23 January 2023
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of MANUP For the year ended 31[st ] March 2022 Charity number 1195085
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31[st ] March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act, and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in any material respect, accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or that the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
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.
Signed:
Date: 23/01/2023
Pauline Healey ACMA, MiP
Pauline Healey CIMA MiPs MBA T: 07739 429495 www.logicalbi.com
Trustees' Annual Report for the period
From Period start date To Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 07 07 2021 31 03 2022
Charity name MANUP?
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1195085
| Charity's principal address | Charity's principal address |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Steve Rooke | ||
| Mark Crawley | Safeguarding Lead | |
| Dot Cordle | ||
| Mark Crawley | ||
| Jordan Holder | Removed March 2022 | |
| Phil McEwan-Bell | ||
| Dan Somers | Chair | |
| Mick Richardson |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
- (eg. trust deed, constitution )
[ Constitution adopted July 2021 ]
Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by existing Trustees Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
We have a Disclosure and Barring Service policy for all paid and volunteer staff in place.
We have an extensive range of policies in place including: Vulnerable Adult Protection and Safeguarding Policy, Money Handling Policy, Volunteer Expenses Policy, Compalints olicy and Conflicts of Interest Policy. All have regular (annual) review dates.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
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Any organisational risks are identified and discussed as a quarterly
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● relationship with any related trustees agenda item.
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parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system
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and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
The object of the CIO is toencourage the preservation and protection of good mental health among men in East Anglia and such other parts of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine, in particular, but not exclusively by: a) providing resources and events to educate and inform about men’s mental health with the aim of removing the stigma of acknowledging mental health issues and asking for help; b) providing a support and signposting service to men experiencing mental health issues; and c) campaigning to improve mental health services for men. |
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| MANUP? aims to change the stigma associated with male mental health by changing people's perceptions. It is important to point out that we do not only raise awareness with males but we have also worked with schools, the NHS, businesses & other charity organisations. We are focused on changing everyone's perception, standards & beliefs about mental health in males & how they can impact a person's life. We do not offer direct mental health support and have never done so. We are a sign-posting charity that works closely with the NHS to sign-post people to the most appropriate services or charity organisations on websites maintained by local councils, charity commissions, or the government of their local area. To date, we have also worked with the Police who have confirmed that four males have been prevented from taking their lives due to MANUP? intervention. We are constantly receiving feedback from people, schools & services to say that we've helped them change their life, or how they treat others via our social media accounts. MANUP? only ever works with under 18's if we are working within a school or with a parent. Our primary focus is encouraging males that they do not need to 'man up and get on with it’, even if everything is getting on top of them. We actively and successfully promote that it is OK to ask for help from a partner, friend, or colleague, and it is OK to do so. With our thousands of followers, we aim to change minds and show them it is not just them who struggle with mental health issues. As part of our project, we highlight how men are actively helping themselves to get out of mental health situations. The feedback we have received is that the way we talk about mental health in schools and other service providers or charities is a successful strategy that has engaged with 1000s of people all over England & Wales. In addition to not discussing sexuality, religion or race, and not promoting businesses or services, we only work with those who do good with a core goal of helping those with mental illness. We believe this is why MANUP? has a proven track record of changing attitudes around mental health; we’ve even saved lives As a result of raising awareness, we have been able to attract the attention of many schools. After watching our videos, we had a student wear a 17-kilo weighted vest for a week to give students a visible representation of what mental health problems feel like.. Helping to facilitate paramedics & doctors to accept the help offered by the service, we have liaised and worked with the NHS. After noticing higher |
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than-normal sickness and suicide rates in those roles, the NHS asked us to assist with some great success & feedback!
There are thousands of followers on our social media accounts, and we receive messages & comments almost hourly thanking us for changing their opinions, giving them ideas, or removing the shame associated with mental illness. Businesses and individuals are starting awareness events that encourage friends and family to talk to each other in the name of MANUP?
