--- title: "Men's Shed Lichfield — check charity number 1195026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Men's Shed Lichfield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195026. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whittington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/men-s-shed-lichfield retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:52:59.648Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Men's Shed Lichfield is a registered charity (number 1195026) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £5,616 (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 Men's Shed Lichfield? Registered charity number 1195026 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Whittington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,616 Website [mensshedlichfield.simdif.com](https://mensshedlichfield.simdif.com/) ## What does Men's Shed Lichfield do? MSL will benefit the inhabitants of Lichfield and the surrounding area by establishing a safe and comfortableenvironment in which older men can meet and work together on their chosen leisure activities. It has beenshown that this can promote wellbeing and improved mental health in a group known to be at risk of socialisolation and loneliness. ## What causes is Men's Shed Lichfield registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Men's Shed Lichfield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Men's Shed Lichfield 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=men-s-shed-lichfield&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://mensshedlichfield.simdif.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Men's Shed Lichfield a legitimate charity? Yes. Men's Shed Lichfield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195026) 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 Men's Shed Lichfield's charity number? Men's Shed Lichfield's charity number is 1195026. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195026? Search 1195026 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 Men's Shed Lichfield do? MSL will benefit the inhabitants of Lichfield and the surrounding area by establishing a safe and comfortableenvironment in which older men can meet and work together on their chosen leisure activities. It has beenshown that this can promote wellbeing and improved mental health in a group known to be at risk of socialisolation and loneliness. Does Men's Shed Lichfield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Men's Shed Lichfield. 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 Men's Shed Lichfield? Men's Shed Lichfield's website is https://mensshedlichfield.simdif.com — 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/1195026).