Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2023 Period start date To Period end date
31[st] March 2024
Charity name: Acle & District Men’s Shed
Charity registration number: 1197039
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 PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING MEN & WOMEN AGED 18 OR OVER, WITHIN ACLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED |
| 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 have an open-door policy whereby any member of the public is welcome. All members of The Shed are included in all projects that pass through The Shed Members are encouraged to take part in all activities including those held outside of The Shed. This includes social gatherings such as Days out, Christmas Dinner and Firework party. |
| 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 always embodied the guidance issued for the benefit of all within the charity |
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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 | The Charity has ben involved in projects relating directly to the people who live in Acle and the surrounding area. Projects have been undertaken on behalf of the Local Parish Council. Some of these are refurbishment of all notice boards in the Parish. Making Bird boxes, bug boxes and bat boxes which have been erected at multiple locations within the Parish. Commissioned work from local residents has also been undertaken. This has enabled members to bond with each other and give them a sense of purpose and achievement. |
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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 | The Charity is in a healthy financial position. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Donations, income from items made and subscriptions are currently enough to sustain the Charity |
| 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 | None |
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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 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| 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 | Trustees are selected by the ability to understand the needs of the Charity and their understanding of the needs of its target audience. |
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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 Acle and District Men’s Shed - Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1197039 Charity’s principal address 40A Old Road Acle Norwich Norfolk NR13 3QN
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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| John Holt | Treasurer | |||
| BarryClovely | Chairperson | |||
| John Williams | Secretary | |||
– 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 N/A 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) John B Williams
Full name(s) John B Williams
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 25/10/2024 Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
15.8 32.98 41.27 85.6 36.46 8.8 1.79 3.37 8 8.8 5.5 21.72 15 69.98 58.95 16.8 45 1.95 58 6.6 39.32 4.9 61.27 3.95 9.99 27.75 1 7 6.4 8.85 3.12 21.62 36 38 10.1 40.45 4.11 3.3 11.45 9.5 7.6 55 8 39 15.4 60.73 3.52 7.9 32 22.35 8.05
25.2 33.4 220 374.2 294.54 93.56 187 £2,378