--- title: "Drayton Men's Shed — check charity number 1208872 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Drayton Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208872. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Penrhyn Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/drayton-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:10:15.255Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Drayton Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1208872) 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 £1,986 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Drayton Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1208872 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Penrhyn Avenue Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,986 ## What causes is Drayton Men's Shed registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Drayton Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Drayton 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=drayton-men-s-shed&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Drayton Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Drayton Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208872) 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 Drayton Men's Shed's charity number? Drayton Men's Shed's charity number is 1208872. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208872? Search 1208872 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 Drayton Men's Shed do? Drayton Men's Shed is registered with the Charity Commission for: other charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details. Does Drayton Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Drayton 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 Drayton Men's Shed? Drayton Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1208872).