Andy's Man Club

Andy's Man Club is described as "a talking group, a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues and problems they have faced or are currently facing". It was formed by Luke Ambler[2] and his mother-in-law Elaine after his brother-in-law took his own life.[3]

Andy's Man Club
ANDYS MAN CLUB LIMITED
AbbreviationAMC
Named afterAndy Roberts[1]
Formation2016 (2016)
FounderLuke Ambler
Elaine Roberts
Founded atHalifax
TypeLimited Charitable Company
PurposeMale Mental Health
HeadquartersHalifax
Websiteandysmanclub.co.uk

The club, with its slogan "it's okay to talk",[4] started in early 2016 in Halifax with a first meeting of nine men. Since then, the group has expanded across the country and by February 2020 had over 800 men attending every week.[5] Each group meeting is led by a volunteer "group facilitator" who has been trained by the organization.

Other similar organizations[6] have come to exist, some with a local focus and others with a national.[7]

In 2021 they earned the Queens's award for voluntary service.[8]

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References
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