--- title: "Strangford and District Men's Shed — check charity number NIC109783 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Strangford and District Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC109783. The advancement of education charity based in Downpatrick. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/strangford-and-district-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:18:48.060Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Strangford and District Men's Shed is a registered charity (number NIC109783) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £23,604 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Strangford and District Men's Shed? Registered charity number NIC109783 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Downpatrick Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £23,604 Website [strangfordshed.com](https://strangfordshed.com/) ## What does Strangford and District Men's Shed do? a. To provide a welcoming venue for men to talk and connect with others while participating in group and / or individual projects. b. To reduce isolation and increase social networks of men in Strangford & District. c. To provide opportunity for skills development, capacity building and learning of men in the area. d. To advance the health and well-being of men in the Strangford & District area and reduce social isolation. ## What causes is Strangford and District Men's Shed registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Strangford and District Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Strangford 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=strangford-and-district-men-s-shed&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://strangfordshed.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Strangford and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. Strangford and District Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC109783) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Strangford and District Men's Shed's charity number? Strangford and District Men's Shed's charity number is NIC109783. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC109783? Search NIC109783 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Strangford and District Men's Shed do? a. To provide a welcoming venue for men to talk and connect with others while participating in group and / or individual projects. b. To reduce isolation and increase social networks of men in Strangford & District. c. To provide opportunity for skills development, capacity building and learning of men in the area. d. To advance the health and well-being of men in the Strangford & District area and reduce social isolation. Does Strangford and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Strangford 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 Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Strangford and District Men's Shed? Strangford and District Men's Shed's website is https://strangfordshed.com/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=109783&subId=0).