Top mental health sports charity launches young persons programme

Sport in Mind's new programme will provide sport and exercise opportunities for children and young people aged seven - 18 who are experiencing mental health problems. 

“Our aim is to help every child and young person we engage with to grow up understanding and knowledge that sport and exercise are highly beneficial not just to their physical health but to their mental health,” says Sport in Mind chief executive Neil Harris. "We will kick off the Programme in the Berkshire West area with further scope for expansion in the coming months." 

The charity will also be providing a number of opportunities that include:

• a referral scheme, where parents, professionals and others can refer a child or young person to access specifically designed sessions, 
• there will also be workshops, family days, taster sessions, focus groups, resources and training.

This new exciting programme, by Sport in Mind will be supported through the ‘Mr Crocombe’ Legacy.  This legacy programme is dedicated to Peter Crocombe’s father who sadly passed away in 2020. Since then, Peter, along with his family and friends have been dedicated to fundraising for Sport in Mind through various fundraising activities. 

“Dad’s spirit lives on through his legacy,” said Peter. “He was a devoted school-teacher and huge sporting advocate for children and young people. We are thrilled to be supporting Sport in Mind once again and continuing Dad’s legacy.” 

Full details of the range of activities offered by Sport in Mind can be found on the charity’s website, www.sportinmind.org.