# TORRINGTON AND DISTRICT MEN&#x27;S SHED

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1169125
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 9, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1169125


## Contact

- **Address:** 83 Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Torrington, Devon
- **Postcode:** EX38 8EX
- **Phone:** 07758 672441
- **Email:** TONYCWARREN990@GMAIL.COM



## Activities

**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 &#x27;SOCIALLY EXCLUDED&#x27; 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).

**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.




## 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



## Geography

- Devon





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **COLIN PORTER** | Chair | March 1, 2018 |
| Derek Hunter |  | June 4, 2024 |
| JOHN PITTS |  | May 23, 2018 |
| Tony Warren |  | Oct. 13, 2022 |




