Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC052227

Status

Active

Registered

Jan. 6, 2023

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

glenshed.square.site

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'

Glenurquhart Men's Shed is primarily a place of friendship and companionship advancing the social needs, health and well-being of men in Glen Urquhart and surrounding area. It provides recreational facilities, workshops and tools to craft, make and repair things and opportunities to teach and learn skills. There is a strong membership ethic to be of benefit and service to the community. This provides a sense of purpose and usefulness that members appreciate, providing them with an opportunity to put something back into the community and society. It also reduces isolation thus contributing to mental well-being. The Shed undertakes creative. physical and purposeful recreational activities of the members own choice and promotes the sense of being part of a team or group. During the past year funds were raised by selling crafts and other items made by members, repairing things and undertook a variety of jobs for the community and community groups.

Beneficiaries: 'Other defined groups'

Objectives: 4 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 Strathglass, Tomich, Drumnadrochit, Glen Urquhart, Abriachan, Kiltarlity and district By: a) Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. b) Offering opportunities for men in the Strathglass, Tomich, Drumnadrochit, Glen Urquhart, Kiltarlity and Abriachan 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 Strathglass, Tomich, Drumnadrochit, Glen Urquhart, Kiltarlity and Abriachan area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.

Geography

Main operating location

Highland

Geographical spread

A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Nearby

• Soirbheas 0.0 mi
• Great Glen Ferret Association 0.7 mi
• Balnain Community Hall 1.1 mi
• St Ninians Episcopal Church: Glenurquhart 1.1 mi
• Glen Urquhart Heritage Group 2.1 mi

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