Is Banchory Mens Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banchory Mens Shed as a registered charity (number SC045943) 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 Banchory Mens Shed's charity number?

Banchory Mens Shed's charity number is SC045943. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045943?

Search SC045943 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 Banchory Mens Shed have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory Mens 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 Banchory Mens Shed?

Banchory Mens Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Banchory Mens Shed registered as a charity?

Banchory Mens Shed was entered on the register on 28 August 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045943SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Banchory Mens Shed

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

Banchory Mens Shed is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Banchory Mens Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £3,693
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £10,395
Registered charity number: SC045943
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

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Banchory Mens Shed (number SC045943) 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 Banchory Mens Shed do?

Men's Sheds provide companionship and a sense of purpose for men, many of whom might otherwise become socially isolated. Men's Sheds have become recognised as a major contributor to the improvement of men's health, both physical and mental. The Men's Shed movement recognises the particular challenges which men face from a lack of established social circles once away from the working environment, through retirement, redundancy, discharge from the armed forces, or long-term unemployment. Members regularly meet and have access to a fully equiped workshop.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banchory Mens Shed

Answers Banchory Mens Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 28 August 2015
Also known as: Banchory & District Mens Shed
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banchory Mens Shed registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banchory Mens Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Banchory Mens 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 Banchory Mens Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banchory Mens Shed as a registered charity (number SC045943) 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 Banchory Mens Shed's charity number?: Banchory Mens Shed's charity number is SC045943. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045943?: Search SC045943 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 Banchory Mens Shed do?: Men's Sheds provide companionship and a sense of purpose for men, many of whom might otherwise become socially isolated. Men's Sheds have become recognised as a major contributor to the improvement of men's health, both physical and mental. The Men's Shed movement recognises the particular challenges which men face from a lack of established social circles once away from the working environment, through retirement, redundancy, discharge from the armed forces, or long-term unemployment. Members regularly meet and have access to a fully equiped workshop.
Does Banchory Mens Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory Mens 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 Banchory Mens Shed?: Banchory Mens Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Banchory Mens Shed registered as a charity?: Banchory Mens Shed was entered on the register on 28 August 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.