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Torrington And District Men's Shed

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1169125
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 9, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
83 Castle Hill Gardens
Torrington
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8EX

Contact

Phone
07758672441
Email
[email protected]

Activities

The charity promotes the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of mainly but not exclusively older men who may feel isolated or wish to socialise in a relaxed but practical way. It provides opportunities for friendship and socialising in a safe environment; and provides the space, expertise and facilities for men to pursue hobbies, crafts and creativity anwhich benefits the local community.

Objects: To Promote Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit By Preventing People, Particularly But Not Exclusively Men Aged 18 Or Over Within Any Area Of Torridge District Council And North Devon District Council And The Surrounding Area, From Becoming Socially Excluded, Relieving The Needs Of Those People Who Are Socially Excluded And Assisting Them To Integrate Into Society Through The Provision Of Facilities In Which They Can Meet Jointly Or Individually To Undertake Creative, Physical Or Recreational Activities, Learn Or Pass On Skills And Knowledge And Support Each Other Socially. For The Purpose Of This Clause 'socially Excluded' Means Being Excluded From Society, Or Parts Of Society, As A Result Of One Of More Of The Following Factors: Unemployment; Financial Hardship; Youth Or Old Age; Ill Health (physical Or Mental).

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
Who
Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Devon

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £6,993 £6,075
March 31, 2024 £5,026 £5,418
March 31, 2023 £13,809 £14,676
March 31, 2022 £6,252 £5,058
March 31, 2021 £1,990 £3,551

Trustees

Name Appointed
Colin Porter (Chair) March 1, 2018
Derek Hunter June 4, 2024
John Pitts May 23, 2018
Tony Warren Oct. 13, 2022