WHO ARE WE?

Brothers in Arms came into existence as a spark of an idea that took flight in 2017 when we launched as a platform aimed at representing men in Scotland. We initiated conversations about suicide rates among males under 45 — a leading cause of death for this demographic group in the UK — not due to warfare or diseases or accidents but suicide.

This stark reality brought us face-to-face with a societal issue: Men reaching points of extreme despair where they see no alternatives but drastic actions.

We decided it was time for change. Under the leadership of Dan Proverbs (founder), Martin Smith, and Rob Booth (website realization experts), with Duncan Cowles (storyteller & film producer), Brothers in Arms took shape. With further collaboration from Neil Fogarty's and Ian McLaren Wallace's technical and psychological expertise, we launched our own men’s mental health support service called Blethr in September 2023.

We are run by volunteers which enable all raised funds to be directed towards our support services. The utilization of digital technology along with films & social media allows us reach across Scotland's diverse landscapes. As we move forward on this journey, our sights are now set on devising strategies for extending our supportive hands across all corners of the UK and beyond.