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Annual Report
21[st] February 2024 to 20[th] February 2025
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
Charity Name
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number
1202034
Registered Address
Ivy Cottage
Coach Road Acrefair Wrexham LL14 3TN
Contact Information
General Email: hello@menstrualhealthproject.org.uk
Website:www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
About Menstrual Health Project
Menstrual Health Project (MHP) is a UK charity who provides educational tools, offers workplace and school sessions, and raises awareness for menstrual health conditions and related concerns.
Part of what makes MHP special is our Medical Advisory Board, made up of medical professionals who are exceptionally passionate about driving change in the menstrual health space. Every single member of our board is eager to not only boost awareness about various menstrual health conditions and concerns but work to create better care and outcomes for patients.
and down the country with various conditions. Having experienced long waiting times to diagnosis and often little information about what these diagnoses might mean for them, it was important for all of Team MHP to create a space where the gap between patient and professional is bridged.
Our Mission
Our mission as a charity is to provide practical support for those suffering with menstrual health concerns and conditions. We do this by providing educational tools and resources — such as our toolkits — and hosting seminars and events. We are aware of the challenges those suffering with these conditions and concerns can face, so aim to empower people with accurate information to make informed choices.
accurately, and comfortably — whatever stage in life they are at. Our main aim is to improve the education and understanding of menstrual health within all educational and workplace settings.
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where menstrual health is no longer stigmatised or considered a taboo. We want to help normalise menstrual health in society — but this goes beyond no longer feeling the need to hide a tampon up your sleeve when you go to the bathroom.
It’s about people being educated about their bodies, knowing correct terminology, and among other things, knowing what is normal when it comes to menstrual health and what isn’t.
We envision a future of empowered and informed individuals when it comes to menstrual health, regardless of their gender.
Our Story
Anna and Gabz started off as two Instagram friends who connected through their mutual struggle with endometriosis. They have now become more like family and no longer ‘just’ cyber-pals.
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they decided that they wanted to build on their own personal advocacy work on social media and expand it to a larger scale. This was one of the main driving forces behind founding MHP.
accurately, and comfortably — whatever stage in life they are at. MHP’s main aim is to improve the education and understanding of menstrual health within all educational and workplace settings.
“We are both incredibly passionate about advocating for not only for ourselves, but others who suffer with hidden disabilities. We have used our own platforms to educate, raise awareness and support those with similar conditions as best as we can.”
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
Our Second Year as a Charity
Toolkits
We launched our third toolkit in January 2025 ‘A complete guide to your Menstrual Health’ this year.
Building on our U18’s Menstrual Health Toolkit, A Complete Guide to your Menstrual Health features important topics such as spotting the signs of the five – yes, five – main gynaecological cancers, pelvic floor dysfunction, and menopause. Find out everything you should have been taught at school about menstrual health.
Our three toolkits have been created with the expertise of our esteemed Medical Advisory Board, and in collaboration with BeYou.
An Evening for Endometriosis
We held our second event, An Evening for Endometriosis in Oswestry in March 2024. There were talks by Dr Barbara Guinn from the University of Hull who we
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spilt the funds raised from the event with in order for her to continue her research in to biomarkers for endometriosis; and Mr Anthony Griffith Senior Consultant Gynaecologist in Endometriosis and Reproductive Surgery. The event was an evening of glitz and glamour with a line-up of stalls as well selling some fantastic products.
We raised funds through the ticket price, but everyone who attended felt they gained so much by coming along as well as a great night out. All who attended left with a goody bag with information leaflets, our toolkits, and some products we were donated.
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Trainee Conference
We were invited to the Trainee Conference for the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Brighton where we got to meet a large number of Trainee Doctors and Specialists and talk about what we do, share our resources and raise awareness as well.
Every Woman Festival
We were invited back to Every Woman festival and this time we had a stall and our Co-Founder Gabz had a speaking slot as well. This year the festival was bigger and better but with the same focus of aiming to educate, empower and support women and girls on health topics in a relaxed informal event.
The event was packed with even more seminars and practical workshops combined with art, music, food and drink in the beautiful surroundings of Insole Court in Cardiff again. We handed out toolkits, leaflets, pens and information cards to those we met as well as sharing who we were and what we are trying to do.
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
Education Sessions
We have continued offering education and workplace menstrual health sessions for a variety of business over the year. We charge businesses for the sessions; the fee we charge then allows us to offer the sessions to schools for free. We have delivered school sessions in primary schools, high schools, colleges and universities; sessions are always aimed at the right level for who is in the room.
Menopause Impacts All Campaign
In November 2024 we launched our Menopause Impacts All Campaign for Menopause Awareness Day. While menopause awareness is growing, we have noticed that the discourse sometimes excludes those who do not experience menopause naturally because of age, such as those through surgery, chemical treatment, or Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and we wanted to change that narrative.
Donations and Funding
We are incredibly grateful for all donations and funding received this year and it all goes towards continuing our work in educating and advocating.
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034
Our Financial Report
Menstrual Health Project Statement of Financial Activities 21 February 2024 to 20 February 2025
| Income Donations Fundraising Events Charitable Activities Other Trading Activities Total Income Direct Expenditure Fundraising Events Charitable Activities Expenditure from Restricted Funds Total Direct Expenditure Administrative Expenses Accomodation Bank/Finance Charges Insurance Mileage Total Administrative Expenses Total Expenditure Net Income Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment 16,298.09 £ 330.00 £ 1,410.04 £ 18,038.13 £ - £ - £ 4,044.92 £ 12,059.15 £ 1,949.89 £ 16,104.07 £ 1,949.89 £ - £ 797.61 £ 434.84 £ 1,061.43 £ 150.33 £ 2,444.21 £ - £ - £ 18,548.28 £ 1,949.89 £ - £ 510.15 -£ 1,949.89 -£ - £ 11,422.19 £ 1,981.07 £ - £ 10,912.04 £ 31.18 £ - £ |
Total 16,298.09 £ 330.00 £ 1,410.04 £ - £ |
|---|---|---|
| 18,038.13 £ |
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| 4,044.92 £ 12,059.15 £ 1,949.89 £ |
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| 18,053.96 £ |
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| 797.61 £ 434.84 £ 1,061.43 £ 150.33 £ |
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| 2,444.21 £ |
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| 20,498.17 £ |
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| 2,460.04 -£ |
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| 13,403.26 £ 10,943.22 £ |
The Board of Trustees declare that they approve the Annual Report
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Signature
Full Name Kate George
Position Chair of Trustees
Date 3[rd] March 2026
Menstrual Health Project
Charity Number: 1202034