HASTINGS AND ST LEONARDS MEN'S SHED

Registered charity 1175075 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Shed provides a social environment where older people can meet and pursue a project for their own benefit or for the wider community, using the added expertise and experience of fellow members. It provides a friendly environment that allows members to participate within the limits of their ability. There are opportunities to increase self-worth and counteract the effects of exclusion.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £20,676 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total reserves increasing to £59,262. The trustees report that the charity is run entirely by volunteers with no employees, and the independent examiner confirmed that the accounts present a true and fair view without drawing attention to any material matters. The charity aims to purchase a building to secure its long-term financial sustainability.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• The Julia & Hans Rausing Trust — “Hans Rausing is one of the UK’s foremost philanthropists, having given to a wide range of charitable causes through the Julia and Hans Rausi…” (source page)
• The National Lottery Community Fund — “The National Lottery raises money for good causes. People use this funding to do extraordinary things, taking the lead to improve their live…” (source page)
• Sussex Community Foundation — “SCF is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local c…” (source page)
• The Muffin Club — “Since 1952 the Hastings & St Leonards Muffin Club raises funds through various functions and distributes this money to worthy causes, deserv…” (source page)
• The Goodwill Fund from Southern Water — “We are very grateful for the financial support provided by Southern Water. The grant in 2025 will allow us to continue our charitable work. …” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

• Jerome Wesley Hill
• MRS MARGARET PAWSON
• Mark Andrews
• Russel Simon Reeves

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Common questions

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).