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.
5 biases Male Allies Notice – and How They Address Them Read More »
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
Male Allies UK and the Cabinet Office: Launch of Gender Action Plans Read More »
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
7 Things Every Organisation Gets Wrong About Engaging Men Read More »
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
The first Festival of the Boy was a joy Read More »
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
Why Allyship Fails in Organisations (and What Actually Makes it Work) Read More »
We were proud to present the 2025 Ally of the Year award at the Bloom Awards.
Male Allies UK present the Ally of the Year award at the Bloom Awards Read More »
Allyship isn’t a destination, it’s a discipline. At Male Allies UK, we often remind our participants that allyship is not about perfection, it’s about persistence. Yet even the most well-intentioned men can fall into habits that slow progress or unintentionally reinforce the very systems they want to change. That’s why we talk openly about common
10 Male Allyship Mistakes to Avoid Read More »
In February 2026, something big happened in Parliament, but the story started long before that. After nine months of work behind the scenes with Dr Tim Shand and Lisa Raferty, the Cross-Sector Task Force on Online Misogyny and Men’s Mental Health was officially launched. This wasn’t a quick campaign or a single conversation. It was
Launching the Cross-Sector Task Force on Online Misogyny and Men’s Mental Health Read More »
Six essential questions every man should ask to build awareness, challenge bias, and take consistent, confident allyship action.
The 6 Questions Every Male Ally Should Be Asking Themselves Read More »
Congratulations to Vince Pizzoni on receiving the IET Gender Diversity Ambassador Award. Announcing a new partnership with Credit Strategy.
Vince Awarded IET’s Gender Diversity Ambassador Award Plus New Partnership Announcement Read More »
