Whysup

02/10/2026

WE’RE FINALISTS!

We’re proud to have been shortlisted for two awards at the This Is Manchester Awards 2026.

Individuals and/or Organisations Promoting Well-Being

WHYSUP

&

Organisation Making A Difference

WHYSUP & JD Foundation

The second nomination recognises the work we’ve been doing with the JD Foundation across Greater Manchester. Last academic year, our Mental Health & Resilience Programme reached around 12,200 young people across 61 schools.

Two nominations that mean a lot to our whole team and everyone involved in making this work happen.

A huge thank you to the The JD Foundation for their continued support, and to This Is Manchester Awards for the recognition.

See you at Emirates Old Trafford in November!

01/10/2026

Last week we were back in the studio filming for the Journey Podcast.

Mark was joined by Nick Jones and Ash Lewis of Fitbox Bolton to talk about keeping fit and looking after your physical health when working long hours and shifts.

With Ash’s background as an HGV driver, the conversation brought a real understanding of the challenges drivers face – and, most importantly, practical ways to fit movement around the job.

Another great conversation for Journey by Whysup Logistics.

Coming soon.

30/09/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU, LUKE. 💚

100km and an incredible amount raised.

Luke’s fundraising has resulted in £765.85 being donated to Whysup In The Community, helping us continue the work we’re doing to support people across Bolton and our local communities.

Running 100km is some achievement. Choosing to use that challenge to make a difference for others makes it even more special.
Luke, from everyone at Whysup - thank you.

We appreciate every mile, every donation and everyone who got behind him.

What an effort. What an achievement. 💚

29/09/2026

JUST WALK THROUGH THE DOOR. WE’LL DO THE REST. 💚

Pizza & Pals is back this Wednesday at Cafe Italia.

Come for some pizza. Meet a few good people. Have a chat, or just listen.

Just men supporting men.

📅 Every Wednesday

⏰ 7pm–8:30pm

📍 Cafe Italia, Bolton

👥 Men 16+

🍕 Completely free

If walking through the door feels like the hardest bit, drop us a message beforehand and we’ll make sure someone is there to welcome you.

Pizza × Men × Connection

28/09/2026

Earlier today we shared our new WHYSUP clothing model, Max Hague 🙌🏻

When we first launched our clothing and caps around 7 years ago, Max was always wearing WHYSUP. His family have supported what we do from the very beginning.

So when we started putting plans together for our latest photoshoot, there was only one person we had in mind.

Max.

Now 17, he’s not only modelling the WHYSUP gear, he’s also a dab hand on the guitar 🎸🎵

Give his page a follow

and watch out for our next collab with Max 🎶 🎸

28/09/2026

MORE THAN A LOGO.

WHYSUP has never just been a logo.

It represents something.

Looking after yourself. Looking after each other. Having the courage to speak when things aren’t right. Getting back up when life knocks you down. And being part of a community that believes nobody should struggle alone.

For the last 9 years, that message has taken us into schools, workplaces and communities across the UK.

Our clothing carries the same message.

When you wear WHYSUP, you’re not just wearing a brand. You’re representing what we stand for.

More than clothing. More than a logo.

Click the link in purchase from our shop. 20% of our profit funds our CIC - Whysup In The Community.

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25/09/2026

🍕 PIZZA & PALS – WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 🙌🏻

After an incredible response to our first Pizza & Pals, we’ve had lots of messages and emails from men wanting to come along.

So we want to make something clear.

Pizza & Pals is for ANY man looking to rebuild.

You don’t need to have an addiction.
You don’t need to have a mental health diagnosis.
You don’t need to be at rock bottom.

You might be dealing with addiction or recovery, mental health, grief, loneliness, anxiety, relationship breakdown or pressures at work.

Or your challenge might simply be getting out of the house, meeting new people and finding some connection.

Last week we had men of different ages, backgrounds and experiences in the room. Different challenges. Different stories. But all supporting each other.

That’s what Pizza & Pals is about.

Men supporting men. All ages. All backgrounds. All challenges.

No judgement. No pressure. No labels.

Just good people, good conversation, a bit of support and some food along the way. 🍕🤝

📅 Wednesday 30th September
⏰ 7pm–8:30pm
📍 Cafe Italia, 877–879 Moss Bank Way, Bolton, BL1 5SN
👥 Men aged 16+
💬 Completely free to attend

🚗 Please park at Doffcocker Lodge car park, around a 2-minute walk from Cafe Italia.

If walking through the door feels like a big step, drop us a message beforehand. We’ll make sure there’s someone there to welcome you.

📩 DM us or email [email protected]

Pizza & Pals. Bringing blokes together. No booze, no pressure, just good food and good company. 🍕🤝

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25/09/2026

25/09/2026

Meet Niall, part of our lived experience team at Whysup.

Niall brings his own experience of addiction and recovery into the work he does, using his story to connect with people and show that change is possible.
Now five years into his own recovery journey, he has completely transformed his life, with running, fitness and looking after his wellbeing becoming a huge part of that.

Niall brings honesty, relatability and a real passion for helping others.

Another important voice within our team.

As a child Niall used to compete in Riverdance, we just don’t know if he was more Stavross Flatley, than Michael.

24/09/2026

Today we delivered our Careers Wellbeing session to Year 13 students at Hill House School 🎓

For many of these young people, the next 12 months will bring some of the biggest changes they’ve experienced so far.

University. Employment. Apprenticeships. New environments. New pressures. New expectations.

Our session isn’t about telling young people which career they should choose.

It’s about preparing the person behind the career.

We talked openly about success, failure, pressure, resilience, healthy and unhealthy coping, and the importance of looking after yourself while chasing your ambitions.

Because success shouldn’t mean losing yourself along the way.

This is the WHYSUP way of doing careers education. Real lived experience, honest conversations and practical tools that young people can take with them into whatever comes next.

A huge thank you to Hill House School for continuing to trust us with their students. This is now our 4th consecutive year working with this prestigious school, something we’re incredibly proud of.

Careers matter. Ambition matters. Success matters.

But so does the person you become along the way. 💙