MEN IN SHEDS (HULL)
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing men aged 18 or over, within Hull and the surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet to undertake creative, physical or recreational activities, learn or pass on skills and knowledge, and support each other socially.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £15,977 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with total income of £67,654 and unrestricted reserves of £24,636. The trustees' report notes that National Lottery funding is ending, creating a challenge to secure additional funding to continue services, although a community asset transfer is underway to provide long-term stability.
What the accounts disclose
“The exciting opportunity to finalise the community asset transfer, giving the charity more sustainability. The challenge of our National Lottery funding coming to an end and securing additional funding in order to continue our vital services.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2025) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2026).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/06/2025)
Trustees
- Elinor Chamberlain
- Ian Watson
- Richard Andrew Bayford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £68k | £52k |
| 31/01/2025 | £59k | £53k |
| 31/01/2024 | £73k | £48k |
| 31/01/2023 | £31k | £40k |
| 31/01/2022 | £25k | £28k |
Common questions
Is MEN IN SHEDS (HULL) financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £15,977 for the year ended 31 January 2026, with total income of £67,654 and unrestricted reserves of £24,636. The trustees' report notes that National Lottery funding is ending, creating a challenge to secure additional funding to continue services, although a community asset transfer is underway to provide long-term stability. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MEN IN SHEDS (HULL)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MEN IN SHEDS (HULL) as a grant recipient include THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY, MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION, THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2023 | £8k | Social |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Social |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2023 | £131k | Men in Sheds Hull |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £2k | Wooden Recovery Phase 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/05/2021 | £10k | Men in Sheds Recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2019 | £10k | Crafty Members |