MEN WHO TALK

Who we are

Founded in January 2022 by Samuel Davies, "Men Who Talk" (MWT) is a registered charity offering unique spaces for men based in the UK to talk and support each other across a range of different topics and issues. 

MWT was founded in recognition of the need to engage men in the UK more with support services. Although men make up a significant number of referrals to mental health units, and suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45, many services still struggle to engage men in a meaningful way. 

MWT offers  different, less intensive spaces where men can support each other, sharing what they wish. This is not counselling or therapy, but a chance for men of all backgrounds to, through the power of chat and conversation,  see that it is OK to receive help and to talk to others. 

In addition to providing direct services to support men with their mental health, MWT also runs workshops for companies and organisations to further raise the importance of men's mental health. Many men struggle with their mental health, due to pressures faced at work. Through our bespoke, discussion based workshops, MWT has been challenging the stigmas faced by men in the workplace and helping companies to create new, more supportive cultures. 

In November 2023, MWT launched its ambitious programme of University engagement days, following the staggering decline in mental health of university students. The days provide MWT a unique opportunity to work with universities across the UK to support mental health and wellbeing, whilst raising the profile of MWT and helping to bring awareness of men's mental health to the next generation of mental health professionals. 

In May 2024 MWT launched its latest support offering "Support The Supporters", a free online group space for all those supporting a man with their mental health. STS was established in recognition of the hugely isolating experience of supporting someone with their mental health, and the challenges faced by those who have a man in their life that might be struggling. This group is another example of how MWT is committed to supporting men with their mental health in every aspect of their life, even now supporting those who are supporting them. This group is the first of it's kind in the UK. 

"Men Who Talk" is a charitable organisation setup by men, for men. Registered charity no: 1201596

Our culture and values

Our vision is:

"To achieve positive mental health and wellbeing for all men in the UK"

Our aims 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.”