--- title: "Men's Shed Govan — charity SC048041 | CharityCompare" description: "Men's Shed Govan (charity SC048041): income £37,207 (2026). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/men-s-shed-govan retrieved: 2026-10-07T14:30:32.910Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC048041SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) MS # Men's Shed Govan Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Men's Shed Govan 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.mensshedgovan.online/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048041) Work at Men's Shed Govan? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=men-s-shed-govan&type=claim&name=Men) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Men's Shed Govan? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £37,207 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £25,930 Registered charity number SC048041 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [www.mensshedgovan.online](https://www.mensshedgovan.online/) Quick answer Men's Shed Govan (number SC048041) 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 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… 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 Govan Answers Men's Shed Govan gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 9 January 2018 Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is Men's Shed Govan 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 Men's Shed Govan yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Men's Shed Govan. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Men's Shed Govan? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=men-s-shed-govan&type=claim&name=Men) [Visit charity website](https://www.mensshedgovan.online/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Men's Shed Govan a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Men's Shed Govan as a registered charity (number SC048041) 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 Govan's charity number? Men's Shed Govan's charity number is SC048041. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048041? Search SC048041 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 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… Does Men's Shed Govan have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Men's Shed Govan. 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 Govan? Men's Shed Govan's website listed in our register data is https://www.mensshedgovan.online. 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 Govan registered as a charity? Men's Shed Govan was entered on the register on 9 January 2018. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC048041).