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SMSA marks 5,000+ milestone membership with veteran supporter also on board The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is celebrating two major milestones. The first is welcoming Major General Patrick Marriott CB CBE DL, HM Lord-Lieutenant for Sutherland, as an individual member—his support highlights the growing recognition of the vital role Sheds play in men’s health, wellbeing, and community cohesion—particularly for veterans. The second milestone comes as the charity reaches 5,000+ members, a landmark achievement for the growing movement. Major General

Your next career step awaits! An opportunity to join the SMSA Team in a flexible home-based role and make a real difference across Scotland! After years of dedicated service supporting our Scottish Men’s Sheds, our longest-serving Development Officer Tim Green is retiring. Reflecting on the vital role that this position plays for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, the Association is looking to recruit one or two part-time Development Officers (2–3 days a week, £26–29,000 pro-rata) to cover the East Coast, from Moray

SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder was honoured to attend the Concrete Repair Association (CRA) Awards 2025 at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on the 11th December 2025 as one of their chosen charity partners for this year’s ceremony—an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, innovation and sustainability in concrete repair. The event celebrates excellence in concrete repair, with entries judged on technical achievement and sustainability – as well as giving back by supporting two charities: the SMSA and Glasgow Women’s Aid.