--- title: "Desborough Men's Shed Association — check charity number 1172280 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Desborough Men's Shed Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172280. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Desborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/desborough-men-s-shed-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:02:19.356Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Desborough Men's Shed Association is a registered charity (number 1172280) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,216 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Desborough Men's Shed Association? Registered charity number 1172280 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Desborough Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,216 Website [NN14shed.org.uk](http://nn14shed.org.uk/) ## What does Desborough Men's Shed Association do? The provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupation including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills, and helping with community based projects". ## What causes is Desborough Men's Shed Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Desborough Men's Shed Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Desborough Men's Shed Association is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=desborough-men-s-shed-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://nn14shed.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Desborough Men's Shed Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Desborough Men's Shed Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172280) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Desborough Men's Shed Association's charity number? Desborough Men's Shed Association's charity number is 1172280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172280? Search 1172280 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Desborough Men's Shed Association do? The provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupation including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills, and helping with community based projects". Does Desborough Men's Shed Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Desborough Men's Shed Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Desborough Men's Shed Association? Desborough Men's Shed Association's website is http://NN14shed.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172280).