# Elgin &amp; District Men&#x27;s Shed

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048460
- **Known as:** Elgin Men&#x27;s Shed
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** June 15, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048460


## Contact

- **Address:** 52 Maisondieu Road, Elgin, Moray
- **Postcode:** IV30 1RH



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#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:** EDMS was set up to provide a safe place where men could come, meet, chat and undertake hobbies. EDMS members also do work in the community, especially for elderly people.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Older People&#x27;,&#x27;Other defined groups&#x27;,&#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

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





## Geography

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






