Gainsborough Men's Shed
Analysis
Gainsborough Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincolnshire. It was registered in October 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, economic/community development/employment 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Gainsborough Men's Shed reported income of £35k and spending of £28k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income grew from £12k to £35k (+186%), an average of +186% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 186%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Gainsborough Men's Shed sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Northumbrian Industrial Mission Ltd (£35k), Shaheen Palliative Care (£35k) and The Friends of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica Limited (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a safe, welcoming space in Gainsborough where adults can meet, reduce loneliness and improve well-being. We offer creative, physical and recreational activities, opportunities to learn and share skills, and social support for people experiencing isolation due to age, ill health, bereavement, unemployment or financial hardship.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Northumbrian Industrial Mission Ltd | Northumberland | £35k |
| Shaheen Palliative Care | Essex | £35k |
| The Friends of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica Limited | London | £35k |
| Sikh Empowerment Voluntary Association (S.e.v.a) | Essex | £35k |