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Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG)

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St Peter Port

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Founded February 2012 as a Charitable Trust by Trevor Kelham after losing family and friends to male cancer. Became Guernsey's first registered Foundation in January 2013 (Registration No. 1). Has raised over £1,000,000 against an original target of £250,000.

Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG) is a charitable foundation raising awareness of male cancers — prostate, testicular, bowel, and skin — and supporting affected men and their families across the Bailiwick. Founded in 2012 by Trevor Kelham, it was Guernsey's first registered foundation (No. 1). Through events including Beard Up!, Bermuda Shorts Week, and the OAK Coastal Bike Ride, MUG has raised over £1 million and holds a Guinness World Record. —

Specialises in2

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Public health & promotion

Public health programmes, outreach, and school health promotion initiatives.

From their website

Public health outreach operator · Cancer awareness campaigns · Education on early detection · Sun safety campaign · Bins for Men program

Condition & disease support

Guidance, awareness, and support for various medical conditions and diseases.

From their website

Cancer support charity operator · Patient disease support charity operator · Financial support for affected men and families

Quick facts

Established
2012 · 14 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide

People13

  • Trevor Kelham
  • Tony Tostevin — Director
  • Dan Collins — Council member, MD of Qualis Ltd
  • Owen Cole — Council member, Consultant Urologist
  • Michael Richards — Council member
  • Chris Walker — Council member
  • Gavin Ferguson — Foundation Guardian
  • Roger Allsopp OBE — Patron
  • Ian Brown — Honorary Patron
  • Mike Richards
  • Mark Chasey
  • Henry Simpson
  • Trevor — Founder

From their website

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  • Fundraising events
  • Nursing bursary program

Credentials

Awards & recognition

  • Queen's Award
  • Guinness World Record for Longest Human Chain of People Patting Each Other on the Back (2020)

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 700070
Email
info@mug.gg
Website
mug.gg
Social
Address
C/O Qualis Limited, 2nd Floor Connaught House, St Julians Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 4HL

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG).

  • 2013—Became Guernsey's first registered Foundation

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