About X-4RCE CIC

X-4RCE was born from lived experience. Founded by Wade Wilson—community coach, mentor, and mental health advocate, the organisation was created from a deep understanding of what it feels like to carry heavy things in silence. After navigating personal challenges and seeing too many men around him struggling alone, Wade realised something needed to change. Not later, now.

What started as a local support group has grown into a community led movement built on empathy, honesty, and action. X-4RCE CIC now delivers free peer support sessions, fitness-based mental health initiatives, talks, workshops, and training opportunities to help men not just survive, but rebuild. Everything we do is rooted in connection and real-world impact.

We work with men from all walks of life. Some need a space to talk. Some need to move. Some need direction. And some are ready to give back. Wherever they’re at, we meet them there.

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Our Vision

Our vision is simple: a world where no man feels he has to suffer in silence. We aim to grow X-4RCE into a trusted name in mental health support, not just in Luton, but across the UK. We’re developing pathways for service users to become peer mentors, building stronger community partnerships, and expanding our fitness and outreach programmes.

Because when men are supported, communities are stronger. And we’re just getting started.

Meet the Team

Wade Wilson

FOUNDER & CEO

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Peter Appleyard

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Jack O'shea

DIRECTOR FOR PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT

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KELLY VOLLER

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FUNDING & COMPLIANCE

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Muhammad Nurul Islam

Creative Director

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Making a Measurable Difference

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To Date 15/05/25

Community Engagement

A man sitting at a table with a white tablecloth, orange bowl, and informational flyers next to a tall banner for X-4RCE CIC, a mental health support group for men. The banner has details about meeting times and contact information. Two women are standing and talking in the background on a sunny day at an outdoor event.

Two men holding a sports jersey together in front of a brick wall. One man is wearing an orange T-shirt and jeans, the other a gray sports shirt and shorts. They are standing outdoors near a table with items on it and a brick building behind them.

Two vertical banners at the LutON Comic Con event; the left banner features the LutON Comic Con logo with images of comic characters, including Spider-Man, Deadpool, Harley Quinn, and a Stormtrooper. The right banner promotes X-4RCE CIC, a mental health support group for men, with details about their activities and contact information.

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People at a registration or check-in table with two men in orange shirts behind the table, interacting with three women. There are brochures and papers on the orange table.

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Thank you to our funders

National lottery community fund

Without generous funding from the National Lottery, X-4RCE wouldn’t be where it is today. This funding enabled us to secure a premises, and helped to successfully launch our face to face groups. Thank you to the National Lottery players

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Luton citizens fund

X-4RCE Bootcamp began in early 2025, with the help of the Luton citizens fund. This funding has supported the creation of a free weekly fitness session for men in the community. At Bootcamp we recognise the connection between physical and mental health. Thank you to all the residents that voted for us.

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arnold clark community fund

Thank you to the Arnold Clark Community Fund, whose grant has enabled us to cover some of our core costs. Your support means so much to the men in our service.

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Small grants fund

One of the aims of X-4RCE is to get men out in their community supporting one another, their friends, and their families. The Small Grants Fund has ensured that for the next year we can put on workshops, host guest speakers, and provide training to our services users. Thank you Luton Rising for making this possible.

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Carter Bookkeeping Services

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of Carter Bookkeeping Services, led by the brilliant Wendy, whose expertise and generosity have been vital to X-4RCE’s journey. Wendy not only keeps our finances in impeccable order, but she also goes above and beyond, donating her time and services to ensure we can focus on delivering real impact in our community. Her belief in our mission and quiet dedication behind the scenes help power everything we do. Quite simply, X-4RCE couldn’t run without her.

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Acr build

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of ACR Build, led by the brilliant Andy, whose ongoing generosity has become a vital part of X-4RCE’s foundation. Andy not only contributes financially each month, but he does so with genuine belief in what we’re building, both in our community and in the lives of the men we support. His quiet commitment behind the scenes helps us keep going, even when things get tough. Quite simply, X-4RCE wouldn’t be standing as strong without him.

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