--- title: "Brechin Men's Shed — check charity number SC048811 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brechin Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048811. 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 cha" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brechin-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:09:03.240Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brechin Men's Shed is a registered charity (number SC048811) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is 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. Its latest reported income was £5,059 (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 Brechin Men's Shed? Registered charity number SC048811 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £5,059 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brechin 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. 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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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048811).