--- title: "Arbroath Men's Shed — check charity number SC047157 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arbroath Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047157. the advancement of health charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arbroath-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:28:26.315Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arbroath Men's Shed is a registered charity (number SC047157) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development; 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. Its latest reported income was £9,858 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Arbroath Men's Shed? Registered charity number SC047157 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £9,858 ## What does Arbroath Men's Shed do? We are an organisation that meets to discuss how we are able to rest, discuss and how we can build various wooden products. ## What causes is Arbroath Men's Shed registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Arbroath Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arbroath Men's Shed is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=arbroath-men-s-shed&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arbroath Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Arbroath Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047157) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Arbroath Men's Shed's charity number? Arbroath Men's Shed's charity number is SC047157. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047157? Search SC047157 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 Arbroath Men's Shed do? We are an organisation that meets to discuss how we are able to rest, discuss and how we can build various wooden products. Does Arbroath Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbroath 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 Arbroath Men's Shed? Arbroath Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047157).