MANDEM MEETUP
Mandem Meetup is a grass roots charity that is peer led and non clinical. We provide safe spaces for men and boys to show up as themselves without judgement or expectation. Through pyscho-social interventions we are building a community for men and boys to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF MEN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES THAT ARE HAVING A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING, BY PROVIDING PSYCHO-SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS, SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND PRACTICAL ADVICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £5,606 for the year, with total resources expended exceeding incoming resources. However, the trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future and has prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the amounts received by Mr Jamie Dennis was £38,599” — page 28
“The trustees have adopted a reserves policy that aims to maintain free reserves equivalent to a minimum of three months' unrestricted operational expenditure.” — page 9
“During the year the charity made the following related party transactions: Mr Jamie Dennis During the year the amounts received by Mr Jamie Dennis was £38,599 (2024 - £34,853). At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Mr Jamie Dennis was £Nil (2024 - £Nil). Page 26” — page 28
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- Little Earth Wolverhampton
- City of Wolverhampton Council
Trustees
- Andrew Sloanchair
- Billie Andrews
- Garry Buick
- Jagraj Singh
- Jennifer Gage
- Lindsey Gage
- NICHOLAS ANTHONY WILLIAMS
- Stella Hannaway
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £230k | £235k |
| 30/11/2024 | £181k | £134k |
Common questions
Is MANDEM MEETUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £5,606 for the year, with total resources expended exceeding incoming resources. However, the trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future and has prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MANDEM MEETUP earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £38,599 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2024 | £20k | Mandem Help |
| Sport England | 12/12/2023 | £10k | Mandem Walk |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASTRA FOUNDATION | 1 | £210k |
| PAULINE MEREDITH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £99k |
| THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN UK TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £43k |
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| LSEG Foundation | 1 | £20k |
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- START IN SALFORD
- MANUP?
- Shiva Temple Manchester & Community Centre
- SAYes Mentoring
- CHIPPING SODBURY PRE-SCHOOL
- BURY DEFENCE ACADEMY CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANDEM MEETUP | £230k | £38,599 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| START IN SALFORD | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MANUP? | £320k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Shiva Temple Manchester & Community Centre | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAYes Mentoring | £389k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHIPPING SODBURY PRE-SCHOOL | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |