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Wade Wilson

Founder & CEO

Wade Wilson is the founder of X-4RCE CIC and a passionate advocate for men’s mental health, wellbeing, and community connection. With deep roots in Luton and lived experience at the heart of his approach, Wade has built a movement that champions real talk, real support, and real change, no stigma, no judgment.

From weekly Bootcamps to peer-led support groups, Wade creates spaces where men can open up, find their strength, and know they’re not alone. His background in coaching, mentoring, and grassroots outreach gives X-4RCE its heartbeat: community-led, culturally relevant, and always accessible.

Outside of X-4RCE, Wade has been spotted at local events wearing red and black, cracking jokes, and generally causing a scene in the best way possible. Rumour has it Luton has its own masked anti-hero, but of course, no one’s naming names.

Wade leads with humour, heart, and the belief that change starts when people feel seen, safe, and supported.

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
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.
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.
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.