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Nathaniel Dadeowo
Finalist | West Midlands Awards

Nathaniel Dadeowo

Convener at Men's Cave CIC

5 to 10 years experience

Men’s Cave - Creating a safe space for men to SpeakUp

  • Community Impact Award
  • Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

About Nathaniel

I am Nathaniel Dadeowo, a passionate mental health advocate, Emotional Intelligence Therapist, community leader and Founder of Men’s Cave CIC. Since 2018, I have dedicated myself to helping men understand their emotions, overcome personal challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. Originally from Nigeria and now based in the West Midlands, I combine my background in psychology, counselling, emotional intelligence and health and social care with a deep commitment to community development. What drives me is a simple but powerful belief: no man should suffer in silence simply because society expects him to be strong. I am particularly passionate about the emotional struggles of African immigrant men navigating loneliness, financial pressures, relationships, fatherhood and the challenges of rebuilding their lives abroad. I am known for bringing people together, creating safe spaces for honest conversations and turning compassion into meaningful action. Through Men’s Cave, I have helped build a growing community of over 5,000 men across our platforms, promoting friendship, belonging and emotional wellbeing. Beyond my professional work, I am a husband, father and firm believer in the power of community to transform lives. My greatest motivation is knowing that one conversation, one friendship or one act of kindness could change the direction of someone’s life.

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Proudest achievements

  • Founded Men’s Cave UK in 2024, building on my men’s mental health advocacy work in Nigeria since 2018.
  • Successfully established Men’s Cave as a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) in the UK.
  • Built a growing community of over 5,000 men across our platforms, promoting brotherhood, emotional wellbeing and social connection.
  • Organised monthly community hangouts across UK cities, helping African immigrant men combat loneliness and social isolation.
  • Successfully delivered camping retreats, creating safe spaces for men to connect, share experiences and build lasting friendships.
  • Launched the SpeakUpMan initiative, encouraging men to break the silence surrounding mental health challenges.
  • Delivered webinars, awareness campaigns and educational programmes addressing mental health, fatherhood, relationships, finance and personal development.
  • Established a dedicated leadership team and five-member Advisory Board to strengthen the organisation’s sustainability and impact.
  • Created opportunities for immigrant men to develop friendships, support networks and a stronger sense of belonging in the UK.
  • Developed an ambitious vision to positively impact one million men by 2050.

People's Choice

2 days left to vote

Community Impact Award

99 votes

Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

90 votes

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Why your vote matters

Your vote is more than a tick beside my name. It is a powerful statement that men’s mental health matters, that no man deserves to suffer in silence, and that the quiet work of building stronger communities deserves to be recognised. When you vote for me, you are not simply celebrating an individual. You are recognising the dedication of our leadership team, advisory board, volunteers and the thousands of men who make Men’s Cave a growing brotherhood of hope, connection and belonging. Since 2018, my mission has been to give men a voice, and through Men’s Cave, we are turning that passion into meaningful community impact. Every gathering, conversation and friendship reminds us why this work matters. Your vote would encourage our team to keep showing up, reaching more men, breaking barriers and building a future where seeking support is seen as strength, not weakness. Most importantly, your vote tells every man struggling quietly that his story matters and that he has not been forgotten. Vote for me, but beyond my name, vote for the mission. Vote for the men we serve, the families we strengthen and the lives we hope to change. Together, we can ensure no man walks alone.

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People's Choice

2 days left to vote

Community Impact Award

99 votes

Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

90 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

2 days left to vote

Community Impact Award

99 votes

Ethical Leadership Excellence Award

90 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Nathaniel's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 24 September 2026

  2. People's Choice voteYou are here

    2 days left to vote

  3. Finalists announced

    Nathaniel is a finalist

  4. The awards ceremony

    Thursday, 26 Nov 2026 at National Conference Centre, Birmingham B92 0EJ

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