THE MEN'S HEALTH FORUM
The Men's Health Forum's mission is to improve the health of men and boys in England, Wales and Scotland. To this end, we carry out research, raise awareness, work to change health policy, share and encourage the latest good practice, work with other charities and provide health information and advice to men through our website, our online chat services, Men's Health Week and our Man Manuals.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £4,984 for the year, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of £1,280. However, the trustees explicitly state that this reserve level is below their own policy target of a minimum £50,000, which is intended to cover three months of activities. The accounts note that the going concern basis relies on income generation in an uncertain climate, though the trustees believe income can continue to be received.
What the accounts disclose
“At the balance sheet date free reserves were £1,280 (2024 - negative £3,704). The Trustees are more than aware that the current deficit of £48,720 (2024 : £53,704) is below the ideal reserves level.” — page 7
“The accounts are prepared on the going concern basis which assumes that the business will continue to operate for the foreseeable future. This basis relies on income being generated in what is an uncertain climate for Charities. The trustees believe that income can continue to be received and that preparing accounts on the going concern basis remains appropriate in the circumstances.” — page 13
Trustees
- Dr John William Chisholm CBE FRCGPchair
- Adelle Heather Shaw-Flach
- Dr Annette Elizabeth Fenner
- Dr SU WANG
- Matthew David Longley
- Melanie Ponomarenko
- Ruth Pott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £69k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £85k |
| 31/03/2023 | £90k | £111k |
| 31/03/2022 | £122k | £133k |
| 31/03/2021 | £162k | £142k |
Common questions
Is THE MEN'S HEALTH FORUM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £4,984 for the year, resulting in unrestricted free reserves of £1,280. However, the trustees explicitly state that this reserve level is below their own policy target of a minimum £50,000, which is intended to cover three months of activities. The accounts note that the going concern basis relies on income generation in an uncertain climate, though the trustees believe income can continue to be received. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £60k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance-Mens health forum |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £20k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance - Additional Work- Men's Health Forum |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £60k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance-Mens health forum |
| UK government | — | £60k | Men's Health Forum |