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Charity registration number 1202395 (England and Wales)
TOUGH TO TALK
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr K Boland | (Appointed 2 September 2024) |
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| Mr M Clutterham | ||
| Mr S Howells | ||
| Mr N Hawkins | (Appointed 2 June 2025) | |
| Mr A Murray | (Appointed 2 June 2025) | |
| Mrs E Frost | ||
| Charity registration | England and Wales | 1202395 |
| Principal address | 40 Linby Road | |
| Hucknall | ||
| Nottingham | ||
| NG15 7TS | ||
| Independent examiner | Fairhurst Accountants Ltd | |
| Douglas Bank House | ||
| Wigan Lane | ||
| Wigan | ||
| Lancashire | ||
| WN1 2TB |
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CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 - 3 |
| Statement of Trustees responsibilities | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 10 |
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TRUSTEES REPORT
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the charity are to:
a) Increase the awareness of and reduce the stigma attached to men's mental health,
b) Provide early intervention opportunities for men to work on their mental health,
c) Provide training on mental health first aid, and
d) Create content, events, partnerships and experiences that encourage men to share their own inner struggle in a friendly and supportive environment.
Public benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The charity has made remarkable progress in raising awareness around male suicide and improving mental health support, achieving meaningful outcomes that benefit individuals and society.
1. Tough Talk Sessions
In 2025 we introduced our "Tough Talkers program to male-centric spaces and charities supporting vulnerable men. Our Tough Talkers are predominantly male frontline staff trained to proactively identify and address issues among their colleagues that could lead to crisis, including suicidal thoughts. In 2025, our Tough Talkers reported successfully conducting 38 suicide interventions.
They operate using our "I to the Power of We" framework, which is built on three key principles:
Influence: Tough Talkers positively influence their environment, from updating outdated support posters to addressing toxic behaviours.
Interact: They are trained to notice concerning signs in what colleagues say or do. This allows them to initiate difficult, non-clinical conversations and guide individuals toward support long before a situation becomes critical.
Intervene: If an interaction reveals a serious risk, such as current or past suicidal thoughts, Tough Talkers are equipped to ask directly about suicide. If necessary, they can perform an immediate intervention, moving the person from danger and isolation to safety. They are trained to utilize their organization's support systems and prioritize their own self-care by seeking support when needed.
2. Tough Talk/Presentations/workshop Sessions
The charity conducted 27 impactful sessions, engaging a total of 3,090 individuals from male-centric industries such as manufacturing, construction, emergency services, colleges and charities who support vulnerable men. These sessions created a supportive environment to address stigma around male mental health while encouraging men to seek help through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). The charity's personal interventions in four critical cases directly prevented suicides, showcasing the life-saving impact of this initiative.
3. Suicide First Aid (SFA) Training
A total of 12 SFA courses were delivered, training 200 men and women to become equipped "Tough Talkers." These proactive individuals are now influencing their communities and workplaces by intervening in crisis situations, promoting mental wellbeing, and driving systemic changes to better support men's mental health. The upcoming Tough Talker app will further enhance these efforts, allowing participants to track their interventions and leverage data to refine future strategies.
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TOUGH TO TALK TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
4. Resource Development
The charity developed valuable mental health resources, including the MANUP self-help journal and its version for young men, which focuses on peer-to-peer support, which will launch in March 26. These resources provide men with practical tools for emotional reflection and self-management, contributing to a broader cultural shift around mental health awareness.
5. Tough Talk App
Launched in Nov 25, we pivoted from creating our own app and utilised the Skool APP as a support network for our Tough Talkers, providing support, training and an outlet for them. We also launched a webapp reporting system for them to report Influences, Interactions and Interventions with Tough To Talks unique I to the Power of We framework.
Financial review
General
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and expenditure basis.
The financial statements show total income of £60,007 and expenditure of £37,257, which results in addition to unrestricted reserves of £22,750.
Reserves policy
There are no restricted reserves. All reserves are held to ensure that the charity is well places to meet future demands on its resources.
Plans for future periods
Vision for 2026
This year, we are focused and determined. As a small charity with big ambitions for meaningful impact, we are dedicating our efforts to key areas that will drive our mission forward.
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Tough Talkers – Strengthen and promote our "I to the Power of We" framework through the Tough Talkers initiative. Launch the app and reporting system, utilizing the collected data to deliver meaningful support to our partners.
