Help us build our permanent home

Wharfedale Men's Shed is a charity based in Otley. Our aim is to combat loneliness and social isolation — particularly, but not exclusively, for men. We meet in a workshop where we get together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and work shoulder to shoulder on projects, mainly in wood for either personal use or for the local community.

We are raising funds for a permanent home of our own at the Masonic Lodge, Otley — which will allow us to expand and help more people.

Our fundraising to date stands at a magnificent £55,000, with donations and grants from Otley Lions, Sinclairs, Postcode Lottery, Northern Circuit Barristers, Skipton B.S., National Lottery Community Fund, Arnold Clark, the Sarah Jackson Community Wish Fund and Ilkley Round Table.

This covers the workshop units we need. However, to make our building fully accessible we still need to install disabled facilities — access ramp, toilet and more.

Registered charity 1183609 — Wharfedale Men's Shed

£55,000
raised from grants and donations

£5,000 still needed
Can you help us get over the line?

Every contribution makes a difference

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