## Billericay Men’s Shed Annual General Meeting No.01 28[th] April 2023 

Meeting held at 11:30h at Little Burstead Village Hall. 

Attendees: Kim Barford, Rod Evans, Peter Wiley, Keith Waller, Karen Fashanu, Hywel Williams, James Knox, Jan Robinson, Margaret Freitag, Keith Freitag, Nick Whelan, Beryl Bolton. 

All were welcomed to the first Annual General Meeting of the Billericay Men’s Shed. 

1, The meeting was opened by Nick as acting Chair who explained that the Chair for the AGM, Christine Townley, was unable to attend today due to a positive result for Covid. Barry Howe was also not available due to other commitments. 

Nick gave a summary of the development of the Billericay Men’s Shed and how we had grown from a small support group in 2019, for those living with dementia, at Little Burstead Village Hall. Kim with her dad had been going to such sessions in Maldon, previously run by the Essex Shed Network, who then supported us to set up in Billericay. Following discussions with relevant Councillors and the Recreation and Park’s team, at Basildon Borough Council, in early 2022 space was offered within Lake Meadows Park. The shed building was cleaned and made habitable by internal insulation, boarding and decoration by members of the original shed team. 

The money to complete this work was by several personal donations and the support of the Town Council, Rotary and Lions groups within Billericay (a full list is held by the treasurer and available to view). 

The development of the Shed was further enhanced when we became a Charitable Incorporated Institution (CIO) during the year to enable us to seek support from other organisations and Charities. 

Being a CIO, we have a group of Trustees who not only look at the long term of the Billericay Men’s Shed but also manage the day-to-day finances, operations and development of the Shed and Groups. 

2, The financial report was delivered by Kim, who explained the income and expenditure and how the total held was achieved with several donations to the club. She further explained how the original money was held by the Essex Shed Network and transferred to us during the year as we developed into a CIO. 

Kim also explained that we hold insurance for personal and shed liability. 

All present agreed the financial report with all in favour and none against or abstentions. 

3, Nick advised that we currently have c40 members of the Shed and this is growing as we develop. 

Billericay Men’s Shed CIO Registration No. 1198139 



The Shed operates three distinct group Monday – Tea & Chat, Tuesday – Woodcraft, Wednesday – Dementia Group. 

With changes to the Wednesday group all groups now run weekly, the Wednesday group have held a number of meetings off site within the Bowls Pavilion and are looking at other areas such as Anisha Grange to support the wider community. 

4, No Notice of Motions, or items to raise at the meeting, were received prior to, or at, the meeting. 

5, In accordance with the Constitution all current Trustees stood down. 

The following have volunteered to be trustees for the next year – Christine Townley, Peter Wiley, Barry Howe, Kim Barford, Rod Evans, Karen Fashanu, Keith Waller, Jan Robinson, Nick Whelan. 

All present agreed the names and a vote was held with all in favour and none against or abstentions. 

The Trustees were thanked, by all present, for their work in developing the Shed and the day-to-day management of the groups. 

6, AOB 

The following items were raised and discussed: 

Events to note, Norsey Woods open day on 30 April, Shed Open Day 10[th] June 2023. 

Support and availability to attend events, agreed that we should only attend those we can staff and believe support the shed and local community. 

Coronation Bird Box. 

Role of former members. 

Development of Shed2. 

Use of the Shed on other days and expanding groups. 

Meeting Closed at 13:15h. 

Billericay Men’s Shed CIO Registration No. 1198139 



Billericay Men's Shed
Chair: Christine Townley-wakelin
Secretary: Nick Whelan
Treasurer: Kim Barford
TREASURER'S FINANCIAL REPORT
6th Paarch 2020 - 318Warch 2023
INCOME
Donations: Personal
In memorium
Products
Local Community Grantsl
Charitable Groups
Grant Funds held re New Shed
Membershiplsubscriptions
TOTAL
1,471.52
690.00
888.15
2,863.00
5,150.00
693.80
£11,756.47
EXPENDITURE
Materials (inc frt-out)
ToolslEquipment
Fire safetyftesling equipment
Storage
Insurance
Key cutting
1,965.19
713.70
219.24
125.25
157.00
131.00
ri
Refreshments
Mobile phone
Publicity
Sundry
Christmas pitch fees
Stationery
33.46
21.99
41.00
20.00
35.00
41.38
£3,504.21
TOTAL
CASH HELD
Barclays Bank
KB Petty Cash
NW Petty Cash
TOTAL
8.041.47
75.93
134.86
£8,252.26
Mrs Kim Barford.
Treasurer and Trustee,
Billericay Men's Shed
Charity Registration No: 1198139
16 Scrub Rise, Billericay CM12 9PG