--- title: "Boston Men's Shed — check charity number 1208972 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Boston Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208972. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6 Lealand Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/boston-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:28:26.506Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Boston Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1208972) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £27,807 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Boston Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1208972 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 6 Lealand Way Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £27,807 Website [www.bostonshed.co.uk](http://www.bostonshed.co.uk/) ## What does Boston Men's Shed do? We make woodworking items for other charities and the general public to add funds to our charity ## What causes is Boston Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Boston Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Boston 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=boston-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bostonshed.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Boston Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Boston Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208972) 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 Boston Men's Shed's charity number? Boston Men's Shed's charity number is 1208972. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208972? Search 1208972 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 Boston Men's Shed do? We make woodworking items for other charities and the general public to add funds to our charity Does Boston Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Boston 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 Boston Men's Shed? Boston Men's Shed's website is http://www.bostonshed.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/1208972).