--- title: "Saltcoats Men's Shed — charity SC048649 | CharityCompare" description: "Saltcoats Men's Shed (charity SC048649): income £72,635 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/saltcoats-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-10-06T17:30:02.897Z 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. SC048649SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SM # 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.3townscommunityshed.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048649) Work at Saltcoats Men's Shed? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=saltcoats-men-s-shed&type=claim&name=Saltcoats%20Men) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## 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](http://www.3townscommunityshed.org/) Quick answer 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. From the annual return ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Saltcoats Men's Shed? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=saltcoats-men-s-shed&type=claim&name=Saltcoats%20Men) [Visit charity website](http://www.3townscommunityshed.org/) ## 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](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=SC048649).