--- title: "Dorking Men's Shed — check charity number 1187359 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dorking Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187359. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Pippbrook. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorking-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:27:27.414Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorking Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1187359) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £27,525 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Dorking Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1187359 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Pippbrook Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £27,525 Website [dorkingshed.org.uk](https://dorkingshed.org.uk/) ## What does Dorking Men's Shed do? To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people {particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over}, within Dorking and the surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet jointly or individually. ## What causes is Dorking Men's Shed registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorking Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorking Men's Shed 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=dorking-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://dorkingshed.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorking Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Dorking Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187359) 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 Dorking Men's Shed's charity number? Dorking Men's Shed's charity number is 1187359. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187359? Search 1187359 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 Dorking Men's Shed do? To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people {particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over}, within Dorking and the surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet jointly or individually. Does Dorking Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorking Men's Shed. 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 Dorking Men's Shed? Dorking Men's Shed's website is https://dorkingshed.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/1187359).