Ahead of Red Saturday at The Valley for the Addicks’ clash with Shrewsbury Town, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) can offer a number of programmes, initatives and sessions which can help to support the mental and physical wellbeing of supporters.
The club have teamed up with RED January, the nationwide movement that harnesses the power of physical activity and community to support mental health.
The partnership will culminate in Red Saturday on Saturday, January 25th, for a special matchday designed to inspire fans and locals to get active, connect, and boost their wellbeing.
Improving health is a key part part of CACT’s mission to empower communities and changes lives.
Below are just some of the ways members of our community can benefit to improve their physical and mental health:
Walking Football
Walking Football takes place at Eltham Goals on Tuesday mornings and Footscray Rugby Club on Thursday evenings.
Aimed at men aged 50+, Walking Football is a non-contact version of the game which helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle while also creating a social atmosphere that men from all walks of life can enjoy. Whether you've never played before, played when you were younger or had to stop due to an injury, Walking Football is a great way to get involved.
Click here to find out more about Walking Football.
Greenwich Get Walking
Greenwich Get Walking is a healthy walks scheme run by CACT, alongside the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This programme connects local residents with a wide range of free walking opportunities within Royal Greenwich, to improve physical health and wellbeing.
Greenwich Get Walking is part of Ramblers, the biggest walking community in the UK which supports people to access green spaces and live healthier lifestyles.
Click here to find out more about Greenwich Get Walking.
Extra Time
The CACT Extra Time Hub is a chance for retired and semi-retired people over the age of 55 to get together once a week to take part in a wide variety of activities for health and exercise, from dance classes, to singing, to curling.
Studies show 42% of those over the age of 55 are inactive and would like opportunities to meet peers to feel less isolated, live well and do things they enjoy.
Extra Time, run by Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), aims at tackling these issues, helping to reduce social isolation.
The Extra Time Hub runs on Wednesday mornings from 10am-midday at The Valley.
Click here to find out more about Extra Time.
Men's Social Evening
CACT's Men's Social Evenings run every Monday at The Valley. This group provides the opportunity for men to come together to build new relationships, connect with others and support one another in a fun, friendly and social way. The weekly group enjoy a variety of different activities from taking trips to local amenities like crazy golf, the cinema and even the local pub, to taking advantage of what Valley Central has to offer, including table tennis and pool.
Click here to find out more about the Men's Social Evening.
Live Well Greenwich
Whether it's food, socialising, or the cost of living, all sorts of things in life affect our health and wellbeing. Live Well Greenwich offers signposting and support to get you the help you need to improve your health.
Live Well Greenwich is commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and delivered by CACT, 6 days a week.
Support is available through our free Live Well Community Hub helpline, where you can connect with trained Health Improvement Advisors.
Live Well Coaches can offer up to six 45-minute sessions to help implement lasting lifestyle change and help people long term. These sessions take place within GP surgeries around Royal Greenwich.
Live Well Greenwich is available to any residents in the Royal Borough of Greenwich who feel they could benefit.
Click here to find out more about Live Well Greenwich.
Kent Wellbeing Activity Project
CACT launched the Kent Wellbeing Activity Project in April 2024.
This project, which is funded by Livewell Kent, aims to support the mental wellbeing of young people aged 16-25 through providing them with a safe space to take part in fun, free activities.
These activities vary from horse-riding and theatre trips to visiting the zoo and allow the young people taking part to make new friends and socialise.
Click here to find out more about the Kent Wellbeing Activity Project.
Friday Night Social Football
Organised by Charlton fans, the Friday Night Social is a casual kickabout for anyone aged 16+ to help improve fitness and mental health.
The sessions give men & women the opportunity to improve their mental & physical health through the power of football, combining exercise, fun, games, new connections & friendships.
The sessions take place at Charlton Athletic’s training ground, via Footscray Rugby Club, every Friday between 8pm and 10pm.
Participants can join the session for just £5 with funds going to CACT.
Click here to join the Friday Night Social.