More than just support, it's brotherhood
Discover The Shieldwall Brotherhood C.I.C, a peer-led men’s support community where you don't have to face life’s challenges alone. We’re about connection, shared experiences and turning isolation into brotherhood. We offer a safe, non-judgemental space where men can talk, walk, and support one another without pressure.
What makes us different?
The Shieldwall Brotherhood is built on peer support and shared experience, not clinical models or formal therapy. We focus on meeting men where they are – through accessible activities like walking, talking, and spending time together – rather than asking them to fit into a traditional mental health service.
Our community is led by men with lived experience, creating an environment of trust, understanding, and real connection. There is no pressure to talk, no judgement, and no labels. Men can show up as they are and be part of something that feels natural, supportive, and human.
By turning strangers into brothers, we reduce isolation, build confidence, and help men reconnect with themselves and others in a way that feels genuine and sustainable.
Activities and support
The Shieldwall Brotherhood offers peer-led support through accessible, everyday activities designed to reduce isolation and build connection. These include regular men’s walks, peer discussion forums, social meet-ups, and online community support.
Group walks and activities encourage movement, routine, and time outdoors, which can improve mood and reduce stress. Peer-led forums and conversations give men a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, listen, or simply be present, helping to normalise conversations around mental health. Social meet-ups and online support help men build friendships and maintain connection between sessions, reducing loneliness.
By focusing on shared experience rather than clinical treatment, our approach helps men feel understood, supported, and less alone, which in turn strengthens confidence, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Our promise to you
We want you to feel a sense of relief, belonging, and hope – that you’ve found a place where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay or face things alone. The Shieldwall Brotherhood is a safe, genuine community built on trust, shared experience, and brotherhood.
This is not a judgemental or clinical service, but a human one – a place where connection comes first and where strangers truly can become brothers.
"Joining the Shieldwall Brotherhood was the best decision I made. I finally feel like I belong and have the support I need."
Mark L., Liverpool