# TEST VALLEY MEN'S SHED

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1200625
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 10, 2022
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1200625


## Contact

- **Address:** The Test Valley Men's Shed, THE PAVILION, LAVERSTOKE LANE, LAVERSTOKE, WHITCHURCH
- **Postcode:** RG28 7NY
- **Phone:** 07899840057
- **Email:** testvalleymensshed@gmail.com
- **Website:** http://www.testvalleymensshed.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE (PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY OLDER MEN), WITHIN THE TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, 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 TO UNDERTAKE, JOINTLY OR INDIVIDUALLY, 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 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: UNEMPLOYMENT; FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; BEREAVEMENT OR OLD AGE; ILL HEALTH (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL).

**Activities:** To provide a venue and support for members to talk and connect with others while participating in group or individual projects.  To provide opportunities for friendship and socialising in a safe environment while providing space, expertise and facilities for members to pursue hobbies, crafts and other creative activities. To undertake projects which benefit the members and the broader community.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Elderly/old People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Hampshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £28798 | £4514 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £8067 | £8027 | — | — |



## Trustees

- David Joseph Taylor John — appointed Nov. 2, 2023
- Nicholas Paul Bower-Bowden — appointed Jan. 19, 2023
- Philippa Margaret Bowden — appointed Jan. 19, 2023
- Richard Waters — appointed Oct. 30, 2025