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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£12.8K
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Spending
£12.0K
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from the purpose of Men’s Alliance is to promote the advancement of mental health in the population of men who have experienced, or are experiencing, domestic abuse. We believe the impact domestic abuse has on individuals is a public health issue. We minimise suffering and promote the mental and physical health of any
adult male who asks for support. We use active listening support and give practical advice which research shows is very important to men in crisis and we also refer to our own counselling service. Our online, Facebook, private peer support group network demonstrates the power of sharing experiences with others who understand what you have gone through and provides connection and a place of solidarity. This benefit is clearly shown by the number of men who join and remain in the group and by the many men who frequently engage in it. The benefits from our purpose are demonstrated by the recording of statistics and figures that will show how much support has been provided to men who otherwise may have used statutory services or not sought help due to a perceived lack of services. The benefits of counselling are measured using a wellbeing scale taken before and after the work is carried out. This gives a clear indication of the male’s level of improvement and provides vital data to identify strengths and weaknesses in the service so that these can be worked on and improved. The benefit of our MANi peer support is clearly shown by the number of men who join and remain in the group and by the many men who frequently engage in both offering and looking for support. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes of the charity directly or indirectly. The beneficiaries of the Charity are male victims of domestic abuse commonly suffering from mental health issues who require help and support. With the exception of training for counsellors, which is incidental and necessary, there is no private benefit flowing from any of the purposes.
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The Men’s Alliance provides regular in person support groups for Male Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse helping them to understand their situation and improve social skills as they re-integrate into society. These groups include walking and gym sessions to bring the men together, extend to Zoom calls when in person meetings are not
possible. We also raise awareness of Male Domestic Abuse through use of social media accounts and other advertising medium working towards an equal understanding for male victims as there is for female. These awareness sessions also extend to presentations to Male Health Groups, Clubs, Associations and Corporate Contacts where staff training is also undertaken. The Organisation provides counselling services for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse helping them on their road to recovery, and support services as they come to terms with and recover from their abuse. These support services include the MANi network of user led peer support groups on Facebook, supported by Counsellors, Professionals and peers. Also provided is a telephone listening service for help and support, and a MENtor project where peers are trained to provide Mentorship to men in need. The Men’s Alliance also provide support to men in crisis in relation to housing and legal advice, guiding them to services that are available and advocating for them where necessary, and supporting them through a system where all too often they have little knowledge and no experience of how to make an approach and get the best help available. The Men’s Alliance are working towards a long term project to provide residential therapeutic support for male victims of domestic abuse where currently none exists in Northern Ireland. Currently we advocate for Crisis Care for men with Government Departments, stressing the need to provide them with both housing and complete wrap around care which will help them to recover from their abuse.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Community safety/crime prevention
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Victim support
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Counselling/support
