--- title: "Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association — check charity number SC052181 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052181. 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 ar" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/flotta-mens-shed-and-gardeners-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:59:22.588Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association is a registered charity (number SC052181) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. 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 Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association? Registered charity number SC052181 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands ## What does Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association do? 4 The organisation’s purpose is to address the social, health and wellbeing needs of people of all ages and backgrounds living in Flotta, through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men/women can meet and jointly or individually undertake creative, physical and recreational activities of their choice. ## What causes is Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association registered for? 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners 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=flotta-mens-shed-and-gardeners-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052181) 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 Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association's charity number? Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association's charity number is SC052181. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052181? Search SC052181 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 Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association do? 4 The organisation’s purpose is to address the social, health and wellbeing needs of people of all ages and backgrounds living in Flotta, through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men/women can meet and jointly or individually undertake creative, physical and recreational activities of their choice. Does Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association. 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 Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association? Flotta Mens Shed and Gardeners Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC052181).