--- title: "Bishops Waltham Men's Shed — check charity number 1201580 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishops Waltham Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201580. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Reading Room Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishops-waltham-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:09:11.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishops Waltham Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1201580) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation. Its latest reported income was £10,386 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bishops Waltham Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1201580 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Reading Room Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £10,386 Website [bwmensshed.co.uk](https://bwmensshed.co.uk/) ## What does Bishops Waltham Men's Shed do? Members are often involved in group projects or are free to undertake projects of their own. At present a lot of our time is taken up with improving our site and workshops.Using recycled pallets and other donated wood we make bird boxes, trugs and decorations for sale at local markets. We also undertake projects for the benefit of the community; at present we are renovating the old phone ## What causes is Bishops Waltham Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishops Waltham Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishops Waltham Men's 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bishops-waltham-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bwmensshed.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishops Waltham Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishops Waltham Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201580) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bishops Waltham Men's Shed's charity number? Bishops Waltham Men's Shed's charity number is 1201580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201580? Search 1201580 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 Bishops Waltham Men's Shed do? Members are often involved in group projects or are free to undertake projects of their own. At present a lot of our time is taken up with improving our site and workshops.Using recycled pallets and other donated wood we make bird boxes, trugs and decorations for sale at local markets. We also undertake projects for the benefit of the community; at present we are renovating the old phone Does Bishops Waltham Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishops Waltham 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 Bishops Waltham Men's Shed? Bishops Waltham Men's Shed's website is https://bwmensshed.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201580).