Calne Men's Shed
Analysis
Calne Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Calne. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending May 2026, Calne Men's Shed reported income of £23k and spending of £19k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £2,772 to £23k (+737%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 337%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Calne Men's Shed sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brockhurst Charitable Trust (£23k), Hunston Village Hall (£23k) and Ystradgynlais Community Welfare Ground Association (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Calne Men's Shed is part of the international Men's Shed movement aimed at providing a place where men /women of all races, creeds etc can meet for social and practical activities. We aim to have a range of workshop facilities and provide training and mentoring.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brockhurst Charitable Trust | Berkshire | £23k |
| Hunston Village Hall | Chichester | £23k |
| Ystradgynlais Community Welfare Ground Association | Abertawe | £23k |
| Aldbrough Village Hall Committee | Hull | £23k |