Charity Registration Number: 1142534
MEN BEHAVING DADLY Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 30 September 2025
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 2025.
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
This year has been another positive period of growth for Men Behaving Dadly.
We have welcomed new fathers and families into the group, expanded our social media presence and developed new partnerships with local organisations, helping us reach and support more families across our community.
Throughout the year, we have delivered a wide range of activities designed to strengthen father-child relationships and create lasting memories. These have included arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, camping trips, family outings, games, themed sessions and plenty of opportunities for play, learning and social connection.
Our weekly sessions continue to provide a safe, welcoming environment where fathers and children can build confidence, develop friendships and support one another.
Staff Training and Project Development
To ensure we continue to deliver a safe, high-quality service, our staff and volunteers have undertaken ongoing professional development, including safeguarding, paediatric first aid and basic British Sign Language (BSL) training.
We have also attended local community events, networking opportunities and open days to raise awareness of Men Behaving Dadly, strengthen local partnerships and encourage more families to access our support.
Conclusion
MBD has continued to maintain and develop its work in accordance with its agreed priorities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on the 30[th] of June 2026 and signed on their behalf:
J Griffith
Treasurer/Trustee
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MEN BEHAVING DADLY
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 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 2025.
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.
30[th] June 2026
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 2025
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ RECEIPTS Grants 2 5,000 26,463 Donations 3,836 - Refunds 25 - Other Income 3 - - Interest Received 4 - TOTAL RECEIPTS 8,865 26,463 PAYMENTS Salaries 5,210 8,145 Sessional Staff - 1,704 Insurance - 549 Premises Costs (Rent) - 3,439 Telephones - 104 Materials and Refreshments - 680 Resources - 429 Website - 700 Office Expenses - 72 Travel - - Trips and Events 895 880 Volunteer Expenses - - Training - - Professional Fees 4 933 9,479 Sundries - - TOTAL PAYMENTS 7,038 26,181 Net of receipts/(payments) 1,827 282 Cash funds at 30 September 2024 7 29,253 10,302 Transfer of Funds 7 - - Cash funds at 30 September 2025 7 31,080 10,584 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 31,463 3,836 25 - 4 35,328 13,355 1,704 549 3,439 104 680 429 700 72 - 1,775 - - 10,412 - 33,219 2,109 39,555 - 41,664 |
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 |
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| CASH FUNDS Bank Cash in Hand OTHER LIABILITIES Accountancy Fee (Independent Examination) |
2025 £ 41,664 - 41,664 540 |
2024 £ 39,402 153 39,555 495 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 30[th] of June 2026 and signed on their behalf:
J Griffith Treasurer/Trustee
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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 2025 2025 £ £ British Science Association_(Ideas Fund) - 25,463 One Oldham Fund - - One Oldham Fund(Hate Crime) - 1,000 WG Edwards Foundation - - Action Together(Volunteer Fund) - - Action Together(Live Well Research)_ 5,000 - Equilibrium Grant - - 5,000 26,463 3. OTHER INCOME Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2025 2025 £ £ Sundry Income - - - - 4. PROFESSIONAL FEES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2025 2025 £ £ Consultancy Fees - 9,335 Workshop - - Independent Examiner’s Fees 495 - Accounts Support Work & Training - - Payroll Costs 438 144 933 9,479* |
Total Funds 2025 £ 25,463 - 1,000 - - 5,000 - 31,463 Total Funds 2025 £ - - Total Funds 2025 £ 9,335 - 495 - 582 10,412 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 17,950 9,580 - 1,150 450 - 500 29,630 Total Funds 2024 £ - - Total Funds 2024 £ 7,155 1,150 495 - 348 9,148 |
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*Delivered in the previous financial year by Oldham Play Action Group (OPAG)
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MEN BEHAVING DADLY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
5. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
| Staff Costs | 2025 | 2024 |
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| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salary costs | 13,355 | 12,132 |
No employee received emoluments of £60,000 or above (2024: none).
6. TRUSTEES PAYMENTS
No trustees have been paid any expenses or received any remuneration during the year (2024: none).
7. FUND ANALYSIS
| Fund Name Balance as at 1st October 2024 £ Unrestricted Funds 29,253 29,253 Restricted Funds: British Science Association_(Ideas Fund) 6,155 One Oldham Fund 3,697 One Oldham Fund(Hate Crime) - Action Together(Volunteer Fund)_ 450 10,302 TOTAL FUNDS 39,555 |
Receipts Payments Transfers Balance as at 30th September 2025 £ £ £ £ 8,865 (7,038) - 31,080 8,865 (7,038) - 31,080 25,463 (21,034) - 10,584 - (3,697) - - 1,000 (1,000) - - - (450) - - 26,463 (26,181) - 10,584 35,328 (33,219) - 41,664 |
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