Jeff Tucker and his Best Mates say WeGotYa!

I’m very happy to introduce today’s guest, Jeff Tucker, co-founder of Best Mates.

Best Mates achieved charity status in November 2023 and has now been going for two years. They help people who are having a tough time in their lives and match them up with the best people to talk to, to get their lives back on track.

Jeff explains how a terrible personal time in 2020 actually led him and his co-founder, Carl to set up the charity. Jeff’s son was attacked, and although surviving physically, the aftermath of the attack led him to suffering from PTSD and depression. He and his wife wanted to support their son, but didn’t know how to and it was an incredibly tough time for them to navigate.

After reaching out to the GP and the NHS and getting very little help, (then even when he did, it wasn’t enough or appropriate) they recognised that when people need help, they need it from the right person for them. This is where the Best Mates concept comes in. 

Often people have problems but don’t know where to go to get support. Over time, the charity has found a range of people who can support others when needed.  Somebody who understands, has been through problems themselves and most importantly, can have real conversations with them. Best Mates has a range of service providers; some counsellors and others who offer different services, but people that they trust.

Best Mates has also set up Walk and Talk sessions for everybody, but mostly men which takes place each week in Swindon. They also have sessions in Folkestone and Chelmsford, Essex. They also have plans to expand into other areas too.

To contact Jeff:
Website: www.bestmates.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestMatesCharity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-mates-wegotya/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmates_wegotya/