Duns and District Men's Shed
Duns and District Men's Shed is a registered charity in Scotland working in 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Scottish Borders.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC047554
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Scottish Borders
What the charity does
The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Duns and surrounding areas By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Mens Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Duns area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Duns area to share their skills and…
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Duns and District 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Duns and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Duns and District Men's Shed is a registered charity (number SC047554) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Duns and District Men's Shed do?
- The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Duns and surrounding areas By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Mens Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Duns area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Duns area to share their skills and…
- How can I donate to Duns and District Men's Shed?
- Duns and District 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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.