| Herefordshire Woodturners Charity Name |
Herefordshire Woodturners Charity Name |
Herefordshire Woodturners Charity Name |
1199270 No (if any) |
1199270 No (if any) |
1199270 No (if any) |
CC16a | |
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| For the period from |
01/12/2022 Period start date |
To | 30/11/2023 Period end date |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 2,453 1,482 508 2,596 539 - 7,577 576 - 576 8,154 998 2,112 697 1,469 1,180 - 6,455 1,811 - 1,811 8,266 - 112 4,924 4,811 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 2,453 1,482 508 2,596 539 - 7,577 576 - 576 8,154 998 2,112 697 1,469 1,180 - 6,455 1,811 - 1,811 8,266 - 112 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Subscriptions and visitors | 2,453 | - | |||||
| Fund raising | 1,482 | - | |||||
| Grant and donations | 508 | - | |||||
| Communityevents | 2,596 | - | |||||
| Miscellaneous | 539 | - | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 7,577 | - | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sale of equipment | 576 | ||||||
| - | - | ||||||
| Sub total | 576 | - | |||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| AWGB subscriptions | 998 | - | |||||
| Demonstrator fees | 2,112 | - | |||||
| Rent,and insurance | 697 | - | |||||
| Communityevents | 1,469 | - | |||||
| Miscellaneous | 1,180 | - | |||||
| - | - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | 6,455 | - | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Equipment | 1,811 | ||||||
| - | |||||||
| **Sub total ** | 1,811 | - | |||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - 112 | - | - | - 112 | - | |||
| - | - | - | - | ||||
| 4,924 | - | - | 4,924 | - | |||
| 4,811 | - | - | 4,811 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
15/09/2024
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Large Lathe & accessories Small lathe and Accessories Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details cash at bank Details Sharpenng equipment Cam Vac Audio visual equipment Community event equipment Signature signed electronicallyoriginal on file |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,811 - - - - - 4,811 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - Unrestricted - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name P. Kendall |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| Current value (optional) |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| 1,600 | |||
| 1,150 | |||
| 120 | |||
| 200 | |||
| 450 | |||
| 1,700 | |||
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| - | |||
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| signed electronicallyoriginal on file | P. Kendall | 25-Jul-24 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
15/09/2024
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01-12-2022 (Period start date) To: 30-11-2023 (Period end date)
Charity name: Herefordshire Woodturners
Charity registration number: 1199270
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
a. To promote the craft of woodturning for the public benefit and in doing so, raise the appreciation of the creativity, skill and heritage of woodturning. b. To advance the education of the public in the craft of woodturning |
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| 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. |
In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our Club Committee Meetings, (all Club Committee Members are Trustees). The main activities were: • A planned calendar of monthly demonstration events. • A programme of beginner training sessions. • Attendance at five show events within the county of Herefordshire to raise profile, encourage new members and raise funding. These activities enable club members to encourage people new to woodturning to develop their confidence, expand on their practical skills and provide a gateway for new and existing woodturners to further their experience of woodturning regardless of background, faith, gender or personal circumstances. |
Additional information
| Policy on grant making Contribution made by volunteers |
Herefordshire Woodturners is a not-for-profit volunteer run organisation. Without the valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise of the many volunteers within the Club we would not have been able to achieve so much. The Club also benefits from the many hours of time members invest in turning items that the Club sells to generate funds to ensure to Club continues to function. |
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HWT Annual Report Dec 22 to Nov 23
Achievements and Performance
| 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. |
Shows and Demonstrations: In order to fulfil the Clubs Charitable commitment to bring woodturning to the wider community we attended 4 shows during the year. Unfortunately, our attendance at the Tenbury Wells Show had to be called off due to gale force winds and rain, but hopefully in future years we will return to this venue. Attendance at these one- or two-day events, all based within Herefordshire, involve club volunteers setting up of the club marquee (purchased with grant money from the AWGB in 2021) and a smaller demonstration gazebo, that enable the club to display and sell wood turned items made by members and to operate the small club lathe so members of the public can observe woodturning first-hand. Attendance at the shows has raised our club profile attracting a number of new members, allowed us to showcase the creativity and skills involved in woodturning to the many members of the public attending these large events and increased their awareness and appreciation of the craft. With the sale of items made by club members at these shows, we continue to raise the vital funds to support the club demonstration evenings and purchase the new and higher specification lathe the club needed this year, enabling demonstrators to increase the range of turning they can showcase for us. Training: The Club has been able to deliver two, 8-week periods of woodturning training for 11 club members; 8 received novice (introductory level) and 3 received intermediate level training. This has advanced their skill levels, understanding of the craft and enabled them to go on to undertake their own woodturning projects independently in a safe and appropriate manner. Club Nights and Demonstrations: A total of 8 meetings with professional demonstrators took place throughout the year on the last Thursday of each month, at the Herefordshire Headway Centre, Credenhill; including an All-Day Event with an internationally renowned demonstrator from Ireland. These events were interspersed with 3 internally organised club nights offering the opportunity for members to experience and receive training in various woodturning and related subjects such as safe chainsaw handling, equipment sharpening and wood selection and identification; all important skills that improve woodturning ability. Full details of the calendar of events we have organised with photographs can be seen on our website at: **www.herefordshire-woodturners.org.uk. ** |
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HWT Annual Report Dec 22 to Nov 23
During 2022 Club night attendance averaged 30 attendees including visitors per event, over the last 12 months this has increased to an average of 44 attendees including visitors. A considerable and welcome increase, the highest attendance was in August when we had 39 members and 12 visitors. The average number of visitors has been 6 per club night. This increase in attendance is likely a reflection of reduced Covid restrictions, the quality of demonstrators we have been able to attract and the quality of the venue at Headway Herefordshire, which provides such a fantastic facility for the Club to use. The increase in numbers also highlights the interest locally in woodturning and the success the Club is having in raising the profile of this craft. Club Membership: The Club saw a surge in interest in the previous year, December 21- November 22, with 20 new members joining during that year, so at the beginning of this reporting year the Club had 53 members, including 8 ladies, of which, 6 were family members, 1 Junior member (21 or under). Historically, the Club experiences a turnover of between 5 and 10 members who leave/do not renew membership during the year. This year has been no exception and we have lost several members due to changing family circumstances or relocating away from the area. On the plus side, following our attendance at shows and a revision and update of our website, we have welcomed 16 new members this year. As of November 2023, we have 64 full members, 4 Family Members and 60 Ordinary Members. Although these are very positive overall figures for the Club, a 10% increase in membership, perhaps of most concern is that for the first time in 7 years the Club has no Junior Members. This is something the Trustees/Club Committee will seek to address as the Club moves forward. Overall a successful 12 months for the club as it completes its first year operating as a charitable organisation.
