Supporting Mens Mental Health through Football

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Tackling the stigma.

Supporting mental health through football programmes

FOOTBALL THAT MATTERS

Football sessions that are saving lives

Head In The Game is a UK registered charity that offers the invaluable opportunity for people in the local community to unite and indulge in the sport they love. These weekly sessions, provided free of charge, cater to anyone between the ages of 18-55, regardless of their footballing ability.

Under the guidance of experienced football and talking therapy coaches, each session is meticulously designed to prioritise mental health and overall wellbeing. By creating a secure and trusted environment, these sessions serve as an outlet for participants to address their mental health concerns.

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88%

of participants said they felt mentally stronger after sessions

100%

of participants reported being happier at the end of 12 weeks

100%

of participants said they would recommend to a friend

IMPACT

Life saving impact through football

Our sessions serve as a lifeline for many participants, providing invaluable support during their most challenging moments. Within our open, honest, and non-judgmental environment, we offer unwavering support, enabling people to navigate through their darkest times and embrace brighter days ahead.

MOTD Host & Ex England
International – Gary Lineker

Head In The Game is a “Great Initiative”

Christian Norgaard – Brentford FC & Norway

“Even playing for 10 minutes here, everyone felt happier & had a smile on their face just by interacting with other people, it’s a key thing. We all have the same problems when it comes to mental health”

Ex Millwall & Ireland International – Steven Reid

“I came to one of the sessions that Head In The Game did at the Lions Centre, I have to say I loved it, everything about it – the fact that football was involved, the exercise and the talking especially, which is something that us men are not very good at doing”

Kristoffer Ajer – Brentford FC & Denmark

“We want to deliver on a Saturday, but these types of sessions are just as important. It’s strange that in 2023 there is still a stigma around talking about how you feel”

Football Club Partnerships

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

This partnership has been formed with Brentford FC’s charity arm, the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust to offer mental health and wellbeing support for the men of Hounslow and West London through our tailored football programmes

West Ham United Foundation

A brand new partnership with the West Ham United Foundation focused on tackling the cost of living increase in the UK. The ‘Best Of Living’ will be delivered in the London Borough of Newham, combining our mental health / best of living help & advice, with our trademark football sessions

Chelsea FC Foundation

A collaborative partnership with the Chelsea FC Foundation to focus on mental fitness support for men in the clubs geographical catchment area of West London.

Charlton Athletic Community Trust

Working in partnership with CACT to support the mental health and wellbeing of men in North Kent and South London through a range of HITG football programmes and provisions

AFC Wimbledon Foundation

Working in partnership with AFC Wimbledon Foundation as part of our “No Substitute For Support” membership model. Our collaborative work will see both training & mental fitness support for the communities of South West London.

Millwall Community Trust

“Having seen the great work that Mark and his team have been doing in Kent, it is a pleasure to welcome them to our Lions Centre. It is a fantastic programme and is sorely needed within our communities of Southwark and Lewisham“.
~ Tim Sells, Football Development Manager, Millwall FC

Maidstone United’s – Stones Community Trust

Working with Maidstone United FC to help provide mental health supportive football projects in the local community, through our legacy work. MindStones is a weekly mental health football group in the county town.

Margate F.C.

Working in partnership on numerous expansive projects and programs that are aimed to improve mental health through football across the community of Thanet, Kent.

Herne Bay F.C.

Working in partnership with the East Kent club to raise awareness of suicide prevention, whilst improving the mental health of the local community through our football themed support programmes at the MBS stadium.

Tonbridge Angels

This collaborative partnership with the Vanarama League South side is focused on promoting positive mental health practices in West Kent, through our football themed mental health programmes.

Dartford F.C.

Working in partnership with the Vanarama League South side to deliver our new ‘Best Of Living’ programme. Our collaborative approach will enable Dartford residents to engage in our weekly football sessions starting in 2024.

Welling United

A partnership with the Vanarama League South side to promote positive mental health practices in North Kent, and into South London. ‘The Wings’ are proud of their approach to supporting local community initiatives such as Head In The Game.