Menscraft Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered no.. 1188578
Menscraft For the year ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page Legal and administrative infomiatlon The Chairfs report Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner ststement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 10 Cash Flow ststement 11 Notes fomiing part of the financial statements 12
Menscraft Legal and admlnlstrative information Forthe year ended 31 March 2025 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO}: Menscraft Registered Charity number.. 1188578 Trustees.. Tim Arnold (resigned 17 March 2025) Susan Kelly Sam Watts Michael Twigg (appointed 25 September 2024) Paul Kay Charles Ison Dr Georgia Philip Mark Farringlon (appoinlèd 3 Decembar 2025) Aexander Durand (appointed 3 December 2025) John Dewing (apwinted 3 December 2025) Pranver8 Shema Smith (appointed 3 June 20251 Joel Sharp {appointed 3 June 2025} Wesley Anderson (appointed 19 March 2025) Principal offlce: 6 The Cottage. St. Johns Alley Nol¢h, NR2 1 DR Independent Examiner: l A Barlow FCCA Sexty & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 124 Thorpe Road Norwich, NR1 1RS Bankors: The CoQperative Bank PIC Skelmersdale Branch PO Box 250 Skelm8rsdaS8, WN8 6
Menscraft Tha Chair's report For the year ended 31 March 2025 2024-25 has been another positive and encouraging year for the charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of m8n and boys across Norfolk. This year has once again demonstrated both the scale of need for our work and the resilience of the organisation in responding to It. l am proud to report that the charity has continued to deliver highquality sUPPOrt while slrenglhening ils financial position, despite an increaslngly Challenging funding landscape. The Board remains mindful of these challenges and continues to prioritise long-tem sustainability while ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. Over the past year, we have seen a marked rise In public dabate around men's wellbeing. While this increased visibility is welcorne, it also reinforces the responsibility placed on organisations such as ours to ensure that we're impacting those who most need it. Another particularly notable development during Ihe year was the announcement and subsequent call for evidence for the first-ever national Men's Health Strategy. This represents a larKlmark moment and a long- overdu8 r8cognilion of the specific health and wellbeing challenges faced by men and boys. I believe we are well placed to lead on this agenda locally. We also made substantial progress in the develop.ment of our theraFeUtic offer. Building on our eslablished support seNices. we have focused increasingly on addressing the underlying difficulties mèn encounter. Collaboration has remained central to our work, and l am particulady pleased to highlight our achievem8nt of associate status with the University of East Anglia. This partnership strengthens our ability to connect practice wilh research and contribute to wi(ler learning around men's mantal health. I would like to place on record my sincer8 Ihanks lo our Chief Executive Tim, whose leadership, commitment, and strategic insight have been central to the charitls progress this year. l am also deeply grateful to all our staff, whose prolessionalism, compassion, and dedication underpin everything we achieve. Their Work makes a real and lasting differen to the lives of men and boys, often in the most dtfficult circumstances. This year has also seen gJOA retention of th8 team demonstrating commtlm8nt and continuity to our mission. My Ihanks also extend to our funders, partners. and supporters. In a competitive and uncertain funding environment, your continued belief in our mission has enabled us to maintain and develop our services. I would also like to recognise the extraordinary efforts of our fundraisers, whose energy and commitment have played 8 role in strengthening our financial resilience and raising awareness of men's and boys, mental health.
Menscraft The Chalr's report- cont'd For the year ended 31 March 2025 Finally, I would Ilke to thank my fellow Trustees for their time, exp8rtis8, and unwavering commitment lo good governance. The board membership has significantly increased. Welcoming some very passionate and well connected individuals and I believe the board has never been better placed to support the organisatFon to thrive. As we look ahead to the coming year, the Board remains confident that. with a strong leadership learn and dedicaled workfor the chanty is well placed to build on the progress of 2024-25 and continu8 making a meaninglul difference. Sam Watts, Chair of Trustses
Menscraft Report of tha Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees of Menscraft are pleased to present their report together with the finanaal statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Menscraft was givan CIO status on the 16 March 2020 following its formation as a community inlerest company (CICI in 2010. Menscraft is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration Number 1188578 The Cottage, St. Johns Alley, NoThvich. NR2 1 DR .m6ns Objectlves and acllvltles As set out in our goveming documenl our primary objectives ar8". To promotè social inclusion for the publlc benefit by preventing men and boys of all ages wthin Norfolk and surrounding areas, from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are soclally 6xcludéd and assisting them to integrate into society in particular bul not exclusively by- a) providing facilities in which they ean meetjointly or individually lo undertake creatlV8, physical or recreational aclivilies, leam or pass on skills and knowledge and support each other socially,. b) providing pradical advi and support lo those individuals., c) raising public awareness of the issues affecting those individuals both generally and in relation to their inclusFon,' and d) providing advice so thal the local community and businesses can adapt their services to better understand and meet the needs of those individuals. By 'socially excludèd. we mean belng excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following faclors: unemployment- financial hardship- youth or old age,. ill health (physical or mentall. We are comfftitted lo providing an inclusive environment for all who identify as male. regardless of age, gender identity, race. sexual orientation, disability, elhnicily, socio- economic status and faith. And we expect those thal engage wlth us lo do the same. The Trustees can confirm that they have had paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity C¢Jmmission on public benefrt.
Menscraft Report of the Trusteos - cont'd For the year anded 31 March 2025 Monscraft supports boys and men of all ages We offer infomiation, actlvltles and programmes to meet Ihe challenges of Ihe different lrfe stages. Our approach is strengths based, We seek a positive and deeper underslanding of masculinity and one that promotes equalities. We support young men making the transition lo adullhood- men as fathers, Ihose experiencing difficulties, for example in their relationships, work or with their mental heafth. We provide one-to-one support, group work and access to other specialist servlcas. Our range of 8divities giveboys and men purpose, the opportunity for connection with others. and opportunltles for Improv8d wellbeing. Menscraft's starting point is that happier and healthier men make for better brothers. partners, fathers. sons, friends and colleagues. We are committed to providing inclusive environment for all who identify as male. regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, elhnicty, socio- economic status and faith. And we éxpect those that engage with us to do the same. While some {unhelpful) norms remain èntrenched in how masculinlty 1$ expressed, validated and contested, our starting polnt is that a 'mature or integrated. masculinity goes beyond the 'myth ofthe Hero.. Treasurorf6 report The year to 31 March 2025 was anothar posttive one for Menscraft. Whilsl our income showed a slight drop to £498,843, prudent management has allowed us to maintain the range and reach of our s8rvic8s to men in Norfolk. Whilst a comparison to the 23124 income figures shows a significant decrease from Ihe pr8vious year this can be explained by Ihe liming of invoice generation and payments running across the year end accounting periods of 23124 and 24125 respectively. Our expenditure showed 8 minimal increase to £564,082 illustrating our focus on expense management which has allowed us to largely absorb inflationary pressures. Whilst the net result of the period has decreased our overall assets from £418,167 to £367.788 this was prédicted in my last report and serves to correct the timing Issues mentioned above. It is becoming dear that we are in an increasingly competitive funding environment and we antlclpate that thére will be no let off in thes8 financial challenges. I would like to *hank all our staff for their efiorts working with our revised financial systems and prOSses. The changes we have Introducèd have allowed us a much greater degree of control and have proved to be less cumbBrsome and more responsive lo our needs. or course, there remains work to be done,'and we are working to perfect our budgeting and reportlng capabllty, however we exit this period in a significantly better place due to everyone's efforts.
