Men's Shed Govan
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC048041
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Jan. 9, 2018
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 1 Weavers Court
Shuttle Street
Kilbarchan
Johnstone
PA10 2PQ
Contact
- Website
mensshedgovan.online
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'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'
Men’s Shed Govan is a group for retired, unemployed or unfit men in the deprived area of Govan, one of the most deprived in the UK for men's health and wellbeing. It aims to address isolation as well as improve the mental and physical health of the participants. Activities include Woodwork, Gardening, Tai chi, Chair Yoga, Art, Pyrography, Model-making, Bike repairs, making friends and building relationships. It has transformed the lives of a peer-led group of men who have set up “Men’s Shed Govan”. It has already demonstrated the benefits to men’s wellbeing. They in turn help the local community by building wooden structures for Nurseries and Primary Schools, providing maintenance services to other charities such as Horatio’s garden, and growing produce for food poverty projects. It has provided a sense of purpose, usefulness and optimism in the community.
Beneficiaries: 'Older People','People with disabilities or health problems'
Objectives: Purposes 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 Govan and district. By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Covan area (including South Glasgow and Renfrew) 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 6ovan area (including South Clasgow and North Renfrew) to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Glasgow City
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | £37,207 | £25,930 |
| March 31, 2025 | £18,802 | £29,491 |
| March 31, 2024 | £28,800 | £28,915 |
| March 31, 2023 | £43,262 | £28,581 |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £15,286 | £15,094 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £9,679 | £9,441 |