Ware Men's Shed
Analysis
Ware Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ware. It was registered in April 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability and economic/community development/employment, 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 December 2025, Ware Men's Shed reported income of £18k and spending of £4,844, leaving 74% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £255 to £18k (+7136%), an average of +192% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 2827%. Over the whole period it spent 41% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Ware Men's Shed sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Great Sutton Village Hall Association (£18k), Reskilled (£18k) and Keren Yeshies Moshe (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Ware Men's Shed provides a place for people to meet and socialise while doing crafting activities, such as woodworking. It promotes mental health, particular for people that are marginalised in society, for example through the effects of old age, unemployment or ill health.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Great Sutton Village Hall Association | Cheshire | £18k |
| Reskilled | Guildford | £18k |
| Keren Yeshies Moshe | Salford | £18k |
| Trevone Village War Memorial Hall | Cornwall | £18k |