--- title: "The Aveley Men`s Shed — check charity number 1209630 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Aveley Men`s Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209630. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Davey Down Riverside Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-aveley-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:14:26.143Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Aveley Men`s Shed is a registered charity (number 1209630) 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 £3,935 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 The Aveley Men`s Shed? Registered charity number 1209630 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Davey Down Riverside Park Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £3,935 ## What does The Aveley Men`s Shed do? A mens shed based around the members learning carpentry joinery and Gardening and using those new skills to build and complete all kinds of projects for themselves the shed, and the community projects submitted to us, it also provides mental health awareness and builds friendships both in and out of the shed enviroment to help counter social isolation amongst men aged 50 years or older, ## What causes is The Aveley Men`s Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Aveley Men`s Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Aveley 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=the-aveley-men-s-shed&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Aveley Men`s Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. The Aveley Men`s Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209630) 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 The Aveley Men`s Shed's charity number? The Aveley Men`s Shed's charity number is 1209630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209630? Search 1209630 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 The Aveley Men`s Shed do? A mens shed based around the members learning carpentry joinery and Gardening and using those new skills to build and complete all kinds of projects for themselves the shed, and the community projects submitted to us, it also provides mental health awareness and builds friendships both in and out of the shed enviroment to help counter social isolation amongst men aged 50 years or older, Does The Aveley Men`s Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Aveley 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 The Aveley Men`s Shed? The Aveley 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/1209630).