Harlow Community Men's Shed
Analysis
Harlow Community Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harlow. It was registered in January 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. 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 March 2025, Harlow Community Men's Shed reported income of £22k and spending of £13k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £22k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Harlow Community Men's Shed sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Saint Gilbert of Sempringham Church School Charity (£22k), Finish Line Fund (£22k) and Uganda Community in Greater Manchester (£22k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Men's shed provides a safe space for men to meet as a support group and carry out practical activities such as woodwork, metalwork, repairs, recycling, repurposing, up cycling and refurbishment. it aims to encourage physical and mental health well being benefits and reduce isolation and loneliness.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Gilbert of Sempringham Church School Charity | Stamford | £22k |
| Finish Line Fund | Rayleigh | £22k |
| Uganda Community in Greater Manchester | Manchester | £22k |
| Project Salama | Newbury | £22k |