Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: Period start date: 01/04/24 To: Period end date: 31/03/25
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 by offering a safe venue for recreational activities or to meet as a place to talk. |
| 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 |
Attending local council fairs/carnival. Helping the Andover Rotary Club. Making items for local schools |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees remain current with the Charity Commission’s guidance. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Shed’s volunteers completed 4635 hours either in the Shed or attending events. |
| 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 | Recruiting new members who are taught new skills by working co-operatively with other volunteers to complete projects. Several new members come in just to talk and socialise. Making bespoke items for schools including a memorial planter/seat and small primary school age work benches. We have also made/repaired items for the general public and have now included sharpening household/garden tools for the public. |
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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 | We have had a good year and exceeded our hopes with regard to funds. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We have continued to upgrade/improve our equipment. |
| 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 accounts are submitted monthly at our meetings and at the AGM by the Treasurer. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | None. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | None |
| 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 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations received for work carried out by the Shed and local council grants. |
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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 | We have a rolling one year’s license for our premises from the local council but the buildings are due demolition. So a permanent location is required. |
| 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 | 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 | Trustees are recruited from the volunteers and elected at the AGM by the membership. |
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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 | We have: Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer, Events Officer, H&S Officer and Web Master. Our network includes Andover BID, Rotary Club and the local council. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We try to include/work with other charities whenever possible. |
| Other |
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 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Loader | Treasurer | |||
| Brian Cooke | Member | |||
| Peter Barr | Dep. Chair | |||
– 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 | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the N/A assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and N/A 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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