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Biggar & District Men's Shed

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC049102
Status
Active
Registered
March 7, 2019
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
Heather Dale
Howgate Road
Roberton
Biggar
South Lanarkshire
ML12 6RS

Contact

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

Provide opportunities for members to meet socially and to engage in activities conducive to improving there mental and physical well being.

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

Areas of operation

Main operating location
South Lanarkshire
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £21,134 £19,407
March 31, 2024 £20,770 £9,492
March 31, 2023 £52,834 £30,027
March 31, 2022 £13,811 £5,658
March 31, 2021 £743 £1,062