Is Saltcoats Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Saltcoats Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC048649) 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed's charity number?

Saltcoats Men's Shed's charity number is SC048649. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048649?

Search SC048649 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Saltcoats Men's Shed?

Saltcoats Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.3townscommunityshed.org. 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Saltcoats Men's Shed was entered on the register on 23 August 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048649SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Saltcoats Men's Shed

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

Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £72,635
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £54,720
Registered charity number: SC048649
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.3townscommunityshed.org

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Saltcoats Men's Shed (number SC048649) 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed do?

We are set up to enable men and women to utilise a space to socialise and learn new skills from each other. Assisting with social isolation and mental health.

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

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

Answers Saltcoats Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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 2018
Also known as: Three Towns and District Community Shed
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Saltcoats Men's Shed as a registered charity (number SC048649) 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed's charity number?: Saltcoats Men's Shed's charity number is SC048649. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048649?: Search SC048649 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed do?: We are set up to enable men and women to utilise a space to socialise and learn new skills from each other. Assisting with social isolation and mental health.
Does Saltcoats Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Saltcoats 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed?: Saltcoats Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.3townscommunityshed.org. 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 Saltcoats Men's Shed registered as a charity?: Saltcoats Men's Shed was entered on the register on 23 August 2018.

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.