--- title: "Oakley Men's Shed — check charity number 1218306 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oakley Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218306. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oakley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oakley-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:28:26.755Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oakley Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1218306) 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; other charitable purposes. 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 Oakley Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1218306 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Oakley Website [oakleymensshed.com](http://oakleymensshed.com/) ## What does Oakley Men's Shed do? To promote social inclusion for the benefit by preventing particularly but not exclusively older men within Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire and the surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet to undertake activities. ## What causes is Oakley Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oakley Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oakley 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=oakley-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://oakleymensshed.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oakley Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Oakley Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218306) 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 Oakley Men's Shed's charity number? Oakley Men's Shed's charity number is 1218306. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218306? Search 1218306 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 Oakley Men's Shed do? To promote social inclusion for the benefit by preventing particularly but not exclusively older men within Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire and the surrounding area, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of facilities in which they can meet to undertake activities. Does Oakley Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oakley 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 Oakley Men's Shed? Oakley Men's Shed's website is http://oakleymensshed.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/1218306).