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Manchester Global Foundation
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www.mcglobal.org
info@mcglobal.org
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4[th] November 2025

Submitted By: Director and the Trustees Manchester Global Foundation Aldgate Tower: 2 Leman St, London E1 8FA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE: OUR ORGANISATION ....................................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION TWO: OUR ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................................................. 10 SECTION: OUR FINANCIALS .................................................................................................................................................... 21

SECTION ONE: OUR ORGANISATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) is a unique philanthropic organisation providing technical expertise, consultancy, policy development, evaluation and advisory services to a range of clients, nationally and internationally. Our consultancy and advisory services generate income to support our philanthropic work to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable communities in the UK and worldwide. The organisation was conceived in 2015 and has been operational since the beginning of 2016.

The Trustees and Director of Manchester Global Foundation present this combined Annual Report from the 6th of April 2024 to 5th of April 2025.

This report complies with all the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the trust deed and the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

1.2 OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Founded in 2015, Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales, whose main sector of intervention is global health.

MGF’s vision is to address global health inequalities and contribute to their improvement.

Our mission is to provide technical assistance, advisory services and research in global health, humanitarian and development programmes to improve the health and wellbeing of communities around the world – including in the UK.

We support the public benefit by advancing the health and survival of poor and vulnerable communities in

low and middle-income countries, and socially deprived communities in the United Kingdom. Our Our Values motto, Local Impact, Global Change , summarises our belief that sound interventions at a local level will Use evidence-based approaches eventually contribute to broader improvements in global Be proactive health worldwide. Focus on people Establish and Nurture Partnerships

1.3 OUR HISTORY

SUCCESSFUL START UP

Phase One - Concept stage and set up: Manchester Global Foundation was conceived in mid-2015 by a small group of people keen to work on both local and global health issues, with Manchester as the hub city. The idea was developed initially as a charitable entity linked to the Office of Global Health, part of the Manchester Academic Health Partnership. MGF set up a small management team, applied for charitable status, developed a constitution, and applied for a bank account in 2015. In December 2015 the initial meeting of potential consultants and advisors was held in Manchester. MGF then started its operations in early 2016. The Foundation bank account became operational in February 2016, with its first deposit made on 1 March 2016. Our charitable status was gained on 25th July 2016 after several months of correspondence. Our Charity Number is 1168411. This report covers the period from our start up until March 2020. The development of the organisation was as follows:

Phase One: May 2015 to December 2015

1.4 STARTING TO DO BUSINESS

Phase Two - Getting to work: By the end of 2015, the foundations were in place and we were able to start work in 2016, with a strong Management Team and Board of Trustees with a clear direction and model. The Foundation continued to set up and develop further systems and processes and also started to review its financial and organisational models. The next stage of development was as follows:

Phase Two: January 2016 to December 2016

1.5 OUR AIMS and OBJECTIVES

Aim: Manchester Global Foundation exists to advance health and well-being for the public benefit in poor and vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries and socially deprived communities in the United Kingdom.

Our original objectives are:

  1. Providing health volunteers, other technical experts and researchers in medicine, nursing, midwifery, mental health, dentistry and other health professions, from Greater Manchester and beyond, to build the capacity of health institutions in low and middle-income countries through research, teaching, training, and knowledge sharing; as well as providing curative and preventive services.

  2. Supporting the conduct of medical and health research through collaboration between the United Kingdom and low and middle-income countries, aimed at generating innovative solutions to the problems of healthcare provision in resource poor settings.

  3. Providing grants, equipment and supplies for preventing and relieving sickness and disease, mitigating the risk of death and disability as a consequence of catastrophe, and promoting health and wellbeing.

  4. Advancing the education of health students and practitioners from United Kingdom in conjunction with the University of Manchester, by facilitating the development of their individual capabilities, competencies, understanding, and skills through learning and training attachments in low and middleincome countries.

'Poor' is defined according to the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and 'vulnerable' is defined as people affected by natural disasters and man-made conflicts and crises. Low and middle-income countries are defined according to the World Bank’s classification of national economies. The “socially deprived” in the United Kingdom are communities identified as such by the indices of multiple deprivations published by the department for communities and local government.

1.6 OUR OPERATIONAL MODEL

A unique model: Manchester Global Foundation is a philanthropic organization with two arms, a business arm to generate income through consultancy, training and development and research projects with customers who are charities themselves, either registered in the UK or elsewhere and a philanthropic arm to have at least one project per year where we support activities in various ways to fulfil our aims and objectives.

