UKMSA Charity Partners include:

Zero Suicide Alliance: https://zerosuicidealliance.com/

Royal British Legion: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk

Centre for Ageing Better: https://ageing-better.org.uk

Men’s Health Forum: https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk

Background Information

Men’s Sheds work

• 96% of Shedders felt less lonely after joining a Men’s Shed
• 89% of Shedders reported to be less depressed.
• 75% of Shedders reported to be less anxious.
• 97% of Shedders made new friends after joining a Men’s Shed.
• 88% of Shedders felt more connected to their community.
• 39% of Sheds report that they have either saved a life (25%) or believe they have saved a life (14%)

Over 1,100 Men’s Sheds across the UK that is over 33,000 Shedders.

UKMSA was founded in 2013 and celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year.

What is a Men’s Shed?
Men’s Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together (many Sheds also have women members too). They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun. Find out more about them.

What do people do in Men’s Sheds?     
Their members decide on what they do. Men’s Sheds are community spaces where men gather to engage in various practical activities, share skills, and foster social connections. The activities at a Men’s Shed can vary based on the interests and preferences of the members, but here are some common activities that men typically participate in at a Men’s Shed: Woodworking and Carpentry, Metalworking, Gardening and Horticulture, DIY and Home Improvement, Electronics and Technology, Arts and Crafts, Music making, Gaming and Hobbies, Socialising and Conversation, Skill Sharing and Workshops, Community Projects, Health and Wellbeing Activities and drinking tea!

For more information visit our Frequently asked questions section of our website.

https://menssheds.org.uk/faq/