Materials costs
Where a project requires timber, fixings, paint or other materials, the applicant must reimburse the actual cost. Costs will be agreed in advance or supported by receipts. No additional fees or mark-ups are applied.
Work Request & Policy Agreement
Asking the Shed for help.
Kemnay Men's Shed is a volunteer-led community organisation. We occasionally assist with small repairs or create simple items for individuals, community groups and local organisations. Before we can assess or accept any request, we ask all applicants to review and agree to the terms below.
Download the policy (PDF)This ensures that our work remains safe, appropriate for volunteers, and compliant with our charitable purpose.
Charging & Donation Policy
Donations
We do not charge for labour. All work is carried out by volunteers. Voluntary donations are welcomed to support hall hire, insurance, tools, equipment and running costs. Donations are optional and not a condition of receiving assistance.
Work we can undertake
We may assist with
- Minor, low-risk repairs
- Small woodworking projects
- Requests from local charities, schools and community groups
- Items that support wellbeing or community activity
We may decline work that is
- High-risk, complex, or unsuitable for volunteers
- Electrical work, or anything requiring professional certification
- Commercial or business-related work
- Anything beyond our equipment, capacity or time availability
Important notice
All work is carried out on a goodwill basis. Kemnay Men's Shed does not provide professional, commercial or certified repair services. No warranties or guarantees are offered.
Agreement
By submitting a work request, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood the Charging & Donation Policy.
- You acknowledge that all work is carried out by volunteers.
- You understand that materials may need to be reimbursed at cost.
- You accept that donations are voluntary.
- You understand that the Shed may decline work that is unsuitable or outside our capacity.
How to request work
Submit a work request
To request assistance, please email us with a short description of the job, where it is, and any deadline you have in mind. A committee member will be in touch to discuss whether it's something our volunteers can take on.
Questions before you submit? Speak to a committee member on a Wednesday evening, or email info@kemnaymensshed.org.uk.