The financial aspect of the model is twofold : All consultancy client contracts (budget) include a 10% overhead charge (on the costs of the consultancy fees only) to cover the MGF organisational running costs. This is always clearly visible on the financial proposal agreed between MGF and the client. In addition, all consultants are expected to donate 10% of their own consultancy fees earned to the philanthropic work of MGF . This 10% donation is deducted prior to payment to the consultant for the work completed. All Consultants have access to the MGF accounts, in the spirit of transparency. This is our model:

1.7 OUR TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Management Team is Rakhshi Memon (Chief Executive Officer), Jasmin Begum (Associate Director), Tsitsi Nyahwo (Operations Manager), Sameen Ali (Communications Manager), Amber Azam (Coordinator) and Noor Ali (Finance Manager). The management team are responsible for the operational running of the organisation. The Trustees are there to provide the governance overview and also take a lead in the philanthropic areas. The Trustees and their tenure are listed below:

Trustees Role Tenure
Dr Samina Matin Chair 1stMay2023 to date
Dr Nadeem Gire Trustee 12thJanuary2022 to date
Dr Deepali Sharma Trustee 26 July2024 to date

All the Board and Management Team undertake their roles on a voluntary basis, with the exception of occasional small honoraria paid to the Management Team out of the overheads resources generated. Over the course of the year £ 10,505.58 has been paid to management team members, which has included travel expenses.

1.8 OUR CONSULTANTS

At MGF, we have assembled a vibrant and growing community of experts with a wide range of skills and expertise in various domains related to global health, social services, international development, and humanitarian assistance. At the date of the report, there are 20 consultants and advisors registered plus a management team of seven people and four Trustees who also have a range of skills to bring to the organisation. We are developing three research fellows in Nigeria, two in Barbedos and an intern as part of our capacity and capability building in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

Among us, there are university professors and academic researchers, health practitioners, managers and strategists, as well as experts in international development and humanitarian assistance. Those with health expertise includes clinicians and medical researchers with different specialisations, midwives, nutritionists, as well as specialists in health management, health systems strengthening, and management of humanitarian and development programmes. Everyone has a background in at least one of our four areas of expertise.

Our People

Our people are our main asset. We can count on a team of passionate and competent consultant and advisors with many years of experience in the promotion of global health. Cumulatively, our consultants and advisors have worked in over 35 different countries in all five continents and we can expect this figure to keep growing.

A team of self-motivated, passionate, competent consultants and advisors. Based in 07 different countries. Multi-skilled, health, nutrition, food security, agriculture, emergency relief, finance, advocacy, research and evaluation, programme management, leadership, and strategy. Thought leaders.

Our People and their Geographical Coverage

1.9 OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

In addition to these charitable activities, through its business arm, Manchester Global Foundation provides quality consultancy, training and development and advisory services to a wide range of clients, nationally and internationally. Income generated through the business arm is then used to support our philanthropic activities. Our key areas of expertise and advice are:

  1. Leadership and Policy

  2. Programme Design, Monitoring, and Implementation

  3. Research, Evaluation, and Learning

  4. Theories of Change

  5. Teaching and Training

All five areas are key to strengthening the capacities and building capabilities of health institutions worldwide, ultimately contributing to reducing global health inequalities and in working in these areas, we fulfil our organisational objectives.

(i) Leadership and Policy

Expertise in leadership and policy means that our consultants are capable of developing national, regional, or organisational policies and strategies, as well as of supporting leadership and governance at different levels – from mentoring the management of a single hospital to advising a ministry. Some selected examples include: PAST

CURRENT

(ii) Programme Design, Monitoring and Implementation

This area of expertise includes all phases of project management, from the initial programme design in response to identified needs to the development of concept notes and funding proposals, to programme implementation and monitoring. Some consultants also have formal project management certifications. A few examples of this type of work include:

PAST

CURRENT

(iii) Research, Evaluation and Learning

We consider here both academic research and project-related evaluations and assessments (as well as anything in between). Among our consultants, we have both qualitative and quantitative researchers, as well as some experts in mixed-methods research who are familiar with a wide range of methods and tools. Examples of MGF consultants' involvement in this area include:

PAST

CURRENT

(iv) Theory of Change (ToC)

The Theory of Change (“ToC”) was developed in the 1960s as an approach to planning, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment to ensure that the marginalised voices are included in developing the vision and that change happens through the lens of the end beneficiaries. ToC is a form of “critical theory” that results in an agreed model of change. This model of change then informs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans and results frameworks at all levels.

