In the UK, 76% of suicides are male. The highest risk age is 50–54. These aren't just statistics – Stuart Shone was one of them. He was our friend, our dancefloor brother, and we lost him in April 2021.
Speak Up & Dance exists because of Stuart. And every pound raised goes directly to Talk Club - no admin fees, no overheads, straight to the people doing the work.
Talk Club runs over 150 talking groups across the UK – including 15 inside prisons. Your support helps fund:
This is practical, proven support that keeps men alive. Simple as that.
Come to a night - Buy a ticket, donate on the door, bring your mates. Every night we run puts money straight into Talk Club's hands. See Upcoming Events
Donate directly - Can't make it out? You can still make a difference. Give what you can – every single pound matters. Donate Now
Listen and share - Download the Music For Walking EP. Share it. Tell someone about it. Getting the word out costs nothing and means everything.
Spread the word - Tell someone about Speak Up & Dance. Share a post. Talk about Stuart. The more people who know we exist, the more men we can reach.
Buy us a coffee - Click on the Tip Us button on this page, you can support us for about the same price as a coffee, either as a one off or a monthly subscription.
We're not a charity. We're not a corporation. We're a not-for-profit collective. A group of friends who lost someone they loved and decided to do something about it.
If you're reading this and you're struggling, please reach out - Talk Club is there for you.
You can also call The Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 103 1234 24 hours a day for support and advice.
If you're reading this and you're okay – help us reach the people who aren't.
