--- title: "Gems — charity SC051623 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Gems (charity SC051623): income £4,094 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gems retrieved: 2026-10-06T16:37:59.361Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC051623SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) G # Gems Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Gems 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://gemsmontrose.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051623) Work at Gems? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gems&type=claim&name=Gems) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Gems? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £4,094 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £1,610 Registered charity number SC051623 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Angus Website [gemsmontrose.co.uk](https://gemsmontrose.co.uk/) Quick answer Gems (number SC051623) 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 Gems do? GEMS formed to provide recreational and workshop facilities and to advance the social needs, health and well-being of (primarily) men of all ages and backgrounds living in the community defined by the community councils of ‘Montrose’, ‘Ferryden & Craig’, ‘Hillside, Dun & Logie Pert’ and ‘St Cyrus’, and has the following purposes: (a) to provide and maintain workshop and social facilities, namely a Men’s Shed, including a safe venue and convivial environment for these activities to take place. (b) to promote and encourage social interaction and fellowship. (c) to reduce isolation and support p… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gems Answers Gems gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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 4 March 2022 Also known as GEMS Mens' Shed, Montrose Where it says it operates Angus ## What causes is Gems 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gems yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gems. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gems? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gems&type=claim&name=Gems) [Visit charity website](https://gemsmontrose.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gems a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Gems as a registered charity (number SC051623) 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 Gems's charity number? Gems's charity number is SC051623. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051623? Search SC051623 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 Gems do? GEMS formed to provide recreational and workshop facilities and to advance the social needs, health and well-being of (primarily) men of all ages and backgrounds living in the community defined by the community councils of ‘Montrose’, ‘Ferryden & Craig’, ‘Hillside, Dun & Logie Pert’ and ‘St Cyrus’, and has the following purposes: (a) to provide and maintain workshop and social facilities, namely a Men’s Shed, including a safe venue and convivial environment for these activities to take place. (b) to promote and encourage social interaction and fellowship. (c) to reduce isolation and support p… Does Gems have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gems. 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 Gems? Gems's website listed in our register data is https://gemsmontrose.co.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. When was Gems registered as a charity? Gems was entered on the register on 4 March 2022. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC051623).