The focus is on what will change for whom as a result of our efforts, NOT on what we will do or achieve.

In practical terms, the ToC causal model of planning, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment begins with the process of bringing together key stakeholders so we can agree how change happens in the current context, our influences, responsibilities, and our most effective roles in contributing to changes. With our stakeholders, we identify barriers and challenges. Together short, medium- and long-term outcomes are agreed to develop a model of change (not a plan) that we think will contribute to desired changes. As the context changes, we test the model and adapt and adjust the model for the new context. As part of the impact assessment, we not only measure expected and planned impacts but also unexpected and unplanned changes so that the learning from the successes and failures can be taken forward to inform future projects.

The ToC process gives a detailed and direct understanding of the links between activities and desired goals. This understanding leads on to developing a better measure of progress and evaluation, as well as an improved understanding of impact, both planned and unplanned. ToC causal pathway is developed using a backwards mapping approach, which starts with the long-term goals and plots the required process of change and the shortand medium-term outcomes required to achieve this. During this process, the assumptions about what needs to be in place to achieve the outcomes are made explicit as well as the contextual factors which influence the ToC. Additional elements of a ToC include beneficiaries, research evidence supporting the ToC, actors in the context, sphere of influence, strategic choices and interventions, timelines and indicators. The ToC process adds rigour and strengthens other approaches such as logic models and the ToC causal pathway is an excellent communication tool for the programme.

SECTION TWO: OUR ACTIVITIES

2.3 - Economy & Mental Health

Strengthening Global Mental Health Partnerships and Policy Development

MGF’s CEO, Dr. Rakhshi Memon, and Consultant, Prof. Nusrat Husain, visited Abuja, Nigeria, to support global mental health initiatives. They took part in stakeholder consultations, community sessions, and discussions on mental health policy. A key part of the visit was an interactive session with Lived Experience Experts (LEEs) on January 19, 2025, held under the UCL Global Engagement Fund Project. Experts from Nigeria joined the session in person, while participants from Pakistan and India joined online, creating a cross-regional exchange of ideas.

During their stay, Dr. Memon and Prof. Husain also met MGF Research Fellows Mr. Christopher Francis and Shadrack Mwankon to review ongoing research work. They held a meeting with the Clinical Director and Deputy Clinical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, who showed strong interest in collaborating with MGF to improve mental health outcomes. The visit strengthened MGF’s global partnerships and its efforts to support policy development and meaningful change in mental health.

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– ’ ’ MGF Strategy Event Building collaborations and partnerships

The Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) proudly hosted its strategic event, Building Collaborations and Partnerships’ on October 25, 2024, at its London office in Aldgate Tower. The event brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and community stakeholders to explore innovative ways to foster meaningful alliances. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration across sectors to address global challenges, enhance economic growth, and drive sustainable development. Through engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, participants shared insights on leveraging collective expertise and resources. The strategy-focused agenda highlighted real-world examples of successful partnerships, inspiring attendees to rethink traditional approaches. Attendees left with actionable strategies and a renewed commitment to fostering impactful collaborations.

Using a Theory of Change approach led by Dr. Rakhshi Memon, Director of MGF, and Dr. Iqbal Thaheem, Head of Policy at MGF, the event aimed to foster meaningful dialogue and plan the focal areas for MGF for the next

five years. The event brought together MGF trustees, key consultants, and policy influencers, both in person and online. The day-long event featured discussions and breakout sessions designed to strengthen the approach, and way forward for MGF. Dr. Samina Matin, Chairperson of MGF opened the event highlighting the work being done by MGF so far and the need for a sustainable vision.

Dr. Memon emphasised the importance of clearly mapping out the pathways from activities to outcomes. The participants engaged in collaborative exercises and discussed best practices for applying the Theory of Change. Dr. Thaheem guided the policy-focused segment of the event and presented a roadmap for MGF for the next five years. The participants left with actionable knowledge, including the need for alignment of MGF with the sustainable development goals.

