In Bassetlaw, Worksop and the wider north Nottinghamshire area, Men on the Edge brings men together in community to support those dealing with isolation, bereavement and abuse – social factors that can commonly affect men in middle age and later life. Through woodwork, DIY, gardening, fishing and other community-led initiatives, Steve works with a therapeutic approach to help people feel seen, heard and valued.
Ten years ago, Steve transformed a derelict youth club and abandoned land in Worksop into a thriving community centre with 30 dynamic projects. The centre has raised £90,000 towards the local Covid response and has so far distributed 4,500 food and toiletry hampers.
Steve’s award-winning centre in Worksop has over 10,000 visitors annually. His new centre, The Edge, is purpose-built for men – a response to the lack of opportunities for men to socialise in the area.
Men account for 75% of all suicides in the UK. Steve applied for The Multiplier programme because he wanted to learn how to scale his project so men across the country have a place to go in good times and during a crisis.
We're delighted to be partnering with @TheCaresFamily to support 11 "Multipliers" -
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These local leaders are building bridges in their own communities in their own ways to tackle disconnection and isolation
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The Cares Family recognises the challenges in ensuring men feel welcome and included in community projects – that’s why projects like Men’s Cooking at North London Cares exist. Steve was chosen for The Multiplier because of his dynamic approach to creating better connections and support for men.