--- title: Our Champions | Mental Health Charity Supported by Ex-Footballers description: Led by Trevor Stevens and supported by ex-footballers. Mindflow Champions share stories to normalise mental health conversations in construction. --- This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![Mindflow logo](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/Brand/Mindflow%20logo%20dark.svg) ](https://mindflow.charity?hsLang=en) Who we are [Who we are Discover our mission and how we work ](https://mindflow.charity/who-we-are?hsLang=en) [Our approach How we use football to shift site culture ](https://mindflow.charity/our-approach?hsLang=en) [Our trustees Meet the team tackling stigma in construction ](https://mindflow.charity/our-trustees?hsLang=en) [Our champions The football legends backing mental health change ](https://mindflow.charity/our-champions) Get involved [The Mindflow Charter Setting a clear standard for site wellbeing ](https://mindflow.charity/join-the-charter?hsLang=en) [Mindflow Match-Ups On-site conversations that could save lives ](https://mindflow.charity/matchups?hsLang=en) [Join Mindflow United We're recruiting a first-team squad ](https://mindflow.charity/mindflow-united?hsLang=en) [Other ways to support us Donate, partner, or get your team involved ](https://mindflow.charity/partner-with-us?hsLang=en) [ Need support? ](https://mindflow.charity/support-services?hsLang=en) [ Blog ](https://mindflow.charity/blog?hsLang=en) [ Contact ](https://mindflow.charity/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![background-graphic](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/raw_assets/public/causeway-theme/images/mindflow/mf-indigo-hero.svg) # When the message matters, voices like these help it carry Mindflow is proud to be backed by some of the most respected names across the football industry, individuals who understand the power of the badge, the pressure of silence and the difference one conversation makes. ## The football legends supporting Mindflow Each has lent their voice, name, and support to help drive awareness and change in an industry that urgently needs it. They aren’t part of our delivery team, they’re part of our movement. By standing with Mindflow, our Mindflow Champions are helping to bring attention, trust and belief to a mission that truly matters: making mental health a core part of site culture. ![Gary Lineker Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Gary%20Lineker%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Gary%20Lineker%20Mindflow.jpg) ![background shape](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/raw_assets/public/causeway-theme/images/mindflow/mf-dark-hex.svg) Our champions ![Stuart Pearce Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Stuart%20Pearce%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Stuart%20Pearce%20Mindflow.jpg) Stuart Pearce ![John Barnes Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Barnes%20Mindflow.jpg?width=396&height=594&name=John%20Barnes%20Mindflow.jpg) John Barnes ![Robbie Fowler Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Robbie%20Fowler%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Robbie%20Fowler%20Mindflow.jpg) Robbie Fowler ![Gary Lineker Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Gary%20Lineker%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Gary%20Lineker%20Mindflow.jpg) Gary Lineker ![Viv Anderson Mindlow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Viv%20Anderson%20Mindlow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Viv%20Anderson%20Mindlow.jpg) Viv Anderson ![Ally McCoist Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Ally%20McCoist%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Ally%20McCoist%20Mindflow.jpg) Ally McCoist ![Peter Reid Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Peter%20Reid%20Mindflow.png?width=603&height=682&name=Peter%20Reid%20Mindflow.png) Peter Reid “It’s truly shocking that one in four construction workers contemplate suicide." Stuart Pearce Champion ![Stuart Pearce Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Stuart%20Pearce%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Stuart%20Pearce%20Mindflow.jpg) "67% of construction workers are football fans, and we’re using football to start the vital conversations that save lives." John Barnes Champion ![John Barnes Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Barnes%20Mindflow.jpg?width=396&height=594&name=John%20Barnes%20Mindflow.jpg) “Two construction workers take their own lives every single day. Let's kick off the conversation and save lives." Robbie Fowler Champion ![Robbie Fowler Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Robbie%20Fowler%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Robbie%20Fowler%20Mindflow.jpg) "56% of construction workers are currently experiencing mental health struggles. This simply must change." Gary Lineker Champion ![Gary Lineker Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Gary%20Lineker%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Gary%20Lineker%20Mindflow.jpg) “Just two minutes of your time for a teammate can make all the difference." Viv Anderson Champion ![Viv Anderson Mindlow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Viv%20Anderson%20Mindlow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Viv%20Anderson%20Mindlow.jpg) “67% of construction workers are football fans. Let's use the power of football to break the silence." Ally McCoist Champion ![Ally McCoist Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Ally%20McCoist%20Mindflow.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Ally%20McCoist%20Mindflow.jpg) “Let's talk football, let's talk mental health, you know it makes sense." Peter Reid Champion ![Peter Reid Mindflow](https://mindflow.charity/hs-fs/hubfs/Peter%20Reid%20Mindflow.png?width=603&height=682&name=Peter%20Reid%20Mindflow.png) ![background-graphic](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/raw_assets/public/causeway-theme/images/mindflow/mf-grey-hex.svg) ## 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. [![Handshake heart icon](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/raw_assets/public/causeway-theme/images/mindflow/mf-icon-placeholder.svg) Join the Charter Let's set the standard on site. ](https://mindflow.charity/join-the-charter?hsLang=en) [![Handshake heart icon](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/raw_assets/public/causeway-theme/images/mindflow/mf-icon-placeholder.svg) Schedule a Match-Up Bring conversations to the site. ](https://mindflow.charity/matchups?hsLang=en) [![Handshake heart icon](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/raw_assets/public/causeway-theme/images/mindflow/mf-icon-placeholder.svg) Read our blog See the change in action. ](https://mindflow.charity/blog?hsLang=en) [![Mindflow logo](https://mindflow.charity/hubfs/Brand/MF-Logo-light.svg) ](https://mindflow.charity?hsLang=en) #### Need support? 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