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Help shape the future of the SMSA and the Men’s Sheds Movement across Scotland
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is a registered Scottish charity (SC045139) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) who is the independent regulator and registrar of Scottish charities.
There are a host of funders and organisations recognising the life-changing and life-saving benefits of the Men’s Shed model and currently supporting the SMSA however the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement has only really reached a third of its potential! Help us to reach more men across Scotland and bring us one step closer to our vision of a Men’s Shed in every single Scottish city and town.
All of our trustees are volunteers and receive no remuneration for their time and efforts. They believe passionately about what the SMSA works to achieve for the people of Scotland. Our small staff team works tirelessly to promote and support the growth of the grassroots movement across Scotland to further our aims. From speaking to hundreds of individuals who need the support in how to start their own Men’s Shed, to creating the pathway and health and safety documentation specifically targeted for Scottish law to lobbying ministers in regards to men’s health and veterans.
There are many ways to support Scotland’s largest member-led men’s health and wellbeing charity (see below) or contact us to start the conversation, we would love to hear from you.
DIRECT DONATIONS
Support the vital work of the SMSA by making a direct donation. This is our preferred method of donation which comes directly to us and makes a huge difference to our vital charity.
You can make a one-off donation through our Paypal and Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). A regular payment option is also available through the CAF link below.
LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
Become a guardian for future generations of Shedders by leaving a gift in your will to the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association. Start a conversation with us using the link below and find out below about the difference a gift in your will can make.
DONATE BY SHOPPING
Use the links below to shop online, at no extra cost to yourself, and we could receive a donation from the retailers.
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DONOR CHARTER
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association Donor Charter.
The SMSA endorses the following Donor Charter:
- We will maintain the best standards when receiving donations.
- We will treat our donors with honesty and respect.
- You will be informed of the identity of those serving on our Board and they will ensure that your donations are used effectively for your intended purposes.
- We will provide out most recent financial statement when requested.
- All direct donors will receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
- We will respect our donors’ right to privacy and confidentiality.
- To have the opportunity to have your name deleted from our donor mailing list.
- To be able to ask questions when making a donation and to receive a prompt and honest reply.
- You have the right to complain and the right to receive a satisfactory response.
- You will be informed whether those seeking donations are employees, volunteers or third party agents.
All donations will be:
- Used solely for the purposes of the SMSA’s mission and objectives.
- Acknowledged unless no acknowledgment is requested.
- Financial records will ensure accountability and submitted annually to OSCR.
- We will comply with the Data Protection Act.