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HWT Annual Report Dec 22 to Nov 23
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Cash at the bank on 30 November 2023 was £4811.00 in unrestricted funds. This is within £100 of the end of year balance for the previous 21-22 FY. The funds on account are enough to ensure the financial viability of the Club for 12 months should we have another period that would prevent fund raising or to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Not applicable |
Additional information
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other |
Our main source of income this year has come funds raised by selling wood turned items made and donated by members of the club at the four events attended throughout the year. Further funds have been raised through a small annual membership fee each member pays and a monthly raffle, held at each club night (prizes donated by members). The Club also applied for and received a small demonstrator grant from the AWGB to assist paying for professional demonstrators at our monthly club nights. As a not-for profit organisation, with no staff costs and a turnover of less than £25k, the majority of income is used to pay the cost of the professional woodturners booked for the monthly demonstration evenings, with additional funds used to pay for use of the Headway Herefordshire facility where we are located, the P.A.T. testing of equipment and specialist insurance to support club training and demonstration evenings. This year saw the necessity to make a considerable capital expenditure on a new lathe for the Club – this was covered within unrestricted funds and is listed as a new club asset within the financial report. The success of the Club is very much tied to an appropriate location to hold demonstration events, club evenings, storage of club equipment and woodturning training. At present the facilities the club is able to access and the support of the venue staff at Herefordshire Headway has been transformative for the club and cannot be underestimated; we are very appreciative of all the support we have received and it is hoped we can maintain this relationship going forward. The club is acutely aware that other charities have to constantly juggle priorities so it has to be acknowledged here that should we lose access to this venue for whatever reason there would be a risk to operations whilst a new location was sought. |
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HWT Annual Report Dec 22 to Nov 23
Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance | and Management |
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| Type of governing document | Constitution adopted November 2021 |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 |
Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at our Annual General Meeting at the end of November each year. There are term limits defined for principle office holders: Chairman, Club Secretary, Membership Secretary and Treasurer within the Constitution. |
Additional information
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related parties Other |
Membership of the club is open to everyone regardless of age, religion, cultural background, gender, ability or capability. The Trustees seek the views of members and volunteers in the activities and programme of events that are to be run. All Club committee members elected at the annual general meeting, held in November each year, are expected to become Trustees and prior to commencement of trusteeship checks are carried out in line with statutory requirements. Herefordshire Woodturners as a club are affiliated to the Association of Woodturners Great Britain (AWGB), the national body representing and supporting woodturning clubs across the country. The club has a volunteer safe guarding officer who trustees are very grateful to for their support. The Club currently uses and meets at the Herefordshire Headway facility at Credenhill, Herefordshire. A superb facility with a woodworking workshop and open hall that enables the club to host demonstration evenings. The support of Herefordshire Headway cannot be underestimated in the success and growth of the Club over the last few years since we have had use of this venue. |
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HWT Annual Report Dec 22 to Nov 23
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Herefordshire Woodturners |
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| Other name the charity uses | HWT |
| Registered charity number | 1199270 |
| Charity’s principal address | Herefordshire Woodturners C/O Herefordshire Headway Headway House Trenchard Avenue Credenhill Hereford HR4 7DX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | T. Wright | |||
| 2 | S.M. Ford | |||
| 3 | B.J. Ford | Chairman | ||
| 4 | H.M. Theron | Secretary | 01-12-22 to 01-06-23 | |
| 5 | D.C. Bowen | |||
| 6 | D. Haines | Treasurer | ||
| 7 | J. Lilieveld | |||
| 8 | P.J. Dennis | 01-12-22 to 20-04-23 | ||
| 9 | ||||
| 10 |
Other optional information
Going forward the Club plan to continue its monthly programme of external demonstrators and internally organised club nights, attendance at a number of local shows to raise awareness of woodturning to the public and to replace the funds used this year to purchase the new club lathe.
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Original signed and held on record by the club |
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| B.J. Ford | ||
Chairman |
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| 15 September 2024 |
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HWT Annual Report Dec 22 to Nov 23