Finance Score: 0
Governance Score: 0
Support Score: 1
  • No PartB
(no info on trustees)
    • Grant maker support: +1
    Overall GiG Score: 1 ?

    MOFFAT & DISTRICT MEN'S SHED 

    Analysis by Giving is Great

    Positives:

    • The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker
    • There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
    Financial Data
    Income & Spending ?
    Period ending 31/03/19 31/03/20 31/03/21 31/03/22 31/03/23
    Total income £13,443 £8,554 £6,344 £14,535 £14,535
    Total spending £8,936 £7,840 £4,724 £16,095 £16,095
    Surplus/deficit £4,507 £714 £1,620 -£1,560 -£1,560
    Established: 7 years
    Scottish Charity Regulator
    UN SDGs
    ?
    Listed activities
    • It carries out activities or services itself
    GiG Classification
    • Amusement and recreation services, incl holidays
    Purposes
    • 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
    Where it operates
    • Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: Dumfries And Galloway
    Who it helps
    • Older People
    • People with disabilities or health problems

    Who supports them? ?

    Donations from Grant Makers ?

    We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

    Specific Donations
    Amount When
    Months
    To be used for
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to Moffat and District Men's Shed
    £2,248 21/10/2023
    We would like to build a website that allows us to construct a virtual men's shed, tailor made to suit the needs of those in our rural community who are unable to attend in person.
    Co-Operative Group - Grant to Moffat & District Men's Shed
    £3,940 15/11/2019
    We want to install an internet connection and purchase equipment to allow data to be downloaded.
    Foundation Scotland - Equipment for workshop
    £2,000 12/09/2017
    To purchase equipment for the workshop area of the Men's Shed.

    Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

    How is it governed?

    Trustees

    Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

    Legal constitution
    • Charity registered in Scotland on 12/10/2017, number: SC047824
    Filing Record
    4 returns made; AR21: 129 days late,
    Main office

    Unit 5, Holm Park Industrial Estate, Ballplay Rd, Moffat, DG10 9JU

    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 Moffat and surrounding areas By: 1. Creating, developing and maintaining a facility, namely a Men's Shed. 2. Offering opportunities for men in the Moffat area to meet and undertake creative, physical, purposeful and recreational activities of their choice. 3. Reducing isolation of men in the area thus contributing to their physical and mental wellbeing. 4. Developing the capacity of men in the Moffat area to share their skills and knowledge with others in the community.

    Data Sources

    Scottish Charity Regulator
    360 Giving
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