# The Inverness Men's Shed

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048157
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Feb. 21, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048157


## Contact

- **Address:** 4 Brinkman Terrace, Westhill, Inverness
- **Postcode:** IV2 5BL
- **Website:** invernessmensshed.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** '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','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** Our charity is set up for a meeting place for men, where they can take part in various activities such as IPad tuition, writing and talking group, singing group, woodworking, there is a speaker weekly and socializing. We do a number of projects to raise funds including repairing benches, making planters and bird boxes to sell. Members are free to work on personal projects using the various tools we have.  The premises are open Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm and sometimes in the afternoon.  Members also are still improving the facilities including making an outdoor covered work area.  Socializing is an important part of the charity and everything stops for tea and biscuits. We had al ovely Christmas meal with over attending and we also have the occasional outing .

**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 Inverness and surrounding areas  By:  a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men?s Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Inverness 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 Inverness area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.





## Areas of operation

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



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | £14622 | £11503 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC048157/files/2025-02-28-accounts.pdf) (20.8 MB) |
| Feb. 28, 2024 | £13913 | £7624 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | £21870 | £26689 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £51407 | £39815 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £33631 | £45416 |  -  | 0 |  |