GLOBAL ACTION ON MEN'S HEALTH (GAMH)
GAMH encourages international and national health organisations to develop research, policies and strategies to tackle men's health problems and we provide guidance on how to take effective action.
Objects
THE PROMOTION OF THE HEALTH OF MEN AND BOYS INTERNATIONALLY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, INCLUDING BY: A) RAISING AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEEDS OF MEN AND BOYS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC, HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AND POLICY MAKERS AND IN SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES; B) ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING MEN AND BOYS TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF THEIR OWN HEALTH AND THAT OF THEIR PARTNERS AND CHILDREN; C) CARRYING OUT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH INTO THE HEALTH OF MEN AND BOYS PUBLISHING THE USEFUL RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH; D) MAINTAINING AN APPROACH TO HEALTH THAT FULLY RECOGNISES THE NEEDS OF BOTH SEXES IN POLICY, PRACTICE AND FUNDING AND WHICH PROMOTES GREATER GENDER EQUALITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £59,608 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward reaching £166,871. However, the trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £26,195 are significantly below their ideal target of £125,000, which they consider necessary to cover approximately six months of running costs. The trustees acknowledge a pressing need to improve the organisation's medium- and long-term financial position and diversify funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“GBP 138,193 from Merck Sharp and Dohme” — page 7
“At the year end date the Charity had £26,195 (2024: £31,244) in unrestricted funds. The trustees' ideal reserves level would be in the region of £125,000 which equates to approximately six months running costs.” — page 8
“The Board notes that GAMH's income will increase in 2025-26 but recognises that there remains a pressing need to improve further the organisation's medium- and long-term financial position and to ensure that funding derives from a variety of sources.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Derek MacGregor Griffithchair
- Amon Lukhele
- Cara E Clements
- Dr Doris Bardehle
- Dr Shaun Paul Davis
- John Joseph Rich
- Kenton Boston
- Rae Bonney
- Ronald Kenneth Henry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £193k | £133k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £86k |
| 31/03/2023 | £148k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £23k | £41k |
| 31/03/2021 | £37k | £16k |
Common questions
Is GLOBAL ACTION ON MEN'S HEALTH (GAMH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £59,608 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward reaching £166,871. However, the trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £26,195 are significantly below their ideal target of £125,000, which they consider necessary to cover approximately six months of running costs. The trustees acknowledge a pressing need to improve the organisation's medium- and long-term financial position and diversify funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| GAMBLEAWARE | 1 | £2.3m |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £50k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BASKETMAKERS 2011 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| EDWARD HOLT TRUST | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- STEMA
- GAMCARE
- ANDYS MAN CLUB LIMITED
- GREATER MANCHESTER WOMEN'S SUPPORT ALLIANCE
- MANCHESTER ACTION ON STREET HEALTH
- HEALTH ACTION LOCAL ENGAGEMENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ACTION ON MEN'S HEALTH (GAMH) | £193k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| STEMA | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GAMCARE | £19.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANDYS MAN CLUB LIMITED | £4.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREATER MANCHESTER WOMEN'S SUPPORT ALLIANCE | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MANCHESTER ACTION ON STREET HEALTH | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |