--- title: "East Kilbride Men's Shed — check charity number SC048316 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Kilbride Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048316. the advancement of health charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-kilbride-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:08:10.217Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Kilbride Men's Shed is a registered charity (number SC048316) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; 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. Its latest reported income was £16,394 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 East Kilbride Men's Shed? Registered charity number SC048316 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £16,394 Website [www.eastkilbridemensshed.org](https://www.eastkilbridemensshed.org/) ## What does East Kilbride Men's Shed do? East Kilbride Men's Shed is an important community resource,, providing recreational facilities within East Kilbride and surrounding areas. This helps alleviate social exclusion, particularly felt by older people, which is proven to assist mental and physical health by the activities offered. ## What causes is East Kilbride Men's Shed registered for? the advancement of healththe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Kilbride Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Kilbride 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=east-kilbride-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.eastkilbridemensshed.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Kilbride Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. East Kilbride Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048316) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is East Kilbride Men's Shed's charity number? East Kilbride Men's Shed's charity number is SC048316. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048316? Search SC048316 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does East Kilbride Men's Shed do? East Kilbride Men's Shed is an important community resource,, providing recreational facilities within East Kilbride and surrounding areas. This helps alleviate social exclusion, particularly felt by older people, which is proven to assist mental and physical health by the activities offered. Does East Kilbride Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Kilbride 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 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to East Kilbride Men's Shed? East Kilbride Men's Shed's website is https://www.eastkilbridemensshed.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048316).