01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045382
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG12HH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are set to up for the advancement of health by addressing social , health and Wellbeing needs of men and women of all ages and backgrounds living in Dumfries and surrounding area. We do this through the creation and upkeep and development of facilities in which people can jointly or individually undertake creative physical or recreational activities of their choice. We provide a warm hub in winter an affordable hot meal program, we undertake community projects, we encourage our members to learn and share skills and offer support to them while doing so. With more of us living alone this can lead to social isolation. 40% of older people living in scotland are affected by lonlines. This can have serious impacts on health. 79% of those who attend a shed regularlyu feel that their mental health has improved. we are are not just for the retired we are here for all ages and walks of life.
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
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation’s purpose is: The advancement of health by addressing the social, health and well-being needs primarily of men of all ages and a few women with backgrounds living in Dumfries and the surrounding area. We will do this through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men / women can meet jointly, or individually, to undertake creative physical and recreational activities of their choice. 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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 28 February 2025 | £22,509 | £29,458 | 0 | 20 October 2025 |
| 28 February 2024 | £39,062 | £23,840 | 0 | 7 March 2025 |
| 28 February 2023 | £12,237 | £15,545 | 0 | 4 September 2023 |
| 28 February 2022 | £15,827 | £23,742 | 0 | 14 June 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
- 1 Cresswell Gardens, Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.dumfriesmensshed.com
- Parent charity
- mens shed dumfries · sco45382
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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