Mindflow Charity | Mental Health Support in Construction

The mental health crisis in construction is real

Every working day, two construction workers take their own lives. Mindflow is a new charity tackling this crisis head-on by putting mental health and well-being at the heart of every construction site. Through our Mental Health Charter and football-driven outreach, we’re building real change, ensuring no worker ever has to struggle alone again. And you can do your bit too.

Why this matters

Construction is one of the UK’s biggest industries — with more than 2 million workers. But it’s also one of the hardest places to talk about mental health. More than half of those interviewed during research by our CEO – former Everton and England footballer Trevor Steven – said they have struggled with their mental health. This is the industry's real crisis.

Mindflow is bringing the power of football to construction sites to break down the stigma, spark open and honest conversations and build a culture of openness and early intervention.

56 %

of construction workers are currently experiencing mental health struggles

times more likely to take their own lives than die in a workplace accident

Football can spark change

Construction and football might seem worlds apart — but they’re built on many of the same foundations: working-class roots, high pressure, and a culture where strength too often means staying silent.

The world of football is beginning to change — with players and clubs embracing mental wellbeing — but construction still lags behind. Male site workers are more than three times more likely to die by suicide than the national average, and many still feel there’s no safe way to speak up.

Football can help change that. It is a universal language that unites communities and shares common ground, with 67% of workers in the industry describing themselves as fans. Talking about a match can spark a conversation with a colleague, encouraging them to open up.

Why football is a game changer for construction

What we do at Mindflow

Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. That’s not acceptable — and it’s why Mindflow exists. Mindflow’s football-powered outreach uses the beautiful game as a vehicle to reach those most in need of support. We do this through:

Mindflow Match-Ups – football-led sessions that spark action.
The Mindflow Charter – a new industry standard for mental health.
Partnerships – embedding wellbeing into business and culture.

Mindflow Ambassador

Trevor Steven

Mindflow CEO

A message from our CEO

"In football, the badge on your shirt can give you the courage to speak out. In construction, too many workers suffer in silence. By bringing the two together, we’re changing site culture so that mental health is treated as seriously as physical safety."

Trevor Steven, Mindflow CEO

Join the movement

This isn’t just about awareness. It’s about action. Mindflow is here to build a healthier, safer construction industry for all — and we need your support.

Join the Charter

Let's set the standard on site.

Schedule a Match-Up

Bring conversations to site.

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See the change in action.

Football + construction + mental health:kick-starting conversations that save lives.

Using the power of the game to help construction workers open up, support each other, and build a better culture.

The mental health crisis in construction is real

Why this matters

Football can spark change

What we do at Mindflow

Backed by football legends

John Barnes

Gary Lineker

Paul Stewart

Ally McCoist

Paul Lake

Robbie Fowler

Viv Anderson

Chris Kirkland

Jason McAteer

Peter Reid

Clayton Blackmore

Stuart Pearce