Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 18/9/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2025 Period end date
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To help prevent social exclusion due to age, mental health o disability for men and women within Wisbech and the surroundin rural villages, providing a safe and friendly environment wher they can meet, undertake in creative and recreational activitie Learn and pass on new skills and knowledge, supporting eac other socially. |
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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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Our members undertook many projects for the benefit of the local community during the year. We also fulfilled requests and commissions for individuals and local businesses. We held creative courses throughout the year which were open to the public. Through supporting these activities our members increased their self-confidence, mental well being and physical health, lessening the feeling of isolation. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All our trustees are volunteers at Shedders and Fixers and assist in the daily running making sure our charitable activities focus onsocial inclusionand undertake to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Our trustees work and discuss with our member volunteers to write applications for funding to assist our charitable objectives. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by | Para 1.38 | We are grateful for the many hours all our member volunteers spend on the daily running of Shedders and Fixers, listening and supporting each other and producing some amazing |
| volunteers | projects. All of our members are volunteers who give their time and skills freely to create, repurpose or repair items for the benefit of the public. Without their time and expertise, we would not have been able to produce some amazing projects. |
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Achievements and Performance
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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 | During 2025 we enlarged our kitchen area to make it wheelchair accessible and replaced our craft room door for the same reason. We wanted to ensure that our wheelchair users were able to access all our areas. Our volunteer members assisted in completing this, working together. We also undertook the following community projects throughout the year. Several of our metal work volunteer members assisted Wisbech Community Led Therapeutic Farm, who support young SEND pupils as well as adults with mental health disabilities, with converting a horsebox. This was for the young people to provide a pop-up refreshment shop to local places. Also, our master metalworker produced a local landmark of Sonic, a larger-than-life sized metal horse sculpture located at the front of the farm, to much joy of the children. Several of our volunteer members including metal workers, woodworkers and artists helped produce and deliver to the National Trust, Octavia Hill House a metal leaf sculpture for a local public garden space and Peckover House a tabletop golf game and seasonal trail stakes for their events. A team of our woodworkers produced several wood planters for Wisbech in Bloom that were used around Wisbech. Our sewers and creators assisted in making a costume for a local drama group, Nine Lives Productions with Squidward legs for a production of SpongeBob Square Pants. We teamed up and worked together with Gorilla Circus,’ on a project to create a large aluminium head for their performance in Great Yarmouth. Our craft members assisted the charity, Me-to-You with making cards and letters for terminally ill cancer patients. Our creative members worked with Market Place Arts on a community project producing a model of Wisbech Market which was displayed at Wisbech and Fenland Museum. With our woodworking and art skills we made a play table for a small local nature and wellbeing group that supports young children called The Wild Hub. We have an excellent relationship with our local orchard, Fenland Orchard Project and art group, Creative Fenland, and made Wassailing outfits for their joint event. We also work with the mental health team of How Are You Fenland assisting in making gifts for their Golden Age Fair providing Christmas presents for local isolated elderly residents. During the year we also held sewing, knitting and crochet in |
house classes, and hosted workshops in stained glass, cyanotype and willow weaving. Increasing footfall to our charity and supporting more members of the public.
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The increase in project and commission work plus more workshops has enabled us to help more people within Wisbech and the surrounding area. Lessening their feeling of isolation and assisting them to enjoy new activities, learn new skills and gain confidence in socialising in a safe environment. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As well as raising money from the projects and commissions, we held our annual Christmas raffle, and in December we joined the Cambridgeshire Community Lottery, all of which goes to support our running costs and the purchase of equipment and materials for general use. We received grants from The Potato Foundation and Lincolnshire Community Foundation which were used for our kitchen and craft space projects, legal fees for setting up our lease, and a large hedge cutting project. It also enabled us to buy equipment to carry out the work in the kitchen. We also received a grant from P E M Charitable Trust to enable us to buy tools for a woodworking course to be held in 2026. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The increase in funds enabled us to support more people especially wheelchair users, giving them easier access to areas within our space. |
| Other | ||
| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Cash in bank as at 31/12/25 was £2583 in unrestricted funds and £1712 in grant monies. The main financial risk to the charity is covering our rent and electricity costs. This was our first year where we had to cover rent and power costs, and a small increase in membership fees ensured that these expenses were covered. Projects to improve our space were covered by grants. Our income before grants increased by £5k. Our cash in bank fell to £4k, as most of our grant money was spent during the year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure running costs are covered throughout the year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1.5k |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the |
