From a national gathering in Worcester to Norfolk’s own annual Shed Mardle at Blickling Hall, the Men’s and Community Sheds movement is continuing to grow – and there’s plenty to celebrate along the way.
PAPYRUS UK has closed. This is a crisis for young people in crisis.
The news that PAPYRUS, one of the UK’s leading youth suicide prevention charities, has collapsed into administration should make everyone involved in mental health and public services sit up. It should also make us angry.
West Norfolk spotlight: reaching men where they are
What we hear time and again is that connection matters. Men tell us that simply being around others, sharing experiences and realising they’re not the only one facing challenges can make a huge difference. In communities where isolation can so easily take hold, creating opportunities for connection is not a luxury – it’s a necessity.
Defusing the male mental health time bomb
It’s Men’s Health Week. If we can increase discussion and be more open about our own feelings, then perhaps we can have fewer bad days - and maybe even turn them into good ones.
Chief Exec’s Update, May 2026
Read more about MensCraft's plans for the future, including a vision for a men-and-boys' academy or guild, and MensNet - a group of organisations and individuals working with men and boys to share knowledge, shape policy, influence funding, and speak with a collective voice.
New building, new brand, new website
Welcome to our new website!