What we do in the community
We help to develop the skills to better support boys and young men with their mental health and wellbeing
What we do
Working in partnership. Rooted in our community.
We are active in local schools and other educational settings, offering talks and workshops and making films with young people. We also run free outreach projects, coaching and mentoring small groups of boys and young men in our community. These projects engage boys and young men to develop their mental wellbeing and resilience through activities including gardening, football, boxing and gym sessions.
Talks & workshops
Our expert youth workers offer talks to schools, colleges and universities to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing for boys and young men, and help staff spot warning signs.
Outreach projects
We run outreach projects in Bath & North East Somerset to support boys and young men, including football, gym and gardening projects, in partnership with local organisations.
Filmmaking projects
We support schools and community groups to make films with boys and young men to highlight their experiences of mental health and wellbeing, and share advice with others.
“My behaviour has improved… I sleep more easily after the sessions.
It’s fun and gets your energy out in good ways.”
Team Talk participant
We work with the Centre for Social Justice, a think tank which sparked national debate on the issue of mental health for boys and young men with the publication of their report ‘Lost Boys’ in March 2025.
Their report paints a bleak picture of life for many boys and young men in the UK. One in five lack a father at home and many others have dropped out of education, work or training.
Poor mental health — and even suicidal thoughts — are reaching epidemic proportions among boys and young men in the UK.
The Lost Boys Taskforce launched in August 2025. This coalition of senior educators and the sports community, particularly football, is calling on the government to fund training to create 10,000 ‘trusted adults’ in education and sport settings.
The coalition is headed by Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s chief executive, Paul Barber, who declared: “At a time when toxic influencers like Andrew Tate are filling the void for so many boys, it’s clear that too many young men feel isolated and directionless.”
