The Norwich City Fans’ Social Club (NCFSC) is proud to announce our first major event of 2025: the Mental Health Awareness Evening, to be held in the Gunn Club on Thursday 23rd January.
Doors open at 6:15 pm, and the evening promises to be an inspiring and informative event for fans and the wider community.
It’s free to attend, with free car parking and a raffle for the Community Sports Foundation.
Special Guests
We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible line-up of guest speakers, including:
Emiliano Marcondes, NCFC midfielder, who will share his personal experiences and insights into mental health in professional football.
Matt Miller, Senior Performance Psychologist at NCFC, discussing the importance of mental wellbeing for success both on and off the pitch.
Representatives from 26 mental health organisations, showcasing the incredible work being done locally to support mental health.
All hosted by NCFC legend and friend of the Social Club, Darren Eadie.
(Guests subject to change.)
Spotlight on Mental Health Organisations
A key feature of the evening will be the presence of 26 leading mental health organisations, offering resources, information, and opportunities for meaningful conversations.
To view detailed information about the organisations taking part, click here.
Why You Should Attend
This event is about more than raising awareness—it’s about fostering connections, breaking stigmas, and empowering people to take steps towards better mental health. Whether you’re looking for support, want to learn more, or simply wish to show your solidarity, this evening is for you.
Admission
Admission is free, and we warmly welcome all Norwich City fans and members of the local community to attend.
Let’s kick off 2025 by uniting as a Canary family, supporting one another and the amazing mental health organisations that make such a difference in our community.
For more information, keep an eye on our social media channels.
A-Z of Mental Health Organisations
8:56 Foundation
Aims to raise awareness, increase the profile and reduce the stigma associated with mental health, by using sport as an aid.
Big C
Aims to become the go to organisation for the people of Norfolk & surrounding counties when cancer support and information services are required.
BreakForth
BreakForth provides personalised support services tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re managing mental health issues, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
Community Sports Foundation
Driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health & wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations.
Cup-O-T: Wellness & Therapy Services
An occupational therapy service for young people. Providing support & training to empower communities, young people & families.
Empathy
Provides support within Norfolk for people who have been bereaved through, or personally affected by, someone ending their own life.
Get Me Out The Four Walls
Offers peer support and informal social meets for parents and carers, living in Norfolk & Suffolk to overcome social isolation.
LiftLoudForDanny
Raising awareness, improving outcomes and promoting positive wellbeing. For those with mental health difficulties & their carers.
MAN v FAT
A program that helps men lose weight and improve their health with weekly football matches, online support, and tips.
MAP
Advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide the best support we can to young people aged 11-25.
Match of the Dads
An award winning, FA affiliated, support network and football league based in Norfolk for Dads, Step-Dads and Dads to be.
MensCraft
Supports boys and men of all ages facing life’s challenges or experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Nelson’s Journey
Supporting children and young people in Norfolk with their bereavement needs, helping them to understand and cope with their feelings.
NHS Talking Therapies
We provide a range of support for people with common mental health and emotional issues, such as low mood, depression or stress.
Norfolk & Waveney MIND
Our services are organised around 4 key areas: Personalisation & Recovery, Psychological Therapies, Social Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
North Walsham Men’s Shed
We work for the community in the community, and the project helps individuals feel part of their local community.
Op COURAGE
An NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (NSFT)
We work with women who are at risk of experiencing severe mental illness during the antenatal & postnatal period.
Recovery College (NSFT)
Provides free educational workshops & courses for anyone over the age of 16 in Norfolk & Suffolk, designed to support people to invest in their own wellbeing.
Reframe Coaching
We are a registered charity founded in 2020 that supports individuals who have suffered from a gambling addiction or gambling related harm.
S&L Safe Cut Kits
S&L Safe Cut Kits put together safety and prevention kits specifically designed to support individuals who are affected by self-harm.
Samaritans
A charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout Great Britain & Ireland.
The Man Cave
An online group for men of all ages to join up to discuss all mental health issues.
The Offside Trust
Raising awareness of the importance of safeguarding across all sports at all levels.
TimeNorfolk
Provides free wellbeing support for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss at any stage, baby loss or pregnancy choices.
Walk & Talk EA
Just a bunch of lads who meet for a cuppa and a walk every couple of weeks to help support each other.