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
The contribution made by our social followers and video guests has been enormous, and we are very grateful for their support and engagement. Without their valuable time, commitment, enthusiasm, and public discussion of life experiences, MANUP? would not exist in it’s current successful form. In addition, we appreciate and acknowledge the financial support we have You may choose to include received from a range of individual fundraisers. This has enabled us to further statements, where maintain the financial viability to grow our organisation. relevant, about:
● policy on grantmaking;
● policy programme related investment;
● contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
This period was the 'birth' of MANUP? in the capacity of a registered Summary of the main charity. It was very much the middle of the COVID pandemic and full achievements of the charity lockdowns. During this period, we were very limited in what we could do during the year ‘socially’ but recognised very quickly that this was a time where good mental health was critical but that it could also become a huge burden for a lot of people. We couldn't start events, organize meetings, or do anything other than make hundreds of videos with males across England & Wales to demonstrate how they cope with mental health issues or problems. We joined forces with online seminars by the BBC & East Anglian Daily Times. We gave advice & suggestions about what people could do if they were struggling with mental health. We worked with various charities such as StrongMen.org.uk, Cruse & various bereavement charities to discuss mental health, grief & losing someone due to COVID. We had to constantly change & learn as a newly found charity. Once the lockdowns stopped, we started to work face-to-face with various schools, such as St Alban's Catholic High School in Ipswich. We worked with students to encourage 16/17-year-old males to talk to the teachers or those around them. On one occasion, the teachers cancelled the lesson immediately following our talk because a group of students started to really open up about their mental health.
We joined forces with local events such as Dare 2 Dip, which was started by a man wanting to beat his addictions. With our help and influence, he built up a small following of people who joined him every morning at 6:30 to cold water dip in the North Sea, regardless of the weather, to help each other beat addictions and mental illness. We actively join forces with people who may not have a following to help them gain traction which has resulted in 100s, if not 1000s of people think differently about mental health.
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Section E Financial review
We do not need reserves in this period due to MANUP? not employing or Brief statement of the being involved in contracts. We will be monitoring this every quarter as charity’s policy on reserves the charity grows.
Details of any funds materially N/A in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
The main source of our funds is via individual fund raisers using JustGiving or GoFundMe!
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Future plans:
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Continue to build on links with existing partners and make new relationships
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Continue to adjust our working practices to allow us to respond on a more personal level to each individual situation – this may include running more events with others, working with more schools etc
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Keep our focus on promotion & the education that there is nothing ‘weak’ about speaking to someone about mental health.
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Maintain our stance that we do not react to viral news stories
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We will continue to avoid discussions that will be seen as tokenism
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) S Rooke
Full name(s) Steve Rooke
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair of Trustees
Date
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MANUP? Account 07/07/21-31/03/2022
