Here is the latest News Briefing from PARITY:

News Items:

Vacancy at Parity
Getting The Gang Together: A Retrospective on
Britain’s Umbrella Charity for Men by its Liveliest Exponent
National Service – Relationship with Merton College
Ofcom Consultation
Men & Boys Coalition and Association for Male Health and Wellbeing
Prostate Cancer
The Impact of Intimate Partner Abuse on the Loneliness
and Mental Well-Being of Separated Fathers in Wales
Boys Beat Girls at A level? Err, No (Again)
Ask My Books a Question
World Suicide Awareness Day
William Visibly Moved as Widow Tells of Husband’s Suicide
Separation leads to suicide among men: Lessons for practitioners
Data Spotlight: Suicide deaths among young men
Child Maintenance Reform: time for bolder action
The Decriminalisation of Domestic Abuse
Did you know that dads can get legal aid, too?
Free Family Law Support at Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre
‘Nothing short of tragic’: Inside a family court
The kids aren’t alright
UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high
AIBM President Richard V. Reeves explains why young men are falling behind

Hons. Secretary Vacancy:

We are pleased to report that we have a vacancy, should you or any one you know be interested, please contact us.

Job Description for Parity Hon. Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Overall purpose:

• The charity secretary is primarily responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings of the trustee board and any sub-committees, providing assistance and support to the chair of the board of trustees.
• The charity secretary is responsible for keeping the ‘conscience’ of the charity, by way of ensuring that the trustees continue to take decisions and act in line with the governing document and comply with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements the charity is subject to and ensures that other meetings such as AGM, and events are properly administered.

The charity secretary is also closely involved in:

• Monitoring the requirements affecting the charity and its
  activities.
• Ensuring that the trustees’ decisions are acted upon.
• Ensuring that all decisions made by the trustees are in
  accordance with the governing document, reflect the objects of the charity, and continue to provide public benefit.
• Monitoring committee member action points.

Specifically:

• To have good listening, oral and literacy skills. To plan and prepare committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate.
• Plan meeting dates, book rooms, send out notifications, minutes and other papers.
• Draw up agendas together with the Chair. Minute committee meetings or ensure another minute taker is available.
• Accurately record decisions and actions in the minutes and report to the next committee meeting on the progress of actions and the result of decisions.
• Deal with correspondence, writing letters, emails as agreed at committee meetings, summarizing correspondence/emails received at the next committee meetings and drafting replies as appropriate.
• Making arrangements for any necessary reporting to be done, for example the annual report to members.
• Ensuring that trustee decisions are implemented in accordance with the charity’s governing document or other internal operational procedures.
• Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector.

Qualities:

• To be organized and methodical.
• Able to take good minutes.
• Able to work as a team and be committed to the charity values.
• Able to keep accurate records.
• Relevant skills to organise a meeting well.

Suitable candidates may obtain more information or send CV and letter of interest to secretary@parity-uk.org

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AIBM PRESIDENT RICHARD V. REEVES EXPLAINS WHY YOUNG MEN ARE FALLING BEHIND:

From collapsing educational outcomes to shrinking roles in the labor market, boys and men are facing real structural
challenges that should not be ignored.

Watch Youtube Video Here

WORLD SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY:

Step by Step for Change this Suicide Awareness Day Team’s story

Wednesday 10th September is World Suicide Awareness Day.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK, with 11 men dying every day. Separation and family
breakdown significantly increase the risk, particularly for fathers.

The charity Both Parents Matter supports separated parents through emotional and practical challenges, helping to reduce this risk. Before receiving support, 40% of dads reported suicidal thoughts; afterwards, 65% felt better emotionally and 80% more confident in managing their situation.

On 10 September, CEO Sam Morfey and Chair Paul O’Callaghan walked 11 miles through London—from
Parliament Square to the Royal Courts of Justice—to raise awareness and funds. They also delivered a petition to 10
Downing Street, highlighting how family breakdown, loss of child contact, and the family court process can drive men into crisis.

The charity urges public support for its work, aiming to save lives, promote shared parenting, and ensure no family
faces separation alone.

View Full Article Here.

PARITY October 2025.