30/05/2026
Good to raise awareness of this and fabulous to support Andy Man’s Club
We've awarded Andys Man Club with a £17,000 donation this month thanks to a national scheme that recycles metals such as artificial joints and coffin fittings after cremation.
Councillor Tricia Ayrton, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for climate change and environment, said: “Andy’s Man Club is a very deserving recipient of this donation. Now in its 10th year, the charity supports men and their families by encouraging open conversations about mental health, offering help during difficult times and reminding them they are not alone. Its weekly groups give people the chance to meet others, whether they want to talk or simply listen.”
“This donation has been made possible by families and friends across the borough who kindly gave consent for metals to be recycled after the loss of a loved one. I thank them for their support of the scheme, which helps vital charities like this continue helping people when they need it most.”
The charity now runs more than 350 weekly groups across the UK, including four across Rochdale borough, supported by over 3,500 volunteers and attended by more than 6,500 people each week.
