Penicuik & District Men's Shed
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC049319
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- May 22, 2019
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 71 Charles Street
Penicuik
Midlothian
EH26 0HJ
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'
Provide a safe and welcoming space where men (although not exclusively men) can gather to socialise and make things. The men's shed promotes mental health and well-being which counters loneliness and depression. Members are referred by medical and care community.
Beneficiaries: 'Older People','People with a particular ethnic or racial origin','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: 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 Penicuik and surrounding areas By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Penicuik and District 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 Penicuik and District area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community
Geography
- Main operating location
- Midlothian
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | £8,962 | £4,389 |
| May 31, 2024 | £19,959 | £5,466 |
| May 31, 2023 | £20,113 | £5,053 |
| May 31, 2022 | £10,564 | £1,388 |
| May 31, 2021 | £641 | £404 |
| May 31, 2020 | £2,608 | £981 |