ClwydAlyn Chooses AndysManClub as Charity of the Year!

Colleagues at St Asaph-based housing association, ClwydAlyn, have chosen men’s mental health charity ANDYSMANCLUB as their Charity of the Year, following a staff-wide vote.

The charity was selected from a shortlist of worthy causes also nominated by colleagues; with ANDYSMANCLUB receiving overwhelming support.

ClwydAlyn’s Sports and Social Committee (SAS), will now facilitate a packed calendar of fundraising activities throughout the year, which will include a football tournament, a darts competition, a charity golf day, quizzes, sponsored events and much more – designed to bring colleagues and the local community together, while raising awareness and vital funds for the charity.

ANDYSMANCLUB is a UK wide suicide prevention charity which provides free peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18 and over. It was founded in 2016 to end the stigma surrounding men’s health and encourages men to open-up through the power of conversation and connection. The charity’s phrase is “It’s ok to talk”, and participants are supported in a non-judgemental, safe environment.

Find out more about ANDYSMANCLUB in this short video

“We were delighted to see so many colleagues taking part in the vote to choose our ‘Charity of the Year’. ANDYSMANCLUB carries out incredibly important work, supporting men who may be struggling and reminding them that they don’t need to face challenges alone.
“We have an exciting programme of fundraising initiatives lined-up, kicking off with our Charity Football Tournament at Colwyn Bay FC on Sunday 26 July. Any local teams who’d like to join in can contact us on sportsandsocial@clwydalyn.co.uk for more information!
“Our goal is to raise as much money as possible for ANDYSMANCLUB, whilst increasing awareness of the support that’s available locally.”

Annie Jackson

Chair of ClwydAlyn’s Sports and Social Committee (SAS)

"I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for supporting our mission. Your generosity and belief in what we’re doing mean the world, not just to me, but to the charity and the countless people it will help.

“At ANDYSMANCLUB, we are first and foremost an awareness organisation our mission has always been to break the stigma around men’s mental health and ensure that no man ever feels alone in his struggles. While fundraising is crucial to keeping our work going, it’s the conversations, the visibility, and the ripple effect of raising awareness that truly drives change."

Luke Ambler

Co-founder of ANDYSMANCLUB

To contact ANDYSMANCLUB email: info@andysmanclub.co.uk

Or to find a Group in Your Area visit: Find A Support Group – ANDYSMANCLUB

There are groups currently meeting locally in Mold, Deeside and Wrexham at 7pm every Monday, except bank holidays.

ClwydAlyn’s Sports and Social Committee will share information and details of fundraising events when they arise over the coming months, as they work together to fundraise for ANDYSMANCLUB and make a positive difference to mental health.