed Towards Men, Women Are Also Equally Able To Attend.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability
Who
Elderly/old People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Local Authority
Norfolk

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £4,139 £2,580
March 31, 2024 £2,897 £4,273
March 31, 2023 £8,958 £5,712

Trustees

Name Appointed
Barry William Coveley (Chair) Sept. 12, 2021
Graham John Cutting Sept. 1, 2025
John Brenton Williams March 30, 2023
John Briggs Holt CEng Sept. 12, 2021