The Brotherhood Legion
The Brotherhood Legion CIC is an award-winning men's mental health movement in Leicester, redefining community support. With over 65 events and collaborations with nearly 100 businesses, we've built a hub of movement, conversation, and inclusion. Our initiatives go beyond just weekend session support, embracing hiking, art workshops, therapy sessions, and even offering counselling, Christmas dinner for the lonely, house renovations & homeless outreach.
Project Overview
If it takes men from suicide to thrive and save lives, we're committed to starting a women's sister group, supporting our homeless community, and the general public in Leicester through various community projects. We offer community service to help renovate houses and gardens for those who can't manage it, provide Christmas dinners for the lonely, and offer free counseling for those who can't afford it. We also advocate against knife crime and have installed two bleed kits in Leicester. Our educational and creative workshops, alongside the multiple free social and physical sessions we hold each week, aim to enhance individuals' mental and physical well-being. We strive to be a beacon for social, mental, and physical well-being within Leicester.
The numerous awards we've received, both city-based and national, including the Dialogue Society Award, High Sheriff Award, BBC Make a Difference Award, and being recognized in the 40 Under 40 as one of the top 40 entrepreneurs under 40 in the UK for community development, reflect the fantastic work we have accomplished in this space so far.
We create events and social activities to encourage people to get moving and engage in conversation, in addition to our free weekly sessions every Saturday and Sunday. Our services extend beyond peer support sessions, including co and assistance with employment.
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Check out the live projects we're supporting
Sydenham Garden
Sydenham Garden provides therapeutic gardening and and arts and crafts groups for people with mental health difficulties and dementia - in the beautiful setting of a nature reserve and community food growing site. It is a source of peace and joy, a real sanctuary when people are going through tough times.
Hounds for Heros
We’re a small passionate team dedicated to supporting those who have served or are serving our country, who have become disabled through injury or illness. Our experienced trainers, volunteers, and staff work together to provide life-changing assistance dogs that offer not only physical support but emotional strength and independence.
