TESTIMONIALS
"My first session was pre-lockdown and I was a little anxious beforehand. I wanted to meet new people as I am relatively new to the local area. What I enjoy now is that it is a consistent social activity and all the guys who turn up are spot on. It's also a good opportunity to talk about mental health if I ever needed to speak out." - Oliver Ryan
"My first session was back in March time just before the lockdown period. I had seen a post advertising Kick Start FC on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed playing football and the guys who turn up are a good laugh I have enjoyed coming to the sessions. It’s also a great way to speak out if you have anything on your mind. I would totally recommend it." - Rob Yates
TESTIMONIALS
"My first session was pre-lockdown and I was a little anxious beforehand. I wanted to meet new people as I am relatively new to the local area. What I enjoy now is that it is a consistent social activity and all the guys who turn up are spot on. It's also a good opportunity to talk about mental health if I ever needed to speak out." - Oliver Ryan
"My first session was back in March time just before the lockdown period. I had seen a post advertising Kick Start FC on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed playing football and the guys who turn up are a good laugh I have enjoyed coming to the sessions. It’s also a great way to speak out if you have anything on your mind. I would totally recommend it." - Rob Yates
How do I talk about my mental health?
Putting your feelings into words is sometimes difficult. It’s perfectly normal to be worried that you might say the wrong thing or explain it badly. It’s also natural to feel anxious that your loved one or friend might think your mental health is worse than you might feel it is.
Try not to worry – talking about your mental health is incredibly important when it comes to getting the right support for you and with the right preparation the conversation can be easier than you think it might be. Here are a few tips on how to talk about your mental health.
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Since our founding in 2020, Kick Start FC has been dedicated to enhancing the mental health and social wellbeing of our service users through the transformative power of football therapy and our ethos of ‘tackling the mind’. With approximately one in four people in the UK experiencing a mental health challenge each year, our work has positively impacted the lives of over 500 individuals by fostering active engagement and providing vital peer support
LATEST
LATEST - MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
As part of our commitment to raising awareness of mental health in the local community, we are delighted to be delivering our very own Mental Health Awareness Workshops.
KICK START FC END OF YEAR AWARDS
We invited all of our service users, volunteers, and members of the local community to come together for a night of celebration.
Congratulations to Kick Start FC Founder who was the winner of this years Sports Award category.
For the fourth year in a row, Kick Start FC have been invited to be beneficiaries of the Safe Haven Mental Health Gala.
We recently participated in the annual Mental Health World Cup at the home of QPR FC to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
Founded in 2020, we are a mental health charity created with the purpose of challenging the stigma around mental health and encouraging people to 'tackle the mind' through the medium of football therapy.
Football Therapy provides a safe and supportive space for people struggling with their mental health or feeling socially isolated. Through weekly football sessions, participants can connect with others, build confidence, and benefit from peer support.
We are always looking to build partnerships with other organisations that align with our charitable aims. Alternatively, if you would like further information about our charity or to discuss any volunteering opportunities, please contact us.
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TESTIMONIALS
"Kick Start FC has been amazing and has helped me in so many ways. It has allows me to get out of the house, do something fun, and give myself a bit of escapism. The open discussions on mental wellbeing gives me a place where I don't feel alone. I am so grateful for the people I have met and for the friends I have made along the way." - Men's Football Therapy Participant
"Kick Start FC is great! Everyone is friendly and supportive. It's good to get out and get some fresh air and blow off steam whilst at the same time getting a bit of much needed exercise. As my football skills (non existent) improve so does my confidence" -
Walking Football Therapy Participant
"Kick Start FC is something that I can look forward to each week. It gives me an outlet for my mental health, whether that is to losing myself within the session or to just talk and listen to others. It has also given me the opportunity to play football despite getting on in years. I am now more able to talk about my mental health - particularly when I am at work. " - Women's Football Therapy Participant
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Mental Health Awareness Workshop
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Kick Start FC is a charitable incorporated organisation. Charity no. 1203577
Affiliated to the Wiltshire Football Association
Working in partnership with:
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Resources
FA Mental Health Guide For Coaches
England Football Respect Campaign