News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

The Real Face of Men’s Health – 2026 Scotland Report from Movember

The Real Face of Men’s Health SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder (front row, 2nd in from right) at the Movember report launch – Sept 2026 Every day, more than 35 men in Scotland are dying before their 75th birthday. Movember’s new report lays bare the scale of the crisis and calls on the Scottish Government to answer it with a fully costed, cross-government Men’s Health Action Plan. The Real Face of Men’s Health: Scotland Report 2026 shows that men in Scotland

Stonehaven Men’s Shed targe trophy presentation 2026

Stonehaven Shed presented with 2026 targe trophy Stonehaven Shed presented with prestigious ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2026 targe trophy Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed has officially taken its place in Scottish Men’s Shed history after being presented with the prestigious Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year 2026 targe trophy. The special presentation took place today (Friday 11th September 2026) at the Stonehaven Shed which was packed full of members, supporters and local dignitaries who had gathered to celebrate

Could your Shed be entitled to reclaim VAT on materials used to create a new building?

Can Your Shed Reclaim VAT on a New Building? Could your Shed be entitled to reclaim VAT on materials used to create a new building? A new guide, created by St Andrews Men’s Shed (StAMS) and shared with the SMSA, details their experience to use the DIY Housebuilders Scheme to reclaim £10,000 in VAT from HMRC on eligible buildings following the construction of their new Shed building. The guide explains how StAMS approached the claim and highlights some of the

Stonehaven Men’s Shed scoops national top spot

Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced Stonehaven Men’s Shed scoops national top spot Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed has taken the top honour, being crowned the ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2026 in a prestigious nationwide awards initiative organised by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity. The Aberdeenshire-based Shed took the top national honour ahead of two outstanding finalists, with Milngavie & Bearsden Men’s Shed (East Dunbartonshire) finishing in