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Groombridge Men's Shed

TO PROMOTE SOCIALINCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE,PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY MEN AGED 18 OR OVER, WITHINGROOMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, FROM BECOMINGSOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARESOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE SOCIALINCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE,PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY MEN AGED 18 OR OVER, WITHINGROOMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, FROM BECOMINGSOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARESOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.

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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
£14,450
Latest Expenditure
£6,070

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 42.0%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£14,450
£6,0700 / 15
2025
£7,597
£6,0600 / 15
2024
£12,315
£8,4630 / 32
2023
£26,823
£27,8430 / 30
2022
£63,241
£62,1570 / 14

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Frequently asked questions about Groombridge Men's Shed

What does Groombridge Men's Shed do?

TO PROMOTE SOCIALINCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE,PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY MEN AGED 18 OR OVER, WITHINGROOMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, FROM BECOMINGSOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARESOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.

How much income did Groombridge Men's Shed report in 2026?

Groombridge Men's Shed reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Groombridge Men's Shed registered as a charity?

Groombridge Men's Shed was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 March 2020 as charity number 1188369. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Groombridge Men's Shed?

Groombridge Men's Shed is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Litchfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Groombridge Men's Shed operate?

Groombridge Men's Shed operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and Kent.

Is Groombridge Men's Shed a registered charity?

Yes — Groombridge Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188369.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 March 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5158012
Charity Number
1188369

Trustees

James Litchfield Chair
Peter George Lawne
Also governs 1 other charity
Ralph Lindeyer

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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