Mankind Initiative
Analysis
Mankind Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in November 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03869893). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Mankind Initiative reported income of £147k and spending of £140k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income fell from £157k to £147k (-6.3%), an average of -1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2023, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Mankind Initiative sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fortuneswell Cancer Trust (£147k), The Sporting Memories Foundation (£147k) and The Astor Foundation (£147k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ManKind Initiative is a national charity providing an information, support and signposting service to male victims of domestic abuse and their families. The helpline is manned by trained people who give information and support on all aspects of domestic abuse. We signpost people to refuges, local authorities and other services where appropriate. We deliver CPD accredited training and learning.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fortuneswell Cancer Trust | Dorset | £147k |
| The Sporting Memories Foundation | Leeds | £147k |
| The Astor Foundation | London | £147k |
| International Council for Standardization in Haematology | Gerrards Cross | £147k |