01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049347
- 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
- AB12 3NU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To benefit the community of Cove and Altens and surrounding areas by providing recreational facilities, services for the advancement of social needs, health and well-being of men of all ages (18+), and backgrounds, living in the area. By: Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. Allowing men in the area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. Developing the capacity of men in our area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community. Offering services to the wider community and thus, increase social integration
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
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Cove and Altens and surrounding areas for the purpose of providing recreational facilities and services for the advancement of social needs, health and well-being of men of all ages, and backgrounds, living in the area of Cove and Altens and surrounds. (This is defined as the area South of the River Dee and within the boundary of Aberdeen City Council) By: Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. Offering opportunities for men in the Cove and Altens and surrounding area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental well-being. Developing the capacity of men in the Cove and Altens and surrounding area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community. Offering services to the wider community and thus, increase social integration
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Total income | Donations | Charitable activities income | Trading income | Investment income | Other income | Total expenditure | Raising funds | Charitable activities spending | Other spending | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £537 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £60 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 19 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 4 February 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | £10 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £25 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 16 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £25 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 27 July 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £25 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 21 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
- 15 Burnbutts Crescent, Cove Bay, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.coveandaltensmensshed.org/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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