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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: NI671771 (Northern Ireland) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 108919

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

for

Men's Alliance (N.I.)

Men's Alliance (N.I.)

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 3 – 8
Independant Examiner’s Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11 to 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13 - 15

Men’s Alliance (N.I.) (Registered number: NI671771)

Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their repm1 with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 I January 2019).

Public benefits:

The direct benefits flowing from the purpose of Men's Alliance is to promote the advancement of mental health in the

population of men who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic abuse.

We believe the impact domestic abuse has on individuals is a public health issue. We minimise suffering and promote the mental and physical health of any adult male who asks for support. We use active listening support and give practical advice which research shows is very important to men in crisis, and we also refer to our own counselling service.

Our online, Facebook. private peer support group network demonstrates the power of sharing experiences with others who understand what you have gone through and provides connection and a place of solidarity. This benefit is clearly shown by the number of men who join and remain in the group and by the many men who frequently engage in it.

The benefits from our purpose are demonstrated by the recording of statistics and figures that will show how much support has been provided to men who otherwise may have used statutory services or not sought help due to a perceived lack of services.

The benefits of counselling are measured using a wellbeing scale taken before and after the work is carried out. This gives a clear indication of the male1s level of improvement and provides vital data to identify strengths and weaknesses in the service so that these can be worked on and improved.

The benefit of our MANi peer support is clearly shown by the number of men who join and remain in the group and by the many men who frequently engage in both offering and looking for support.

There is no harm arising from any of the purposes of the charity directly or indirectly. The beneficiaries of the Charity are male victims of domestic abuse commonly suffering from mental health issues who require help and support. With the exception of training for counsellors, which is incidental and necessary, there is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.

What your organisation does:

The Men's Alliance provides regular in person support groups for Male Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse helping them to understand their situation and improve social skills as they re-integrate into society. These groups include walking and gym sessions to bring the men together, extend to Zoom calls when in person meetings are not possible.

We also raise awareness of Male Domestic Abuse through use of social media accounts and other advertising medium working towards an equal understanding for male victims as there is for female. These awareness sessions also extend to presentations to Male Health Groups, Clubs, Associations and Corporate Contacts where staff training is also undertaken.

The Organisation provides counselling services for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse helping them on

their road to recovery, and support services as they come to terms with and recover from their abuse. These support services include the MANi network of user led peer support groups on Facebook, supported by Counsellors, Professionals and peers.

Men’s Alliance (N.I.) (Registered number: NI671771)

Report of the Trustees

For the year Ended 31 March 2024

Also provided is a telephone listening service for help and support, and a MENtor project where peers are trained to provide Mentorship to men in need.

The Men's Alliance also provide support to men in crisis in relation to housing and legal advice, guiding them to services that are available and advocating for them where necessary, and supporting them through a system where all too often they have little knowledge and no experience of how to make an approach and get the best help available.

The Men's Alliance are working towards a long-term project to provide residential therapeutic support for male victims of domestic abuse where currently none exists in Northern Ireland. Currently we advocate for Crisis Care for men with Government Departments, stressing the need to provide them with both housing and complete wrap around care which will help them to recover from their abuse.

Mens Alliance (NI) Chairperson Report: December 2024

Dear All

I would like to present the Chairpersons Report, giving an insight into the service and support we have provided to men facing domestic abuse, and forced separation from their children.

Service Impact Numbers:

The core to the Men's Alliance offering is online support, which can accurately be demonstrated in number of users with our Social media presence extending to 5 areas (NI, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland), with a total following of 25,801 people on Facebook with our posts reaching 2,221,777 people in the last 12 months. Importantly we have a total of 4170 members in our private MANi peer support groups, with an average of 895 DAILY active users, posting, commenting and reading the content.

Support has also been extended on a 1-2-1 basis to 374 individuals who have contacted us through messenger, email or online form. This support is normally provided by telephone on the same day as the request is received, giving advice, a listening ear and where appropriate direction to other resources available.

We have also been providing group support in the real world, with walks in the summer months and gym during the winter attended by a core group of men, up to 15 who have connected over time with other group members, sharing experiences and offering support, allowing men to regain social connections they may have lost during their abusive relationship.

These support avenues have allowed us to engage with men as they progress from having depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, minimal child contact and as they grow in confidence after abuse, to outgoing confident individuals with shared custody or extensive contact with their children.

Importantly, the help we offer is at a time when it is needed most, when it is asked for. This can be demonstrated by comments we receive in the group, the most memorable of which is "I am so glad I found this group last night; I was going to kill myself today."

