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New Caring Dads Programme starts in April
”I’ve made a change in my life from the way I was in the choices I make. The choices I made caused a lot of damage… I listen more and weigh up situations and think what I’m going to do before I do it.” MensCraft is one of the only providers in the East of England...
Pit Stop visit to RNLI Cromer Station
Cromer Pit Stop members, led by MensCraft's Adam Shawyer, and RNLI volunteers enjoyed a visit to the offshore RNLI station on the end of the Pier in September. Pit Stop members were treated to a superb talk in the crew room, exploring the history of the service...
Thank You to Norwich Soca Seniors
In late-July the Norwich Soca Seniors hosted their annual walking football tournament with the overall proceeds being donated between MensCraft and the Teenage Cancer Trust. Some 30 teams participated in this year’s competition raising c.£5,000 for the two charities....
Free Workshops for Dads-to-be
Learner Dads offers expectant dads the opportunity to take part in a free workshop held on Saturday mornings in Norwich and Great Yarmouth from August through to January 2025.
The Bearded Villain fundraisers (with hearts of gold)
We are delighted that the East of England Chapter of the Bearded Villains have chosen to support MensCraft for their latest fundraiser, Beast from the East v2, which takes place on Saturday 8th February from 1pm at The Earlham on Earlham Road in Norwich, NR2. The East...
World Suicide Prevention Day – two short films
We were proud to feature in two, short but powerful, films to mark this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. The first, on behalf of NHS Charities Together, features Ron, a member of our Great Yarmouth Pit Stop describing his experience of how attending this group...
New Pit Stop in Hunstanton
We’re pleased to be launching a new Pit Stop in Hunstanton, thanks to welcome funding from the East Coast Community Fund. Our Pit Stops bring men together through informal activities and conversation to build social connection, friendship and a sense of belonging. ...
Healthy bodies and minds – with NR Fitness
In partnership with NR Fitness Clubs and through sponsorship from Sport England, we recently started a series of free exercise classes designed to help nurture men’s bodies and minds at a series of their gyms across Norfolk and Waveney. In the words of Lawrence...
New funding to reduce later-life loneliness
MensCraft will soon be delivering a new programme of support for men facing loneliness in later life, thanks to funding of over £94,000 from the Earl of Northampton’s Charity, part of the Mercers’ Older People & Housing Grants Programme. The funding, over 3...
Tight Lines and Calm Minds in Gorleston
Members of the Tight Lines and Calm Minds group arranged a 48-hour fishing spectacular from Gorleston-on-Sea pier earlier this month to raise awareness and money for MensCraft. The fundraiser involved the weekend-long fishing competition, as well as a raffle for the...
Going Blonde for Men’s Mental Health
In support of men's mental health, a group of ten dedicated volunteers from Harleston Gym and Handsomes of Harleston, fearlessly committed to dyeing their hair blonde on Saturday 29th June. We’re delighted that MensCraft was chosen as the recipient of all funds...
Marking six months of Sustain
Six months ago, MensCraft's Pete Sharps, Contact Service Coordinator for Norwich, set-up Sustain, a peer support group for men he was working with who were at the edge of crisis and experiencing suicidal thoughts. The success of the group and its impact on the men...