# Cove and Altens Men&#x27;s Shed (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC049347
- **Known as:** C&amp;AMS
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 31, 2019
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049347


## Contact

- **Address:** 15 Burnbutts Crescent, Cove Bay, Aberdeen
- **Postcode:** AB12 3NU
- **Website:** http://www.coveandaltensmensshed.org/



## 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:** To benefit the community of Cove and Altens and surrounding areas by providing recreational facilities, services for the  advancement of social needs, health and well-being of men of all ages (18+), and backgrounds, living in the area.   By:  Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men&#x27;s Shed. Allowing men in the area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. Developing the capacity of men in our area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community. Offering services to the wider community and thus, increase social integration

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Other defined groups&#x27;

**Objectives:** The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community of Cove and Altens and surrounding areas for the purpose of providing recreational facilities and services for the  advancement of social needs, health and well-being of men of all ages, and backgrounds, living in the area  of Cove and Altens and surrounds. (This is defined as the area South of the River Dee and within the boundary of Aberdeen City Council)  By:   Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men&#x27;s Shed.   Offering opportunities for men in the Cove and Altens and surrounding area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice  Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental well-being.  Developing the capacity of men in the Cove and Altens and surrounding area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.  Offering services to the wider community and thus, increase social integration





## Geography

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






