The Coalition on Men and Boys was formally launched on 26 November 2007. Current members are Action for Children, Bradford University’s Research Unit on Men and Masculinities, the Fatherhood Institute, Men’s Advice Line, Men’s Health Forum, Relate, Respect (the national association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes), and the White Ribbon Campaign.

This 2009 report Man Made: Men, masculinities and equality in public policy published by the Coalition and primarily authored by Sandy Ruxton provides a unique, in-depth picture of the circumstances and needs of men and boys in England and Wales, and the issues they currently face. It also seeks to: analyse how public policy can support and engage with men and boys effectively; explore how focusing on them within policy can promote progress towards gender equality and other social goals; and outline practical proposals for reform.