News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

SMSA named a finalist in the 2025 SURF Awards

SMSA named a finalist in the 2025 SURF Awards for Community Led Regeneration The SMSA – Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity – is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Led Regeneration category of the 2025 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration — Scotland’s most prestigious platform for recognising excellence and innovation in community regeneration. Now in its 27th year, the SURF Awards, delivered by SURF (Scotland’s Regeneration Forum)

WIGWAM-S Research Project

Wellbeing in dIsadvantaGed, Working Age Men – Sheds Dr Julie Cowie and Dr Dani Hutcheon from Glasgow Caledonian University presented to delegates at the SMSA National Gathering on Friday 3rd October 2025 in Perth, sharing their findings from the WIGWAM-S Project (Wellbeing in dIsadvantaGed, Working Age Men – Sheds). Their presentation offered valuable insights into the impact of community interventions on the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged men, here is a summary of their key findings. Men living in disadvantaged areas (areas that, for example, might have

The ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2025 crown goes to Clyde Coast and Cumbraes

Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed has triumphed to take this year’s coveted title of ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’—an award decided by Scottish Shedders, for Scottish Shedders. Today’s (Friday 3rd October 2025) announcement was made at the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s (SMSA) National Gathering, AGM and Awards Ceremony at the Perth & Kinross Council Chambers and Civic Hall. The Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Shed topped the national vote ahead of St Andrews Men’s Shed (1st runner-up) and Dalkeith Men’s Shed (2nd runner-up) and each

The Scottish Shedder Magazine

The Scottish Shedder Magazine Edition 45 – August 2025 The SMSA is proud to share the latest edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine with our 4,400+ members and subscribers. Inside this issue, you’ll discover the latest news and announcements, inspiring projects, and personal stories from Men’s Sheds across Scotland—along with updates from our partners, relevant opportunities, and important men’s health topics. So, grab yourself a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy the read! You can access the magazine as a downloadable