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title: "About | 12th Man"
description: "The 12th Man campaign helps men talk more openly about mental health. The 12th Man provides training for businesses and interest groups in the community."
url: https://12th-man.org.uk/about
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# Who Are Ya?

## 12th Man is a community mental health campaign that works with businesses and interest groups to promote positive everyday mental health

SMALL TEAM WITH BIG AMBITIONS

12th Man is a community mental health campaign that works with businesses and interest groups to promote positive wellbeing for men. Inspired by the positive values of support and togetherness found in a football crowd, the 12th Man helps men connect positive mental health and wellbeing, with their existing working and social lives.

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/lowestoft-merch-020-copy-62620_full.jpeg)

Tim

Tim is Director of 12th Man and leads the Engagement Team. Tim also leads the 12th Man Cycling Club project.

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/demo-image-24916_full.jpg)

Nick

Nick is Director and co-founder of 12th Man and delivers our training as a qualified MHFA Instructor.

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/oz-photo-6752_full.jpg)

Oz (1972-2018)

Oz was the original 12th Man. A co-founder with Nick, his work continues to inspire our ambitions for the movement.

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/barbers-62658_full.jpg)

The 12th Man

A community of more than 1000 people who carry our values into their lives and work. This is the 12th Man.

12th Man is a community interest company that deliver Mental Health First Aid training, talks and workshops to small businesses and interest groups to increase community resilience and reduce poor mental health and suicide.  We want to change the way mental health is discussed and presented in our communities, and work with businesses and groups to promote positive day-today mental health for everyone.

12th Man have worked with over

local businesses and groups

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/giant-store-673463e7-886-2409_full.jpg)

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/rj-bacon-trades-img-2619-24650_full.jpeg)

![Who Are Ya?](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/gonzos-img-3300-copy-47343_full.jpeg)

12th Man have trained over

people in mental health first aid and awareness

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