01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045783
- 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
- DG5 4HW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
DMS is a not-for-profit charity whose purpose is the advancement of health by addressing the social, health and well-being needs of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Dalbeattie and the surrounding area. We do this through the creation, upkeep, and development of facilities in which men can meet to undertake creative physical and recreational activities of their choice.
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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The organisation's purpose is: 4.1 The advancement of health by addressing the social, health and well-being needs of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Dalbeattie and the surrounding area. We will do this through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men can meet to undertake creative physical and recreational activities of their choice.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £20,805 | £11,889 | 0 | 6 June 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £15,809 | £16,002 | 0 | 14 July 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £17,970 | £10,580 | 0 | 20 July 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £15,123 | £8,495 | 0 | 23 July 2023 |
| 31 May 2022 | £11,967 | £12,198 | 0 | 13 July 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
- Sanmarcris, 15 Southwick Drive, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.dalbeattiemensshed.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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