--- title: "Poringland & District Men's Shed — check charity number 1171564 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Poringland & District Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171564. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Alpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/poringland-district-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:05:25.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Poringland & District Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1171564) 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 £34,642 (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 Poringland & District Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1171564 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Alpington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £34,642 Website [www.pdmensshed.org](http://www.pdmensshed.org/) ## What does Poringland & District Men's Shed do? This is a wellbeing project aimed specifically people of all genders particularly at men as they do not tend to have the social networks of women, so when they are made redundant, or retire, or are bereaved -they do not have the friendship support network on which to lean on through difficult times. ## What causes is Poringland & District Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Poringland & District Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Poringland & 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=poringland-district-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pdmensshed.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Poringland & District Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Poringland & District Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171564) 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 Poringland & District Men's Shed's charity number? Poringland & District Men's Shed's charity number is 1171564. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171564? Search 1171564 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 Poringland & District Men's Shed do? This is a wellbeing project aimed specifically people of all genders particularly at men as they do not tend to have the social networks of women, so when they are made redundant, or retire, or are bereaved -they do not have the friendship support network on which to lean on through difficult times. Does Poringland & District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poringland & 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Poringland & District Men's Shed? Poringland & District Men's Shed's website is http://www.pdmensshed.org — 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/1171564).