Is Alford Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alford Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC045341) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Alford Men's Shed's charity number?

Alford Men's Shed's charity number is SC045341. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045341?

Search SC045341 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Alford Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Alford Men's Shed?

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When was Alford Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Alford Men's Shed was entered on the register on 9 January 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045341SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Alford Men's Shed

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Alford Men's Shed is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Alford Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £39,331
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £20,393
Registered charity number: SC045341
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.alfordmensshed.org.uk

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Alford Men's Shed (number SC045341) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Alford Men's Shed do?

The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Alford and surrounding areas by: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Alford area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Alford area to share their skills an…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alford Men's Shed

Answers Alford Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 January 2015
Also known as: Alford and District Men's Shed
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Alford Men's Shed registered for?

the advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alford Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alford Men's Shed. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alford Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alford Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC045341) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Alford Men's Shed's charity number?: Alford Men's Shed's charity number is SC045341. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045341?: Search SC045341 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Alford Men's Shed do?: The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Alford and surrounding areas by: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Alford area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Alford area to share their skills an…
Does Alford Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alford Men's Shed. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Alford Men's Shed?: Alford Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.alfordmensshed.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Alford Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Alford Men's Shed was entered on the register on 9 January 2015.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.