Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/23 Period start date To 31/03/24 Period end date
Charity name: Andover Men’s Shed
Charity registration number: 1197346
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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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, |
| 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 |
To undertake creative physical or recreational activities, yo learn or pass on skills and knowledge and to support each other. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As trustees we read all updates and bring them up at the next team meeting |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | At this point we do not have a grant making policy |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We are always updating this to fulfil our investment in new tooling |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Members in this year completed 2906hr in the shed, on personal & community projects |
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Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Whilst building our membership base, we have crafted a large planter for one school and also crafted 2 bespoke work benches for another school, along with sharpening items for the general public and made bespoke items for the public. We have attended a number of other Charities days where we lent our help. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
None |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Very Good we have exceed our hopes on fundraising |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We have continued to improve the equipment |
| Other |
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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 Treasurer submits an overview of our accounts each month and at the AGM |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | None |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | None |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations for items made at the shed Local council grants |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | We only have a licence for one year at our present location (with a hope of an extension). Need to find a permanent home for the shed. |
| Other |
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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 | All trustees are recruited from the membership & wider community & elected by our membership at the AGM |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
We follow the CC guidelines |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Our organisation has, Chair/Deputy chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer, Training Officer, Events Officer, Communications Officer, Health & Safety Officer & a Web Master |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We try to include various other charities as & when appropriate |
| Other | Wild life Trusts, The Arts & Schools |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Andover Men’s Shed |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | AMS Andover |
| Registered charity number | 1197346 |
| Charity’s principal address | Unit 9 Chantry Centre Andover Hampshire SP10 1LX |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cooke | Member | |||
| Brian Loader | Treasurer | |||
| Peter Barr | Member | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A 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
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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) Brian Keith Loader Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 12/02/2025 Signature(s) Full name(s) Brian Cooke Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Member Date 12/02/2025 Signature(s) Full name(s) Peter Barr Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Member Date 12/02/2025 |
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| Brian Keith Loader | ||
| Treasurer |
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