--- title: "Harbourside Men's Shed — charity SC049908" description: "Harbourside Men's Shed (charity SC049908). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harbourside-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-09-23T10:43:38.212Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harbourside Men's Shed is listed as a registered charity (number SC049908) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. 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 £7,229 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Harbourside Men's Shed? Registered charity number SC049908 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £7,229 ## What does Harbourside Men's Shed do? Provide wellbeing facilities for men to approve mental health and reduce isolation by providing a venue for small social interaction. ## What causes is Harbourside 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 Harbourside Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harbourside 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Harbourside Men's Shed? - 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. 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Harbourside Men's Shed's charity number is SC049908. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049908? Search SC049908 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 Harbourside Men's Shed do? Provide wellbeing facilities for men to approve mental health and reduce isolation by providing a venue for small social interaction. Does Harbourside Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harbourside 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 Harbourside Men's Shed? Harbourside 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 2026-09-23, 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=SC049908).