Newcastle and Sunderland’s intense rivalry is being set aside today, as they send an important message to fellow football fans on World Mental Health Day – mental health has no team and no colours. Brought together by Newcastle United Foundation and Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light, Geordies and Mackems alike are being encouraged to start […]
As part of World Mental Health Day Addicks Star George Lapslie conducted a fascinating interview with Mahala a participant on one of Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s mental health programmes George offered to interview Mahala as part of CACT and Charlton Athletic’s celebration of World Mental Health Day in partnership with the English Football League and […]
“The sport really changed my life in so many ways mentally and physically. I have lost weight and also have dropped my blood sugar levels to a safer level.” say Duncan, who takes part in Stevenage FC’s Get Set to Go Football Session. Duncan, aged 50, has a history of suffering with anxiety, depression and […]
The power of football has always played a huge part in the life of Simon Ryecroft and has acted as a coping mechanism to deal with his depression and anxiety. Simon, aged 40, is a regular participant at Tranmere Rovers in the Community’s Active Rovers Over 40s football sessions, and has benefited significantly, both mentally […]
Ahead of World Mental Health Day Bolton Wanderers Manager, Ian Evatt surprise garden gate visit to two long standing season ticket holders. As part of the EFL’s charity partnership with Mind over the past two seasons, the EFL has worked with the mental health charity to launch a campaign to mark World Mental Health Day, […]
The Huddersfield Town Foundation is delighted to announce the distribution of over £13,600 to eight Kirklees community groups! To date the Foundation has raised £21,929.68 from March 2020’s Big Sleep Out (BSO) event, with donations still being received in person and via the post. The remaining £8,279.89 is set to be donated to other organisations […]
“It’s not easy to make change at my age,” says James Priestley, “However, I wanted to give myself a better chance of living longer and being fit and healthy and that’s were FIT FANS comes in.” James joined FIT Blackpool at Blackpool FC Community Trust. The 12-week health programme, which funded by Sport England through […]
The EFL Trust’s FIT FANS programme, which has helped over 1,000 fans to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, has won a prestigious national award. The 12-week healthy lifestyle programme, which is run by over 30 EFL clubs, has been awarded the Leaders in Sports Community Award. The awards showcase the most innovative organisations […]
2020 has been challenging, but Norwich City’s Community Sports Foundation has continued its sterling work for the people of Norfolk During the lockdown, the Foundation launched the Canaries Covid-19 Community Support Project thanks to a donation of over £200k from the first team squad and directors. The project has two phases, response and recovery: an […]
Minimum exercise, daily takeaways and a craving for sugary drinks – three of the habits Sunderland Fan Lee Stewart had to kick to improve both his mental and physical well-being. After losing his parents Lee spiralled into a depression that affected his confidence and self-motivation; earlier this year, a very anxious and despondent Lee made […]
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