Reading Mentors

The Equip Programme

The Engage Programme

The Inspire Programme

The Ambassadors Programme

Equipping, Engaging and Inspiring Young Men

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dependent children in the UK live in single-parent families.

According to 2023 ONS data (Published in 2024)

Supporting boys growing up without a consistent father figure

Future Fathers

The boys we support today become the fathers, partners and role models of tomorrow.

Boys growing up without a consistent father figure can benefit from trusted relationships, positive male role models and early support that builds connection, confidence and belonging.

Our Impact

Improved emotional wellbeing and mental health

Increased confidence and self-esteem

Improved school attendance and engagement

Better emotional regulation and behaviour

Stronger relationships with peers, family and trusted adults

Greater sense of belonging and community connection

A boy’s circumstances do not determine his future. With the right support, trusted relationships and long-term mentoring, boys can grow, overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

“Lads Need Dads are an incredible force in building lads’ self-esteem and resilience through mentoring. This is so key to helping families facing difficulties and can only help build the future generations into caring loving men with purpose.”

– Supporter

“It is very rare you come across something to help young boys. I searched for ages before I found them. They have been an essential part of our lives for the past 2 years. The support they have provided both myself and my son has been outstanding.”

– Mother

“They do crucial work with young boys with absent fathers. This helps develop their emotional intelligence, it empowers them and builds resilience helping them steer away from under achieving, getting caught up in offending behaviour and dropping out of school.”

– Teacher

“Early intervention is key in preventing children from taking the wrong path or making wrong choices. Lads Need Dads fills the void left behind by absent father’s in adolescence. Such a wonderful programme that needs to be rolled out across the country.”

– Funder

“My son has improved confidence, motivation, resilience, self-worth, sense of pride in himself as a person. He’s more expressive with his feelings, is able to control his temper a lot better, is able to listen and understand different points of view.”

– Mother

Our Programmes

Reading Mentors

LadPods

Equip

Engage

Inspire

Ambassadors

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