Menscraft Report of the Trustees - cont'd For the year ended 31 March 2025 Throughout the cnming year we will continue our focus on our core costs (insurance, IT, Premises, HR and Finance etc.) to identify further opportunities for savings within the demands of our service offerings. Th8 general fvnd is intended to provide an intemal source of funds to cover 8tlualions where there may bo a sudden increase in expenses, oneaoff urnbudgeted expenses. uninsured losses 'or unanticipated losses in funding (hence to cover a short-term funding gap whilst 81ternative income streams ats sought). It is not intended lo replace a pemianent loss in funds or to eliminate an ongoing budget gap. The 98neral fund reseNe Is recalculated each ye8r in line with the annual budget setting p$s, and performance against target is monitored quarterly as part of the financial reporting process to the Resources and Finance Commrttee and the Board. This reserve is intended to cover closure of the charity should fvnding not be available for the charity lo carry on as a going concern. It is intended to cover statutory redundancy costs, lease reparation costs, t8rmination fees on the e8rfy curtailment of contracts and the property lease. The current target level is set at 4 months and is curr6nlly 3 months for this period. In so far as th& tnjstees a aware.. there is no relevant infomiation of which the charitable ompany's accountant is unaware.. and the Iruslees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to rnake themselves awa of any rèlevant audtt infonnation and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information. We are gratefvl to Sexty and Co who have provided us with the scwtiny of our finanS. This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies, exemption. They have indicated their wllingness to continue in office. The designated trustees bMII propose a motSon appointing the audrtors at a meeting of the ttustees. Trustoos. responsibilities statement The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi1. The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a Irue and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resour and applicalion of resource5 of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are r8quired to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply.them consistently., observe the methods and principles in the CharFties SORP 2019 IFRS 102)., m8ke judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whother applicable accounting slandards have been followed- prepare the financial statemenls on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriale to presume that the charity will Continue in operation.
Menscraft Report of the Trustees - cont'd For the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees are r8sponsible for keeping proper accounting records that disdose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positlon of the charity and enable them to ensure that Ihe financial statements comply with the CharFti8s Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and h8nc8 for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dgtection of fraud and other irregularilS0s. We are satisfied that our charity has an effective system of internal conlrol and major risks have been rgviewed and systems andlor wocedures have been established to manage th e risks. This report and the financial and were sned on their lemen15 were approved by the Trustees on .. Z311 . Paul Kay, Treasurer
M&nscraft Indep•ndent Examiner's Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 18. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charitys accounts carried out under section 145 of the Acl and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independenl examiner's statement Since the companls gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the lisled bodies. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matters have come to my. attentlon In onnection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accountjng records were not kept in resp8Ct of the charity as required by $8Ction 130 of the Act: or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records", or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any r8quirernent that the accounts give a'true and fair view, which is nota matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the 8xamination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. l A Barlow FCCA Sexty & Co Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors 124 Thorpe Road Norwich NR11RS 28 January 2026
Menscraft statement of Financlal Activilies For the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024125 Total 2023124 Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacles Charitable activity Other income 8,004 229,952 585 333.354 (73,052) 341.358 156.900 585 286,808 371.449 5,948 Total Income and endowments 238,541 260,302 498,843 664,200 Expenditure on: Charitab19 activities 343,175 220,907 564,082 556,782 343,175 220.907 564.082 556,782 Net in¢om•l{oxpenditure) (104.634) 39.395 (65,239 107,418 Transf&rs botweon funds 56.610 (56,610) Net movement In funds (48.024} (17,215) 165,239) 107,418 Re¢onclllatlon of funds: Fund balanGes brought forward 105.574 312,593 418,167 310,749 Fund balancos carrled forward 57,550 295,378 352,928 418.167 Th8 notes set out on pages 12 to 18 fo an integral part of these financial statements:
