UK Men's Sheds Association

Also known as: Ukmsa

Raising awareness and supporting Men's Sheds to enable access to a Shed for every man that would benefit.

Activities & Mission

Raising awareness and supporting Men's Sheds to enable access to a Shed for every man that would benefit.

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£926,103

Latest Expenditure

£586,039

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 13.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £906,224

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £6,450

Investments £3,241

Other Income £10,188

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £511,835

Raising Funds £74,204

Governance £6,070

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£926,103	£586,039	£511,835	£534,552	£307,910	12 / 40
2024	£234,671	£344,646				0 / 40
2023	£255,665	£232,579				0 / 50
2022	£149,673	£214,590				0 / 40
2021	£311,747	£172,462				0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about UK Men's Sheds Association

What does UK Men's Sheds Association do?

Raising awareness and supporting Men's Sheds to enable access to a Shed for every man that would benefit.

How much income did UK Men's Sheds Association report in 2025?

UK Men's Sheds Association reported total income of £926k and reported expenditure of £586k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was UK Men's Sheds Association registered as a charity?

UK Men's Sheds Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2015 as charity number 1162409. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs UK Men's Sheds Association?

UK Men's Sheds Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Michael LLoyd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does UK Men's Sheds Association operate?

UK Men's Sheds Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is UK Men's Sheds Association a registered charity?

Yes — UK Men's Sheds Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162409.