MAN MATTERS

04/11/2026

If you are a male victim of domestic abuse in Wakefield, we can help you. Don’t suffer alone or in silence. We will believe you.

This abuse can come in many different forms and often includes a combination of the following;
❤️‍🩹Physical Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Psychological/Emotional Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Coercive and Controlling Behaviour.
❤️‍🩹Sexual Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Financial Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Stalking/Harassment.
❤️‍🩹Isolation.
❤️‍🩹Threats Involving Children.
❤️‍🩹Technology-Facilitated Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Threats to Reputation.
❤️‍🩹Abuse Following Separation.
❤️‍🩹Abuse in Same-Sex Relationships.
❤️‍🩹Perpetrators Go onto Abuse Services.

Call us: 01924 787507
More information: https://www.gasped.co.uk/maledomesticabuse/

GASPED is in partnership with others across the UK is promoting the domestic abuse services they provide to male victims on Wedesday 4 November to encourage more men to get in contact – and to encourage others to encourage them too.

This is part of Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day 2026, which is a collective and coordinated campaign by similar organisations across the UK. The campaign which has the slogan has been created and organised by the The ManKind Initiative charity.

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03/11/2026

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported our Coffee Morning Fundraiser back in September💚☕

With your support, we raised an amazing £272.92! Your donation will go such a long way and help give the men that need an even more person centred care plan, allowing us to purchase things for them that they might need and providing more activities and resources to our groups!🎉

Huge thank you to Brenda and the team at The Ridings Shopping Centre for hosting us🩵

We would like to say a big thank you to all the brands/companies who have donated to the raffle, we really appreciate it!
Big thanks to:
Greggs
Slater Menswear (Leeds)
Toby Carvery (Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, UK)
LaserZone Castleford (Castleford)
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
More Than Words Counselling
Janet Best Hair Design
White Rose Shopping Centre for the Costa Coffee Vouchers
Delta Force Paintball - UK
Cannon Hall Farm
Sam from Oriflame for the Gift Bag

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03/11/2026

What an incredible achievement! We cannot thank you enough for choosing us to raise awareness and funds for! Your donation will go such a long way and help give the men that need it an even more person centred care plan, allowing us to purchase things for them that they might need and providing more activities and resources to our groups! Thank you for all your hard work. You should be so proud of yourselves! This means the world to us!💛💚💜

💜 What an Incredible Result! 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our charity walk in aid of MAN MATTERS. Thanks to your generosity, we are delighted to share that we raised an amazing £1,778! 🎉

This total was made up of £889 in donations, which was then generously matched by the Directors of Thornton Jones, doubling the impact of every donation received. 👏

A huge well done to everyone who took part in the walk and gave their time to support such an important cause. We'd also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everybody who donated and helped us raise both awareness and funds for this amazing local charity.

Together, we are helping to support men's mental health across our community, and we're incredibly grateful for all of your support. 💜

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30/10/2026

29/10/2026

🚨RECOGNISING THE UNSEEN🚨

Over the last 4 weeks, we have presented to over 400 Police Officers in Training to raise awareness about Male Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.

The signs in Male Victims, just like any, can take many forms. Domestic abuse may include:
❤️‍🩹Physical Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Psychological/Emotional Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Coercive and Controlling Behaviour.
❤️‍🩹Sexual Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Financial Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Stalking/Harassment.
❤️‍🩹Isolation.
❤️‍🩹Threats Involving Children.
❤️‍🩹Technology-Facilitated Abuse.
❤️‍🩹Threats to Reputation.
❤️‍🩹Abuse Following Separation.
❤️‍🩹Abuse in Same-Sex Relationships.
❤️‍🩹Perpetrators Go onto Abuse Services.

Our training, put together by our IDVA Helen, includes indepth information which we believe is beneficial for all in order to raise awareness about Male Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.

Together, we can continue to make as much change as possible around the stigma of Male Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse.

For more information, please get in touch:
📧[email protected] / [email protected]
📞01924 787501 / 01924 787507

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23/10/2026

Our lads at our Coffee Group, this morning💛☕️
Missed us? Don’t worry, we’ll be back again next Friday!

Lads, if you’re 18+, live in the Wakefield District and need somewhere to chat and beat isolation, come join us at one of our groups.

🗓EVERY Friday (excluding bank holidays)
🕙10:00 - 12:00
📍 Room 5, Airedale Library, The Airedale Centre, Castleford, WF10 3JJ

If it is your first time attending, please call our line beforehand - 01924 787507 OR when you drop in, we can take your details!

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21/10/2026

Here's how you can get involved for Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day on the 4th November. 🚹

Whether you're an organisation or an individual, help us signpost the help available to male victims and survivors of domestic abuse in your area by:

👉 Promoting the support services you provide
👉 Spreading awareness of the campaign
👉 Using the hashtag

Let's come together to make a difference on Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Download free resources via our website: https://mankind.org.uk/news-and-campaigns/male-victims-day/