Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 6 April 2024 To 5 4 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1203992
Heart of Pitsea HUB CIO
Charity's principal address 1 Chalvedon Square
Pitsea Essex Postcode SS13 3QX
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) |
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| Andrew Florence | Chair | |||
| TraceyGriffith | Treasurer | |||
| Keith Bobbin | Secretary | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted Association (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Elected by a majority of Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over in the Pitsea or surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet jointly or individually to undertake creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and knowledge and support each other socially. For the purpose of this clause 'socially excluded' means being
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excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental).
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The Heart of Pitsea HUB CIO charity was set up to provide retired men and men with poor mental health, a woodworking shed to potter around in, making things for the shed or for home, or to sell for donations to the shed, meeting new people, socialising, and signposting to other local activities and support groups. We run a fortnightly potting group where we tend large planters in Pitsea town. Weeding, removing rubbish, planting donated seeds or bulbs and generally tidying up. This is a social support group where we work together then sit together and have a cuppa and a chat.
We also run a weekly walking group, we meet at the shed, walk over to and around a local park, we sit at the café, have a cuppa and a chat, discuss what other activities are taking place locally should anyone want to attend then walk back to the shed.
All our projects are run by volunteers and FREE for attendees.
We do also have a vegetable patch that has been out of action for some years now, we are hoping to resurrect this in the future.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main The Heart of Pitsea HUB CIO was set up to take over from The Heart of achievements of the charity Pitsea ‘Big Local’ Partnership. during the year The Partnership ran for 12 years and competed many projects in Pitsea. One of the main projects of the Partnership was to build a ‘Men’s Shed’ as it was identified through consultation with residents that there was a need for this service in the area. It took an incredibly long time to get the lease for the land from Basildon Council and start the build of the shed. The Heart of Pitsea ‘Big Local’ Partnership disbanded on 31[st] March 2024, and the Heart of Pitsea HUB CIO took over the remaining projects at this time. The Men’s Shed build was completed early March 2025 and opened for business on 24[th] March 2025. The shed provides a safe space for men of any age or ability, to come along, have a chat and a cuppa, socialise and take part in woodworking. We have templates made up by the volunteers for new people joining to give them some simple skills to start with. Our volunteer base has grown, and we have also added 2 new Trustees to the Charity. Unfortunately, our original Chairperson passed away unexpectedly just a few weeks prior to the shed opening. The local community have been very supportive of the Men’s shed providing tools, refreshments and donations. A local business has been providing us with free offcuts of wood to use. We have sold some of the items made by volunteers at the shed to help fund the shed for running costs. Our objective for 2026 is to grow the number of attendees at the shed. The other projects we continue to run are the weekly walking group and the fortnightly potting group.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the
Brief statement of the When the Heart of Pitsea Big Local Partnership disbanded, it gifted to the charity’s policy on reserves Heart of Pitsea charity all the money raised by them over the past 12 years. We have not spent much of this money yet; it is to cover running costs to keep the Men’s Shed afloat for many years to come. We do top this up with other funds raised by the selling of items made at the Men’s Shed by volunteers. And we do use this money to cover every day running costs.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
We fund raise by selling items made by volunteers in the men’s Shed and You may choose to include receiving donations. additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) [Tracey Griffith ] Full name(s) Tracey Griffith Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 5th January 2025
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Heart of Pitsea HUB CIO income and expenditure for 2024-2025
| INCOME | EXPENDITURE | ||||||
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| 06/11/2024 | HoP build fund | £50.00 | 21/11/2024 | British Gas metre installation | £171.53 | Income | £35,217.59 |
| 28/11/2024 | Gesas duct work corection | £600.00 REFUNDED | Expenditure | £11,889.08 | |||
