Purify was born not in a boardroom, but in the crucible of personal crisis. Our founder, Mr Fran Wilson, spent 25 years in a successful engineering career, but beneath the surface, a sense of emptiness grew. A series of devastating life events in 2025 - the loss of his biological mother to Motor Neurone Disease, a broken child maintenance system that pushed him to the financial brink, and the crushing weight of an unfulfilling career - led him to a breaking point.

One day, driving to a men’s mental health support group, the pain became so unbearable that he considered ending it all. In that moment of profound darkness, a flicker of light appeared: the realisation that he had to change, not just for himself, but for the thousands of others who felt just as lost and alone. He walked away from his career, his security, and everything he knew, to answer a single, life-altering question: How can we create a world where no one has to face their darkest moments alone?

That question is the heart of Purify. It is a mission forged in lived experience, driven by a deep understanding of the gaps in our mental health system, and fueled by an unwavering belief in the power of community and hope. Fran’s journey from a place of despair to one of purpose is the story of Purify - a story of rediscovering your light, and then dedicating your life to helping others find theirs.