--- title: "Shed in the Shelter — charity SC052486 | CharityCompare" description: "Shed in the Shelter (charity SC052486): income £5,413 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shed-in-the-shelter retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:16:20.570Z 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. SC052486SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SI # Shed in the Shelter Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Shed in the Shelter 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=SC052486) Work at Shed in the Shelter? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shed-in-the-shelter&type=claim&name=Shed%20in%20the%20Shelter) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Shed in the Shelter? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £5,413 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £500 Registered charity number SC052486 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Argyll And Bute Quick answer Shed in the Shelter (number SC052486) 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 Shed in the Shelter do? Our Constitution states our main aim is 'to address the social, health and well-being needs of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Oban and surrounding areas, through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men can meet and jointly or individually undertake creative, physical and recreational activities of their choice.' Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shed in the Shelter Answers Shed in the Shelter gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 17 April 2023 Also known as Shed in the Shelter SCIO Where it says it operates Argyll And Bute ## What causes is Shed in the Shelter 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 Shed in the Shelter yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shed in the Shelter. 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 Shed in the Shelter? - 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=shed-in-the-shelter&type=claim&name=Shed%20in%20the%20Shelter) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shed in the Shelter a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Shed in the Shelter as a registered charity (number SC052486) 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 Shed in the Shelter's charity number? Shed in the Shelter's charity number is SC052486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052486? Search SC052486 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 Shed in the Shelter do? Our Constitution states our main aim is 'to address the social, health and well-being needs of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Oban and surrounding areas, through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men can meet and jointly or individually undertake creative, physical and recreational activities of their choice.' Does Shed in the Shelter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shed in the Shelter. 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 Shed in the Shelter? Shed in the Shelter does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Shed in the Shelter registered as a charity? Shed in the Shelter was entered on the register on 17 April 2023. 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=SC052486).