Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Bideford Men's Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1216488CIO
Bideford Men's Shed
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bideford Men's Shed is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, economic/community development/employment, other charitable purposes.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Bideford Men's Shed?
- Registered charity number
- 1216488
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Bideford
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Bideford Men's Shed (number 1216488) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Bideford Men's Shed do?
Bideford Mens Shed is part of UK Mens Shed Association. It exists to promote the wellbeing of lonely and elderly people who can meet together to make and mend for the community.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bideford Men's Shed
Answers Bideford Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Devon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Bideford Men's Shed registered for?
DisabilityEconomic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bideford Men's Shed yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bideford 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 Bideford Men's Shed?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bideford Men's Shed a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Bideford Men's Shed as a registered charity (number 1216488) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Bideford Men's Shed's charity number?
- Bideford Men's Shed's charity number is 1216488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1216488?
- Search 1216488 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Bideford Men's Shed do?
- Bideford Mens Shed is part of UK Mens Shed Association. It exists to promote the wellbeing of lonely and elderly people who can meet together to make and mend for the community.
- Does Bideford Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bideford 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Bideford Men's Shed?
- Bideford Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bideford Men's Shed?
- The register does not record Bideford Men's Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Bideford Men's Shed registered as a charity?
- Bideford Men's Shed was entered on the register on 15 January 2026.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.