# Alford and District Men&#x27;s Shed

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC045341
- **Known as:** Alford Men&#x27;s Shed
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 9, 2015
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045341


## Contact

- **Address:** ADMS, Plot 1, Murray Terrace, Alford, Aberdeenshire
- **Postcode:** AB33 8PY
- **Website:** www.alfordmensshed.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;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&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The purpose of the organisation is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Alford and surrounding areas by: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men&#x27;s Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Alford 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 Alford area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community. The shed is open to all men with any skill level.  The members come from all walks of life and have transferable skills. They use their skills to assist members to learn new crafts and get involved with all activities in keeping with the aims of the charity.

**Objectives:** 4 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 Alford and surrounding areas By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men&#x27;s Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Alford 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 Alford area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeenshire
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood






