A group that builds and repairs items for the community may be forced to close if it cannot find a new home.

The Wells Community Shed in South Horrington, Somerset brings people together to socialize and “stay active”, leaders say.

But they will no longer have a base from February after the charity that owns their current site wants to use it for its own woodworking operations.

Steve Whitby, who runs the shed, said: “Our members are so upset at the moment. This keeps them active and keeps them in touch with their friends and neighbours.”

Since 2018, the group has lived in a converted garage owned by the charity Heads Up.

When they moved in, they renovated the place, which had no electrical outlets or lighting.

“It’s either repairing things, building things or renovating things,” Mr Whitby added.

“We do a lot of work for the local community. We’ve also done things for local charities.”

Now Heads Up wants to take back the space after seeing a “significant increase in demand” for the charity’s services.

Charity leaders said they were working with members of the shack to help them find a new place.

Wendy Attridge, of Heads Up, said: “We recognize this is unwelcome for the Wells Community Shed, but the trustees’ obligation is to the welfare of the charity and over six years circumstances have changed.”

Mr Whitby said they were searching “all kinds of old buildings”.

“Some of our members are not very active people, so we need them to be on the ground floor,” he added.