| 02/12/2024 | A Salter digging out for duct work corection | £225.00 £200 REFUNDED | |||||
| 12/11/2024 | HoP build fund | £11,513.00 | 18/12/2024 | Public liability ins excess | £216.49 | Balance left | £23,328.51 |
| 12/11/2025 | HoP Nature trail | £5,000.00 | 19/12/2024 | EE phone contract | £20.00 | ||
| 23/12/2024 | Pipe Media (should have been paid prior to grant) | £360.00 | |||||
| 13/01/2025 | Convector heater | £89.99 REFUNDED | Account balances as | at 5th April 2025 | |||
| 20/11/2025 | HoP GIFTED | £522.31 | 20/01/2025 | EE phone contract | £20.00 | ||
| 21/11/2025 | HoP GIFTED | £8,000.00 | 22/01/2025 | Tool trolley | £35.92 | Current | £112.63 |
| 25/11/2025 | HoP GIFTED | £10,000.00 | 22/01/2025 | Warm-a-lite (windows boarded up | £226.00 | Savings | £23,215.88 |
| 24/01/2025 | Eales window shutters 50% deposit | £2,385.00 | |||||
| 02/12/2024 | Interest | £14.53 | 24/01/2025 | Everett Electrical - shed electrics | £2,892.00 | Total | £23,328.51 |
| 16/12/2024 | Interest | £7.52 | 27/01/2025 | Heater | £59.40 | ||
| 03/03/2025 | Interest | £110.23 | 28/01/2025 | Tool trolley - sanding stuff | £107.01 | ||
| 05/02/2025 | 2 oil filled radiators | £257.98 | |||||
| TOTAL | £35,217.59 | 05/02/2025 | First aid kit - signs | £72.12 | |||
| 06/02/2025 | External shed sign | £158.10 | |||||
| 06/02/2025 | Templates - bird feeder - picture frame | £23.38 | |||||
| 06/02/2025 | Waste bin - cloths - cleaning supplies | £11.56 | |||||
| 07/02/2025 | Mop - Bucket - Broom - Dustpan | £20.50 | |||||
| 11/02/2025 | Coat rack - sign in book - glue | £34.57 | |||||
| 12/02/2025 | Work gloves | £22.65 | |||||
| 12/02/2025 | Notice board - pins - leaflet rack | £27.38 | |||||
| 14/02/2025 | Tool trolley liner | £8.40 | |||||
| 17/02/2025 | Warning stickers - Mind your head | £4.94 | |||||
| 20/02/2025 | EE phone contract | £20.00 | |||||
| 24/02/2025 | Printer ink | £13.99 | |||||
| 25/02/2025 | Cups - plates - serviettes for opening event | £29.94 | |||||
| 28/02/2025 | Canva - Flyers | £68.00 | |||||
| 06/03/2025 | Kerb ramps - tool trolley - name badges | £66.27 £25.99 REFUNDED | |||||
| 06/03/2025 | 2 torches and batteries | £18.83 | |||||
| 06/03/2025 | Disposable cups for opening event | £10.44 | |||||
| 06/03/2025 | Potting group teas, coffees | £20.00 | |||||
| 11/03/2025 | British Gas Electric bill | £24.22 | |||||
| 12/03/2025 | Wood storage shed | £165.99 | |||||
| 12/03/2025 | Ring alarm system | £259.99 | |||||
| 13/03/2025 | Sanding belt | £15.41 | |||||
| 13/03/2025 | Bin liners and storage boxes | £20.50 | |||||
| 14/03/2025 | Sharps box | £4.95 | |||||
| 17/03/2025 | Tea, coffee, sugar, milk for opening event | £19.18 | |||||
| 17/03/2025 | Shed keys cut | £39.00 | |||||
| 17/03/2025 | PAT testing | £80.00 | |||||
| 18/03/2025 | Name badges | £11.47 |
| 19/03/2025 | EE phone contract | £21.50 |
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| 20/03/2025 | Nail and screw storage | £31.98 |
| 21/03/2025 | First aid course for volunteers | £300.00 |
| 21/03/2025 | Eales window shutters 50% final payment | £2,385.00 |
| 21/03/2025 | 2 stools - laminating pouches | £42.98 |
| 24/03/2025 | First aid sign | £3.77 |
| 24/03/2025 | Dry wipe board and pens | £7.79 |
| 24/03/2025 | Key tin and key tags | £11.24 |
| 25/03/2025 | Refreshments for opening event | £86.04 |
| 26/03/2025 | Walking group teas, coffees | £12.10 |
| 26/03/2025 | British Gas Electric bill | £23.73 |
| 27/03/2025 | Wood for shed | £15.00 |
| 31/03/2025 | Tools and safety equipment | £480.25 |
| 31/03/2025 | Primer and brushes | £32.27 |
| 01/04/2025 | Nail and screw storage | £30.39 |
| 01/04/2025 | Circulr saw and padlocks | £118.64 |
| 01/04/2025 | Fire safety equiment | £197.45 |
| 04/04/2025 | Storage tower | £41.90 |
| 04/04/2025 | Plants for potting group | £24.93 |
| Sub total | £12,805.06 | |
| 30/01/2025 | £89.99 13/01/25 Refunded by Amazon | £89.99 Minus |
| 04/02/2025 | £600 28/11/24 + £200 02/12/24 Refunded by UKPN | £800.00 Minus |
| 24/03/2025 | £25.99 part of £66.27 06/03/25 Refunded by Amazon | £25.99 Minus |
| Total | £11,889.08 |
LTG Accountants. & TAX ADVISERS LTG Accountant5 Llmited 39 High Street Heart of Pitsea Hub CIO Chalvedon Square Pitsea Basildon SS13 3QX CM12 98A Tel.. 01277 314000 inlo@It8.accountants www.Itg.accountants 27 January 2026 Our Ref: SES1337700 To whom it may concern, HEART OF PITSEA YEAR ENDED 06 APRIL 2025 We have scrutinised the accounting records for the year ended 6 April 2025. This included review of income and expenditure records, bank statements, reconciliations, and supportin8 documentation provided to us for the period. Based on the information provide, we confirm that the accounting records are consistent with the underlying documentation and present, in our opinion, a true and fair view of the charity's financial position as al the year ended 06 April 2025. Please find enclosed our financial report for the period. The trustees have already produced the trustees, annual report for the period. We trust this asslsts with any queries. Sebastian Sharpe MAAT Senior Accounts Associate LTG Accountants qb thIYYDIec IIAT RtE no. 720 3602 81