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

Mindflow is the charity championing mental health in construction. We use the power of football to help construction workers open up, support each other, and build a better culture, so that no one on site has to struggle alone. 

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Construction's mental health crisis 

Construction is one of the UK’s largest 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
10 x
more likely to take their own lives than die in a workplace accident
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What drives Mindflow, and football's role throughout 

Construction and football share more than it seems: working-class roots, high pressure, and a culture where strength has often led to silence.

The world of football is beginning to change, with players and clubs embracing mental wellbeing, however construction still lags behind. Male site workers are four 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.

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What we do at Mindflow

Mindflow exists to change construction's culture of silence, using football as a way in. 

The Mindflow Charter

A new mental health standard for construction companies, built on core principles and a public register. 

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Mindflow Match-Ups

Football-led sessions, delivered by former professional footballers, that spark real conversations.

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Mindflow United

Our first team squad of leaders backing mental health in construction, one shirt at a time.

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Partnerships

Embedding mental wellbeing into business and culture, for all types of construction companies.

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Supported across construction, research and sport

Mindflow's work is backed by our founding partners, research organisations, and construction companies across the UK

Pagabo
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Causeway
Persimmon Homes
Domis Construction
Sisk
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Volker-1
Black Capital
HMS
Balfour Beatty
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Graham
FCE Projects
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Backed by football legends

Mindflow is supported by former professional footballers who know the pressure of silence and the power of speaking up. This isn’t about awareness. It’s about action.

John Barnes Mindflow

John Barnes

Mindflow Champion

Gary Lineker Mindflow

Gary Lineker

Mindflow Champion

Paul Stewart Mindflow

Paul Stewart

Mindflow Ambassador

Ally McCoist Mindflow

Ally McCoist

Mindflow Champion

Paul Lake Mindflow

Paul Lake

Mindflow Ambassador

Robbie Fowler Mindflow

Robbie Fowler

Mindflow Champion

Viv Anderson Mindlow

Viv Anderson

Mindflow Champion

Chris Kirkland Mindflow

Chris Kirkland

Mindflow Ambassador

Jason McAteer - Mindflow

Jason McAteer

Mindflow Ambassador

Peter Reid Mindflow

Peter Reid

Mindflow Champion

Clayton Blackmore Mindflow

Clayton Blackmore

Mindflow Ambassador

Stuart Pearce Mindflow

Stuart Pearce

Mindflow Champion

Trevor Steven

Trevor Steven

Mindflow CEO

John Barnes Mindflow

John Barnes

Mindflow Champion

Gary Lineker Mindflow

Gary Lineker

Mindflow Champion

Paul Stewart Mindflow

Paul Stewart

Mindflow Ambassador

Ally McCoist Mindflow

Ally McCoist

Mindflow Champion

Paul Lake Mindflow

Paul Lake

Mindflow Ambassador

Robbie Fowler Mindflow

Robbie Fowler

Mindflow Champion

Viv Anderson Mindlow

Viv Anderson

Mindflow Champion

Chris Kirkland Mindflow

Chris Kirkland

Mindflow Ambassador

Jason McAteer - Mindflow

Jason McAteer

Mindflow Ambassador

Peter Reid Mindflow

Peter Reid

Mindflow Champion

Clayton Blackmore Mindflow

Clayton Blackmore

Mindflow Ambassador

Stuart Pearce Mindflow

Stuart Pearce

Mindflow Champion

Trevor Steven

Trevor Steven

Mindflow CEO

John Barnes Mindflow

John Barnes

Mindflow Champion

Gary Lineker Mindflow

Gary Lineker

Mindflow Champion

Paul Stewart Mindflow

Paul Stewart

Mindflow Ambassador

Ally McCoist Mindflow

Ally McCoist

Mindflow Champion

Paul Lake Mindflow

Paul Lake

Mindflow Ambassador

Robbie Fowler Mindflow

Robbie Fowler

Mindflow Champion

Viv Anderson Mindlow

Viv Anderson

Mindflow Champion

Chris Kirkland Mindflow

Chris Kirkland

Mindflow Ambassador

Jason McAteer - Mindflow

Jason McAteer

Mindflow Ambassador

Peter Reid Mindflow

Peter Reid

Mindflow Champion

Clayton Blackmore Mindflow

Clayton Blackmore

Mindflow Ambassador

Stuart Pearce Mindflow

Stuart Pearce

Mindflow Champion

Trevor Steven

Trevor Steven

Mindflow CEO

John Barnes Mindflow

John Barnes

Mindflow Champion

Gary Lineker Mindflow

Gary Lineker

Mindflow Champion

Paul Stewart Mindflow

Paul Stewart

Mindflow Ambassador

Ally McCoist Mindflow

Ally McCoist

Mindflow Champion

Paul Lake Mindflow

Paul Lake

Mindflow Ambassador

Robbie Fowler Mindflow

Robbie Fowler

Mindflow Champion

Viv Anderson Mindlow

Viv Anderson

Mindflow Champion

Chris Kirkland Mindflow

Chris Kirkland

Mindflow Ambassador

Jason McAteer - Mindflow

Jason McAteer

Mindflow Ambassador

Peter Reid Mindflow

Peter Reid

Mindflow Champion

Clayton Blackmore Mindflow

Clayton Blackmore

Mindflow Ambassador

Stuart Pearce Mindflow

Stuart Pearce

Mindflow Champion

Trevor Steven

Trevor Steven

Mindflow CEO

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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."
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Trevor Steven, Mindflow CEO
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HMS Joins Mindflow United to Champion Mental Health in Construction
July 07 2026
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Running for a Legacy: Harry Blight’s Challenge for Mindflow in Memory of His Father
June 03 2026
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Mindflow Announces New Charity Partnership with Black Capital Group
May 11 2026
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VolkerStevin Joins Mindflow United to Champion Mental Health in Construction
April 24 2026
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VolkerStevin Joins Mindflow United to Champion Mental Health in Construction

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NWCHSG raises £3,500 for Mindflow at St George’s Hall health and safety event
November 18 2025
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NWCHSG raises £3,500 for Mindflow at St George’s Hall health and safety event

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Once For All signs for Mindflow United to mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
November 18 2025
Mindflow Partners

Once For All signs for Mindflow United to mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month

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The Christopher Ward Cup: football for better mental health
October 27 2025
Mindflow Partners

The Christopher Ward Cup: football for better mental health

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Mindflow to feature at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium thanks to Christopher Ward
October 26 2025
Mindflow Partners

Mindflow to feature at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium thanks to Christopher Ward

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Frank Rogers signs as Mindflow United’s number 1
October 25 2025
Mindflow News

Frank Rogers signs as Mindflow United’s number 1

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New mental health framework unveiled by Mindflow charity to save lives in the construction industry
September 30 2025
Mindflow News

New mental health framework unveiled by Mindflow charity to save lives in the construction industry

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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.

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