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RoadMap to culture change in male-centric spaces. Following our successful implementation with Balfour Beatty Vinci, we have developed a proven culture roadmap designed for male-centric businesses. Building on this success, our focus this year is to partner with at least one more organisation to implement this transformative framework.
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We are excited to announce the launch of our new publications: the Journal and the Journal for Young Men (JFYM). Both are ready for printing. This year, our focus will be on selling the Journal to men through our website. We also aim to partner with three organisations to supply them with the JFYM, supporting young men aged 14-24 within their communities.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Charities Commission on 20th March 2023 and is governed by the constitution established on that date.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr K Boland (Appointed 2 September 2024) Mr M Clutterham Mr S Howells Mr N Hawkins (Appointed 2 June 2025) Mr A Murray (Appointed 2 June 2025) Mrs E Frost Mr T Foster (Resigned 1 June 2025) Mr S Atkins (Resigned 19 March 2025)
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TOUGH TO TALK TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. Mr N Hawkins Trustee
12 June 2026 | 02:33 PDT
Date: .............................................
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF TOUGH TO TALK
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Tough To Talk (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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 that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 financial statements to be reached.
Fairhurst Accountants Ltd
Douglas Bank House Wigan Lane Wigan Lancashire WN1 2TB 12 June 2026 | 10:49 BST Date: ............................
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
| Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and merchandise 2 51,926 60,007 Education and training 3 56,261 - Total income 108,187 60,007 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 61,086 37,257 Total expenditure 61,086 37,257 Net income and movement in funds 47,101 22,750 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 September 2024 22,750 - Fund balances at 31 August 2025 69,851 22,750 |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and merchandise 2 51,926 60,007 Education and training 3 56,261 - Total income 108,187 60,007 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 61,086 37,257 Total expenditure 61,086 37,257 Net income and movement in funds 47,101 22,750 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 September 2024 22,750 - Fund balances at 31 August 2025 69,851 22,750 |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and merchandise 2 51,926 60,007 Education and training 3 56,261 - Total income 108,187 60,007 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 61,086 37,257 Total expenditure 61,086 37,257 Net income and movement in funds 47,101 22,750 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 September 2024 22,750 - Fund balances at 31 August 2025 69,851 22,750 |
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| 60,007 37,257 |
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| 37,257 | ||
| 22,750 - |
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| 22,750 | ||
| All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. | ||
| The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements. |
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BALANCE SHEET
As At 31 August 2025
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 9 |
2025 £ 69,851 |
£ 69,851 69,851 69,851 |
2024 £ 22,750 |
£ 22,750 |
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| 22,750 | ||||
| 22,750 | ||||
| The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements. | ||||
| The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... 12 June 2026 |
02:33 PDT |
.............................. Mr N Hawkins Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Tough To Talk is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2 Income from donations and merchandise
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and merchandise | 51,926 | 60,007 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
3 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Education and training | |||
| Sale of services | 56,261 | - | |
| 4 | Expenditure on charitable activities | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Insurance | 912 | 875 | |
| Marketing costs | 5,515 | 15,273 | |
| Training courses and materials | 30,910 | 3,015 | |
| Publishing costs | 1,221 | 12,517 | |
| Travel and sundry expenses | 15,765 | 4,229 | |
| Sundries | 4,603 | 1,348 | |
| 58,926 | 37,257 | ||
| Share of support and governance costs (see note ) | |||
| Governance | 2,160 | - | |
| 61,086 | 37,257 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 61,086 | 37,257 | |
| 5 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements | 2,160 | - |
6 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
Expenses of £140 were paid to one trustee during the period (2024: £117).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For The Year Ended 31 August 2025
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
8 Contributions by volunteers
The charity has 3 volunteers (who are not trustees) who manage the day to day operation of the charity. They are also responsible for building and maintaining partner relationships, providing support for those in need and running sessions and training events.
The trustees estimate that the monetary value of this work in the year being reported on is £97,000.
9 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 September | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August | |
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| 2024 | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 22,750 | 108,187 | (61,086) | 69,851 |
| Previous year: | At 1 September | Incoming | Resources | At 31 August |
| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | - | 60,007 | (37,257) | 22,750 |
10 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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