Andrew opens up on mental health with Foundation after attempting suicide at 28
Bottling up years of bullying from schoolmates, denying the grief of losing his grandmother and the knowledge his mother had attempted suicide more than once was a huge burden to bear. But after opening up to friends and family about his mental health, Andrew is encouraging others to find support through the NHS and Newcastle United Foundation's Be A Game Changer campaign this International Men's Day.
Bailey, 11, virtually meets Newcastle United team to celebrate end of chemotherapy treatment
A football-obsessed little boy diagnosed with bone cancer is celebrating the end of his gruelling chemotherapy treatments by virtually meeting his Premier League heroes at Newcastle United.
Brooklynn’s Story: ‘Working with Newcastle United Foundation has changed my life'
Brooklynn was ground down by years of challenges disrupting her childhood, dealing with issues around homelessness, addiction, domestic abuse and suicide as she grew up.
Buddy Scheme friends meet face-to-face after 16 months of weekly calls
After 16 months of weekly phone calls together, a Newcastle United Foundation employee has finally met the man he has created a lasting friendship with during the coronavirus crisis.
Bunny’s Story: ‘Newcastle United Foundation helped me become the person I am today'
Bunny qualified for support from Newcastle United Foundation’s Prince’s Trust TEAM programme. Following this support, social anxiety no longer held Bunny back in the safety of NUCASTLE, transforming their life to take on their first job as a runner for a TV and film production company – a dream come true for a young person who thought a bright future was beyond reach.
Callum still enjoying football despite life threatening disease
A teenager who risks having a seizure every time he plays football is still able to enjoy the sport he loves through free sessions adapted for him by Newcastle United Foundation.
Dan left school with no career options now in key worker role through Foundation support
Dan Graham left school with no qualifications, no career path, and no idea what his future would be like.
Debbie’s Story: ‘Newcastle United became the family I lost through my transition’
During Pride Month, Newcastle United Foundation is sharing Debbie’s journey to better mental health through support from the charity’s Be A Game Changer campaign and campaign champions, United with Pride.
Family taking on sixth Great North Run to keep Foundation's cerebral palsy sessions running for Matthew
A family who hold Newcastle United Foundation close to their hearts are taking on the Great North Run for the sixth consecutive year to continue supporting disability football sessions for their son.
Foundation help young Newcastle United supporter Blake ‘feel safe’ during covid anxiety
A 12-year-old struggling to cope with severe anxiety and stress during lockdown has been helped to “feel safe” through mental health support from Newcastle United Foundation.
Foundation’s disability football club still Chloe’s ‘favourite part of the week’ after attending for almost ten years
A young woman who has attended Newcastle United Foundation’s Visually Impaired Football Club for almost a decade continues to make “massive personal achievements” towards better mental and physical wellbeing.
Foundation volunteer Dale surprised with thank you message from United's Matty Longstaff
Newcastle United's Matty Longstaff has been getting to know Dale, an "inspirational" volunteer making a difference in one of the city's most iconic estates with Newcastle United Foundation.