Is Brechin Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Brechin Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC048811) 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 Brechin Men's Shed's charity number?

Brechin Men's Shed's charity number is SC048811. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048811?

Search SC048811 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 Brechin Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brechin 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 Brechin Men's Shed?

Brechin 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 Brechin Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Brechin Men's Shed was entered on the register on 5 November 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048811SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Brechin Men's Shed

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

Brechin Men's Shed is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Brechin Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £5,059
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £7,724
Registered charity number: SC048811
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Angus

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Brechin Men's Shed (number SC048811) 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 Brechin Men's Shed do?

The Men's Shed is a place open to both men and women over the age of eighteen where they can socialise and work on projects or hobbies. It is a place to help others , to discuss daily issues ,to relieve stress and develop friendships. The shed commonly supply a range of machinery, workbenches and tooling which is available to all. Jobs are taken on from the general public and other community groups which in turn bring in funds to cover the running of the Shed.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Brechin Men's Shed

Answers Brechin Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 5 November 2018
Where it says it operates: Angus

What causes is Brechin Men's Shed registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Brechin Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Brechin 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brechin Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Brechin Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC048811) 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 Brechin Men's Shed's charity number?: Brechin Men's Shed's charity number is SC048811. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048811?: Search SC048811 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 Brechin Men's Shed do?: The Men's Shed is a place open to both men and women over the age of eighteen where they can socialise and work on projects or hobbies. It is a place to help others , to discuss daily issues ,to relieve stress and develop friendships. The shed commonly supply a range of machinery, workbenches and tooling which is available to all. Jobs are taken on from the general public and other community groups which in turn bring in funds to cover the running of the Shed.
Does Brechin Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brechin 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 Brechin Men's Shed?: Brechin 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 Brechin Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Brechin Men's Shed was entered on the register on 5 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.