01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051623
- 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
- DD10 9LD
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
GEMS formed to provide recreational and workshop facilities and to advance the social needs, health and well-being of (primarily) men of all ages and backgrounds living in the community defined by the community councils of ‘Montrose’, ‘Ferryden & Craig’, ‘Hillside, Dun & Logie Pert’ and ‘St Cyrus’, and has the following purposes: (a) to provide and maintain workshop and social facilities, namely a Men’s Shed, including a safe venue and convivial environment for these activities to take place. (b) to promote and encourage social interaction and fellowship. (c) to reduce isolation and support physical and mental health and well-being. (d) to develop skills, knowledge and experience of the members and encourage sharing with others in the community. (e) to co-operate with other Community groups in Montrose and the surrounding area. We do the above by providing workshop facilities where members can meet up to three times a week. Workshop sessions focus on working together.
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
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4 The Organisation has been formed to provide recreational and workshop facilities and to advance the social needs, health and well-being of (primarily) men of all ages and backgrounds living in the community defined by the community councils of 'Montrose', 'Ferryden & Craig', 'Hillside, Dun & Logie Pert' and 'St Cyrus'), and has the following purposes: (a) to provide and maintain workshop and social facilities, namely a Men's Shed, including a safe venue and convivial environment for these activities to take place. (b) to promote and encourage social interaction and fellowship. (c) to reduce isolation and support physical and mental health and well-being. (d) to develop skills, knowledge and experience of the members and encourage sharing with others in the community. (e) to co-operate with other Community groups in Montrose and the surrounding area.
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 | £4,094 | £1,610 | 0 | 14 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £10,163 | £5,731 | 0 | 21 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £32,991 | £5,651 | 0 | 18 August 2023 |
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
- The Stables, Forge Dykes, Craigo, Montrose
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://gemsmontrose.co.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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