WE’RE directly funding research
MANUP? funds research and speaks directly with men across the UK, combining data with real-world conversations to understand where support is failing and what needs to change.
Built from real conversations with men across the UK.
MEN ARE TALKING. THE SYSTEM ISN’T LISTENING
At MANUP?, we focus on one thing: understanding men properly.
Not guessing. Not repeating headlines. We work with real data, real conversations, and real insight from men themselves.
We fund and support research that tackles the difficult questions. Why don’t men talk? When they do talk, are people actually listening? And what needs to change for support to work when they reach for it?
Because the reality is simple. Men are talking.
Research has shown that 91% of middle-aged men who died by suicide had previously sought help. That statistic alone highlights the real issue. It is not about getting men to speak. It is about what happens after they do.
building one of the largest real-world data sets of men speaking openly about their mental health in the UK.
Alongside the research we support, we are building one of the largest real-world data sets of men speaking openly about their mental health in the UK. This is not based on theory or surface-level surveys. It is built on direct conversations with men across the country, capturing patterns, experiences, and common challenges in ways that traditional research often misses.
Across this work, the same themes continue to emerge. Many men feel dismissed, misunderstood, or pushed towards support that does not fit how they process and deal with their mental health.
Over the past two years, we funded research led by Dr Susie Bennett. However, we did not stop at funding alone.
We took that research into the real world. We funded and delivered events across the UK, making the findings accessible to everyone, not just professionals or those already within the system. This removed the usual barriers and allowed people to engage directly with the research, without interpretation or filtering.
As a result, we have seen a meaningful impact. Our work has reached individuals and organisations across government, policing, the NHS, education, and the charity sector. Conversations have shifted, assumptions have been challenged, and in some cases, policies and approaches have begun to change based on what has been learned.
That is the standard we set.
That chapter of research has now concluded, and our focus is on what comes next.
We continue to fund and support new research
Research that aligns with what we are seeing on the ground. Work that is practical, grounded, and capable of leading to real change rather than simply raising awareness.
We are selective in what we support. We receive a high volume of requests, and many lack clear direction or measurable outcomes. We are open to conversations with researchers and organisations who are serious about producing insight that leads to action, but we do not fund vague ideas or recycled narratives.
If we support a project, it is because we believe it can genuinely improve how men are understood and supported.
Male suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. If we continue to approach it in the same way, the outcome will not change.
So we won’t.
THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT AWARENESS.
IT’S ABOUT FIXING WHAT ISN’T WORKING
We fund research and work directly with men across the UK to understand where support is failing and what needs to change.
We are focused on insight that leads to action, not reports that sit on a shelf.
If you are serious about improving how men are understood and supported, we are open to the right conversations.
The webinar
MANUP? is proud to present an insightful and crucial webinar, "Why Men Die by Suicide", featuring esteemed researcher Dr Susie Bennett.
This 40-minute session delves into the complex and often misunderstood factors contributing to the high rates of suicide among men. Dr Susie Bennett, a leading expert in the field, shares her extensive research findings, shedding light on men's psychological, social, and economic pressures today. Her work is critical in understanding the nuanced causes of male suicide and developing effective prevention strategies.