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Lads Need Dads

@sshaljean

Multi-award winning early intervention male group mentoring for males aged 10-18. “Helping boys with absent fathers be the best they can be”. Queens Award 2020

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Our amazing ambassador Reuben, half way through his solo marathon today in aid of Lads Need Dads and in memory of his father who died ten years today. localgiving.org/fundraising/rk…

Our amazing ambassador Reuben, half way through his solo marathon today in aid of Lads Need Dads and in memory of his father who died ten years today. 

localgiving.org/fundraising/rk…
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The boy did good! 🙌🏼 Reuben completed his first ever solo marathon today in 4hrs 51 minutes. 👏🏼 raising a fantastic £1947.75 for Lads Need Dads! We are so proud of him and we know his Dad would be too. 😊 Men & Boys Coalition APPG Men&Boys The Centre for Social Justice BBC Essex

The boy did good! 🙌🏼 Reuben completed his first ever solo marathon today in 4hrs 51 minutes. 👏🏼 raising a fantastic £1947.75 for Lads Need Dads! We are so proud of him and we know his Dad would be too. 😊 <a href="/MBCoalition/">Men & Boys Coalition</a> <a href="/APPGMenBoys/">APPG Men&Boys</a> <a href="/csjthinktank/">The Centre for Social Justice</a> <a href="/BBCEssex/">BBC Essex</a>
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Just loving the offers of help from around the uk. Men from all walks of life, not afraid to be open and honest and share their stories and motives about wanting to volunteer. Really encouraged me and my brain is popping with ideas!

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An excellent and poignant must read article. Fatherlessness isn’t just a social issue - it’s a national emergency. Time for policymakers to face it head-on. ⁦Fraser Nelson⁩ linkedin.com/posts/soniasha…

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Every day, single mums reach out looking for support for their sons. They’re not offended - they’re relieved to be heard. Our work is driven by their courage and hope. We’ll keep showing up for the families who ask for help. #SupportForSingleMums #LadsNeedDads #EarlyIntervention

Every day, single mums reach out looking for support for their sons. They’re not offended - they’re relieved to be heard. Our work is driven by their courage and hope. We’ll keep showing up for the families who ask for help.

#SupportForSingleMums #LadsNeedDads #EarlyIntervention
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Just spoke to the very first LND boy I ever assessed - now a grown man, aged 23. He’s thriving, moving into his own place, loving his job. Hard to put into words how proud I feel. From boys to men - this is why I do what I do. ☺️

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This evening we ran a resilience workshop with our Year 8 boys. They explored real-life challenges, stress, and the “stress bucket” analogy. Each boy reflected, shared, and grew in self-awareness. We ended with their One Show clip - a proud and powerful moment for all.

This evening we ran a resilience workshop with our Year 8 boys. They explored real-life challenges, stress, and the “stress bucket” analogy. Each boy reflected, shared, and grew in self-awareness. We ended with their One Show clip - a proud and powerful moment for all.
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⭐️Fantastic to see the work of former CSJ Awards Winner Lads Need Dads showcased on The One Show. 👨‍👦Their provision of support and guidance to young boys is life-changing. It was a privilege to hear Sonia and Charlie at our Lost Boys launch. More here: ladsneeddads.org

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Stepping back in time at Kentwell Hall today with our Clacton boys – sunshine, history, and smiles all round! Huge thanks to Thorpe-le-Soken Baptist Church for funding the trip, and to Kentwell’s brilliant volunteers & our mentors for making it unforgettable. #LadsNeedDads

Stepping back in time at Kentwell Hall today with our Clacton boys – sunshine, history, and smiles all round!

Huge thanks to Thorpe-le-Soken Baptist Church for funding the trip, and to Kentwell’s brilliant volunteers &amp; our mentors for making it unforgettable.

#LadsNeedDads
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Lads Need Dads turns 10 today! 🎉 From a bold idea to a life-changing movement for boys growing up without dads. Thank you to everyone who’s believed in us. Here’s to the next decade of impact 💙 #LadsNeedDads #10YearsStrong

Lads Need Dads turns 10 today! 🎉
From a bold idea to a life-changing movement for boys growing up without dads. Thank you to everyone who’s believed in us.
Here’s to the next decade of impact 💙
#LadsNeedDads #10YearsStrong
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Awesome night on Friday celebrating LND’s 10th anniversary with the boys, mums, funders, supporters, Jennifer Tolhurst and High Sheriff of Essex - Julie Fosh and sharing the next steps for LND. Thank you to all who attended this memorable event 🙏The Centre for Social Justice Men & Boys Coalition

Awesome night on Friday celebrating LND’s 10th anniversary with the boys, mums, funders, supporters, <a href="/Essex_LL/">Jennifer Tolhurst</a> and <a href="/Essex_HS/">High Sheriff of Essex - Julie Fosh</a> and sharing the next steps for LND. Thank you to all who attended this memorable event 🙏<a href="/csjthinktank/">The Centre for Social Justice</a> <a href="/MBCoalition/">Men & Boys Coalition</a>
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I can’t quite believe it… I’m a Finalist for both the #SheInspires Awards (Agent of Change) and the #EVAs (Not-for-Profit)! 💥 Grateful, humbled, and slightly in shock. Here’s to championing boys, fatherhood & early intervention. 💙 Men & Boys Coalition The Centre for Social Justice BBC Essex

