Is Portlethen and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Portlethen and District Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC044995) 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed's charity number?

Portlethen and District Men's Shed's charity number is SC044995. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044995?

Search SC044995 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Portlethen and District Men's Shed?

Portlethen and District Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.portlethenmensshed.co.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.

When was Portlethen and District Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Portlethen and District Men's Shed was entered on the register on 11 July 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044995SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Portlethen and District Men's Shed

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

Portlethen and District 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £9,207
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £7,848
Registered charity number: SC044995
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.portlethenmensshed.co.uk

Quick answer

Portlethen and District Men's Shed (number SC044995) 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed do?

To provide a constructive environment for older men in particular to enjoy companionship, make projects and provide benefit to each other and the community that we live in.

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

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

Answers Portlethen and District Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 11 July 2014
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Portlethen and District 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Portlethen and District 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Portlethen and District Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC044995) 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed's charity number?: Portlethen and District Men's Shed's charity number is SC044995. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044995?: Search SC044995 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed do?: To provide a constructive environment for older men in particular to enjoy companionship, make projects and provide benefit to each other and the community that we live in.
Does Portlethen and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portlethen and District 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 Portlethen and District Men's Shed?: Portlethen and District Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.portlethenmensshed.co.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.
When was Portlethen and District Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Portlethen and District Men's Shed was entered on the register on 11 July 2014.

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.