News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

SMSA – Scottish Government Funding Update

The SMSA welcomes today’s announcement (Tuesday 14th May 2024) that the Scottish Government has once again reversed its decision to cut all funding ties with the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) – the national support hub for Scottish Men’s Sheds. SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder said: ““The government grant in 2016 of £75,000 was an initial start-up grant for the charity which supported, at that time, five Sheds and to develop the movement further across Scotland. Unfortunately, that amount has never

Running Shed Meetings – Templates

Templates to get your Shed started to run effective Shed committee meetings and Annual General Meetings (AGM): Committee Meeting – Agenda and Minutes Templates Men’s Sheds must hold regular meetings and keep records (minutes) of what has been agreed at each one. Agendas should be sent to all Trustees inviting them to the meeting. Trustees must receive all the relevant information required to give them plenty of time to prepare. Agenda – Template Minute – Template Annual General Meeting (AGM)

A Personal Story – Krzysztof Malkowski

The SMSA interviews Krzysztof Malkowski (33) from Lanark Men’s Shed (LMS) who is mentoring his fellow members on the creative world of 3D printing. Krzysztof moved with his family to Scotland from Poland eight years ago and of late has been heading to the Shed every fortnight to deliver training to a group of his fellow members (age 50+) to share his skills and knowledge on how to unlock the true creative potential of 3D printing by making robust and

Shed in the Spotlight – Livingston Community Shed

The SMSA takes a peek inside the doors of Livingston Community Shed in West Lothian which has flourished over the last year and just recently signed a ten-year community lease for the South Barn Garden at Carmondean Community Centre. Shed Chairman David Piper shares their blooming success so far. David said: “Livingston Community Shed (LCS) is situated in Livingston in West Lothian with a base at Carmondean Community Centre and a workshop at Mosswood Community Centre in Knightsridge. “LCS is