OSCR Scottish charity profile

Aberchirder and District Men's Shed

Known as Aberchirder Men's Shed

ActiveCharity number SC046623
Registered14 June 2016
Main locationAberdeenshire
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC046623
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland
Volunteers
51-100 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
AB54 7SW

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The Aberchirder and District Men Shed is non profit making. It provides a safe space where members can meet and socialise in a friendly environment. Work on meaningful projects at their own pace and in their own time in the company of other men. The major objective is to advance the health and well being of the membership. The shed promotes an open door policy and conduct themselves in a non-discriminating manner. We ensure and observe safe work practices and aim to improve the wellbeing of all men and support the community.

Charitable purposes

  • 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

  • Other defined groups
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

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 Aberchirder and surrounding areas By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Aberchirder 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 Aberchirder area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
30 June 2025£20,591£14,054021 November 2025
30 June 2024£20,407£17,538030 November 2024
30 June 2023£11,911£9,534028 November 2023
30 June 2022£30,426£25,84409 March 2023
30 June 2021£21,306£21,943023 February 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
Aberchirder and District Men’s Shed, Park View, Aberchirder Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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