MENSCRAFT
MensCraft supports the wellbeing of men and boys through a range of activities including support groups, services for those at risk of suicide, social activities and the Caring Dads programme.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £65,239 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £418,167 to £352,928. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for the next 12 months. The general fund reserve stands at £57,550, which is below the stated policy target of four months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant income 311,450” — page 15
“The current target level is set at 4 months and is currently 3 months for this period.” — page 8
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Alexander Paschal Durandchair
- Charles Ison
- Dr Georgia Philip
- Joel Matthew David Sharp
- John Paul Dewing
- Mark Ian Farrington
- Michael James Twigg
- Paul Kay
- Sam Watts
- Wesley Anderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £499k | £564k |
| 31/03/2024 | £664k | £557k |
| 31/03/2023 | £484k | £418k |
| 31/03/2022 | £349k | £294k |
| 31/03/2021 | £414k | £224k |
Common questions
Is MENSCRAFT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £65,239 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £418,167 to £352,928. The trustees confirm the charity is prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient budgeted income and reserves to continue operations for the next 12 months. The general fund reserve stands at £57,550, which is below the stated policy target of four months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MENSCRAFT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MENSCRAFT as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £85k | 25% of salaries and running costs over 3‑years for a fathers programme to improve parenting and enhance the safety and wellbeing of children in Norwich, Norfolk |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £79k | To offer 4 projects which will develop communities across GYB. Working around the themes of growing, creating, sharing and repairing, the offers are: dye garden |
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £51k | To set up and run three local Pit Stops in Great Yarmouth and train Men's Health Champions to support men adversely affected by the pandemic. |
| THE EARL OF NORTHAMPTON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £31k | Older People & Housing Programme |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Theme of the Year |
| NORWICH CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | FY2025 | £8k | Social opportunities for people living isolated lives |
| Norwich Freemen's Charity | FY2025 | £2k | Contribution to core costs |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | Groups/Clubs |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 04/12/2024 | £94k | Grant to Menscraft |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £20k | Young Men's Mentoring Project |
| Sport England | 28/11/2023 | £8k | Pit Stop Active |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2023 | £216k | Dads Onside |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2022 | £9k | Nurture in nature woodland project |