--- title: "The Newent and District Men's Shed — check charity number 1190749 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Newent and District Men's Shed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190749. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ross Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-newent-and-district-men-s-shed retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:06:24.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Newent and District Men's Shed is a registered charity (number 1190749) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £5,986 (year ending 2025-04-24). 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 Newent and District Men's Shed? Registered charity number 1190749 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ross Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-24) £5,986 ## What does The Newent and District Men's Shed do? We provide a safe place tools and equipment for people to come and share skills or just to come and have a cup of tea to alleviate loneliness. ## What causes is The Newent and District Men's Shed registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Newent and District Men's Shed yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Newent 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=the-newent-and-district-men-s-shed&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Newent and District Men's Shed a legitimate charity? Yes. The Newent and District Men's Shed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190749) 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 Newent and District Men's Shed's charity number? The Newent and District Men's Shed's charity number is 1190749. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190749? Search 1190749 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 Newent and District Men's Shed do? We provide a safe place tools and equipment for people to come and share skills or just to come and have a cup of tea to alleviate loneliness. Does The Newent and District Men's Shed have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Newent 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Newent and District Men's Shed? The Newent and District 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/1190749).