Time To Talk Day
Time to Talk Day is today, Thursday 2 February 2023, and offers a chance for all of us to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to change lives. Street Soccer Scotland remain committed to supporting the mental health of all of our players, staff, volunteers and partners. Through various programmes […]
Ryan’s positive journey lighting up Dundee
When Ryan Hopkins first heard about Street Soccer programmes at the Change Centre, he believed that giving football another crack would help keep him busy and ease his anxiety. Fast forward 18 months and he is now a beacon of positivity within ‘Dundee’s biggest living-room.’ “I first heard about Street Soccer through a family friend […]
Dame Kelly Homes coming to Edinburgh for Street Soccer’s Women Inspired
Street Soccer’s Women Inspired event is back in March, celebrating International Women’s Day in style, and we are delighted to announce that we will be joined by Double Olympic Champion Col. Dame Kelly Holmes MBE. This years event will be held at the wonderful Assembly Rooms in central Edinburgh on March 3rd and will feature […]
Edinburgh gym opens doors to Street Soccer players in bid to support mental and physical health during cost-of-living crisis
An Edinburgh gym is supporting people facing disadvantage or homelessness by offering free and unlimited access to its facilities, recognising the importance of maintaining physical and mental health during the cost-of-living crisis and periods of social isolation. Places Gym on Leith Walk, which is part of Places Leisure, will offer free passes to players from […]
Christmas cheer arrives across Street Soccer programmes
The Christmas spirit was clear to see in Dundee as Change Centre staff, players and volunteers engaged in a number of different festive activities for yesterday’s Santa Grotto with Barnardo’s Dundee. Barnardo’s, who are a key partner as part of our youth programmes, managed to secure the services of Father Christmas to deliver some cheer […]
Afghanistan community finding positivity through football in Edinburgh
At the beginning of 2022, Edinburgh programme manager Robbie Wood was made aware of a community of Afghanistan refugees living in the city with little respite. Fast forward to the end of the year and the group have found an affinity with Street Soccer, with weekly targeted sessions and extra-curricular activities to support their integration […]
Jordan’s Journey
Jordan has been a player with Street Soccer since the age of 14 and is now leading sessions in Edinburgh. His path from youth player to adult coach is inspirational for many players in the capital city and he believes that his route through Street Soccer programmes has shaped him as a person. “When I […]
Inna’s Journey
Inna travelled to Scotland with her son earlier this year, following the invasion of her native Ukraine by Russian forces. Despite never being involved in football prior to moving to Scotland, she’s found hope through being part of a “family-like” community at sessions in Glasgow. “I’ve been in Scotland for four months. It was firstly […]
Growth across Scotland excites Stuart
2022 was the first full calendar year of Street Soccer’s Network programme in function and and Network Manager, Stuart Lovell, is buoyant about its continued growth. The year started with a brand new session in Motherwell, the first of two now in Lanarkshire, and Stuart was keen to praise the work of partners in Street […]
Tackling mental health in Edinburgh
A group of Edinburgh Street Soccer players are tackling the stigma of mental health by competing in a competitive seven-a-side league across Scotland that aims to improve services and support. The Scottish Mental Health and Wellbeing League has been running since 2014, with the support of the Scottish FA. Their vision is to support individuals […]
