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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HOME TACKLING THE MIND
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At Kick Start FC we have been improving the mental health and social wellbeing of our service users since 2020. Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
Using the power of football and an ethos of 'tackling the mind', we have positively influenced the lives of over 350 people through active engagement and peer support.
Founded in 2020, we are a mental health charity based in Tidworth, Wiltshire created with the purpose of challenging the stigma and encouraging people to 'tackle the mind' through the medium of football.
Football Therapy is designed to support those struggling with poor mental health, mental ill health, and social isolation. Each session is designed to provide service users peer support and a safe space in the form of a football pitch.
Our services are exclusive to those who need support improving their mental wellbeing and social wellbeing. Out Football Therapy sessions are FREE to attend to ensure our services are accessible to those who need them.
OUR CHARITY
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To raise awareness of World Mental Health Day we invited service users from our Men's, Women's and Walking Football Therapy sessions to participate in a Mental Health Awareness Tournament.
Regular Kick Start FC service user David Brambley took on the Reading Half Marathon to raise funds for our charity. Completing a time 2 hours and 7 minutes, David raised an incredible £910.
To raise awareness of World Suicide Prevention Day, a group of Kick Start FC service users and volunteers completed a 71 mile walk to Wembley Stadium.
TIDWORTH TOWN COMMUNITY AWARDS
Kick Start FC were invited to the annual Tidworth Town Community Awards as we were named in the 'Community Group' and 'Community Volunteer' categories.
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
Kick Start FC is a charitable incorporated organisation. Charity no. 1203577
Affiliated to the Wiltshire Football Association
