Men in Sheds MK
Analysis
Men in Sheds MK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Milton Keynes. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Men in Sheds MK reported income of £57k and spending of £71k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £18k to £57k (+208%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Men in Sheds MK sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes (£57k), Grace and Light (UK) (£57k) and John Thacker Charitable Trust (£57k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Men in Sheds MK is primarily aimed at men; many are retired or not working. It works in an informal way and is open up to four days a week. Members have the use of workshop facilities for wood and metal work, crafts, model making, art and electronic projects. We undertake a wide range of construction activities: making things for individual members and to fulfil commissions from the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes | West Yorkshire | £57k |
| Grace and Light (UK) | Kent | £57k |
| John Thacker Charitable Trust | Preston | £57k |
| Aberavon Surf Life Saving Club CIO | Port Talbot | £57k |