--- title: "Peebles and District Men's Shed — check charity number SC048226 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Peebles and District Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048226. the advancement of health charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/peebles-and-district-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:32.230Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Peebles and District Men's Shed is a registered charity (number SC048226) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £6,714 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Peebles and District Men's Shed? Registered charity number SC048226 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £6,714 ## What does Peebles and District Men's Shed do? Provide a supportive and welcoming environment in which members can meet and share their concerns, interests and skills with one another and contribute to the benefit of the whole community ## What causes is Peebles and District Men's Shed registered for? the advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Peebles and District Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Peebles and District 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=peebles-and-district-men-s-shed&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Peebles and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Peebles and District Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048226) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Peebles and District Men's Shed's charity number? Peebles and District Men's Shed's charity number is SC048226. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048226? Search SC048226 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Peebles and District Men's Shed do? Provide a supportive and welcoming environment in which members can meet and share their concerns, interests and skills with one another and contribute to the benefit of the whole community Does Peebles and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Peebles and District 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 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Peebles and District Men's Shed? Peebles and District Men's Shed does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048226).