Billericay Men’s Shed Annual General Meeting No.02 3[rd] April 2024
Meeting held at 12:30h at The Bowls Pavilion Lake Meadows Park.
Attendees: Christine Townley, Kim Barford, Peter Wiley, Jan Robinson, Barry Banks, Steve Pulley, Gill Waller, Keith Waller, James Knox, David Dragoni, Karen Fashanu, Nick Whelan.
1, The meeting was opened by Christine, who took the Chair.
All were welcomed to the second Annual General Meeting of the Billericay Men’s Shed.
2, The minutes of the 2023 AGM were presented, there being no items of clarification they were accepted as a true record.
Proposed Karen Fashanu & Seconded Jan Robinson - Accepted by all present.
3, Christine summarised the development of the Billericay Men’s Shed and how we had grown from a small support group in 2019 and grown with the support of the Essex Shed Network into today’s thriving groups of resolute shedders.
She highlighted how we have developed over the last year, which culminated in us winning three awards at the Basildon, Borough Council Volunteers Awards 2024. Volunteer Group / Project of the Year, and Kim as Inspirational Role Model and Volunteer of the Year.
The Shed has grown to a membership of c55 members and operates on three sessions each week, Tea & Chat, Woodworking and Dementia Support.
We have continued to work in partnership with Basildon Council, Essex Shed Network, the local Dementia Alliance and other local and Essex wide groups. We also have emerging partnerships with Focal Point Gallery ,TIME (Together in Musical Expressions) and Essex Wildlife Trust
We have continued to receive valuable ongoing support from Basildon Borough Council with respect to our current premises and we are working with them to explore the development of larger premises such as the potential rebuild of the Boat House.
Christine highlighted the invaluable commitment of the current Trustees that have worked throughout the year as both Trustees and the Management Group for The Shed.
Billericay Men’s Shed CIO Registration No. 1198139
4, The financial report was delivered by Kim, who circulated the accounts and an overview document that briefly explained how the money was being used, she highlighted the breakdown of items on income and expenditure and how the money is being held in an interest earning Bank Account.
Kim also explained that we hold insurance for personal and shed liability.
Following discussion on the accounts all those present agreed the financial report.
5, How the Shed communicates was highlighted, Jan explained how she was managing the Facebook group, developing a website, and continuing with traditional items such as leaflets, posters, and visits to Events around the area.
6, Nick advised that since the last AGM the Trustees had held eight meetings with the following acting as: Chair – Christine, Secretary - Nick, Treasurer - Kim, Karen Membership – Karen, Communications - Jan, H&S Rod, Events – Peter.
All Shed documentation, H&S information and membership & Induction paperwork is held within the Shed and available to all to view.
Information on meetings, general notices and upcoming events are circulated by email and displayed within the Shed.
7, No Notice of Motions, or items to raise at the meeting, were received prior to, or at, the meeting.
8, Election of Trustees.
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, Alan Kitchen, and Nick Whelan.
As the number of Trustees is within the number set by the Constitution all were eligible to stand for election.
Proposed James Knox & Seconded David Dragoni – Accepted by all present.
9, AOB
The following items were raised and discussed:
Shed Open Day Cross Team / Days Get Togethers
Events - Support and availability to attend events, agreed that we should only attend those we can staff and believe support the shed and local community.
Development of the Shed.
Use of the Shed on other days and expanding groups.
Meeting Closed at 13:30h.
Billericay Men’s Shed CIO Registration No. 1198139
BILLERICAY MEN'S SHED ACCOUNTS
1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
| INCOME Donations (personal/community) 832.36 Product sales/donations 1010.58 Donations held re capital projects 20000.00 Membership/Subs 1126.00 Bank interest/rewards 96.70 Internal transfer (PC banked) 934.93 Total £24,000.57 EXPENDITURE Materials 220.07 Tools/Equipment 1109.57 Insurance 157.00 Keys 20.50 Food and Drink (incl xmas) 526.98 Stationery/Phone 27.39 Donations 70.00 Bank charges 77.84 Publicity 64.00 Internal transfer (PC banked) 934.93 £3,208.28 |
o/bal 1 Apr 24: Barclays Bank 8041.47 Petty cash - NW 134.86 Petty cash - KB 75.93 Total £8,252.26 # £24,000.57 # -£3,208.28 TOTAL £29,044.55 Balances 31st March 2024: Barclays Current Ac. £3,880.90 Barclays Savings Ac. £25,035.96 Petty Cash £127.69 £29,044.55 |
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