Banchory Mens Shed
Banchory Mens Shed is a registered charity in Scotland working in 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, based in Aberdeenshire.
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What are the key facts about Banchory Mens Shed?
- Registered charity number
- SC045943
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £3,693
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.
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banchory Mens 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Banchory Mens Shed a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Banchory Mens Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045943) 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 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.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.