Is Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC048855) 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed's charity number?

Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed's charity number is SC048855. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048855?

Search SC048855 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banff, Macduff and District 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed?

Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed was entered on the register on 21 November 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048855SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed

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

Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £51,680
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £35,389
Registered charity number: SC048855
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

Quick answer

Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed (number SC048855) 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed do?

The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Banff, Macduff and surrounding areas.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed

Answers Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 21 November 2018
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Banff, Macduff and District 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

What should you check before donating to Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC048855) 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed's charity number?: Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed's charity number is SC048855. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048855?: Search SC048855 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed do?: The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Banff, Macduff and surrounding areas.
Does Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banff, Macduff and District 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 Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed?: Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Banff, Macduff and District Men's Shed was entered on the register on 21 November 2018.

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.