MEN WHO TALK
Men Who Talk runs regular online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18 plus in the UK. The groups offer lower-level support and are loosely themed on set topics. The charity also runs engagement events and corporate workshops to facilitate the continued development of the understanding of mens mental health and wellbeing.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE RELIEF OF MEN IN NEED IN THE UK, WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING POOR MENTAL HEALTH, BY MEANS OF, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY: A) INCREASING AWARENESS OF, AND REDUCING THE STIGMA ATTACHED TO, MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH; B) CREATING CONTENT, EVENTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE MEN TO SHARE THEIR OWN INNER STRUGGLE IN A FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the period with £17,721.04 in unrestricted funds and no debts or liabilities, having increased its income to £44,456.27 over the 15-month period. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. A reserves policy was put in place after the period end, with current funding levels exceeding the minimum desired level.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received a donation from a trustee in the period in the form of a donation from the Chair of Trustees, James King, through his Limited Company (The Boring Agency Ltd) of £200 to the JustGiving London Marathon fundraiser in April 2024.” — page 16
“The Director and Founder received reimbursement of £3,828.68 in the period for duties performed.” — page 16
“The charity received a donation from a trustee in the period in the form of a donation from the Chair of Trustees, James King, through his Limited Company (The Boring Agency Ltd) of £200 to the JustGiving London Marathon fundraiser in April 2024.” — page 16
“The Director and Founder received reimbursement of £3,828.68 in the period for duties performed.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Daniel Money
- Dominic Bellringer-Mundy
- James King
- Lucy McGeachin
- Mathew Saisi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £10k | £5k |
Common questions
Is MEN WHO TALK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with £17,721.04 in unrestricted funds and no debts or liabilities, having increased its income to £44,456.27 over the 15-month period. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. A reserves policy was put in place after the period end, with current funding levels exceeding the minimum desired level. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MEN WHO TALK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MEN WHO TALK as a grant recipient include THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2025 | £17k | MWT - Transforming Volunteering and Data |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2024 | £19k | MEN WHO TALK.org |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2023 | £9k | MEN WHO TALK |