| Created on | Transaction Type | Paid out (£) | Paid in (£) | Balance (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2021 | Donation - Brook | £60.00 | £60.00 | |
| 22 Aug 2021 | PAYPAL CODE 8223, | £0.01 | £60.01 | |
| 25 Aug 2021 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £59.01 | |
| 7 Sep 2021 | Justgiving | £429.84 | £488.85 | |
| 14 Sep 2021 | Justgiving | £532.01 | £1,020.86 | |
| 21 Sep 2021 | Justgiving | £156.16 | £1,177.02 | |
| 25 Sep 2021 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £1,176.02 | |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Justgiving | £106.91 | £1,282.93 | |
| 4 Oct 2021 | Justgiving | £146.75 | £1,429.68 | |
| 6 Oct 2012 | Set App | £47.89 | £1,381.79 | |
| 6 Oct 2012 | Set App | £2.21 | £1,379.58 | |
| 11 Oct 2021 | Justgiving | £715.23 | £2,094.81 | |
| 18 Oct 2021 | Justgiving | £1,595.04 | £3,689.85 | |
| 25 Oct 2021 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £3,688.85 | |
| 1 Nov 2021 | Justgiving | £29.23 | £3,718.08 | |
| 4 Nov 2021 | BRIGGS EQUIPMENT | £5,000.00 | £8,718.08 | |
| 5 Nov 2021 | Set App | £2.22 | £8,715.86 | |
| 25 Nov 2021 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £8,714.86 | |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Justgiving | £29.23 | £8,744.09 | |
| 5 Dec 2021 | Set App | £2.26 | £8,741.83 | |
| 6 Dec 2021 | Justgiving | £2,000.00 | £10,741.83 | |
| 7 Dec 2021 | KING STREET CINEM | A £225.00 |
£10,516.83 | |
| 15 Dec 2021 | FACEBK Advertising | £50.40 | £10,466.43 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | Mindfield International | £50.00 | £10,416.43 | |
| 18 Dec 2021 | FACEBK Advertising | £40.31 | £10,376.12 | |
| 18 Dec 2021 | SquareSpace | £216.00 | £10,160.12 | |
| 23 Dec 2021 | NORTH HILL NOODLE | £44.00 |
£10,116.12 | |
| 24 Dec 2021 | Justgiving | £24.32 | £10,140.44 | |
| 25 Dec 2021 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £10,139.44 |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Mindfield International | £50.00 | £10,089.44 | |
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| 29 Dec 2021 | NCP Colchester | £7.35 | £10,082.09 | |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Set App | £2.22 | £10,079.87 | |
| 10 Jan 2022 | Justgiving | £1,463.10 | £11,542.97 | |
| 11 Jan 2022 | MIndfield International | £50.00 | £11,492.97 | |
| 18 Jan 2022 | Justgiving | £462.35 | £11,955.32 | |
| 20 Jan | Mindfield International | £50.00 | £11,905.32 | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | Mindfield International | £50.00 | £11,855.32 | |
| 25 Jan 2022 | Justgiving | £263.93 | £12,119.25 | |
| 25 Jan 2022 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £12,118.25 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | Mindfield International | £50.00 | £12,068.25 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | GoFundme | £68.36 | £12,796.72 | |
| 5 Feb 2022 | MIndfield International | £50.00 | £12,746.72 | |
| 5 Feb 2022 | Set App | £2.21 | £12,744.51 | |
| 7 Feb 2022 | Justgiving | £390.53 | £13,135.04 | |
| 14 Feb 2022 | FACEBK Advertising | £125.23 | £13,009.81 | |
| 14 Feb 2022 | Mindfield International | 50 | £12,959.81 | |
| 14 Feb 2022 | Justgiving | £324.76 | £13,284.57 | |
| 18 Feb 2022 | FACEBK Advertising | 49.73 | £13,234.84 | |
| 21 Feb 2022 | Justgiving | £1,806.59 | £15,041.43 | |
| 24 Feb 2022 | Mindfield International | 50 | £14,991.43 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | ANNA Subscription, | 1 | £14,990.43 | |
| 28 Feb 2022 | Justgiving | £1,482.14 | £16,472.57 | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | HUDSON MEDIA | 279.57 | £16,193.00 | |
| 5 Mar 2022 | Set App | 2.26 | £16,190.74 | |
| 6 Mar 2022 | FACEBK Advertising | 125 | £16,065.74 | |
| 7 Mar 2022 | Justgiving | £960.50 | £17,026.24 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | Mindfield International | 100 | £16,926.24 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | GoFundme | £1,000.48 | £17,926.72 | |
| 13 Mar 2022 | FACEBK Advertising | 125.08 | £17,801.64 | |
| 14 Mar 2022 | Justgiving | £461.56 | £18,263.20 |
| 18 Mar 2022 | FACEBK Advertising | 10.51 | £18,252.69 | |
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| 21 Mar 2022 | Justgiving | £282.69 | £18,535.38 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | ANNA Subscription, | £1.00 | £18,534.38 | |
| 27 Mar 2022 | NEXUS CREATIVE | £120.00 | £18,414.38 |