WIRRAL wISE GUYS

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE, ONE MAN AT A TIME

ONE BAD CHAPTER DOESN'T MEAN YOUR STORY IS OVER

GET INVOLVED

OUR PROJECTS

WALK & TALK

WEEKDAYS & WEEKENDS

Stretch your legs, get some fresh air and discover some new sights around the Wirral and North Wales.

Talking isn't necessary lol!!

Football

Every Monday Evening

There's nothing like a good kick around to blow away the cobwebs and get the adrenalin pumping.

Football therapy is open to all levels of experience, from beginners to regular players to local league players

SUPPORT

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT

Join us each Tuesday at Future Yard, Birkenhead for a couple of hours of chill time with the lads.

We sometimes throw movie nights, games nights or we just chew the fat over life. No expectations!

There is no need to book in, but doing so helps us plan the activities better, which will make them more enjoyable for you

Help us to help you!

Fundraiser event

Wirral Football Therapy Charity Match Double Header.

Get ready for an exciting match as Wirral Football Therapy take on The Rainbow Toffees & Magenta Living XI at the famous Marine Travel Arena! This is more than just watching football – it’s a chance to support men’s mental health and wellbeing in our community.

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of football, fun, and community spirit while raising funds for Wirral Wise Guys, a charity dedicated to improving the mental and physical wellbeing of men across the Wirral and Tuebrook Hope Group, a community charity helping people throughout Tuebrook and adjoining communities offering activities and excursions for local residents.

📅 Date: Sunday, 23rd March 2025

📍 Location: Marine Travel Arena

🕒 Game Number One Kick Off: 4:00 PM – Wirral Wise Guys vs Rainbow Toffees

🕒 Game Number Two Kick Off: 5:00 PM – Wirral Wise Guys vs Magenta Living XI

🎟️ Presentation, Raffle, Auction & Entertainment after the game

🎤 Compered by Former Goodison Park Stadium Announcer Graeme White

Tickets are just £10 for Adults and £5 for Children!

Contact James@WirralWiseGuys.co.uk to get involved, or contact us on Facebook

1-2-1
peer support

Do you prefer one to one conversations, rather than group activities? Do you want to talk confidentially with someone who is just like you?

WE CAN'T CLAIM TO CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT IF WE CAN A DIFFERENCE TO ONE MAN, WE HAVE SUCCEEDED

2 YEAR PLAN

OUR OBJECTIVES

It is well known and documented, that men are less likely to ask for help during a mental health crisis or even reach out when the going gets tough. We will be offering activities aimed at getting men talking more and seeking help, rather than keeping a 'stiff upper lip' It's ok, not to be ok

MENTAL HEALTH

Physical and mental health are very closely related, as one impacts the other. Our projects and activities will encourage guys to move more, releasing those much needed happy hormones. There will be activities for all levels of fitness and interests.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Did you know that 10% of new fathers, suffer from post natal depression? Being a new dad can be tough, as roles change within the family We are developing a programme of fun and informative classes, just for dads, helping you negotiate the biggest challenge of your life!

FATHERHOOD

Men can become isolated for many reasons; redundancy, relationship breakdown, mental health issues. Social isolation can someone's physical and mental health We are hoping to regenerate some neglected green spaces around the area and gardening can be seriously therapeutic!

SOCIAL ISOLATION

We spend most of our lives working. If our work life is stressful, it will impact on our sleep and a downward spiral results. We will be approaching employers around the region, to encourage them to introduce mental health first aiders and can help facilitate this through training and support

WORKPLACE STRESS

There is a shame surrounding domestic violence, especially among male victims. Incidents of male domestic violence amongst same sex and heterosexual couples, is on the increase. We are looking at being a first port of call for men in a domestic violence crisis offering immediate support and advice

Domestic Violence

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OUR SUCCESSES

We couldn’t be prouder of the 36 men from our project, Wirral Football Therapy, who recently participated in a competitive match against each other, all in the name of men’s wellbeing. A special shoutout goes to the many supporters who came along to cheer them on, it truly shows the strength of our community.

This project has been running since April, and in just a few months, over 60 men have taken part. We’ve witnessed the formation of new friendships, significant improvements in mental health, and many participants reporting better physical health as well.

We’re excited to see just how far we can take this project. Sport has an incredible power to enhance overall health, and we believe in its potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of our participants.

We also need to give a special mention to New Brighton Victoria FC, a club who share in our charity values, who have helped us immensely with this project. Their ongoing support has been incredible.

As we look to the future, we have several team sponsorship opportunities available in the coming months, as well as sponsorships for upcoming football events. For more information, please reach out to james@wirralwiseguys.co.uk. We’d love you to be involved in this incredible journey.

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR BACKBONE. wITHOUT YOU, WE SIMPLY COULDN'T ACHIEVE OUR GOALS. fANCY JOINING US?

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT

WANT TO BE A
VOLUNTEER?

Contact us below for more information

Time

Do you have spare time, even just a few hours a week and want to use it wisely?

SKILLS

Do you have skills that could be transferred to Wirral Wise Guys?

Community

Do you want to make a difference and give back to the community?

PROACTIVE

Do you enjoy organising and getting involved in activities?

Wirral Wise Guys have been awarded some funding to support our work and we are so grateful

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE?

We appreciate all donations, contributing to enhancing the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of men across Wirral.