Charity Registration Number: 1142534
MEN BEHAVING DADLY Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 30 September 2024
MEN BEHAVING DADLY
CONTENTS
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| Members of the Board and professional advisers | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 3-5 |
| Independent Examination | 6 |
| Receipt and Payments Accounts | 7 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9-10 |
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
Registered Charity Name Men Behaving Dadly Charity Number 1142534 Registered Office Greenacres Community Centre Galland Street Oldham OL4 3EU Trustees J Griffith (Treasurer) S Gill (Secretary) B Bedford (Chairman) Accountants Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA Bankers Virgin Money 47 Market Place Oldham OL1 3AD
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Management Committee presents its trustees annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information
| Charity Name | MEN BEHAVING DADLY |
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| Charity Registration No | 1142534 |
| Bankers | Virgin Money |
| 47 Market Place | |
| Oldham | |
| OL1 3AB | |
| Accountants | Community Accounting Lancashire CIC |
| Jacqueline Bird FMAAT | |
| Foxfileds | |
| 9 Norley Close | |
| Chadderton | |
| Oldham | |
| OL1 2RA | |
| Principal Address | Men Behaving Dadly |
| Greenacres Community Centre | |
| Galland Street | |
| Greenacres | |
| Oldham | |
| OL4 3EU | |
| Telephone No | 07708 383895 |
| E.mail | menbehavingdadly@hotmail.com |
| Management Committee / Trustees | |
| Trustees | |
| Chair | Bill Bedford |
| Treasurer | Jill Griffith |
| Secretary | Steph Gill |
| Committee Members | |
| Christopher Bradley | |
| Dean Dickinson | |
| Robert Titherington | |
| Robert Prestwich |
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Trustees' responsibility for the accounts
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a true and fair view. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.;
The trustees are responsible for maintaining accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Report of the Trustees
Structure, Governance and Management
Men Behaving Dadly is a registered Charity number 1142534. The Charity was registered in 2000. MBD has at its core a commitment to enabling relationship building between dads/male carers and their children, raising self-esteem, increasing confidence in parenting, promoting the values of play and combating the sense of isolation many dads feel.
Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee
The members of MBD’s Management Committee are trustees of the charity as specified in charity law.
Under the requirement of the constitution, the MBD Management Committee shall consist of not less than three elected officers. The Management Committee as a whole must consist of not less than three and not more than twelve committee members.
In addition, the constitution allows for a person or persons to be co-opted by the Management Committee to assist with particular pieces of work. The number of co-options must not be more than one third of the total number of Management Committee members currently serving. Any agreed co-options will be granted voting rights.
Risk Management
Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with current legislation and good practice to ensure the health and safety of staff, volunteers, children/young people and parents using the services and general public when sharing public space.
Public Benefit
The trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and discuss this at our trustees meetings where we plan and make decisions for the carrying out of our activities to which the guidance is relevant.
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Organisation Structure
Men Behaving Dadly has a voluntary Management Committee. The Management Committee meets bimonthly. Core members of staff and group attendees also attend these meetings.
The Management Committee is responsible for the strategic direction and development and implementation of policies within the organisation. The Co-Ordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, services specified by funders and that key performance indicators and targets are met.
Policies to achieve objectives
MBD has a full and active commitment to equality of opportunity. MBD is committed as an equal opportunities employer to eliminating all forms of discrimination, whether based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation age or religious belief, both through the work of the organisation and through the implementation and review of its’ equal opportunities policy. MBD plays an active role in challenging such forms of discrimination.
Development, activities and achievements in the year
MBD has developed this year with welcoming new members, gaining new followers on social media and building new relationships with other organisations.
We have had arts, crafts, trips out, camping, games and lots of play!
It has been a great year for Men Behaving Dadly with new members and great memories made.
Staff Training and Project Development
MBD staff and volunteers have undertaken a range of ongoing training including pediatric first aid and defibrillator training. MBD staff have attended various open days and public events to promote MBD.
Conclusion
MBD has continued to maintain and develop its work in accordance with its agreed priorities.
J. Griffith – Treasurer/Trustee 12[th] February 2025
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MEN BEHAVING DADLY
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024 as set out on pages 7 to 10.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
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~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
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~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Directions given by the Charity commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination for the year ended 30 September 2024.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
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~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
13[th] February 2025
Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.
Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 Notes £ £ RECEIPTS Grants 2 500 29,130 Donations 1,085 - Refunds 59 - Other Income 3 - - Interest Received 6 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 1,650 29,130 PAYMENTS Salaries 2,393 9,739 Sessional Staff - - Insurance 249 280 Premises Costs (Rent) 299 1,300 Telephones 32 48 Materials and Refreshments - 1,376 Resources 64 332 IT Equipment - - Website 98 - Office Expenses - - Travel and Subsistence - - Trips and Events 81 869 Volunteer Expenses - - Training - - Professional Fees 4 609 8,539 Sundries 3 - TOTAL PAYMENTS 3,828 22,483 Net of receipts/(payments) (2,178) 6,647 Cash funds at 30 September 2023 7 31,854 3,232 Transfer of Funds 7 (423) 423 Cash funds at 30 September 2024 7 29,253 10,302 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 29,630 1,085 59 - 6 30,780 12,132 - 529 1,599 80 1,376 396 - 98 - - 950 - - 9,148 3 26,311 4,469 35,086 - 39,555 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 27,574 420 - 2,440 5 30,439 11,994 4,310 497 2,707 93 1,510 83 109 98 61 7 1,463 - 20 5,517 18 28,487 1,952 33,134 - 35,086 |
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
| CASH FUNDS Bank Cash in Hand OTHER LIABILITIES Accountancy Fee (Independent Examination) |
2024 £ 39,402 153 39,555 495 |
2023 £ 34,933 153 35,086 495 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 12[th] of February 2025 and signed on their behalf:
J Griffith Trustee
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
1. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
| 2. GRANTS Grant Funding Received Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 £ £ Greater Manchester Perinatal & PIMH [Peer Support Grant (GMPS)] - - British Science Association (Ideas Fund Grant Extension) - 8,488 British Science Association_(Ideas Fund) - 9,462 One Oldham Fund - 9,580 One Oldham Fund(Team Building) - - WG Edwards Foundation - 1,150 Action Together(Volunteer Fund) - 450 Action Together(Coronation Breakfast)_ - - Equilibrium Grant 500 - The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund - - 500 29,130 3. OTHER INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 £ £ Greenacre Community Centre (Wellbeing Sessions) - - - - 4. PROFESSIONAL FEES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 2024 £ £ Consultancy Fees - 7,155 Workshop - 1,150 Independent Examiner’s Fees 495 - Accounts Support Work & Training - - Payroll Costs 114 234 609 8,539* |
Total Funds 2024 £ - 8,488 9,462 9,580 - 1,150 450 - 500 - 29,630 Total Funds 2024 £ - - Total Funds 2024 £ 7,155 1,150 495 - 348 9,148 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 1,000 - 23,888 - 750 - - 936 - 1,000 27,574 Total Funds 2023 £ 2,440 2,440 Total Funds 2023 £ 4,766 - 340 135 276 5,517 |
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*Delivered by Oldham Play Action Group (OPAG)
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
5. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
| Staff Costs | 2024 | 2023 |
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| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salary costs | 12,132 | 11,994 |
No employee received emoluments of £60,000 or above (2023: none).
6. TRUSTEES PAYMENTS
No trustees have been paid any expenses or received any remuneration during the year (2023: none).
7. FUND ANALYSIS
| Fund Name Balance as at 1st October 2023 £ Unrestricted Funds 31,854 31,854 Restricted Funds: British Science Association (Ideas Fund Grant Extension) - British Science Association_(Ideas Fund) 3,232 One Oldham Fund - WG Edwards Foundation - Action Together(Volunteer Fund)_ - 3,232 TOTAL FUNDS 35,086 |
Receipts Payments Transfers Balance as at 30th September 2024 £ £ £ £ 1,650 (3,828) (423) 29,253 1,650 (3,828) (423) 29,253 8,488 (2,333) - 6,155 9,462 (13,117) 423 - 9,580 (5,883) - 3,697 1,150 (1,150) - - 450 - - 450 29,130 (22,483) 423 10,302 30,780 (26,311) - 39,555 |
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