01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053474
- 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
- KA10 7JB
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Troon Men's Shed was set up to establish and run a Men’s Shed in Troon with: - A practical space where members can take part in activities, such as woodwork, gardening, crafts etc. - A social space where members can relax, grab a cuppa and chat to others. Whilst we work to obtain our own premises we: - hold fortnightly social gatherings with occasional guest speakers - arrange visits to places of interest - take part in community events
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
- Other defined groups
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 Troon and surrounding areas. By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men’s Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Troon 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 Troon area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.
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 2026 | £30,229 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £18,543 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £6,021 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £545 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 0 | 17 October 2025 |
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
- 18 Staffin Road, Troon
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://troonmensshed.wordpress.com/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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