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

Poster titled 'X-4RCE by the Numbers' with statistics about sessions delivered, weekly attendees, support for men, informal reach, and free attendance.

To Date 15/05/25

Community Engagement

A man sitting at a table with a red bowl and pamphlets at an outdoor community event. Behind him is a large black and red vertical banner promoting X-4RCe CIC, a mental health support group for men, with information about meeting times and contact details. Two women are standing in the background near a brick building, and there are chairs, a bench, and water bottles on the grass.

Two men standing outdoors near a brick wall holding a sports jersey, with a table and bags behind them.

Two vertical banners placed side by side on the floor at Luton's Comic Con event. The left banner is purple and features superhero characters including Spider-Man, Deadpool, Harley Quinn, a Stormtrooper, and a Gundam robot, with the text "LUTON COMIC CON" and a website link at the bottom. The right banner is black and red, promoting X-4RCE CIC, an organization supporting men’s mental health through creative projects, educational programs, fitness activities, and community meetings, with contact information and scheduled meetings on Tuesdays from 6 PM to 7 PM.

An informational booth about X-4RCE CIC at a shopping center, with banners promoting men's bootcamp and mental health support activities, man in orange shirt sitting behind table with flyers.

People at a registration or information table, with two staff members in orange shirts, engaging with visitors in an indoor community or event setting.

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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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