Academic Exchange featuring Sindh Health Minister

On December 11, 2024, MGF, in collaboration with the University of Manchester, hosted an Academic Exchange with Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho as the Chief Guest. The event brought together experts to discuss major health challenges. Prof. Iain Buchan spoke about using civic data and AI to support communities, while Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho discussed climate change effects on perinatal health and ways to reduce infant mortality in Sindh. MGF consultant Prof. Nusrat Husain highlighted social determinants of health and shared plans for a University of Manchester research hub in Pakistan. Prof. Nicky Cullum and Prof. Qing-Jun Meng presented updates on AI, technology, and insomnia research. MGF CEO Dr. Rakhshi Memon attended the event and emphasized the importance of global collaboration to address urgent health issues and promote innovation.

The University of Manchester hosted the 2025 Stakeholder Consultation Meeting and Dinner to better understand the global mental health landscape and support policy development. The event brought together distinguished speakers, experts, and partners from various institutions and countries. Led by Prof. Nusrat Husain and Dr. Nasim Chaudhry, the 3 g [rd ] atherin Parenting Intervention Conference g featured discussions on mental health research, service – May 2024 delivery, and collaborative policy initiatives. Special guests and contributors shared insights from their regions and fields, helping strengthen international cooperation and guide future global mental health strategies.

– Substance Misuse Policy framework A meeting with the Honourable Sindh Health Minister

Chief Executive Officer of the Manchester Global Foundation, Dr. Rakhshi Memon, along with a delegation from the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) led by CEO Prof. Nasim Chaudhry and Prof. Imran Bashir Chaudhry, met the Honourable Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Parliamentary Secretary on Health MPA Ms. Nida Khuhro, and Project Lead LHW Programme Dr. Farhana Memon. The team, which included COO Prof. Zainab Zadeh, Dr. Rubeena Kidwai, Ameer Bux, Sehrish Tofique, Farhad Jalali, and Muhammad Bilal Arif, discussed updates on the IAPT-PK project being carried out in partnership with the Sindh Health Department and PPHI for Sukkur and Qambar Shahdadkot. They also talked about the adoption of the Sindh Mental Health Policy and the implementation of the Substance Misuse Policy framework.

MOU between MGF and Institute of Health Management Delhi

Manchester Global Foundation recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) Delhi, India. IIHMR Delhi is an institute of repute that works on strengthening policy-relevant research in India and similar settings across the world. It is also a leading institute of higher learning which has pioneered the postgraduate programme on Health and Hospital Management in India. The institute is committed to building a competent and responsive healthcare sector through a multipronged strategy by conducting masters/ doctoral level academic courses in health management, hospital management, and health information technology; implementing research relevant to health policies and programs at national and global levels; continued education through managementdevelopment and executive programs for working professionals to upgrade their knowledge and skills in response to the emerging needs of the industry; and technical consultation to the country and states for capacity-building and policy research needs that culminates in developing innovative and equitable healthcare strategies. The collaboration between Manchester Global Foundation and IIHMR Delhi will enable both institutions to undertake joint academic and research ventures including faculty and researcher exchange

activities, organization of symposia, workshops, and scientific meetings, research projects, and development of capacity building programs in areas of mutual interest.

2.4 – Consultancy

Theory of Change Workshop on Road Traffic Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Dr. Rakhshi Memon conducted a Theory of Change (ToC) workshop at Sunset Club Karachi focused on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Road Traffic Accidents (RTA). The session brought together key stakeholders and lived experience experts to understand the main causes of TBIs in road accidents and discuss possible solutions. Through group discussions, the participants mapped out long-term goals and identified strategies for prevention, early intervention, and rehabilitation. The ToC process helped outline how targeted actions could improve health outcomes and support safer road conditions in Pakistan.

Theory of Change Workshop for the Arts for the Blues

The Theory of Change Workshop for the Arts for the Blues intervention in Pakistan was successfully conducted by Ms. Sameen Ali, Manager Communications and Dr. Siham Sikander MGF Consultant. This impactful session brought together key stakeholders to explore how creative arts-based approaches can support mental wellbeing. Through insightful discussions and strategic planning, the workshop laid the foundation for implementing evidence-based, culturally relevant interventions to enhance emotional resilience and mental health in communities across Pakistan.

Theory of Change on “Development and feasibility of a culturally adapted psychosocial intervention to - improve the well being of Black, Asian and minority ethnic women during the perinatal period.

The Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) recently hosted an in-person Theory of Change (ToC) workshop at its new office in Aldgate Tower, London. Led by Dr. Rakhshi Memon, the session aimed to inform a maternal wellbeing program for British, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women, while Dr. Deepali Sharma introduced the key elements of the ROSHNI-3 intervention. Participants represented organisations such as Ethnic Health Forum, Maternity Mates, and Save the Children, and included perinatal health experts, social prescribers, research managers, programme coordinators, participatory research commissioners, research operations managers, and two mothers with lived experience of postnatal depression. The workshop was highly engaging, and clear recommendations emerged on the way forward.

Theory of Change Workshop Focuses on Strengthening Community Engagement

On December 15, 2024, Dr. Rakhshi Memon conducted a workshop titled "Theory of Change: Strengthening Partnerships to Promote Community Engagement and Involvement". Organised in collaboration with University College London and supported by the UCL Global Engagement Fund, the workshop explored the application of the "Theory of Change" framework in healthcare, research, and community development. Participants from Pakistan, the UK, and Nigeria engaged in discussions to enhance cross-cultural partnerships and drive impactful community-focused initiatives.

Theory of Change Workshop for "Advancing Psychosis Treatment through Immune Modulation: The Methotrexate Schizophrenia Clinical Trial in Pakistan.

Another insightful workshop on Theory of Change, was conducted by Ms. Sameen Ali, MGF Manager Communications and Dr. Siham Sikander, MGF Consultant, for the ground breaking project " Advancing Psychosis Treatment through Immune Modulation: The Methotrexate Schizophrenia Clinical Trial in Pakistan." The session explored the strategic framework for driving impactful research, mapping out key outcomes, and ensuring effective implementation of innovative treatments.

Theory of Change workshop on Traumatic Brain Injury

The Theory of Change workshop on Traumatic Brain Injury was conducted by MGF CEO, Dr. Rakhshi Memon, at Sunset Club, Karachi, on 18th February. Bringing together key stakeholders, the session focused on mapping the causal pathway within the current context, identifying critical barriers, challenges, and their far-reaching consequences. This collaborative effort aims to drive meaningful interventions and policy solutions to improve outcomes for individuals affected by traumatic brain injuries.

Workshop on Transactional Analysis

Dr. Rakhshi Memon, CEO of MGF, conducted an organisational development workshop on “Transactional Analysis Theory Underpinning Communication.” The training helped participants understand how Transactional Analysis can improve communication in research settings and support a healthy organisational culture. Along with Dr. Mowadat H. Rana and Dr. Sehrish Irshad, she guided attendees through key concepts and practical applications, enabling them to enhance their interpersonal skills and research interactions.

Dr. Samina Matin and Dr. Yahya Memon Conduct Portfolio Development & Appraisal Workshop for PILL

Dr. Samina Matin, Chair MGF , and Dr. Yahya Memon, NHS GP (Rtrd) , conducted an insightful Portfolio Development & Appraisal Workshop for the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL). The session provided participants with valuable strategies for building strong academic and professional portfolios, along with expert guidance on evaluation and continuous improvement. Their expertise and mentorship aimed to empower participants with the skills needed to enhance their profiles and navigate future academic and career opportunities with confidence.

Strategic Planning Session for Policy Research Unit

Dr. Rakhshi Memon conducted a workshop on the Code of Good Governance at the Ishrat Husain Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning Head Office in Karachi. The session focused on good governance practices, ethical decision-making, and the importance of transparency. Participants learned how to strengthen accountability and promote integrity in leadership and daily operations. The workshop was part of the Institute’s ongoing efforts to improve governance standards and support the ethical management of its programs.

Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement Summit

Ziauddin University, Karachi, hosted a successful Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement Summit on August 17th, 2024, at the Clifton Campus. The event brought together experts to discuss the importance of involving patients and the public in healthcare research. Dr. Rakhshi Memon, CEO MGF and Research Fellow at University College London, gave an insightful talk on how community engagement helps create meaningful research and shared practical examples from her work in the UK. Other speakers, including Dr. Zulfiqar Umrani, Mr. Adnan Masood, Dr. Ashleigh Cheyne, and Prof. Saeed Hamid, also shared their views, with the panel moderated by Dr. Arishay Hussaini. The summit ended with a shared commitment to promoting research that listens to and includes patient and public voices.