Challenges:

Time and commitment is always a challenge for volunteers, with domestic abuse being such a sensitive and stigma laden subject for men who associate themselves with it. Many of our volunteers themselves also suffer with their mental health due to their abuse, and we recognise that these are men who have been through a lot, and whilst the intent is there, sometimes we have to limit our ambition in support that we offer. This being said, the help and

support being offered by the guys we support is what peer support is all about, men helping men, no matter their circumstances.

Men’s Alliance (N.I.) (Registered number : NI671771)

Report of the Trustees For the year Ended 31 March 2024

There are undoubtedly challenges in funding also, with external influences making applications difficult for us as an organisation supporting men. We will continue to focus on smaller projects, and previous funders who understand us as an organisation, and the ongoing need that has been demonstrated by the men we support.

Thanks to Volunteers and supporters:

The support we offer would not be possible without the dedication of a small group of volunteers, committed to helping other men, these men are encouraged by the online support they see on a daily basis, by thousands of men and women leaving comments of support on our social media channels.

To our volunteers, supporters and the men that trust us to help them through their personal storm, thank you, we WILL get through this together.

I am proud to be associated with the men of The Mens Alliance and the MANi Support Groups, and the amazing and positive impact on the men we support. We hear time and again the stories of men who have made it through their abuse to a happier life and even where children are involved regained contact, it is a privilege to be part of their journey.

Regards

Carey Baxter Chairman Mens Alliance (NI)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

NI67177 l (Northern Ireland)

Registered Charity number

108919

Registered office

Suite 9 Railway Studios The Sidings

Lisburn

Co. Antrim BT28 3AJ

Principal address

68 Ballymacormick Road Dromore Co. Down BT25 1QR

Trustees

Mr Raymond Kenneth Alderdice Director Mr William Carey Baxter Director Mr Darren Foye Magee Counsellor

Independent Examiner

Stuart M Lynn FCCA Chartered Certified Accountant Suite 9 Railway Studios The Sidings Lisburn Co. Antrim BT28 3AJ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

W C BAXTER

Mr William Carey Baxter - Trustee

Men’s Alliance (N.I.) (Registered number: NI671771)

Independant Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Men’s Alliance For the year Ended 31 March 2024

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages seven to fifteen.

Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner

As the charity's trustees (and also the 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.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act

state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the independent examiner's report

I have examined your charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.

My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:

  1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records

  2. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities

  3. preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland

  4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.

S M LYNN

Stuart M Lynn FCCA

Suite 9 Railway Studios The Sidings

Lisburn

Co. Antrim BT28 3AJ

27 January 2025

Mens’Alliance (N.

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

ens’Alliance (N.
Statement of Financial
Activities for the Year Ended 31
March 2024
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3,815
Other trading activities
2
0
Total
3,815
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Direct Costs
3,612
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
203
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
183
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
386		 Restricted
31.3.24
Total
31.3.23
Total
funds
funds
funds
£
£
£
9,000
12,815
19,106
0
2,735
9,000 12,815 21,841
8,350 11,962 13,521
650
17,241		 853

17,424		 8,320
13,104
17 891 18 277 17,424

The notes form part of these financial statements

Men’s Alliance (N.I.)

Balance Sheet 31 March 2024

Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
5
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
6
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
7
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Unrestricted
fund
£
5,501
5,667
11,168
(10,782)		 Restricted
funds
£
204
17,987
18,191
(300)
17,891
17,891
17,891		 31.3.24
Total
funds
£
5,705
23,654

29,359
(11,082)
18,277
18,277
18,277
386
17,891
18 277		 31.3.23
Total
funds
£
5,453
20,436
25,889
(8,465)
386 17,424
17,424
1 424
183
17,241
17,424
386
386

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

Men’s Alliance (N.I.)

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2024

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to small charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27 January 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

R K ALDERDICE

Mr Raymond Kenneth Alderdice - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

Men’s Alliance (N.I.)

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS I 02, 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.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is

probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

2.

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

31.3.24 31.3.23
£ £
Support Services Provided Nil 2,735

Men’s Alliance (N.I.)

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

4.

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
4,106
Other trading activities
2,735
Total
6,841
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Direct Costs
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
5,210
1,631
(1,448)
183		 Restricted
funds
£
15,000
-		 Restricted
funds
£
15,000
-		 Total
funds
£
19,106
2,735
15,000 21,841
8,311
6,689
10,552		 13,521
8,320
9,104
17,241 17,424

Men’s Alliance (N.I)

Notes to the Financial Statements -

continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

5. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
MOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24
31.3.23
£ £
VAT 248 236
Prepayments
5,457		 5,217

5,705 5,453

6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.24 31.3.23
£ £
Trade creditors 5,230 2,461
VAT Nil 152
Accrued expenses 5,852 852

11,962 8,465

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024