# Dunoon Community Shed

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC047923
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Nov. 13, 2017
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047923


## Contact

- **Address:** Dunoon Community Shed, 8 Hamilton Street, Dunoon, Argyll
- **Postcode:** PA23 7RG
- **Website:** www.dunooncommunityshed.org



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#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:** To provide a community hub, workshops, facilities and activities with the aim of enriching and supporting the community. In particular the workshop activities support the mental health and wellbeing of elderly retired and otherwise potentially isolated men.

**Objectives:** The organisations purposes are: Education - through the sharing of skills and interests, swapping ideas and passing on knowledge in an informal setting. Advancement of Health - improve the health and wellbeing of all members through the promotion of activities and social interaction supported by the shed. Advancement of citizenship - through working on projects that will engage and aid the community, have a positive sense of achievement for members and enhance the environment of communities for the benefit of all. To create a communal place where people, primarily older men, can get together to socialise, discuss issues, raise concerns, have a laugh and make friends, aiding self-esteem, confidence and the fight against social isolation and loneliness.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Argyll And Bute
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






