Is Sms a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sms as a registered charity (number SC050265) 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 Sms's charity number?

Sms's charity number is SC050265. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050265?

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Does Sms have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sms. 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 Sms?

Sms's website listed in our register data is http://sandaymensshed.com. 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 Sms registered as a charity?

Sms was entered on the register on 3 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050265SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sms

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

Sms 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.

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What are the key facts about Sms?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,767
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,095
Registered charity number: SC050265
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: sandaymensshed.com

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Sms (number SC050265) 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 Sms do?

The Men's Shed provides a recreational facility to advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds resident in Sanday. Men are encouraged to meet together to work and play, shoulder to shoulder in a relaxed atmosphere that opens up conversation, camaraderie, and lasting friendships. We provide a venue, tools and equipment, training courses, plus support to Sanday men and the wider community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sms

Answers Sms gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 3 July 2020
Also known as: Sanday Men's Shed
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Sms 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 Sms yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sms. 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 Sms a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sms as a registered charity (number SC050265) 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 Sms's charity number?: Sms's charity number is SC050265. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050265?: Search SC050265 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 Sms do?: The Men's Shed provides a recreational facility to advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds resident in Sanday. Men are encouraged to meet together to work and play, shoulder to shoulder in a relaxed atmosphere that opens up conversation, camaraderie, and lasting friendships. We provide a venue, tools and equipment, training courses, plus support to Sanday men and the wider community.
Does Sms have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sms. 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 Sms?: Sms's website listed in our register data is http://sandaymensshed.com. 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 Sms registered as a charity?: Sms was entered on the register on 3 July 2020.

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.