REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE017234 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1183014
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
for
The Men and Boys Coalition
The Men and Boys Coalition
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
The Men and Boys Coalition
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
The charity was incorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 17 April 2019.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objects of the Men and Boys Coalition CIO are to promote equality and diversity, in particular equality between women and men, and to eliminate gender discrimination for the benefit of the public by:
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raising awareness of all aspects of discrimination in society by publications, lectures, use of the media, public advocacy and other means of communication;
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conducting or commissioning research on equality and publicising the results of the same to the public;
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advancing education in equality and diversity whether by teaching or producing materials;
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promoting attitudes, customs and practices in favour of equality by the use of publications, media and public advocacy.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The vision of the Men and Boys Coalition is "A society that values the wellbeing of men and boys." Our mission is to empower and support the UK men and boys' sector by:
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Enabling the UK men's sector to work together;
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Taking action on issues that affect men and boys;
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Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity;
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Putting the wellbeing of men and boys on the public agenda.
The activities of the Men and Boys Coalition providing public benefit in support of the charity's stated aims include, but are not limited to, the activities below.
For the period of this annual report, the main activities of the Men and Boys Coalition include:
Enabling the UK men's sector to work together: The charity spends considerable time supporting its members to come together to work on common causes and issues. This was particularly important during the period of the Covid-19 lockdowns. The charity works also works with stakeholders and represents its members with groups such as the Small Charities Coalition and the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. A number of initiatives include -
Increased membership to over 100
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Organising the UK's first ever National Men and Boys Awards;
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Organising member webinars;
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Creating an academic network;
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Monthly newsletter;
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Connecting members with third parties, including business, public sector bodies and charities, seeing to work with men and boys.
Taking action on issues that affect men and boys: The charity has supported its members and lead on campaigns such as :
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Supporting an Ending Intimate Violence Against Men and Boys campaign;
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A men's health campaign;
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Setting up a boys education campaign;
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Launched the UK's first one-stop-shop teaching resource for teachers working with boys;
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Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity;
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Organising and overseeing the International Men's Day (19th November) platform.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Putting the wellbeing of men and boys on the public agenda: Facilitated and coordinated men and boys' organisations contributions to Government consultations, notably -
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Women and Equalities Select Committee inquiry into mental health of men and boy;
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Responding to the Government's consultation on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls;
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The Education Select Committee Inquiry into Left Behind White Pupils from Disadvantaged Backgrounds;
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Law Commission consultation into changes to Hate Crime Legislation.
Throughout the activities listed above, the Men and Boys Coalition provides on-going support and network development for a wide range of organisations working to engage with men and boys and the men and boys' sector in the UK.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Men and Boys Coalition is keen to secure its long-term viability and become financially sustainable so that it can benefit greater numbers of men and boys. In order to be able to provide reliable services over the longer term, remain innovative and absorb setbacks, maximize opportunities and effectively reserve against future uncertainties, The Men and Boys Coalition will build up an appropriate level of funds as reserves for:
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Unforeseen Emergencies – the risk of this or other unexpected need for funds, e.g., replacement of IT or other equipment or an unexpected cost such as legal or professional costs;
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Operational Core Costs - to pay the core for up to 3 months and for unforeseen day to-day operational costs;
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Low Income - funds might be needed to maintain working capital or to give the board time to take action if income falls below expectations, e.g., if a grant is not being renewed or to repay any grant monies to a funder;
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Budget Deficits - the need to fund short-term deficits in a cash budget, e.g., money that may need to be spent before a major grant is received;
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Closure of Business – costs incurred in the event that the charity is wound down including meeting redundancy costs, loans, hire agreements and associated legal and accountancy expenses and to repay in full any monies owing to other parties.
The closing funds of £14,821, (2020; £28,773) are all restricted and represent approximately 11 months (2020; 25 months) of operations.
The Financial Reserves Policy aims to hold free reserves to adequately cover at least 3 months operating costs taking into account:
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risks associated with each stream of income and expenditure being different from that budgeted;
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planned activity level;
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commitments of the organisation.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Organisational structure
The Board of Trustees formally meet at least four times per year.
At the Annual General Meeting the three officer posts are elected Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board of Trustees meet to oversee and agree areas of governance and strategy.
