Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Gainsborough Men's Shed is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, economic/community development/employment, recreation.
Gainsborough Men's Shed (number 1205087) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Gainsborough Men's Shed do?
We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn and share skills, and social support for people experiencing isolation due to age, ill health, bereavement, unemployment or financial hardship.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gainsborough Men's Shed
Answers Gainsborough Men's Shed gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Gainsborough Men's Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Gainsborough Men's Shed's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Greener Gainsborough
Where it says it operates
Lincolnshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Gainsborough Men's Shed registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation
Why is there no Clarity Score for Gainsborough Men's Shed yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gainsborough Men's Shed.
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The register data used for this profile lists Gainsborough Men's Shed as a registered charity (number 1205087) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Gainsborough Men's Shed's charity number?
Gainsborough Men's Shed's charity number is 1205087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1205087?
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What does Gainsborough Men's Shed do?
We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn and share skills, and social support for people experiencing isolation due to age, ill health, bereavement, unemployment or financial hardship.
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How can I donate to Gainsborough Men's Shed?
Gainsborough Men's Shed's website listed in our register data is http://www.gainsboroughmensshed.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gainsborough Men's Shed?
The register does not record Gainsborough Men's Shed as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Gainsborough Men's Shed's trustees paid?
Gainsborough Men's Shed's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Gainsborough Men's Shed previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Gainsborough Men's Shed: Greener Gainsborough.
When was Gainsborough Men's Shed registered as a charity?
Gainsborough Men's Shed was entered on the register on 5 October 2023.