About Us

 Mighty Men of Valour was first established in August 2002.  The name is derived from the Bible in Judges 6:12.

The word VALOUR in the Oxford English dictionary the means:

“great courage, especially in war.”
The qualities of a hero (or heroine); exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle).
Mighty Men of Valour speaks to men who want to make a difference in their lives. All things are possible to those who believe.

Qualities of a Mighty Man of Valour - His Word is his Bond!
A man of courage……
A man of integrity……
A man of strength…….                        
A man who is faithful……
A man of peace
A man who provides protection…..
A man of honour…..
A man of his word…..

Who are Mighty Men of Valour?

Video clip taken from our "What Do Men Really Want?" Conference 2008 and Arise TV.

      

Mighty Men of Valour seek to improve the quality of life for our children, spouses and communities.
Mighty Men of Valour was birthed....
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Mighty Men of Valour was birthed through the growing negative perception of “black” men in the UK.  This seemed evident from the over representation of these men in prison, mental institutions, and from those who were unemployed, being excluded from and failing in our UK schools.
These challenges would in turn create pressure on personal relationships, on their children development, to their community cohesion and finally on the indigenous community.
However, when Mighty Men of Valour sought to challenge these negative stereotypes, we found that when racism was absent, many men face similar challenges.  The effect of racism would obviously compound these issues.
Sadly, racisms still exists, however all men especially when they are young, need to challenge the negative stereotypes of themselves which reduces their ability to function as part of their society and to feel as worthwhile members of their community. 
No self respecting young man wants to go to prison, to be unemployed, to be rejected or abuse or have their children or their partner/spouse abused, regardless of the colour, race, culture, faith, beliefs or origin. 
This abuse may have happened to them when they were younger and it is about breaking those negative cycles in their lives as early in their lives as possible. This is why we work closely with the NSPCC, NACRO, YOT, PCT local councils, and other agencies including faith groups.

Why Mighty Men of Valour?
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Mighty Men of Valour can change young men's lives and make a significant difference to our work in engaging men to become responsible individuals.

In doing so, MMV can help safe guard vulnerable children, young people, women and our spouse and thus help our communities move closer to reducing crime, domestic violence, child abuse, child poverty, inequality and sexism.

At present we pride ourselves on the fact that everyone who works for our Charity, including the Executive Director, volunteers.

This means that the service that we provide is of even more Social Capital i.e. value than paid workers because everything we provide has directly or indirectly cost us our time, our energy, our commitment and sometime our resources to make a difference to a young person’s or individuals life.
 
We welcome your support and would love you to be involved, but we also know that this commitment is sometimes too much for some people. Hence our name: Mighty Men of Valour!
 
We do this through our:
 
Mighty Men for Valour - Conferences, Seminars and Events
 
Valour Youth - Mentoring, Coaching and IAG service
 
Women of Valour - Mentoring, Coaching and IAG service
 
Men of Valolur - Mentoring, Coaching and IAG service

Mighty Men for Valour - Campaigns

In addition to this we offer other services see: Our Services
MMV - Annual Report 2008

MMV - Annual Report 2008 (124kb)
Mighty Men of Valour (MMV)
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"Mighty Men of Valour (MMV) is a Registered Charity who is committed to promote, educate and develop values and ethical principles in all men regardless of nationality or background, enabling men to recognise their role and responsibility to their families, community and society.

As well as developing support for men, we help boys cross the bridge to manhood by Rites of Passage and mentoring. We provide information and advice on men’s health and offer marital support.

MMV also promotes discussions on men’s’ issues through conferences, workshops and seminars, addressing topics related to the challenges of men.

Over 400 men and women last year attended our relationship workshops. Our Head Office is in Croydon, Surrey, and we offer training in London and Surrey.
Our aim: is to eradicated immoral, indecent and deviant behaviour committed by men.....
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Are you a Mighty Man of Valour?

The reason why men have been our focus is simply because it has been said that there are very few visible role models working within the community.

MMV are exploring new and exciting ways to promote good practice in men and to raise the profile of those men, from all communities, to reduce and eradicate immoral behaviour such as:

unwanted pregnancies; sexually transmitted diseases; child abuse; domestic violence; gun and drug related crimes and other deviant acts committed by men. 
What men want?
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Our aim is to eradicated immoral, indecent and deviant behaviour committed by men by.....
 
"Touching the hearts of men"

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Mighty Men of Valour - The Journey so far!
  • “One thing I have desired” - 1st Annual Conference 26th October 2002 (Fair Field Halls)
  • “Who do you serve?” - 2nd Annual Conference 25th October 2003 
  • MMV monthly meetings - 20th November 2003 to June 2004 (Fair Field Hotel)
  • Mighty Men of Valour - Valour Awards Ceremony - 22nd October 2004 (Croydon Park Hotel)
  • "Your Word is Your Bond" - 3rd Annual Conference 2004
  • MMV Constitution Adopted: 1st April 2005
  • “What do Women Really want?” - 4th Annual Conference - 29th October 2005
  • Mighty Men of Valour - Date of incorporation: 21st July 2005 - Register Company No: 05515628
  • Men, Faith and their Community Conference – Tuesday 28th March 2006
  • “Keys to Communication – Are the Keys to my Heart” - 5th Annual Conference - 22nd April 2006
  • Mighty Men of Valour -  Valour Awards Ceremony - 8th March 2007
  • Soul Brotherz – Stir8 Up on-line magazine - January 2006 to date!
  • Keep the Faith Magazine - Life Styles - October 2007 to date!
  • Croydon EXPO 2007
  • Houses of Parliament  - Fathers for Life campaign 8th May 2008
  • "What do Men Really Want?" - 6th Annual Conference - 17th October 2008
  • Valentine's Dinner & Dance 2009 - Hilton Hotel - Croydon
  • Charity Registration Number- 1128154 - Regisation Date: 19th February 2009
  • Houses of Parliament  - Celebration of Fathers and Fatherhood - 23rd April 2009

 
Community Groups Membership
  • 2004- to date: Prison Ministry (Highdown & Downview)
  • 2004 - 2005 Cross Fire Youth Ministry
  • 2005 Member of Croydon Voluntary Action
  • 2006 Member of Lambeth’s Inter-Faith Group
  • 2006 Faith Communities in Lambeth
  • 2006 Member of Croydon BME Forum
  • 2006 Member of Croydon Inter-Faith
  • 2007 Member of Croydon - Children and Young Peoples Network
  • 2008 Member of Parenting Network (Croydon)
  • 2008 Young London Matters Network
  • 2008 Chair of Croydon’s BME Forum – Community Safety Thematic Group
  • 2008 Member of Croydon’s BME Forum – Education Thematic Group
  • 2008 Member of the CCPAS (Churches Child Protection Advisory Service)
  • 2009 Partnership with Dadtalk Consortium & Dad:Pledge

Qualities of a Mighty Man of Valour - His Word is his Bond!
A man of courage……
A man of integrity……
A man of strength…….                        
A man who is faithful……
A man of peace
A man who provides protection…..
A man of honour…..
A man of his word…..