Is Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC047662) 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 Men's Shed's charity number?

Men's Shed's charity number is SC047662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047662?

Search SC047662 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 Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

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

Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.carseofgowriemenshed.webs.com. 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 Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Men's Shed was entered on the register on 23 August 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047662SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Men's Shed

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

Men's Shed is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,885
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,245
Registered charity number: SC047662
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.carseofgowriemenshed.webs.com

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Men's Shed (number SC047662) 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 Men's Shed do?

The purpose of the charity is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and back grounds living in Dundee and surrounding areas. Main activities: - - Support quality, diversity and inclusion by creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed, offering opportunities for men in the Dundee and surrounding area to meet and undertake creative, physical, and recreational activities of their choice - Reduce the isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental well being - Develop the capac…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Men's Shed

Answers Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 23 August 2017
Also known as: Carse of Gowrie Men's Shed
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Men's Shed registered for?

the advancement of healththe 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 Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 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 Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC047662) 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 Men's Shed's charity number?: Men's Shed's charity number is SC047662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047662?: Search SC047662 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 Men's Shed do?: The purpose of the charity is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and back grounds living in Dundee and surrounding areas. Main activities: - - Support quality, diversity and inclusion by creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed, offering opportunities for men in the Dundee and surrounding area to meet and undertake creative, physical, and recreational activities of their choice - Reduce the isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental well being - Develop the capac…
Does Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 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 Men's Shed?: Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.carseofgowriemenshed.webs.com. 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 Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Men's Shed was entered on the register on 23 August 2017.

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.