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The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote!

Your vote will help put Scottish Sheds on the map!

The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote!


The SMSA has been shortlisted for the first time in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards in the ‘Community Impact’ category and needs your vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ Award. Vote for the SMSA by 5pm on Tuesday 20th May 2025 and share this widely with your family, friends and networks.

SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder, said: “This recognition – as one of only 42 finalists across the country - is testament to the incredible progress made in Scotland within the Association’s first decade.

"Winning this award would serve as a powerful catalyst for awareness, change and much-needed investment for the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement and we urge you to take a moment to vote for us as your ‘People’s Choice’.”

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