Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC049747

Status

Active

Registered

Nov. 19, 2019

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Part of

Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SC045139)

Address

Contact

Website

pentlandsmensshed.org

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'

To provide a means to enhance the wellbeing of men who may be living on their own, retired or widowed, who wish to help others using the skills they have from the workplace or their personal hobbies. By coming together we also encourage the members to seek help where needed and advise where to seek it.

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

Areas of operation

Main operating location

City of Edinburgh

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Loanhead Brass Roots 0.1 mi
• Friends of Clefts in Cambodia 0.1 mi
• 193rd Colinton Rainbow Unit 0.1 mi
• Tweed Valley Trails Association SCIO 0.1 mi
• Colinton Amenity Association 0.2 mi

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