# GEMS Mens&#x27; Shed, Montrose

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC051623
- **Known as:** GEMS
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 4, 2022
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051623


## Contact

- **Address:** The Stables, Forge Dykes, Craigo, Montrose
- **Postcode:** DD10 9LD
- **Website:** https://gemsmontrose.co.uk/



## 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;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** GEMS formed to provide recreational and workshop facilities and to advance the social needs, health and well-being of (primarily) men of all ages and backgrounds living in the community defined by the community councils of ‘Montrose’, ‘Ferryden &amp; Craig’, ‘Hillside, Dun &amp; Logie Pert’ and ‘St Cyrus’, and has the following purposes: (a)	to provide and maintain workshop and social facilities, namely a Men’s Shed, including a safe venue and convivial environment for these activities to take place. (b)	to promote and encourage social interaction and fellowship. (c)	to reduce isolation and support physical and mental health and well-being. (d)	to develop skills, knowledge and experience of the members and encourage sharing with others in the community. (e)	to co-operate with other Community groups in Montrose and the surrounding area.  We do the above by providing workshop facilities where members can meet up to three times a week.  Workshop sessions focus on working together.

**Objectives:** 4 The Organisation has been formed to provide recreational and workshop facilities and to advance the social needs, health and well-being of (primarily) men of all ages and backgrounds living in the community defined by the community councils of &#x27;Montrose&#x27;, &#x27;Ferryden &amp; Craig&#x27;, &#x27;Hillside, Dun &amp; Logie Pert&#x27; and &#x27;St Cyrus&#x27;), and has the following purposes: (a) to provide and maintain workshop and social facilities, namely a Men&#x27;s Shed, including a safe venue and convivial environment for these activities to take place. (b) to promote and encourage social interaction and fellowship. (c) to reduce isolation and support physical and mental health and well-being. (d) to develop skills, knowledge and experience of the members and encourage sharing with others in the community. (e) to co-operate with other Community groups in Montrose and the surrounding area.





## Areas of operation

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






