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Registered charity · No. 1174339CIO

Men in Sheds Bedford

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Men in Sheds Bedford is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Men in Sheds Bedford?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30
£8,750
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30
£6,800
Registered charity number
1174339
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Ampthill Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

Men in Sheds Bedford (number 1174339) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Men in Sheds Bedford do?

To promote the preservation and protection of Men's good health in the Bedford area for the public benefit. In particular but not limited to those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time and practical interests, skills sharing, learning of new skills and help with community projects.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Men in Sheds Bedford

Answers Men in Sheds Bedford gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 November 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Men in Sheds Bedford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Men in Sheds Bedford's annual return for the year ending 30 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Bedford

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Men in Sheds Bedford registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Men in Sheds Bedford yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Men in Sheds Bedford. 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 Men in Sheds Bedford a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Men in Sheds Bedford as a registered charity (number 1174339) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Men in Sheds Bedford's charity number?
Men in Sheds Bedford's charity number is 1174339. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174339?
Search 1174339 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Men in Sheds Bedford do?
To promote the preservation and protection of Men's good health in the Bedford area for the public benefit. In particular but not limited to those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time and practical interests, skills sharing, learning of new skills and help with community projects.
Does Men in Sheds Bedford have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Men in Sheds Bedford. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Men in Sheds Bedford?
Men in Sheds Bedford's website listed in our register data is http://www.meninshedsbedford.org.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Men in Sheds Bedford?
The register does not record Men in Sheds Bedford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Men in Sheds Bedford's trustees paid?
Men in Sheds Bedford's annual return for the year ending 30 November 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Men in Sheds Bedford registered as a charity?
Men in Sheds Bedford was entered on the register on 23 August 2017.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.