Is Cruden Bay Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cruden Bay Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC055064) 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed's charity number?

Cruden Bay Men's Shed's charity number is SC055064. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055064?

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Does Cruden Bay Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Cruden Bay Men's Shed?

Cruden Bay 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Cruden Bay Men's Shed was entered on the register on 17 March 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055064SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cruden Bay Men's Shed

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Cruden Bay 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed?

Registered charity number: SC055064
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

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Cruden Bay Men's Shed (number SC055064) 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed do?

The purpose of the organisation is to provide facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of people of all ages above 18 and backgrounds living in Cruden Parish of Buchan. By: Creating, developing, and maintaining a facility, namely a mens shed. Offering opportunities for the people in the Cruden Parish area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful, and recreational activities of their choice. Reducing isolation of people in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. Developing the capacity of people in the Cruden Parish to share their ski…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 2026
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Cruden Bay 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cruden Bay Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cruden Bay Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC055064) 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed's charity number?: Cruden Bay Men's Shed's charity number is SC055064. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055064?: Search SC055064 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed do?: The purpose of the organisation is to provide facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of people of all ages above 18 and backgrounds living in Cruden Parish of Buchan. By: Creating, developing, and maintaining a facility, namely a mens shed. Offering opportunities for the people in the Cruden Parish area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful, and recreational activities of their choice. Reducing isolation of people in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. Developing the capacity of people in the Cruden Parish to share their ski…
Does Cruden Bay Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cruden Bay 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed?: Cruden Bay 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 Cruden Bay Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Cruden Bay Men's Shed was entered on the register on 17 March 2026.

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.