--- title: "Men's Sheds Cardiff — check charity number 1162705 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Men's Sheds Cardiff a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162705. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Llandaff. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/men-s-sheds-cardiff retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:58:28.330Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Men's Sheds Cardiff is a registered charity (number 1162705) 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. 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 Sheds Cardiff? Registered charity number 1162705 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Llandaff ## What does Men's Sheds Cardiff do? Provide meaningful activities mainly for older people, usually woodcraft workshop based. Following a period of training in workshop practice and H & S members make items for their own use or to meet a need in the community. Regular craft work competitions are open to all members, a recent competition involved the making of wig stands (subsequently donated to Velindre Cancer Hospital) ## What causes is Men's Sheds Cardiff registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Men's Sheds Cardiff yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Men's Sheds Cardiff 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-sheds-cardiff&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Men's Sheds Cardiff a legitimate charity? Yes. Men's Sheds Cardiff is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162705) 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 Sheds Cardiff's charity number? Men's Sheds Cardiff's charity number is 1162705. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162705? Search 1162705 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 Sheds Cardiff do? Provide meaningful activities mainly for older people, usually woodcraft workshop based. Following a period of training in workshop practice and H & S members make items for their own use or to meet a need in the community. Regular craft work competitions are open to all members, a recent competition involved the making of wig stands (subsequently donated to Velindre Cancer Hospital) Does Men's Sheds Cardiff have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Men's Sheds Cardiff. 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 Sheds Cardiff? Men's Sheds Cardiff 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/1162705).