01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045341
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB33 8PY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Alford and surrounding areas by: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Alford area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Alford area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community. The shed is open to all men with any skill level. The members come from all walks of life and have transferable skills. They use their skills to assist members to learn new crafts and get involved with all activities in keeping with the aims of the charity.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Alford and surrounding areas By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Alford area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. c) Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. d) Developing the capacity of men in the Alford area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £39,331 | £20,393 | 0 | 22 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £36,212 | £27,208 | 0 | 4 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £119,062 | £106,690 | 0 | 23 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £54,971 | £38,183 | 0 | 2 December 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- ADMS, Plot 1, Murray Terrace, Alford, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.alfordmensshed.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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