Evidence browser
Explore the evidence
Loading the evidence…
The Association of Mental Health Providers’ evidence observatory
Evidence browser
Loading the evidence…
Evidence browser
35,970 claims
Head in the Game will scale its Community Hour programme into new areas to continue delivering impactful interventions.
Strengthening Community Hour: We will scale Community Hour into new areas, embedding it as a cornerstone of our offer. By listening to participants and adapting sessions to their needs, we will continue to deliver interventions that have both immediate and lasting impact.
Operational · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 9
The charity will grow its relationships with businesses to secure sponsorships and donations for long-term sustainability.
Corporate Fundraising: With a dedicated corporate fundraiser now in post, we will grow our relationships with businesses, securing sponsorships, donations, and workplace wellbeing partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability.
Financial · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 9
Head in the Game aims to expand its operations into other regions of the UK.
Scaling Across the UK: While Kent and South London remain our priority, we are preparing to expand into other regions through a combination of direct delivery and partner-led models, ensuring national reach without losing our community-driven ethos.
Operational · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 9
The charity will develop new programmes for older adults aged 55 and above to address isolation and mental health issues.
Older Adults (55+): We will develop new programmes tailored to those aged 55 and above, recognising the particular risks of isolation and poor mental health in later life. These programmes will combine accessible physical activity with social connection.
Operational · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 9
Head in the Game plans to expand its sports offerings beyond netball and table tennis.
Expanding Sports: Building on the success of netball and table tennis, we will broaden our sporting offer even further, ensuring that our programmes remain inclusive and attractive to people of all ages and abilities.
Operational · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 9
Head In The Game has a policy of acting in the interest of public benefit.
Throughout the year, the trustees of the charity acted with due regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on acting in the interest of public benefit
Governance · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
Head In The Game has a strong focus on embedding mental health awareness into community outreach.
embedding mental health awareness into their community outreach and providing training and resources to support players, staff, families, and fans
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Head In The Game anticipates further growth in corporate fundraising income.
With the recruitment of a corporate fundraiser, we anticipate further growth in income from corporate sources
Financial · Commitment statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 8
Head In The Game received funding from various sources including the National Lottery and local councils.
Funding in 2024-25 came from a diverse range of sources, including the National Lottery, councils, charitable trusts
Financial · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 8
Head In The Game aims to maintain reserves equivalent to several months of operating costs.
The Board reviews reserves annually, with a target of maintaining a strong percentage of operating costs
Financial · Policy statement · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 8
Head In The Game has seen positive feedback from participants in its programmes.
Participants consistently report improvements in wellbeing, resilience, and confidence. Many highlight reductions in feelings of isolation and increased willingness to talk about mental health
Service · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 7
Head In The Game has a membership scheme called No Substitute For Support with corporate partners.
Our No Substitute For Support membership scheme has continued to grow, with three new corporate partners joining in 2024-25
Commissioning · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Head In The Game has partnerships with multiple football clubs and local businesses.
These are Ebbsfleet Green School, Herne Bay FC, Tonbridge Angels, Dartford FC, and Wealdstone FC. These are Ebbsfleet Green School, Herne Bay Locks and Wantsum Self Storage
Commissioning · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 6
Community Hour is a year-long intervention model that provides consistent mental health support.
Community Hour addresses the need for continuity and long-term engagement. Unlike our 12-week programmes, these are year-long, weekly sessions
Service · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 5
Head In The Game has introduced new sports such as netball and table tennis to its offerings.
in 2024-25 we expanded into netball and table tennis
Service · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 5
Head In The Game has launched targeted programmes for adolescents aged 14-18.
This year marked a significant step forward with the launch of targeted programmes for 14-18 year olds
Service · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 5
Head In The Game has expanded its geographical and sports-based priorities over the past year.
Over the past year, we have refocused our geographical priorities, expanded into new sports and age groups
Operational · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 4
Head In The Game has supported nearly 2,000 people since its inception in 2021.
Since our inception in 2021, we have supported nearly 2,000 people through our programmes
Service · Observational claim · From Head in the Game — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 4
The total emoluments for key management personnel were £42,727 in the year ending March 31, 2025.
Total emoluments, including employer pension contributions, of the key management personnel were £42,727 (2024 - £35,801).
Financial · Metric statement · From Amser I Siarad — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 43
The charity maintains a reserve equivalent to six months of running costs and aims to increase it to nine months.
Unless and until otherwise agreed the organisation will maintain a minimum reserve equivalent to the current six months running costs of the organisation and endeavour to increase this amount to the equivalent of nine months running costs.
Financial · Policy statement · From Amser I Siarad — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 34