Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 2[nd] August 2024 To 1[st] August 2025
Charity name: Men in Sheds Cheltenham and Gloucester
Charity registration number: 1209416
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Our aim is to reduce social isolation amongst, but not limited to, retired men. We achieve this by coming together on a regular basis with common purpose. We operate three "Sheds" in which we undertake both personal and community projects, many of which benefit other charities in the area. |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The members have full access to well equipped wood & metal workshops. Training is provided in the use of the machines and hand tools. Attendees are free to either work on personal projects or assist on larger projects which generally involve working on site at schools or scout huts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are aware of the guidance |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | No grants are made |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No specific policy but simply by operating our workshop with an open door policy we believe we are socially investing. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Our members are our volunteers effectively as they create the products and provide the ability for us to provide our services in the community. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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. |
Para 1.20 | The occupation of and fitting out of new premises has been a great success as regards working in groups and planning the machines locations. Members have worked well in teams to achieve this. Projects in the field, for other charities and local community groups, building shelters and storage sheds for schools and associations improving their members / childrens facilities and environment have continued during this period. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
We tend not to set specific goals as we find sufficient opportunities present themselves through word of mouth. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No specific objectives set but we have been successful when applying for grants |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not currently applicable |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have closed the year in a strong financial position |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | After the focus in the last financial period on moving premises and increasing funds, setting the reserves policy has been carried over into the current year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | We estimate we will be separately holding c£30k which currently is not shown separately in the accounts. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We currently enjoy rent free status from the council in our main premises until 2027, but with the merger of councils planned for the future, we are unsure if this status will be maintained. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our principal income is from grant sources and donations. Fundraising viz; local fairs, shows etc; currently provides only a small part of our income. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The only major risk facing the charity is the possible discontinuation of our rent free premises status. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charity Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is a CIO |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Trustees have been selected based on character and their skillset by the chairman. Final appointment will be subject to a majority vote from the existing trustees. |
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Our three operational locations, Cheltenham Enterprise Centre, a small shared workshop near Staverton and a third workshop in Gloucester comprise the charity. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity is a member of the UK Men’s Sheds Association |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Men in Sheds Cheltenham and Gloucester |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1209416 |
| Charity’s principal address | Unit 2 Cheltenham Enterprise Centre Central Drive Cheltenham GL51 8JW |
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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| Stuart Mackay | Chairman | |||
| Chris Holmes | Treasurer | |||
| Jon Waddy | ||||
| Melvyn Hammel | 17/04/2025 | |||
| John Bridgen | 24/06/2025 | |||
| Steff Taylor | Secretary | 24/09/2025 | ||
| Graham Turner | 17/05/2025 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
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
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Holmes Signature(s) Mackay Chris Holmes Full name(s) Stuart Mackay Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 14[th] January 2026