Formerly: Blairgowrie District Community Shed Chairmans Report Year September 1st/23 t August31sU 24 The year has been eventful in some ways, the main event being the to expand our shed. Since it's inceptioy we have been operating under the restrictive condltions. Firstly in the building shared with Wisecraft in Blairgowrie, followed by moving to 1, High Street. Although this building has been kindly loane without charge we have still have had to bear he costs of both electriclty and building insurance. All the time lurking in the background the knowledge that we could be asked to leave at any time. This occupation has not been the easiest due in part to lack of space. We have also put up with the basement flooding soaking our meagre timber store, but also water ingress to our workshop ceiling. This has meant a less than comfortable experience during the cold Scottish winters. Space has also been very restricted in both the social area and the workshop. cision Much discussion has taken place on how WO could improve our lot. After many enquiries a plot of land was identified as a possible site for our use, but it was just that, a piece of Land. We investigated the prospect of erecting a simplp X building but at approximately three hundred thousand pounds for the building only which was out of our reach. However, as we were investigating this possibility another building near by came to our attention, The Old Granary. Not the most inspirational building from the outside, but the inside space could have been designed for Shed activities. The bonus is that it is in good structural order and much more affordable at under one hundred thousancl. freehold. Following discussions with our members it was decided that we should move towards taking ownership of the building, the wheels were set in motion, and plans drawn up. Ownership gives us the advantage of security of tenure and enables us to secure our future.
Formerly.. Blairgowrie District Community Shed AIEN'8 8HED Otherwise little else took place other than the usual repair, crafting and putting the rest of the world to rights during our regular Tuesday evenings. The Thursday afternoon meetings stopped due to lack of interest, but the alternate weeks of Sheddybrek carried on with enthusiasm. In July we were invited to take a p[itch at an outdoor fund raising event at the Cycle hub. We opted to provide smash burgers. The event was well attended but in spite of all the hard and hot work of our volunteers, we made no profit. Looking at the bright side we learned a lot from this our first effort and certainly met many people, which raised awareness of the Shed. A good evening was enjoyed by all with the final meeting of the year taking the form of a Christmas dinner at the Blackbird Inn at Alyth. Financially we recovered well from the remnants of Covid and are managing to cover our own costs now that membership is expanding. Thanks to all those who have put in a great effort with fundraising, I will not name individuals, but the leading members know who you are. I will mention that the Charity shop sales have proved most rewarding and continue to be so on a twice yearly basis. We welcome all new members and with the planned expansion the hope is that many more will follow. To this end we will be changing our identity by re registering as the Blairgowrie District Community Shed thereby showing that we are open to all rather than exclusively men. The Mens Shed will be incorporated into the organisational changes. We look forward to the challenges of the coming year which we hope will ive reco nition and strength to the future of our group.
Formerly: Blairgowrie District Community Shed EW'8 HED Treasurers Report to August 31 st 2024 The year has built on our strengths financially, not only are we proving tts be self supporting by covering our expenses but we are managing a profit,, A large proportion of our income has come from donations from variou sources, in some cases repairs and services to the public and in some Irom the generosity of those who support the work and benefits we do towaKIs our main objectives of a Mens Shed. By far the largest portion of income is proceeds from the twice yearly sales at the Charity Shop. Thanks to all who collected goods to sell and to those who's hard work running the shop makes it such a success. Not liking t¢ name individlials who put in the good work, I make one exception, that being to who heads up the organisation of the sale, shifts the stpck and makes sure ive have plenty to sell. Electricity continues to be an unavoidably expensive overhead although we have done our utmost to reduce the expense by changing provider, we should, hopefully be able to keep the expense to affordable levels by judicious use and by using energy saving appliances whenever possible. During the latter part of the year and with the prospect of moving to larger premisses you will have noticed that vehicle hire is shown. This enabled us to take advantage of am scheme that provides excess furniture and equipment. The cost to us is just the hi charge, fuel and volunteer time, This represents a good investment in resources and a very good return, an example would be obtaining more than suff icient carpet tiles for the sitti area of the new building plus replacement chairs and tables saving us literally thousands of pounds. We start the next period with a healthy bank balance for a membership o our size. The coming year will be a challenge as we move forward to expansion. but wilh good management and a bit of luck we can secure the future of our Mens Shed for ears to come.
Formp.rlv' Blairgowrie District ommunity Shed hlEM'S SHED Statement of accounts 1 st September 2023 until 31st August 2024 Opening Balance: £4433.27 Income: £7738.43 Expenditure: £2038.96 Closing Balance: £10132.74 Receipts: General Sales: Membership Subs: Donations Received: Payment for work: Grant Income: Tea Money.. Reuse Shop sales (2 weeks): Miscellaneous income: £172.99 £720.00 £1557.34 £97.00 £900.00 £332.42 £3938.68 £30.00 £7738.43 TOTAL INCOME: Expenditure: Electricity: Gas: (Bottled): Fuel: (for van) VanHire: Licences Energy Consultant fees: Equipment Hire: Repairs and renewals: Donations: Clothing Costs (Aprons): Insurance TOTAL EXPENSES £622.15 £100.00 £66.58 £187.20 £20.00 £118.80 £85.06 £218.59 £210.00 £55.14 £355.44 £2038.96 For information only Bank balance as at 4. 00pm 27th May Q025 £7 7 0 74. &3
I confirm that I have checked the figures presented by The Strathmore Mens Shed SCIO for the year from 1 st September 2023 until 31 st I August 2024, 1 have found them to be a true record of their financi accounts. Dated .
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