The Board of Trustees have been selected due to their expertise and experience in the different fields and activities that are aligned to the Objects and Principal Activities of the CIO.
The Board of trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number CE017234 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number 1183014
Registered office
Unit 9 Brewery Yard Deva City Office Park Trinity Way Salford M3 7BB
Trustees
M Brooks A Fogg Dr B Hine G Poole S Shaljean G Williams D Craig (resigned 6.6.20) M Daubney (resigned 10.7.20)
Independent Examiner
John T Barnes Barnes Wedge Limited Chartered Accountants Handel House Roselawn Fields Chelmsford Essex CM1 7GB
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 6 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
A Fogg - Chair
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Men and Boys Coalition
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Men and Boys Coalition ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
John T Barnes Barnes Wedge Limited Chartered Accountants Handel House Roselawn Fields Chelmsford Essex CM1 7GB
Date: 13 December 2021
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The Men and Boys Coalition
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Period | |||||
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| 17.4.19 | |||||
| Year Ended | to | ||||
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | - | 2,310 | 2,310 | 39,987 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Raising funds | - | 480 | 480 | - | |
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Charitable objectives | - | 15,542 | 15,542 | 10,064 | |
| Other | - | 780 | 780 | 1,150 | |
| Total | - | 16,802 | 16,802 | 11,214 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | - | (14,492) | (14,492) | 28,773 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | - | 28,773 | 28,773 | - | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | - | 14,281 | 14,281 | 28,773 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Men and Boys Coalition
Balance Sheet 31 March 2021
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Cash at bank | - | 14,581 | 14,581 | 29,073 | |
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 4 | - | (300) | (300) | (300) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | - | 14,281 | 14,281 | 28,773 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||||
| LIABILITIES | - | 14,281 | 14,281 | 28,773 | |
| NET ASSETS | - | 14,281 | 14,281 | 28,773 | |
| FUNDS | 5 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 14,281 | 28,773 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 14,281 | 28,773 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 6 December 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
A Fogg - Trustee
M Brooks - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Men and Boys Coalition
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
Donations and grants and other income
All monetary donations and gifts are included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable, provided that there are no donor-imposed restrictions as to the timing of the related expenditure, in which case recognition is deferred until the pre-condition has been met.
Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities, they have been allocated based upon pro rata to staff full time equivalents. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and deposits.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and the use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the period ended 31 March 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 and £89.60 to A Fogg for period ended 31 March 2020.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| 3. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
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| fund | fund | funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | - | 39,987 | 39,987 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable objectives | - | 10,064 | 10,064 | |
| Other | - | 1,150 | 1,150 | |
| Total | - | 11,214 | 11,214 | |
| NET INCOME | - | 28,773 | 28,773 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | - | 28,773 | 28,773 | |
| 4. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Other creditors | 300 | 300 | ||
| 5. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.4.20 | in funds | 31.3.21 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted | 28,773 | (14,492) | 14,281 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 28,773 | (14,492) | 14,281 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted | 2,310 | (16,802) | (14,492) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 2,310 | (16,802) | (14,492) |
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The Men and Boys Coalition
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | ||||
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| movement | At | |||
| in funds | 31.3.20 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted | 28,773 | 28,773 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 28,773 | 28,773 | ||
| Comparative net movement in funds, included | in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted | 39,987 | (11,214) | 28,773 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 39,987 | (11,214) | 28,773 |
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.
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The Men and Boys Coalition
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |
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| Period | |||
| 17.4.19 | |||
| Year Ended | to | ||
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||
| Donations and legacies | |||
| Donations | 2,310 | 37,369 | |
| Events | - | 2,618 | |
| 2,310 | 39,987 | ||
| Total incoming resources | 2,310 | 39,987 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Sub-contractors | 14,810 | 9,425 | |
| Conference costs | - | 639 | |
| MBC Awards | 732 | - | |
| 15,542 | 10,064 | ||
| Support costs | |||
| Finance | |||
| Bank charges | 53 | 75 | |
| Information technology | |||
| Computer costs | 800 | 606 | |
| Other | |||
| Training | 157 | 169 | |
| Governance costs | |||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 250 | 300 | |
| Total resources expended | 16,802 | 11,214 | |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (14,492) | 28,773 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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