A film like no other about male suicide. Can barbers save lives?
The £1.7 Million Haircut is a film like no other about suicide. Where a barber lost a friend, discovered a hidden injustice and started a global movement. This is a film about hope. Where barbers save lives, one haircut at a time.
“This film is moving, informative and will really show us all how very important seeking support and talking can be. Brilliant!!”
— Darren Gough, talkSPORT presenter
and ex-England Cricketer
“Like Professor Green passed the baton to Tom Chapman, who has run exceptionally, beautifully, to the finish line, inspiring thousands in the process. This film will inspire thousands.”
— Eddie Temple Morris
Producer and Virgin Radio DJ
“I defy anyone not to be moved by this film or fail to be inspired by Tom’s passion and the commitment of those he has motivated to follow his lead.“
— Dr Annie M Procter, Director Mental Health Services, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
“This film is excellent and well worth a look. It's around suicide prevention and a terrific guy who started a charity. And, barbers - the modern day mental health mentors.”
— Neville Southall
Former International Footballer
Watch the film
Presented by Tom Chapman and The Lions Barber Collective. Available to rent and buy now on Vimeo OnDemand and Amazon Prime.
Need help now?
Everybody in the world has mental health. Everyone. We understand that sometimes you need someone to talk to right now. Our friends at Hub of Hope can help with this. Their website will tell you about the resources available to you in your local area. You can also locate a Lion’s trained barber near you.
Host a screening
Register your interest to host a film screening in your organisation, education setting and community. Ignite a new conversation about mental health and suicide prevention in our communities. You can also invite the team to speak at your screening or event. Register your interest to get started.
Barber training
Through training, The Lions Barber Collective aim to arm barbers with the knowledge of how to recognise the symptoms of when someone might be struggling, ask the right questions, listen with empathy and help to help. Register your interest in a BarberTalk Live event, take the online course and download the app.
The economic burden of each life lost to suicide is calculated to be £1.7 million
— UK Department of Health
75% of all suicides
in the UK are male
— CALM
One person dies every
40 seconds from suicide globally
— World Health Organisation
Suicide is the single biggest
killer of men under 45 in the UK
— Office of National Statistics
Donate to help Tom and The Lions save men’s lives
The Lions Barber Collective charity is aiming to raise £1.7 million - the equivalent of the economic burden of one life lost to suicide. This will train over 13,000 barbers and hairdressers, reaching over 2.5 million people every week. Donate via text and PayPal to save lives.
To donate £1, text THELIONS to 70201
To donate £3, text THELIONS to 70331
To donate £5, text THELIONS to 70970
To donate £30, text THELIONS to 70191
*Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org
