Hounslow Men's Shed
Analysis
Hounslow Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Feltham. It was registered in May 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hounslow Men's Shed reported income of £16k and spending of £32k, spending 200% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £74k to £16k (-78%), an average of -32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 975%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Hounslow Men's Shed sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Simlak Muslim Welfare Society (£16k), Service of Hope (£16k) and The Forward Project (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
HMS is an independant local charity, operating under the umbrella of Men's Sheds Uk, who run workshops where members can undertake practical engineering and craft activities within a social environment to avoid issues of social isolation and depression.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Simlak Muslim Welfare Society | West Midlands | £16k |
| Service of Hope | Sheffield | £16k |
| The Forward Project | London | £16k |
| The North of England Neurological Association | Neurology and Neurosurgery | £16k |