Smsa
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Smsa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.
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What are the key facts about Smsa?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £187,296
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £180,185
- Registered charity number
- SC045139
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Aberdeenshire
- Website
- www.scottishmsa.org.uk
Quick answer
What does Smsa do?
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), is dedicated to improving wellbeing and supporting healthy social connections of men across Scotland in a different way. We provide the unique development pathway with a bottom up grass roots empowerment model for voluntarily engaging men through kindness, purpose, community connection and sustainability benefits through partnership working relationships. We are the central support hub with a two tier membership system for individuals and Sheds. This strategy firstly allows individuals to become connected to the larger support hub for free and se…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Smsa
Answers Smsa 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
- Also known as
- Scottish Men's Sheds Association
- Where it says it operates
- Aberdeenshire
What causes is Smsa registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Smsa yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smsa a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Smsa as a registered charity (number SC045139) 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 Smsa's charity number?
- Smsa's charity number is SC045139. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC045139?
- Search SC045139 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 Smsa do?
- The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), is dedicated to improving wellbeing and supporting healthy social connections of men across Scotland in a different way. We provide the unique development pathway with a bottom up grass roots empowerment model for voluntarily engaging men through kindness, purpose, community connection and sustainability benefits through partnership working relationships. We are the central support hub with a two tier membership system for individuals and Sheds. This strategy firstly allows individuals to become connected to the larger support hub for free and se…
- Does Smsa have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smsa. 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 Smsa?
- Smsa's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishmsa.org.uk. 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 Smsa registered as a charity?
- Smsa was entered on the register on 30 September 2014.
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.