--- title: "SAMShed — charity SC054808 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "SAMShed (charity SC054808). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samshed retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:07:34.229Z 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. SC054808SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) S # SAMShed Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data SAMShed 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, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054808) Work at SAMShed? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=samshed&type=claim&name=SAMShed) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about SAMShed? Registered charity number SC054808 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) South Lanarkshire Quick answer SAMShed (number SC054808) 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 SAMShed do? The objectives of The Shed are to advance the health and well-being of its members by providing a safe and happy environment where members can, in the company of other members: a)socialise with other members, b)pursue hobbies, pastimes and interests, including the through provision of workshop and/or other facilities, c)learn new skills, practise and pass on existing skills, d)promote their own and other member's health and well-being,e)by their efforts, benefit their families, their friends, The Shed and their community. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SAMShed Answers SAMShed gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 December 2025 Also known as Strathaven & Avondale Men's Shed Where it says it operates South Lanarkshire ## What causes is SAMShed 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 intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SAMShed yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SAMShed. 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 SAMShed? - 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=samshed&type=claim&name=SAMShed) ## Frequently asked questions Is SAMShed a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists SAMShed as a registered charity (number SC054808) 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 SAMShed's charity number? SAMShed's charity number is SC054808. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054808? Search SC054808 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 SAMShed do? The objectives of The Shed are to advance the health and well-being of its members by providing a safe and happy environment where members can, in the company of other members: a)socialise with other members, b)pursue hobbies, pastimes and interests, including the through provision of workshop and/or other facilities, c)learn new skills, practise and pass on existing skills, d)promote their own and other member's health and well-being,e)by their efforts, benefit their families, their friends, The Shed and their community. Does SAMShed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SAMShed. 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 SAMShed? SAMShed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was SAMShed registered as a charity? SAMShed was entered on the register on 4 December 2025. 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=SC054808).