Is Lerwick Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lerwick Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC055715) 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 Lerwick Men's Shed's charity number?

Lerwick Men's Shed's charity number is SC055715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055715?

Search SC055715 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.

Does Lerwick Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lerwick 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 Lerwick Men's Shed?

Lerwick 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 Lerwick Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Lerwick Men's Shed was entered on the register on 23 September 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055715SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lerwick Men's Shed

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Lerwick 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 Lerwick Men's Shed?

Registered charity number: SC055715
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Lerwick Men's Shed (number SC055715) 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 Lerwick 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 Shetland By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in Shetland 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 Shetland to share their skills and knowledge with others in the…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 September 2026
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Lerwick 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 Lerwick Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lerwick Men's Shed. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lerwick Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lerwick Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC055715) 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 Lerwick Men's Shed's charity number?: Lerwick Men's Shed's charity number is SC055715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055715?: Search SC055715 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 Lerwick 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 Shetland By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in Shetland 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 Shetland to share their skills and knowledge with others in the…
Does Lerwick Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lerwick 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 Lerwick Men's Shed?: Lerwick 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 Lerwick Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Lerwick Men's Shed was entered on the register on 23 September 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.