The cornermen CIO

Mens mental health & suicide prevention service in south Oxfordshire. “life’s our toughest fight, everyone needs someone in their corner”

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

We couldn’t have done it without your backing and encouragement!

#HappNewYear2026 #SuicidePrevention #mensmentalhealth

See you all in 2026 👊

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

As the bell goes on the 12th round of 2025 we’d like to say a massive thanks to our supporters, sponsors, funders and donors. This year The Cornermen had over 1500 conversations, provided 1120 hours of support and had 97 new men join the service.

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

It’s our 3 year anniversary 🙌
#SuicidePrevention #mensmentalhealth #community

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Fun and laughter is sometimes the best medicine. Always plenty of that at the Joe Howard Cornermen sessions 🙌👊
#SuicidePrevention #mensmentalhealth #peersupport #cornermen

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

@pclokey 🤣

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Well, hello twitter world. We’ve been a bit quiet on here because Steve somehow got us locked out #numpty 🤷‍♂️🤣
But we’re back with lots to update on what been happening and what’s to come.

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

We’ve also been doing a podcast (we know, everyone has nowadays) if you’re interested in hearing our rambling here is the link to the episodes

https://t.co/JmpcgxUXdE

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Back in September Steve & John spoke t the Oxfordshire Suicide prevention conference about the work the Cornermen have been doing, their approach, and how it’s attracting men who were not previously engaged in mental health services.

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

https://t.co/JkBLbKL9fG

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Rachel Spindler raised an amazing £1325 for The Cornermen in sponsorship for running the Oxford half marathon. Right from when we first started Rachel has been a massive source of support and encouragement for us.

Thank you Rachel you’re a star ⭐️

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

https://t.co/r4fEk1GQwm

[Norwich City FC @NorwichCityFC]

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.

Check in on those around you.

#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Everybody expresses themselves best in a way that most suits them.
One of our volunteers has recently found poetry as a good way of doing this. We asked if we could share some and they agreed we could.

[His Mind @HisMindSupport]

Get in touch with us here at His Mind if you are interested in joining our 5-a-side football team hopefully starting in the next few weeks.

Any questions, feel free to ask

[email protected]

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Great fun at The Cornermen with Joe and Leigh putting the fellas through their paces tonight. “Loved it” “absolutely buzzing” was some of the feedback from the session.
*Joe pictured flashing that Hollywood smile 😎😁👊

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

THEY’VE DONE IT!!!

Massive thanks and congratulations to Harry, Josh, Josh, Freddie, Danny and Smasher for cycling 1000 miles from South Moreton Boxing Club to Barcelona, raising £5,765 for The Cornermen!
🎉🥳🎊👏🎉🎊🎉👏
🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Really pleased to say that we received a grant from the Connected Communities Fund, delivered in partnership by @OCVA and Community first Oxfordshire funded by @OxfordshireCC
This grant is a massive boost in ensuring we can continue to offer our service into 2024

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

Today was the gent’s first full day in Spain. Ticking another 2 mountains off their route across the Pyrenes, with the Spanish sun adding another hurdle to the crusade!

https://t.co/80LIc5gpms

[Laura Price @ladylauraprice]

I’m looking for a new permanent team member to help us shape @_ocva - working with our membership this is a great opportunity if you’ve got bright ideas for the voluntary sector in #Oxfordshire 30hrs p/w & lots of flexibility - happy to chat 💬 https://t.co/3Dfr0iSg9T

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

They start the Pyrenees today! Good luck lads 👊 🏔️ 🚴

https://t.co/80LIc5gpms

[The cornermen CIO @thecornermenCIC]

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It’s been one week since the lads set off from South Moreton Boxing Club they’re currently in the south of France and have raised nearly 5k! Which will help guarantee The Cornemen can keep providing support for the men who use us, at least into next year 🙌