Para 1.23 |
charity continuing as a going concern
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Our main source of funds this year has been grants, membership fees, income from projects, course fees and room hire. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other | Future plans We are looking at replacing our polytunnel roof, which is now weatherworn and leaking. This will entail not only replacing the roof but insulating the walls and the provision of electrical lighting in our woodworking area, where we currently work solely with natural light. We are actively seeking grants for this work. A further project, which would also need to be grant funded, would be investing in PV panels to offset the increased electricity consumption. This will assist in obtaining more footfall, increase our membership and opening times which in turn with help more people in our local and rural community. |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | 1/3rdof trustees are re-elected at AGM. Other trustees may be appointed in a trustees meeting |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees We utilise the resources of The Men’s Shed Association and Support Cambridgeshire The charity’s organisational structure Para 1.51 and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Membership is open to anyone aged 18+ Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Shedders and Fixers |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1210087 |
| Charity’s principal address | Shedders and Fixers at The Secret Garden Touring Park Mile Tree Lane Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4TR |
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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| SallyTabor | Chair | |||
| Susie Moore | ||||
| AnthonyDavies | ||||
| Karl Sheehan | 26/8/25 - 31/12/25 | |||
| Sarah Thomas | 31/03/25 - 31/12/25 | |||
– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| 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 Th• InMta•s dKl•r• that they havo approv•d tho truIt' r•port •bov•. Slgn8d on behalf of tho charlty's Inmt* Slgnalur•(8) Full nam•(8) Poslllon (eg Secretary. Chalr, etc) SLL4 TAIXIL c)AA I fL)
Charity Name Shedders and Fixers
Receipts and pay
Period start date
For the period from
9/18/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds
| A1 Receipts | A1 Receipts |
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| MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS GRANTS RECD SHOP SALES CRAFT SPACE HIRE PROJECT INCOME CRAFT CLUBS |
6,014 |
| 965 | |
| - | |
| 2,031 | |
| 1,123 | |
| 5,430 | |
| 549 | |
| - | |
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 16,113 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Sub total | - |
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| CLUBHOUSE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES RENT ELECTRICITY INSURANCE PRINTING, STATIONARY, LEAFLETS WEBSITE and TELEPHONE |
754 |
| 8,956 | |
| 4,500 | |
| 1,411 | |
| 791 | |
| 902 | |
| 586 | |
| GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING | 2232 |
| SUBSCRIPTIONS | 25 |
| LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL FEES Sub total |
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| 20,156 |
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| Total payments | 20,156 | 7,628 | ||||||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | - 4,044 | 1,712 | ||||||
| A5 | Transfers between funds | - | - | |||||
| A6 | Cash funds last year end | 6,625 | - | |||||
| Cash funds this year end | 2,581 | 1,712 | ||||||
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the peri
B1 Cash funds
Categories
Details LLOYDS BANK PETTY CASH
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details
B2 Other monetary assets
Details
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
Details TABLE SAW 50% TABLE SAW 50%
Details
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
No (if any) 1210087 ments accounts CC16a Period end date To
Period end date 12/31/2025
Endowment funds Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
| - | 6,014 | |
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| - | 965 | |
| - | 9,340 | |
| - | 2,031 | |
| - | 1,123 | |
| - | 5,430 | |
| - | 549 | |
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| - | 25,453 |
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| - | 25,453 | - |
| - | 5,527 | |
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| - | 10,366 | |
| - | 4,500 | |
| 1,411 | ||
| - | 791 | |
| - | 902 | |
| - | 586 | |
| - | 2,232 | |
| - | 25 | |
| - | 1,445 | |
| - | 27,784 |
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| - | 4,294 | 6,625 | |||||||||
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Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds
| to nearest £ 2,516 66 - 2,582 Agreement Error |
to nearest £ 1,712 - - 1,712 OK |
to nearest £ |
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| OK |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds
Endowment funds
| to nearest £ - - - - - - 2,582 WIND FARM POTATO FUND Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs |
to nearest £ - - - - - - 1,712 Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) 705 705 - - - - - - |
to nearest £ |
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| WIND FARM | 705 | 705 |
| POTATO FUND | 705 | 705 |
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| Print Name | Date of approval | |||
| J Humphreys | 3/25/2026 | |||
| S Tabor | 3/25/2026 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Se¢llon A, indepe.ndén.t ExarriinBr's Rep.ort Report to the trusteesl members of - Shedders and Fixers On accounts for the year ended Charity no lif any) 1210087 3111212025 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended l j i L 2ts-2f Responsibilities and As Ihe charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1"Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by Ihe Charrty Commission under section 145{5llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention I "l in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any tnaterial respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of Ihe Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the aGcounls lo be reached. ease delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any).. IMC¥ I,wS( l [tJ _ Address.. IER October 2018
Section B.. Disdos.ure. Only complete if the ex3rniner needs lo highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of chaiity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishe5 to disclose. IER October 2018