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Q: When did it start?
A: Developing the project proper started in 2011, writing in 2012, while funding was secured in 2014. MENRUS.CO.UK was built in 2015 and launched on 1st November.
Q: What did it cost?
A: £10,000 initially grant for a bespoke website built in Wordpress, and a computer (2014) and a second £10,000 grant (2016) is allowing us to develop the website (2016/ 2017).
Q: How big are you?
MEN R US is made up of six key sections: YOU, MEN, BODY, SEX, STIs, and DRUGS: The website has quadtroupled in size since 2015, with MORE added in 2018.
- 152 chapters
- 786 topics
- 16,496 hyperlinks
- 357,752 words (1/10/24)
We aim to have less than 3% broken hyperlinks at any one time. At an average reading speed (250-300 words/ minute) it will take you about 21 hours to read MEN R US in one go - without clicking the links or watching any of the films.
Q: Why is the website so London-focused?
A: The funding has only gone so far, and it's our home. More funding and we'll go further afield.
Q: Who funds you?
A: Day-to-day running costs are currently met by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, 2024-26.
Q: Are you a charity?
A: No. MEN R US is part of the Gay Men's Health Collective (GMHC) which is a company limited by guarantee and community interest company.
Q: Where are you based?
A: We don't have a street office as such. However, based in Camden, London we work via a network of home offices. Our registered address is in Aldgate E1.
Q: Who writes, runs and updates the site?
A: Volunteers, though we think of ourselves as informed gay men, certainly not experts. If we need help we go get it. Overall, GMHC operates its three projects with 81 hours/ week (approx).
Q: What happens if something is wrong or I'd like to see something added?
A: Let us know and see what we can do. MEN R US is not perfect, it's part of our charm.
Q: How can I help?
A: Email us. We're always on the lookout for volunteers to help write, edit, update and proof.