2.5 - Teaching & Training

Bioethics Summer Programme 2024

The Bioethics Summer Programme 2024, held from August 5th to 9th at Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, brought together Manchester Global Foundation (MGF), the Global Ethics Learning Hub (GELH) at PILL, Shifa College of Medicine, Tameer-e-Millat University, Yale University, UCL, and the University of Manchester. The programme aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of key bioethical issues. It opened with welcome remarks from Prof. Nasim Chaudhry and Dr. Rakhshi Memon, followed by sessions on ethical theories, war ethics, transcultural psychiatry, and research ethics led by experts including Dr. Ayesha Ahmad and Prof. Mowadat Rana.

Throughout the week, participants engaged in sessions on ethical decision-making, clinical trials, pandemics, end-of-life care, global health challenges, and the ethics of AI and mHealth. Speakers such as Prof. Sarah Edwards, Dr. Rupsa Bannerjee, Prof. Athula Sumathipala, and Dr. Salman Shahzad offered valuable insights. The programme concluded with policy discussions, a film screening, poster presentations, and closing remarks by Prof. Nusrat Husain, who emphasized the importance of expanding bioethics education.

10th Global Mental Health Research Capacity and Capability Building Programme

The 10th Global Mental Health Research Capacity and Capability Building Programme in Dubai brought together leaders from healthcare, academia, and government to address key health challenges and strengthen collaboration for Pakistan’s well-being. Over seven days, participants engaged in interactive sessions, stakeholder forums, and focused discussions on research, policy, and sustainability. MGF consultants Prof. Nusrat Husain and Dr. Nasim Chaudhry led important conversations on evidence-based policymaking, followed by sessions on adaptive interventions, community campaigns, and developing a breast cancer registry. Dr. Rakhshi Memon, CEO MGF, conducted a key Risk Assessment session, while Dr. Imran Chaudhry contributed insights on mental health and capacity-building. Together, they supported sustainable healthcare progress and meaningful policy development.

2.6 - Research

International Parenting Intervention Conference

The 3rd International Parenting Intervention Conference took place online on May 15 and 16, 2024, and brought together global experts to discuss new developments in parenting interventions. The virtual format allowed broad participation, and the program included presentations from MGF consultants. Dr. Mina Husain shared insights on parenting within an in-patient psychiatric unit, highlighting challenges and effective strategies for supporting families in clinical settings. Prof. Nusrat Husain also contributed an in-depth analysis on the future of parenting intervention research, discussing emerging trends, innovative methods, and areas for further study to strengthen parenting support systems worldwide.

2024 RCPsych International Congress

The 2024 RCPsych International Congress, the College's flagship annual event, was held from 17[th ] to 20[th] June this year in Edinburgh. It featured keynote presentations from world-renowned international speakers, opinion leaders, and individuals with lived experience. MGF Director, Dr Rakhshi Memon, and, MGF Trustee, Dr Nadeem Gire's work was featured at the ePoster hub, which showcased hundreds of digital poster presentations. Dr Memon presented posters on "Unravelling the Complex of Substance Use and Suicide: Insights from a Qualitative Study in Pakistan" and "Ethical Concerns of Research Ethics Committees in Suicide Research: A Qualitative Study from Pakistan." Dr Gire presented posters on "A Practical Guide to Developing a Research Communication Strategy for Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries" and "TechCare PK: Mobile Assessment

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2nd Annual Global Conference titled “BREAKING THE SILENCE: Addressing Suicide Risk and Prevention in

Vulnerable Groups”

MGF, in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), the National Centre for Research on Suicide Prevention (NCRSP), Fatima Jinnah Women University, Ziauddin Hospital, and the University of Manchester, successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Global Conference titled “BREAKING THE SILENCE: Addressing Suicide Risk and Prevention in Vulnerable Groups” on December 3, 2024, in Pakistan. The hybrid event brought together 100 participants from countries including the UK, India, Nepal, Australia, and the USA, creating a platform for educators, mental health professionals, researchers, and students to share strategies and research on suicide prevention. Through meaningful dialogue and collaboration, the conference aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen mental health literacy, with organisers expressing hope that the discussions would support the development of effective suicide prevention programmes and policies.

