2024-12-31-accounts - Snape Mens Shed CIO

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 9[th] February 2024 to 31[st] December 2024 Charity name: Snape Men’s Shed CIO Charity registration number: 1206955

Objectives and Activities


Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	For the public benefit, the preservation and protection of good health among people aged 18 years and older, living in Snape and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively older men, including those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems, through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupations including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills whilst reducing their social isolation, boosting mental health and helping with community based projects.
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.	During the period of this report there have been activities within a number of different areas: 1. Holding public meetings with the village to raise awareness of the Men’s Shed movement. 2. Having been offered the use of a shed by one of our members, some time was spent in cleaning and reorganising the space to make best use and ensure safety for all. 3. Develop a range of policies and procedures to ensure members needs were catered for, to include appropriate health and safety measures and documentation. 4. Organise regular sessions for members to attend. 5. Looking for premises which could be used as a long term shed base, enabling the charity to promote itself to more potential members. 6. Building new relationships with local suppliers and experts. Important to obtain supply of materials and training for all projects.

Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document

For the public benefit, the preservation and
protection of good health among people
aged 18 years and older, living in Snape
and the surrounding area, in particular but
not exclusively older men, including those
who are retired, unemployed or have
health problems, through the provision of
facilities for hobbies, recreation or other
leisure time occupations including practical
interests, skills sharing, the learning of
new skills whilst reducing their social
isolation, boosting mental health and
helping with community based projects.

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.

During the period of this report there have
been activities within a number of different
areas:
1. Holding public meetings with the
village to raise awareness of the
Men’s Shed movement.
2. Having been offered the use of a
shed by one of our members, some
time was spent in cleaning and
reorganising the space to make
best use and ensure safety for all.
3. Develop a range of policies and
procedures to ensure members
needs were catered for, to include
appropriate health and safety
measures and documentation.
4. Organise regular sessions for
members to attend.
5. Looking for premises which could
be used as a long term shed base,
enabling the charity to promote
itself to more potential members.
6. Building new relationships with local
suppliers and experts. Important to
obtain supply of materials and
training for all projects.

	7. Raising awareness by means of presentations to other groups within the surrounding area. 8. Making items for sale to create a steady income stream to finance the day to day running costs. 9. Helping with local community renovation projects.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied that the charity’s activities have been in the public benefit.

Contribution made by volunteers	The trustees have all undertaken tasks as volunteers to establish the Charity. In addition there have been some standout contributions from members. One of particular note is that of Eric Imeson, who has donated the use of his shed to be a temporary base to run sessions from, until a permanent home come be found.

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.	During the first year of the charity it has been able to attract 16 members. It has provided a meeting place with a relaxed and no pressure environment, with regular twice weekly sessions attended by between 6-9 local men. Men new to the village and surrounding areas, who have become members, have quickly been able to make new friends and social connections. For example one recently retired, single, living alone person has found a real place within the community due to his involvement with the charity. The charity has been able to support other village groups with the provision of handmade wooden items (at no cost) to be raffled as fundraisers. By offering furniture repair services to villagers who are unable to do so themselves the good values of the charity have been enhanced. A range of “hand made by the members” wooden products have been sold through the village at very competitive prices.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	At the end of the first financial year the charity held a cash at bank surplus of £1617. The 16 new members all paid a “founders fee” of £20 to kickstart funds. A decision was taken by the trustees to not charge a formal monthly membership during the first year as this could have been prohibitive when attracting new members to a new situation. Instead we asked session attendees to “put a pound in the jar” to help with running costs. Revenue was generated from the sale of wood based products, the leading selling item being chopped kindling which generated £575
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	The charity aims to always hold a surplus equating to 3 months operational costs.
Amount of reserves held	£1617
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	The charity has established a reasonable membership comprised on residents within Snape. The current location has been well set up to enable sessions to continue, although attendance numbers have to be limited. The revenue being generated through product sales is more than sufficient to cover operational costs whilst creating a surplus. When a larger location is available there is a good opportunity for further recruitment from the 17 small villages that are within a 5 mile radius of Snape. There is therefore no uncertainty about the Charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	During the financial year the initial funding came from members founders fee. Going forward the sale of wooden goods made by the members became the core source of funding.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Charitable 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	The charity is required to have a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 trustees. The initial 4 trustees were appointed at the projects’ initiation. Any new trustees would be appointed existing trustees and in line with reference to the trustee policy.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	New trustees will be required to read the Charity Commission guideline document “The Essential Trustee” and will be given a copy of the Charity’s most recent annual report and accounts for review. All trustees will be given training on the expectations and responsibilities of the role.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	The Charity is run by a Board of Trustees (currently 3) and a number of volunteers (also currently 3, being the Trustees)

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Snape Men’s Shed Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Other name the charity uses	Snape Men’s Shed
Registered charity number	1206955
Charity’s principal address	Tilia House Meadow Lane Snape DL8 2TJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Colin Blanchard	Chair
Steve Lovatt	Treasurer	9-2-24 until 17-11-24
Russel Simms	Treasurer	17-11-24 to 31-12-24
Russel Simms	Secretary
John Chesher

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	None
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and 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 None

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

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Signature(s)
Russel Simms
Full name(s) Colin Blanchard
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer/Secretary
Chair, etc)
Date 16th October 2025
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Snape Men's Shed CIO	Snape Men's Shed CIO		1206955
Receipts andpayments accounts					CC16a
For the period from	09/02/2024	To	31/12/2024

Section A Receipts and payments

	Unrestricted funds	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest	£	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Sales ofgoods	2,040		-	-	2,040	-
Membership joiningfee		320	-	-	320	-
Donations		278	-	-	278	-
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	2,638		-	-	2,638	-

A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Sales ofgoods	2,040	-	-	2,040	-
Membership joiningfee	320	-	-	320	-
Donations	278	-	-	278	-
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	2,638	-	-	2,638	-
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).	- - - 2,638	- - - -	- - - -	- - - 2,638
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*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
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General operatingcosts	891	-	-	891	-
Insurance	131	-	-	131	-
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**Sub total **	1,022	-	-	1,022	-

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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*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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	1,616				-
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	1,616				-

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

16/10/2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Co Op Bank current account No.67340910 Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,617 - - - - - 1,617 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name RusselSimms	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Date of approval
		RusselSimms	11th August2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

16/10/2025