Menscraft Balance Sheet For the year ended 31 March 2025 CIO reglstered number: 1188578 Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSErs Tangible assets 17,785 19.068 CURREpif ASSErs Cash at bank and In hand Debtors due thIn one year 283.128 84.660 275,805 143.049 367,788 418.853 CREDITORS: AMourS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR NET CURREpif ASSErs 335,143 NET ASSET8 418 167 REPRESENTED BY: Restricled funds Unrestrfcled funds 295,378 312,593 105 574 TOTAL FUNDS 10-11 418.167 Tha financial statements on pages 910 18 wer8 approved by the Trustees ... ...... . and signed on their behalf by.. . Sam Watts. Chair . Paul Kay, Treasurer 10
Menscraft statement of Cash Flows For the year ènded 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Net income {65,239) 107,418 Adjustments: Depreciation l Amortisalion {IncreaSeyDec8$e in debtors {Decrease)Ilncrease in credito 5,229 58,389 12,890 2,933 (120,269} 4,401 Net cash provlded by operating actlvltles 11,269 (14,3181 Cash flows from investing actlvllles: Purchase of fixed assets 3,946 13,438 Net cash used in irNesting a¢tlvltles (3,946) (13,438) Change in cash and cash equivalents in the r9ting period 7,323 127,756) Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the period 275,805 303,561 Cash and cash 8qulvalent5 at the end of the perlod 283,128 275 805 Cash and cash equivalents consists of: Cash at bank and in hand 283 128 275 805
Menscraft Notes to the Flnanclal Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Accountlng policies (al Basis of preparatlon The Charity constitules a public benefrt entity as defined by FRS 102. These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaclion value unless otheswise stated In the relévant notes to these a¢¢ounls. The )Inancial stat&ments have been prepared in accordance with AcuntIng and Reporting by Charrties- Statement of Recommended Pract1 (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Gèneralty Apted Ac(£wnting Practice. The finanal statements are presented in pounds steding and are rounded to the nearest pound. Ibl Fund accountlng General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not begn designated for other purposès. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by th8 Trustees for particular purposes. Restrtct8d ftjnds are funds whi¢h are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity fDr particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the spectfic fund. {c} Incomlng resources All incoming resources are induded in the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis. They are classified on an activity basis. (dl Resources expended All expenditure Is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all $1$ related lo Ihe category. Where costs cannot be directly attrtbuted lo particular headings. they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. 18) Flxod assets Fixed assels are slated at cosl less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided to wrile off the cost. less estimated residual value. of fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates used f(x this Pltrpose are.. Computer equipment Lèasehold buildings Office equipment Planl and machinery 20% straight line 200/ty Straight lirbe 200/LS Straight line 200A straight line 12
Menscraft Notes to the Flnancial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 (n Going concern The financial slalements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe Ihat 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 Charty to be able tr) continue as a going concem. Donatlons. legaGies and slmllar Income 2025 2024 Corporate doners Individual doners Granl income 539 29,369 311450 3,166 10,705 272 937 341358 286 808 Incom8 from charitable a¢tlvlty 2025 2024 Projects. advice & support servi5 156,900 371,449 156,900 371449 Other Income 2025 2024 Space rental Utilities recharge Olher income (2,4651 585 8.408 585 5.943 13
Menscraft Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Endod 31 March 2025 Expendllurn on dwltable actlvltles Unrestrlcted Rostrlcted 2025 2024 Advertising Bad debts Bank charges Computer & teléphone Travel & subsistence Insurance Staff costs {gross, Nl & pension) Freelance costs Ulililies Office costs Room hire Subscriptions Sundry Market research Training Therapeutic seNices Professional fees Independent Examiners fe6 Interest paid Premises costs Project materials Recruitment Repairs & maintenance Depreciatlon 1,377 3,919 5,296 5,225 237 11,280 4,951 4,371 227,826 20,532 6.211 3.632 18,012 2,233 2,134 2,793 7,808 14.073 15,080 12,759 11,371 4,371 6,552 152.910 380,736 342,269 12.715 33,247 59,478 6,211 5,702 5,267 5,208 37,188 34,692 2,566 1,708 2,399 2,226 1.635 19,176 333 265 12,812 4,050 17,930 1.800 258 600 1.413 996 359 4,192 6,075 17,004 10,125 17,930 1,800 258 600 5.164 996 473 5.229 8,176 16,870 1,800 360 9,450 8,639 12,697 5,725 2,933 3,751 114 5,221 343,175 220,907 564,082 556,782 Stsff costs and Trustso remunoratlon 2025 2024 Gross salaries Employers National Insurance Defined contribulioTTr pension costs 353,649 22,025 5,062 312,161 24,290 5,818 380,736 342,269 No employee 8amed m¢ye than £60,000 in etther period. No Trustee received any remuneration from the charity during the current or previous financial period. nor were any expenses reimbursed. The average number of employees during the period was 17 (2024 - 16). 14
