Bims
Bims 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 Highland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Bims?
- Registered charity number
- SC048114
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Highland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £8,940
- Website
- bimshed.uk
What does Bims do?
- Run a Men’s Shed to provide a welcoming space. - Offer opportunities for creative, hands-on activities and social connection. - Help reduce isolation and promote physical and mental health. - Encourage members to share their skills and knowledge with each other and the wider community. - Furthermore, the Shed supports Transition Black Isle’s monthly 'Black Isle Repair Cafe' by sitting on their steering group and providing specialised repair expertise during the cafes.
What causes is Bims registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bims yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bims a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Bims is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048114) 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 Bims's charity number?
- Bims's charity number is SC048114. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC048114?
- Search SC048114 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 Bims do?
- - Run a Men’s Shed to provide a welcoming space. - Offer opportunities for creative, hands-on activities and social connection. - Help reduce isolation and promote physical and mental health. - Encourage members to share their skills and knowledge with each other and the wider community. - Furthermore, the Shed supports Transition Black Isle’s monthly 'Black Isle Repair Cafe' by sitting on their steering group and providing specialised repair expertise during the cafes.
- Does Bims have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bims. 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 Bims?
- Bims's website is http://bimshed.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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.