This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is Action – for yourself, for someone else, for all of us.
An action you might take could be joining a local sports team, deciding to be more active for your mental health and wellbeing, or getting a friend involved. To support you with this, UOK has put together some local football and sports groups in Brighton & Hove that help people improve wellbeing, confidence, fitness, and social connection.
You can also check out Brighton & Hove City Council’s Move more – Live more campaign which aims to help you find local activities to move more in simple, enjoyable ways that fit everyday life.
Football and wellbeing
Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation – Heads Up Football for Wellbeing
Weekly football and wellbeing sessions designed around positive mental health, confidence, social connection, and coaching support. Sessions are available for adults, young people, disability groups, and people experiencing mental health challenges across Brighton & Hove.
Find out moreBrighton Social 6-a-side Football Group
An approachable social football setup with casual drop-in games at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre. Good for exercise, routine, and meeting others without pressure.
Find out moreMental Health United
Connecting people impacted by mental health through the power of football, with weekly sessions in Brighton focused on wellbeing and community.
Find out moreSports and wellbeing groups
Brighton & Hove Athletic Club
Friendly athletics and running club based at Withdean Stadium. Great for improving physical and mental wellbeing through running, track training, and community support.
Find out moreBrighton & Hove Cricket Club
Community cricket club with social and recreational opportunities. Good for people wanting a slower-paced team sport and social connection.
Find out moreMind in Brighton & Hove Walking for Wellbeing Programme
Free Walking for Wellbeing Programme launching during May and June around the Five Ways to Wellbeing theme.
Find out moreiSWIM Brighton
Inclusive open-water and sea swimming community focused on wellbeing, connection, and confidence.
Find out moreIcebreakers
A free men’s wellbeing community bringing men together through cold-water dipping, movement, breathwork, walking, and conversation.
Find out moreActive Sussex
An organisation helping connect people with inclusive physical activity programmes and wellbeing-focused sports opportunities across Sussex.
Find out moreFree, social run clubs
Run The Lanes
A free Thursday evening social run club in central Brighton for all abilities, focused on connection and accessible running.
Find out moreRogue Runners
Free inclusive running community meeting weekly on Hove seafront with supportive group runs and outdoor wellbeing.
Find out moreGünaydin
A relaxed and friendly Friday morning run club meeting at Flat Out coffee in Hove before heading back for coffee together.
Find out moreEasy Does It
A sober, LGBTQ+ inclusive run club in Brighton with no pressure, no egos, and all paces welcome.
Find out moreAngry Pablo Social Run Club
A beginner-friendly Friday morning 5K social run finishing with coffee at Sea Lanes.
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Please note that inclusion in this list is not a direct endorsement by UOK.
