# Men Matter Scotland

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC049483
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** July 26, 2019
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049483


## Contact

- **Address:** 20 Drumchapel Road, Glasgow
- **Postcode:** G15 6QE
- **Website:** www.menmatterscotland.org



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Men Matter Scotland exists to support Men’s mental health, improve their quality of life and expand and enrich their connections. Within our Hub in Drumchapel, men from all walks of life come together daily and weekly to share their experiences, their struggles and their advice with one another. We facilitate activities that support positive mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing for men. This includes running weekly groups, sessions and activities, facilitated on a peer-to-peer basis where men can meet in a safe and friendly place, talk openly, be listened to and feel supported without judgment within a confidential setting from people who are their equals.

**Objectives:** Purposes 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of health (both mental, and physical) in Scotland, amongst men age 16+, who are seeking support in overcoming or coping with health-related issues, by providing Peer-based support sessions and Social, Emotional and Physical activities aimed at cultivating. Positive Coping Mechanisms, Positive Support Networks, Positive Lifestyle changes, Improved Quality of Life and to support men to find positive purposeful meaning in their lives. 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity in Scotland, for and amongst men age 16+, who wish to access a positive support network by providing support services and positive support networks across and within Scottish communities. 4.3 The advancement of community participation, community development, and citizenship in Scotland, amongst Men who are seeking to become more involved and engaged within their communities and wish to make active contributions towards positive change within communities, by providing services, sessions and activities for men to engage locally in improving local spaces, learning local history, creating safer environments, and contributing to the development of local community. 4.4 The advancement of education in Scotland amongst men age 16+ who are seeking Education, Training, Awareness or skills development on topics that would support an increase in wellbeing and improvement in their quality of life, or ability to support themselves, their families or communities in a more effective way. 4.5 The provision and organisation of recreational facilities and activities in Scotland, for Men age 16+, with the object of improving Men&#x27;s mental and physical health and improving the conditions of life and wellbeing.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Glasgow City
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






