Men's Shed Govan
Men's Shed Govan is a registered charity in Scotland working in 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, based in Glasgow City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC048041
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £37,207
- Website
- www.mensshedgovan.online
What the charity does
Men’s Shed Govan is a group for retired, unemployed or unfit men in the deprived area of Govan, one of the most deprived in the UK for men's health and wellbeing. It aims to address isolation as well as improve the mental and physical health of the participants. Activities include Woodwork, Gardening, Tai chi, Chair Yoga, Art, Pyrography, Model-making, Bike repairs, making friends and building relationships. It has transformed the lives of a peer-led group of men who have set up “Men’s Shed Govan”. It has already demonstrated the benefits to men’s wellbeing. They in turn help the local commun…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Men's Shed Govan a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Men's Shed Govan is a registered charity (number SC048041) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Men's Shed Govan do?
- Men’s Shed Govan is a group for retired, unemployed or unfit men in the deprived area of Govan, one of the most deprived in the UK for men's health and wellbeing. It aims to address isolation as well as improve the mental and physical health of the participants. Activities include Woodwork, Gardening, Tai chi, Chair Yoga, Art, Pyrography, Model-making, Bike repairs, making friends and building relationships. It has transformed the lives of a peer-led group of men who have set up “Men’s Shed Govan”. It has already demonstrated the benefits to men’s wellbeing. They in turn help the local commun…
- How can I donate to Men's Shed Govan?
- Men's Shed Govan's website is https://www.mensshedgovan.online — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.