Male Allies UK Meets Queen Camilla at Landmark Summit to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Lee Chambers meets Her Majesty the Queen due to groundbreaking work to end violence against women and girls.
10 Things Effective Male Allies Do
Male Allies UK shares ten everyday behaviours that define effective male allies – from listening and learning, to challenging bias, to leading with consistency.
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Male Allies UK Joined By Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
It was a privilege to be joined by Jerry White, Nobel Peace Prize winner, for our National Inclusion Week celebration.
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UK Parental Leave Needs Drastic Change
Parental leave in the UK is some of the worst in Europe. That’s why Male Allies UK is joining nearly 50 charities, unions, academics and individuals calling on the UK Government to commit to a parental leave review.
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Male Allies UK Attends a Royal Garden Party
It was a pleasure to be invited to the Royal Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 30th June 2026. Hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the party was also attended by the Princess Royal, Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. It marked the official opening day of the
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5 biases Male Allies Notice – and How They Address Them
Male Allies UK explores five common workplace biases – from performance to benevolent bias – and how male allies can recognise and respond to each with awareness and action.
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Male Allies UK and the Cabinet Office: Launch of Gender Action Plans
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the UK Government launched gender pay gap data and menopause action plans. It was an honour to be in the room with Bridget Phillipson MP and the CEO of CMI, Ann Francke OBE, (both pictured with Lee above). Government and businesses must work together to make workplaces fairer for women
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7 Things Every Organisation Gets Wrong About Engaging Men
Almost every inclusion leader agrees: we need more men in this conversation. Men hold influence, set culture, and shape decisions. Without them, gender equality efforts stall. Yet many organisations still struggle to engage men meaningfully. They host events that only attract the already converted, or they frame allyship in ways that trigger defensiveness instead of curiosity. At
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The first Festival of the Boy was a joy
On Sunday 17th May, almost 1,000 people gathered at Big Penny Social for the UK’s first Festival of the Boy. We partnered with the incredible team who have run Festival of the Girl for the past 8 years to bring a celebration and exploration of boyhood to boys aged 7-11. Festival of The Boy brought
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Why Allyship Fails in Organisations (and What Actually Makes it Work)
Conversations around allyship tend to revolve around the individual element. While speaking up for others at work is important, it’s not the only type of allyship there is. Despite strong starts, allyship fails when organisations aren’t aware of the three levels of allyship: individual, leader, and organisational. When the three levels aren’t working together, organisations
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