AMCS Supports — Andy's Man Club

Safety
doesn't
stop
at the
machine.

We keep machinery safe. But the men operating those machines matter just as much. AMCS is proud to support Andy's Man Club — a free, confidential peer-to-peer mental health support network for men across the UK and online.

Find a Group Near You Why We Care

#ITSOKAYTOTALK  ·  andysmanclub.co.uk

When
Every Monday, 7–9pm
Except Bank Holidays · No booking needed
Where
350+ groups — UK wide & online
England · Wales · Scotland · Online
Cost
Completely free — always
No charges, no catches, no referral needed
3 in 4
UK suicides are male
Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50
350+
Free support groups running
Face-to-face & online, every Monday evening
£0
Cost to attend
Always free — no referral, no waiting list
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We want to end the stigma surrounding men's mental health and help men through the power of conversation.

Andy's Man Club — Mission Statement
Why This Matters to AMCS

The people behind the machines.

The engineering, manufacturing, automotive and food & beverage sectors that AMCS serves are predominantly male environments. These are high-pressure industries — and the statistics around male mental health in these sectors are stark.

Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 50 in the UK. These are our clients, our colleagues, and our community. We have a professional responsibility for physical safety. We believe we have a human responsibility that goes further.

Andy's Man Club provides something powerful and simple: a room full of men who understand that talking is not weakness — it's strength.

Why Men's Mental Health

Three hard truths.

01
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The scale is serious

Around three quarters of all suicides in the UK are men. Male suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 20–49. These are not abstract statistics — they are our industry.

02
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Silence costs lives

Men are far less likely to seek help for mental health than women. Stigma, culture, and a reluctance to appear vulnerable all play a role. Peer-to-peer groups break that barrier without clinical formality.

03
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Community is the solution

Andy's Man Club works because men talk to men — not to a professional in an unfamiliar setting. Peer support, shared experience, and a weekly routine create lasting change.

How to Get Involved
The
Groups.
Find Your Nearest Group →
01
Face-to-Face Groups

Hundreds of local groups across England, Wales, and Scotland. Walk in — no appointment, no referral, no pressure. Talk as much or as little as you want.

Every Monday 7–9pm
02
Online Groups

For men who are further afield, or who prefer to connect from home. The same confidential, peer-to-peer support — no travel required.

UK-wide access
03
Brew & Chat Podcast

Real stories from real men. A place to listen, reflect, and know you're not alone in what you're going through — before or after your first group visit.

Listen anywhere
A note from the team
This is
personal. Not just
policy.

We didn't put this page on our website because we had to. We put it here because men's mental health is a subject that matters to us as people — not just as a business.

The industries we work in are often demanding, high-pressure environments. We've seen what happens when that pressure builds with no outlet. We've seen colleagues struggle in silence. We know this isn't just someone else's problem.

Andy's Man Club exists to change that — one Monday evening at a time. If this page reaches even one person who needed to see it, that's enough for us.

If you or someone you know is struggling — please reach out. You don't have to be in crisis to attend a group. You just have to show up.

Alastair, Jim, Steve & Paul Managing Directors — Astute Machinery Consultants Services Ltd.

It's okay
to talk.

Free. Confidential. No booking. Every Monday.

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