LEYTON ORIENT TRUST

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Orient Minds is a 12-month, physical activity-based mental health programme supporting up to 50 young people aged 12–17 over a year, experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The project provides free, inclusive physical activity sessions in a safe, supportive environment. A full-time Project Officer will oversee recruitment, delivery, monitor outcomes, and ensure each participant receives personalised support, including mentoring, and group workshops.

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

• Children / Young People

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Building on a successful 12-month pilot, Leyton Orient Trust and the Club will connect current and former players with local schools and communities. Players will reflect on their lived experiences, identify key moments that shaped them, and develop 45-minute workshops sharing positive messages with young people. Delivery will combine in-person sessions with video, voice notes and virtual engagement, offering flexibility around football commitments. The project will strengthen relationships between players, the Club, Academy, Trust and community, raise awareness of challenges facing young people, and promote positive role models, wellbeing and the Club’s long-term commitment to East London.

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

• Children / Young People
• Student or learners
• Adults

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Game of Two Halves-Community Sport, Skills and Wellbeing brings children, young people, families and local residents together through sport, mentoring and creativity. Over one year, 36 young people and 40 community members will participate. Young people will develop leadership, teamwork and communication through a Young Sports Leader Award, helping deliver activities and plan a community sports event for older residents through Leyton Orient Trust’s Community Living Room. They will be supported to create films showcasing the project’s impact. Sessions at Leyton Orient FC/local leisure facilities will culminate in a celebration event recognising achievements and building connections.

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

• Children / Young People
• Elderly / Old People

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Our 12 month community wellbeing, employability and mentoring programme, will support young people and adults around a school community. Free sessions will combine digital and employability skills, mentoring, physical activity and wellbeing activities. Using the Game Changer model, participants will build confidence, communication, independence and skills for education, training and employment. Older residents will improve digital confidence and reduce isolation. Parents, volunteers and community members will develop mentoring skills, encouraging intergenerational learning. We will develop a sustainable model that other schools can adopt for their community.

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

• Children / Young People
• Adults

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Leyton Orient Trust, in partnership with Leyton Orient FC, will develop a network of primary school partnerships across Hackney, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Essex. Using club mascots Theo and Cleo, the project will deliver engaging school assemblies and educational resources to introduce children and families to their local football club. Schools will access tickets, stadium tours, player visits, competitions and matchday experiences, creating lasting connections with the Club. The project will also establish pupil forums and a Youth Fan Advisory Board, giving young people a voice in shaping the Club's future and supporting local community initiatives.

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES

• Children / Young People
• Elderly / Old People
• Adults