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The charity's financial statements have been prepared on a 'Cash Basis' in accordance with SORP and FRS 102.
These financial statements have been prepared on a ‘ Cash Basis’ in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) issued by the Charities Commission (England & Wales) dated October 2019 and further in accordance with FRS 102.
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
The charity's financial statements have been verified by an independent verifier, Lounds and Co.
Independent Verifiers: Lounds and Co. Chartered Accountants 367 Chester Road Little Sutton CH66 3RQ
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
The charity operates on a 'going concern' basis with no material uncertainties.
Going Concern Uncertainties: With the recent acquisition of premises on a 25-year lease at a peppercorn rent combined with self-generated income streams no material uncertainties are deemed to exist.
Governance · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
The Port Men in Sheds has a part-time charity administrator employed through the Lottery Community Fund grant.
As a result of securing a 3-year funding grant from the National Lottery Community Fund it has been possible to recruit a part-time charity administrator (20hrs.week). Our administrator commenced employment 2nd December 2024.
Operational · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
The charity received a three-year Lottery Community Fund award of £141,980 to support capital repairs and improvements.
This award primarily supports urgent capital repairs and improvements to our recently acquired Overpool Community Centre fabric plus the cost of employing a part-time charity administrator (20hrs./week).
Financial · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
The Port Men in Sheds received significant donations from various sources during the year.
During the year the charity has benefitted greatly through the support of the local community, Cheshire West & Chester Council and many local enterprises. Significant material donations were received from ASDA (£10,500), Majory Boddy Trust (£4,250), Cheshire Freemasons (2,500), Let Yourself Trust (£1,500), ESSAR Oil (£1,000), CW&C Council (£2,350).
Financial · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 21
TPMiS's financial position is strengthened by the efforts of trustees, volunteers and members.
The charity’s strengthened financial position is a reflection of the determined effort of the charity’s trustees, volunteers and members to actively promote the charity and mobilise local community involvement.
Financial · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
TPMiS's total assets increased from £30,811 to £55,352.
The charity’s balance sheet was significantly strengthened at year end with total assets of £55,352 compared to the previous year total of £30,811.
Financial · Metric statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
TPMiS's cash in bank increased by £2,991 over the previous year.
Cash in bank at year end stood at £24,340, an increase of £2,991 over the previous year.
Financial · Metric statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
TPMiS's membership fees increased from £12,380 to £16,200.
Membership fees were stood at £16,200 up from £12,380 the previous year. (Members pay a monthly membership fee of £20/month).
Financial · Metric statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
TPMiS's cash revenues and donations increased from £34,989 to £43,477.
Cash revenues and donations increased from £ 34,989 to £43,477 (This includes the first instalment of £12,230 of a 3-year lottery funding package totalling £141,980).
Financial · Metric statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
TPMiS's total revenues increased from £54,520 to £83,410.
Total revenues from all sources were up from £54,520 to £83,410.
Financial · Metric statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11
TPMiS received £141,980 from the National Lottery over three years.
The charity was able to secure lottery funding over a 3-year period totalling £141,980. This will fund significant capital repairs required on the building fabric (particularly urgent roof repairs expected to cost in excess of £75,000) as well as providing funds to purchase capital equipment for the workshop.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
TPMiS received £3,800 from Cheshire West and Chester Council for replacing windows.
a further £3,800 has been provided by the council for replacing a number of other windows when the planned roofing work (being funded by the National Lottery) is completed later in the year
Financial · Funding statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
Cheshire West and Chester Council provided £2,350 for asbestos removal and garden funds.
TPMiS are very grateful to Cheshire West and Chester Council who not only provide valuable support to our management team but have provided funding from their ‘Members Budgets’ to the tune of £2,350 to assist with the costs of removing asbestos from a storeroom, and funds for our garden.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
TPMiS raised over £1,300 from an Open Day event.
Though the Open Day was not intended as a fund-raising event, we raised over £1,300 from the sale of tools, refreshments, plants and various items of craftwork.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 9
The charity has been working on breaking through the structural wall between two rooms to create a new entrance way.
This was followed by a major piece of re-decoration. As TPMiS had entered into a Community Benefit Agreement with Cheshire West and Chester Council when it acquired the building, we are required to make facilities available for local organisations as well as reaching out into the community.
Operational · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
The charity has been working on replacing the roof, gutters, and drains to make the building watertight.
Having moved from our old home on the Rossmore Industrial Estate in January 24, a massive amount of work had been undertaken externally on the roof, gutters & drains to make the building (almost!) watertight.
Operational · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 5
The charity has been working on renovating the Community room storage area with support from Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Renovation of Community room storage – thanks to Cheshire West and Cheshire Council
Operational · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 3
The charity has been using its community room for monthly meetings and surgeries with the local Police Community Services Officer and Ward Councillor.
The local Police Community Services Officer (PCSO) and the local Ward Councillor also use our community room for monthly meetings and surgeries.
Operational · Observational claim · From The Port Men in Sheds — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6