Tough to Talk
Analysis
Tough to Talk is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in March 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Tough to Talk reported income of £108k and spending of £61k, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £60k to £108k (+80%), an average of +80% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Tough to Talk sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Maninplace CIO (£108k), Boot Out Breast Cancer (£108k) and Eternal Aid (£108k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Increasing awareness of, and reducing the stigma attached to, mens mental health, providing early intervention opportunities for men to work on their mental health, providing training on mental health first aid, creating content, events, partnerships and experiences that encourage men to share their struggles in a supportive environment
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Maninplace CIO | Telford | £108k |
| Boot Out Breast Cancer | Lancashire | £108k |
| Eternal Aid | Wolverhampton | £108k |
| Norfolk Blood Bikes | Norfolk | £108k |