BOOTLE TOOL SHED
we are a community workshop our activities include furniture repair /building , we have a fully equipped woodwork workshop , we also undertake light furniture upholstery as well as an area for the painting / up-cycling of furniture. we take on small commissions for local community groups.
Objects
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 18 LIVING IN THE BOROUGH OF SEFTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OLDER MEN BY PREVENTING THEM FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A PREMISES IN WHICH SUCH PEOPLE CAN MEET JOINTLY OR INDIVIDUALLY TO UNDERTAKE AND SHARE CREATIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE AND LEARN OR PASS ON SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's liabilities exceed its assets, resulting in a net asset deficit of £7,653 for the year ended 31st December 2025. However, the independent examiner confirmed that the trustees have completed their going concern assessment and no matters came to their attention giving cause for concern regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery
Trustees
- EDWARD Michael FLYNNchair
- Paula Anne Coppell
- Wendy Flynn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £44k | £28k |
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £50k |
| 31/12/2023 | £96k | £73k |
| 31/12/2022 | £88k | £77k |
| 31/12/2021 | £55k | £55k |
Common questions
Is BOOTLE TOOL SHED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's liabilities exceed its assets, resulting in a net asset deficit of £7,653 for the year ended 31st December 2025. However, the independent examiner confirmed that the trustees have completed their going concern assessment and no matters came to their attention giving cause for concern regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOOTLE TOOL SHED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOOTLE TOOL SHED as a grant recipient include BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £1k | Activities for older people bringing structure to people's lives affected by COVID. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/11/2025 | £20k | Bootle tool shed |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/03/2023 | £9k | Bootle bike shed |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2018 | £9k | Bootle Toole Shed - Workshop Upgrade |