--- title: "Chichester Men's Shed — check charity number 1196553 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chichester Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196553. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 46 Blackboy Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chichester-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:28:33.868Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chichester Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1196553) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £33,322 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Chichester Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1196553 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 46 Blackboy Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £33,322 Website [https:/chichestermensshed.org](http://https/chichestermensshed.org) ## What does Chichester Men's Shed do? To provide a Shed with a range of activities to benefit its members, maintain their health and wellbeing, combat isolation and loneliness, make friends and enjoy working and socialising with like minded others on a range of projects, Subject to planning permission we will develop a shed on Fishbourne Playing Fields. We meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Fishbourne Centre. ## What causes is Chichester Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chichester Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chichester 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=chichester-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://https/chichestermensshed.org) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chichester Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Chichester Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196553) 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 Chichester Men's Shed's charity number? Chichester Men's Shed's charity number is 1196553. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196553? Search 1196553 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 Chichester Men's Shed do? To provide a Shed with a range of activities to benefit its members, maintain their health and wellbeing, combat isolation and loneliness, make friends and enjoy working and socialising with like minded others on a range of projects, Subject to planning permission we will develop a shed on Fishbourne Playing Fields. We meet on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Fishbourne Centre. Does Chichester Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chichester 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 Chichester Men's Shed? Chichester Men's Shed's website is http://https:/chichestermensshed.org — 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/1196553).