I can’t quite believe it… I’m a Finalist for both the #SheInspires Awards (Agent of Change) and the #EVAs (Not-for-Profit)! 💥 Grateful, humbled, and slightly in shock. Here’s to championing boys, fatherhood &amp; early intervention. 💙 <a href="/MBCoalition/">Men & Boys Coalition</a> <a href="/csjthinktank/">The Centre for Social Justice</a> <a href="/BBCEssex/">BBC Essex</a>
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💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙 Today we celebrate all the Fathers showing up with love, guidance & care and the mentors who step in for boys without one. Thank you for all you are and all you do 🙏

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we celebrate all the Fathers showing up with love, guidance &amp; care and the mentors who step in for boys without one.
Thank you for all you are and all you do 🙏
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This week our Year 7 and 8 boys explored healthy relationships, red flags, and what to look for in a good friend or partner. They also learned how self-worth shapes behaviour and practiced empathy by affirming one another. Powerful, honest and needed. The Centre for Social Justice Men & Boys Coalition

This week our Year 7 and 8 boys explored healthy relationships, red flags, and what to look for in a good friend or partner. They also learned how self-worth shapes behaviour and practiced empathy by affirming one another. Powerful, honest and needed. <a href="/csjthinktank/">The Centre for Social Justice</a> <a href="/MBCoalition/">Men & Boys Coalition</a>
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A brilliant day clay pigeon shooting at Park Hall yesterday thanks to LND ambassador Alby and his Jack Petchey Award 🎯 Big shoutout to Harley – another winner – who hit 9/10 shots and is hoping to join the Army! #LadsNeedDads #JackPetcheyAward #ArmyBound #YouthOpportunity

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Thrilled to share I’ve been awarded a Churchill Fellowship! 🌍 This summer I’ll travel to South Africa and the US to explore how communities mentor fatherless boys - bringing global learning home to strengthen our work here in the UK. The Churchill Fellowship Centre for Male Psychology BBC Essex

Thrilled to share I’ve been awarded a Churchill Fellowship! 🌍 This summer I’ll travel to South Africa and the US to explore how communities mentor fatherless boys - bringing global learning home to strengthen our work here in the UK.  <a href="/ChurchillFship/">The Churchill Fellowship</a> <a href="/CentreMalePsych/">Centre for Male Psychology</a> <a href="/BBCEssex/">BBC Essex</a>
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Thrilled to announce that Lads Need Dads won the Supporting Young People Award at the NHS Suffolk & North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025! on Friday 🥳🏆 Huge thanks to Essex Youth Service for the nomination! 💙 #CanDoAwards Essex County Council

Thrilled to announce that Lads Need Dads won the Supporting Young People Award at the NHS Suffolk &amp; North East Essex ICS ‘Can Do’ Health and Care Awards 2025! on Friday 🥳🏆 Huge thanks to Essex Youth Service for the nomination! 💙 #CanDoAwards <a href="/Essex_CC/">Essex County Council</a>
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Wow… more than 85% of Virginian kids living with a mom and dad at home will earn mostly A’s and B’s, regardless of their race. Grades drop drastically in father-absent homes. Fathers are so important! Brad Wilcox

Wow… more than 85% of Virginian kids living with a mom and dad at home will earn mostly A’s and B’s, regardless of their race.

Grades drop drastically in father-absent homes.

Fathers are so important! <a href="/BradWilcoxIFS/">Brad Wilcox</a>
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A proud night as 3 of our ambassadors received Jack Petchey Awards! Robbie (16), Albie (18) & Harley (18), mentored by Pete & Matt and the team since age 11. We’ve walked with them into manhood. ☺️#LadsNeedDads The Centre for Social Justice Men & Boys Coalition

A proud night as 3 of our ambassadors received Jack Petchey Awards! Robbie (16), Albie (18) &amp; Harley (18), mentored by Pete &amp; Matt and the team since age 11. We’ve walked with them into manhood. ☺️#LadsNeedDads <a href="/csjthinktank/">The Centre for Social Justice</a> <a href="/MBCoalition/">Men & Boys Coalition</a>
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A month today I begin my Churchill Fellowship journey, heading to South Africa and the US to explore powerful solutions for boys growing up without fathers. Honoured to represent @ladsneeddads and learn from global leaders tackling this crisis. The Churchill Fellowship The Centre for Social Justice

A month today I begin my Churchill Fellowship journey, heading to South Africa and the US to explore powerful solutions for boys growing up without fathers. Honoured to represent @ladsneeddads and learn from global leaders tackling this crisis. <a href="/ChurchillFship/">The Churchill Fellowship</a> <a href="/csjthinktank/">The Centre for Social Justice</a>