--- title: "North Colchester Men's Shed — check charity number 1198396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Colchester Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198396. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Langham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-colchester-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:16:25.870Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Colchester Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1198396) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £11,929 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 North Colchester Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1198396 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Langham Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £11,929 ## What does North Colchester Men's Shed do? We provide premises containing a full range of wood working machinery, supervision and training to enable members to work together to make and repair articles in wood. It also arranges visits to places of interest and social activites such as eating out. It also has some recreational equipment and facilites to hold extended refreshment breaks encourageing interaction and social inclusion. ## What causes is North Colchester Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Colchester Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Colchester 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=north-colchester-men-s-shed&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Colchester Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. North Colchester Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198396) 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 North Colchester Men's Shed's charity number? North Colchester Men's Shed's charity number is 1198396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198396? Search 1198396 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 North Colchester Men's Shed do? We provide premises containing a full range of wood working machinery, supervision and training to enable members to work together to make and repair articles in wood. It also arranges visits to places of interest and social activites such as eating out. It also has some recreational equipment and facilites to hold extended refreshment breaks encourageing interaction and social inclusion. Does North Colchester Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Colchester 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to North Colchester Men's Shed? North Colchester Men's Shed 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/1198396).