# Biggar & District Men's Shed

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC049102
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 7, 2019
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049102


## Contact

- **Address:** Heather Dale , Howgate Road, Roberton , Biggar, South Lanarkshire
- **Postcode:** ML12 6RS
- **Website:** www.biggarmensshed.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:** 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 | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £21134 | £19407 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £20770 | £9492 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £52834 | £30027 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £13811 | £5658 |  -  | 0 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £743 | £1062 |  -  | 0 |  |