Our 3-day retreats are designed to equip young men with the tools they need to follow a better path. Each retreat would benefit 10 - 12 young men and enable them to explore physically, emotionally and spiritually what it means to be a man in today's world.
Our mentoring programme offers ongoing support to young men lacking positive role models, delivered by our highly trained, skilled and DBS checked mentors.
We deliver workshops for young men designed to increase resilience and improve emotional wellbeing; including yoga, breathwork, outdoor skills, nature therapy and more.
Chairman & Co-Founder
As founder of The Both Sides Foundation, Neil brings extensive senior leadership experience in business transformation, strategic planning, performance improvement and change management. Having held leadership roles globally he has also served as a trusted adviser to Pension Trustee Boards and as a business coach and mentor. He is a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute and previously served on its board as Treasurer.
Treasurer
Emma brings extensive business and community experience to The Foundation. She has run her own branded clothing and promotional products business since 2007 and previously served as a trustee of the Maldon Mud Race charity, which she continues to support. Emma also supports the David Randall Foundation, a local charity helping young adults with life-limiting illnesses to enjoy special experiences and create lasting memories.
Trustee & Co-Founder
Anthony brings a wealth of experience in sport, wellbeing and personal development to The Both Sides Foundation. A former international rugby player with more than 200 professional appearances, he is also a qualified strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer and breath science practitioner. Anthony is co-founder of Both Sides Retreats and works as a facilitator at Cabilla, using his experience to help support and inspire the young men attending our retreats.
Trustee & Co-Founder
Josh is co-founder of Both Sides Retreats and brings extensive experience in business, wellbeing and retreat facilitation. Previously co-founder and Managing Director of Vivo Life, he is now a qualified yoga teacher and has spent the past five years hosting men’s retreats across Europe. His work has been featured in publications including The Guardian, The Times and Men’s Health
Trustee and Safeguarding Lead
Gordon is an experienced social worker and safeguarding professional with an extensive background supporting children, young people and families. He has held senior roles within children’s safeguarding services, with expertise in child protection, risk assessment, domestic abuse and mental health, working closely with education, health, police and other agencies. Gordon brings significant experience and expertise to help ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.
Trustee and Governance Lead
James brings strong leadership, strategic planning and governance experience to The Both Sides Foundation. Currently Head of Operations for a Manchester-based construction company, he previously served for nine years as an officer in the British Army. James is formally a trustee of Salford Lads and Girls Club and has a strong appreciation for the outdoors and the positive impact nature can have on wellbeing.
Trustee
Neil is an experienced business leader and founder of Sport Works, a socially driven enterprise supporting thousands of people facing vulnerability or disadvantage each year. He also holds leadership and board roles across several organisations focused on creating positive social impact, with particular experience in sport, skills development and supporting disadvantaged young people.