Moseley & Kings Heath Shed
Charity 1161505
moseleyandkingsheathshed.org.uk
Overview
Summary
Moseley & Kings Heath Shed appears to operate as a structured, skills-based social space in south Birmingham, using practical creative activity as a route to wellbeing. Its role is distinctive not because it offers any one craft, but because supervised making, peer exchange and regular social contact seem to be combined in one setting. Although mainly oriented toward older people, its charitable framing leaves scope for a wider community contribution.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Brandwood and Kings Heath
Confidence: high
Direct evidence places the Shed's member activity space at Kings Heath Park. Birmingham City Council identifies this site as being in the Brandwood & King's Heath ward. The available evidence indicates regular supervised activities are delivered from this single location.
- Charity Commission for England and Wales, Moseley & Kings Heath Shed charity record (1161505)
The charity's contact address is Moseley and Kings Heath Shed, Kings Heath Park, Kings Heath, Birmingham; its stated activity is to provide a physical space for members to socialise and undertake practical and creative activities. - Moseley & Kings Heath Shed official website
The website states that activities are scheduled throughout the week and led by supervisors, including art, glass work, mosaics and woodwork. - Birmingham City Council, Kings Heath Park planning record
The Council's record for Kings Heath Park House, Kings Heath Park identifies the ward as Brandwood & King's Heath. - Birmingham City Council, Friends of Kings Heath Park page
The Council describes the Shed as an accessible place in which older men and women can gather, socialise and pursue practical interests, and records that the Friends of Kings Heath Park group was established in collaboration with the Shed.
Remaining uncertainties
- The charity's objects refer to people living in south Birmingham and adjacent areas, and its name refers to both Moseley and Kings Heath. This supports a wider local intended beneficiary catchment, but does not demonstrate that services are delivered at additional sites.
- The available current website and Charity Commission material identify one operational base but do not provide membership-origin data, outreach locations, or evidence of regular off-site delivery.
- Collaboration with the Friends of Kings Heath Park evidences a local partnership connected to the same park, but the available evidence does not show that it materially extends the Shed's service delivery beyond its Kings Heath Park base.
Additional evidence needed
- A current timetable or annual report specifying every venue used for activities, events and outreach.
- Current membership or referral data showing the geographic catchment served, distinguished from locations where the charity directly delivers services.
- Evidence from the charity or the Friends of Kings Heath Park setting out whether their collaboration includes regular jointly delivered activity beyond Kings Heath Park.
Areas of work
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Education/training
- Other Charitable Purposes
- Recreation
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who they help
- Elderly/old People
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Making appears to be the mechanism, not the end goal
The available evidence suggests that woodwork, glass, mosaics, art, fabrics and leatherwork are used primarily to create purposeful social participation and support wellbeing, rather than simply to deliver craft tuition.
Why it matters
This positions the Shed as a preventative wellbeing organisation with a practical, non-clinical route into connection and confidence—potentially relevant to organisations addressing isolation, ageing and mental health.
Show evidence
“Members socialise and engage in activities including wood, metal, glass, mosaics, arts, drawing, fabrics and leather.”
Source:Organisation“The aim is to contribute toward improvement in the mental and physical health and well-being of mainly older people.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its operating model combines expertise with peer exchange
Activities appear to be structured and supervised, while members are also expected to share skills, knowledge and experience. This may create a hybrid model: reliable access to specialist guidance alongside mutual contribution.
Why it matters
This suggests the organisation may build capability and belonging at the same time, rather than treating participants only as service recipients.
Show evidence
“Various activities are scheduled throughout the week, each led and guided by a supervisor who is expert in that activity.”
Source:Organisation“Members share their skills, knowledge and experience with others.”
Source:Charity Commission
The beneficiary focus is both targeted and porous
The Shed is mainly directed toward older people in south Birmingham and adjacent areas, but its registered beneficiaries also include other voluntary bodies and the general public. It may therefore have potential to act as a wider community resource, not solely an older-persons service.
Why it matters
Understanding this boundary matters when considering partnerships: the organisation may be able to connect older residents with broader voluntary-sector or intergenerational activity, but current evidence does not show whether it does so.
Show evidence
“The activities are primarily intended for persons who live in south Birmingham and adjacent areas.”
Source:Charity Commission“The charity helps elderly/old people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Whether members are predominantly older men, or whether participation is diverse in age, gender and background.
- Whether the Shed has active partnerships with health, social care, housing or other community organisations.
- How accessible activities are for people with disability, low income, limited mobility or no prior making experience.
Remaining uncertainties
- Membership and attendance data, including age profile, referral routes, retention and unmet demand.
- Information on partnerships, volunteer roles, fees, accessibility arrangements and examples of member outcomes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The aim of Moseley and Kings Heath Shed is to contribute toward the improvement in both mental and physical health and well-being of (mainly) older people in these areas of Birmingham.We provide a physical space for members to socialise and engage in activities such as working with wood, metal,glass,mosaics,arts,drawing,fabrics, leather and share their skills, knowledge and experience with others.
Charity objects
THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, OR THE ORGANISATION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WITH THE PRIMARY OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND HEALTH FOR THE PERSONS FOR WHOM THE FACILITIES OR ACTIVITIES ARE PRIMARILY INTENDED AND WHO LIVE IN SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AND ADJACENT AREAS.