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title: "Torrington and District Men's Shed — charity 1169125 | CharityCompare"
description: "Torrington and District Men's Shed (charity 1169125): income £6,993 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. 1169125CIO

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# Torrington and District Men's Shed

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Torrington and District Men's Shed is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Torrington and District Men's Shed?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31

£6,993

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31

£6,075

Registered charity number

1169125

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Torrington

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Quick answer

Torrington and District Men's Shed (number 1169125) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Torrington and District Men's Shed do?

The charity promotes the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of mainly but not exclusively older men who may feel isolated or wish to socialise in a relaxed but practical way. It provides opportunities for friendship and socialising in a safe environment; and provides the space, expertise and facilities for men to pursue hobbies, crafts and creativity anwhich benefits the local community.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Torrington and District Men's Shed

Answers Torrington and District Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Torrington and District Men's Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Torrington and District Men's Shed's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

9 September 2016

Where it says it operates

Devon

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

**Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

## What causes is Torrington and District Men's Shed registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Torrington and District Men's Shed yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Torrington and District 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.
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## What should you check before donating to Torrington and District Men's Shed?

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- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Torrington and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Torrington and District Men's Shed as a registered charity (number 1169125) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Torrington and District Men's Shed's charity number?

Torrington and District Men's Shed's charity number is 1169125. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169125?

Search 1169125 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Torrington and District Men's Shed do?

The charity promotes the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of mainly but not exclusively older men who may feel isolated or wish to socialise in a relaxed but practical way. It provides opportunities for friendship and socialising in a safe environment; and provides the space, expertise and facilities for men to pursue hobbies, crafts and creativity anwhich benefits the local community.

Does Torrington and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Torrington and District 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Torrington and District Men's Shed?

Torrington and District Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Torrington and District Men's Shed?

The register does not record Torrington and District Men's Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Are Torrington and District Men's Shed's trustees paid?

Torrington and District Men's Shed's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

When was Torrington and District Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Torrington and District Men's Shed was entered on the register on 9 September 2016.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1169125&subId=0).