Menscraft Notes to tho Flnanclal Statemenls For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 6 Staff costs and Trust remuneration (cont'd) Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and conlrolling th8 activities of the charity. The total compensation paid to key management personnel for serVIS provided lo the charity included £27.216 Wages and Salaries {2024 £21,689). £2,501 Social Security Costs (2024 - £1,738) and £629 Pension costs (2024 - £464). Fixed assets Computer Leasehold equipment bulldlngs Offic Plant & equipment machinery Total Cost At 1 Aprfl 2024 Additions 15,008 6.325 503 25,680 3,946 260 At 31 March 2025 9,625 503 4.104 29,626 Dopro¢iation At 1 April 2024 Charge for year 6.387 3.026 70 1.295 101 808 6,612 5,229 100 At 31 March 2025 9.414 1,365 154 909 11.842 Net book valug At 31 March 2025 8,260 349 3,195 Debtors and prepaymenls 2025 2024 Debtors Prepaym8nls & arThJed income 76,840 7,820 140.122 2.927 84,660 143,049 15
Menscraft Notss to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Creditors and accruals 2025 2024 Trade creditors Pension creditor Accruals Social security & other tsxes 16,185 1,318 4.226 10,916 9,374 2,745 4.044 3.592 32,645 10 Funds roconcillatlon Opening funds Closlng funds Income Expendlture Transfers Unrestricted General Designated (24.605) 26 130,179 238.515 1140,456) 202,719 203,689 147,079 38,654 18,896 Total unrestricted 105.574 238,541 343,175 56,610 57.550 Restrlclod funds Pil Stop Woodland Prolect Positive Activities Programme Business Continuity & Close Down Fund Men's Projects Know Your Neighbourhood Adolescent boys Arts & Ouldoor Recreational Fund Dad's Onside Research Development Fund Creative Activty Fund Running Hunks Therapeutic Waypoint 89.870 183,308 14,4061 68,595 (110,900) (80,732) 12541 5,803 (68,595) 81,546 1,143 (51,367) 89.333 37,966 36,808 15,180 136,808) 115.1801 41.892 9,200 41,892 9,200 101,152 9.200 82.554 (79,048) (12.3201 19.2001 92,338 (27,725) 5,265 29,000 39,267 (371) (2,559) (7,741) 20,034 33,227 12,7061 6,240 16.764 5,131 (1,337) 2,469 26,162 Total restricted 312.593 260.302 220,907 56,610 295.378 Total funds 418,167 498.843 16 564,082 352.928
Menscraft Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year End•d 31 March 2025 11 R8Strlcted funds, purpose The purpose of the restrided funds is as follows= FUND PURPOSE Pit Stop Pitt Stop is a dry bar drop in facility, offering face-to- face connection around sharéd passions. interests and aclivit18s. It 8ncourages men from different background510 come together for 3 hours per session for 8X8mple. for table board games, music, films. comedy & other activities li.e. model maklng. heritage walk5..art, yoga. whittling) they have.detemined. The Pitt Stop has a peer support component to ils, delivery with a number of volunteers who form the 'Pitt Crew,. They support the set up and setting down of the sessions, meet and greet and actively C0-fali1ale sessions. Posltive Actlvities Programme Reducing engagement. holesSnesS through positive Men's Projocts Variaty of bespoke opportunities across our services. Know Your Nelghbourhood Promotion and development volunteer opportunities for men in the 8orough of Great Yamiouth. Dad's Onslde A fatheffs support programme. Research Development Fund Res8arch on the needs of men in Norfolk. Adoles¢ent Boys Mentoring support for 13-19 year boys. Arts & Outdoor Recreatlonal A nurture in nature programme of activities Fund Woodland Projoct A bespoke 8 week programme of work on untryside meadows. Creatlve Actlvlty Fund A programme of creative and positive actNities. 17
Menscraft Notes to the Financlal Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 11 Restrictod funds, purpose (cont'd) Runnlng Hunks A charitable fundraising event. Therap8UtIc 1.1 and group supportfor men 18 and over. Waypoint Mentoring support for 1 &25 year old boys. The £56,610 transfer beeen funds is comprfsed of £54,929 transferred to contribute towards central costs, Calculated at 15°A of central costs in line wth fuThJing applications and £1,681 relating to balanc8S transferred from Glosed funds. 12 Analysis of net ass8ts between funds Unre$trlcted funds Restricted funds At 311031202S Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 17,374 60,478 (20,3021 411 307,310 (12.343) 17.785 367,788 (32,6451 Total 57.550 295 378 352 928 13 Penslon Commitments The CIO operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The p8nsion contributions paya8 by the CIO for 2025 amounted to £5,062 {2024- £5,817). 14 Related party transactions and donatod facilities Such costs have not been incurred during the period. 1S Ultlmat• controlling party The CIO Is controlled by the Board of Trustees. 18