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Axe Valley Men's Shed

Axe Valley Men's Shed provides space to enable social interaction, connections, friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge to reduce social isolation and contribute towards the support of mens mental heath and wellbeing. We also pursue practical interests, to share skills and contribute to local and community initiatives within the local area.

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Activities & Mission

Axe Valley Men's Shed provides space to enable social interaction, connections, friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge to reduce social isolation and contribute towards the support of mens mental heath and wellbeing. We also pursue practical interests, to share skills and contribute to local and community initiatives within the local area.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£34,406
Latest Expenditure
£26,674

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£34,406
£26,6740 / 60
2024
£36,944
£28,6740 / 60
2023
£26,100
£17,2130 / 60
2022
£19,452
£13,4910 / 50
2021
£10,999
£9,6880 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Axe Valley Men's Shed

What does Axe Valley Men's Shed do?

Axe Valley Men's Shed provides space to enable social interaction, connections, friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge to reduce social isolation and contribute towards the support of mens mental heath and wellbeing. We also pursue practical interests, to share skills and contribute to local and community initiatives within the local area.

How much income did Axe Valley Men's Shed report in 2025?

Axe Valley Men's Shed reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Axe Valley Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Axe Valley Men's Shed was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2020 as charity number 1191653. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Axe Valley Men's Shed?

Axe Valley Men's Shed is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Kenneth Laken. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Axe Valley Men's Shed operate?

Axe Valley Men's Shed operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Axe Valley Men's Shed a registered charity?

Yes — Axe Valley Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191653.

Details

Address
Old Station Building
AXBRIDGE
Somerset
BS26 2BP
Registration Date
6 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5163005
Charity Number
1191653

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Trustees

Andrew Kenneth Laken Chair
Bernard Victor Cook
Stuart Berwick
Thomas Clive Jenkins

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30 July 2026
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