2.7 COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA PRESENCE

Our communities and interested individuals worldwide and in the UK are able to:

A website is up and running: www.mcglobal.org

A Twitter profile: www.twitter.com/MCR_Global(@MCR_Global)

A Facebook page www.facebook.com/mcrglobalfoundation

An Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/mcglobalorg/

A LinkedIn Charity page www.linkedin.com/company/manchester-global-foundation

Quarterly News bulletin

Every quarter a news bulletin is published and widely shared via MGF social media sites and email distribution list.

2.8 CONSULTANCIES UNDERTAKEN

We have 23 consultants globally Consultancies have been in the areas of our expertise (section 1.7). These have principally been in the areas of strategy development, evaluations and scoping, proposal writing, strategic thinking and conference development.

2.9 CURRENT STATUS

Some of the activities have been:

2.10 SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

3.0 Future Plans

Building on our many achievements, the Trustees and Management Team will continue with their focus on:

SECTION: OUR FINANCIALS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 05 APRIL 2025

2025
2024
INCOME
£
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
£
Individual Donations
11,000.00
33,000.00
Corporate Donations
7,147.06
1,392.90
Consultancy Income
-
4,160.00
Admin
-
520.00
Philanthropic
-
520.00
Grants
48,600.00
40,280.00
Trainings
23,065.68
-
Total Income
89,812.74
79,872.90
EXPENDITURE
Charity collection online Hosting
287.88
287.88
Indemnity Insurance
902.78
872.62
Management Team Honorariums
10,505.58
8,798.07
Consultants Payments
395.58
4,160.00
Research Fellows Payments
3,823.00
3,828.00
Donation for Pakistan trainings and Capacity
Building
-
3,169.22
Research Assistant Payments
2,537.50
3,192.00
Consultancy direct costs
15,759.64
-
HR Services
41,207.83
24,000.00
Event and participants' voucher for time
600.00
-
Email Server and Hosting Services
15,166.38
3,350.00
Utilities - Office Rent
10,234.50
-
Conferences and Courses/Trainings
3,761.07
2,273.79
Trainings and Capacity Building
20,796.30
-
Bank and Other Miscellaneous Charges
456.32
-
Total Expenses
126,434.66
53,931.58
Excess of Expenditure Over Income
(36,621.62)
25,941.32

Note on Excess of Expenditure Over Income

The excess of expenditure over income of £36,621.62 is due to the delayed receipt of a research grant. While the related income of £ 47,140.5 pertains to the current financial year, it has been recognized in the subsequent year. Whereas the related expenses were incurred during the year.

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 05 APRIL 2025

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|||| |---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Fixed Assets|Nil|Nil| |Current Assets| |Restricted Funds|-|-| |Unrestricted Funds (Bank)|49,195.33|85,816.95| |Total Assets|49,195.33|85,816.95| |Creditors falling due within one year| |Creditors| |Net Assets|Nil|Nil| |49,195.33|85,816.95| |Represented By| |Excess of Income over expenditure b/f|85,816.95|59,875.63| |Current year: Excess of expenditure over|(36,621.62)|25,941.32| |Income| |Total Funds Available|49,195.33|85,816.95|

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4.2 FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial Review

The financial statements provided in this report are for the period of 5th April 2024 to 5th April 2025. The results for the year and financial position are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities on the above page.

Income

Manchester Global Foundation received a total income of £89,812.74 from donations. However, in the upcoming year, the foundation has focused on consultancy and capacity building activities, anticipating increased income to support the expansion of philanthropic work.

Expenditure

The total expenditure was £126,434.66. The expenses included stipends to the voluntary management team, professional and public liability and indemnity insurance and computing and IT software, training and Capacity Building etc. The total income in the NatWest bank account at the end of the financial year was £49,195.33.

Reserves policy

The trustees aim to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds of £2,500.00. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to cover risks, contingencies or unforeseen events (However, these have a low likelihood of happening but if they did, they would have some impact on the operations of MGF).

Internal control and risk

The trustees have an overall responsibility of ensuring that Manchester Global Foundation has a comprehensive system of financial reporting and risk controls to provide reasonable assurances that:

The financial activities are recorded and kept on a secure portal https://onedrive.live.com, and the trustees receive quarterly updates on the financial position of the organisation.

Insurance Broker: Access Insurance (http://www.accessinsurance.co.uk)

Bank: NATIONAL WESTMINSTER - CENTRAL MANCHESTER

Charity Number: 1168411

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