Arsenal and Brandon Centre

Arsenal and Brandon Centre: A Winning Partnership  

 Arsenal Football Club has long been known not just for its excellence on the pitch, but also for its commitment to making a difference off it. That spirit of community was on full display last week during the Arsenal vs Olympiacos match, where Brandon Centre was proudly featured in the match day programme, highlighting the work being done through our partnership with Arsenal in the Community.  

 This partnership is rooted in our Brandon Connect service, which includes therapeutic outreach sessions at The Arsenal Hub for young men who might otherwise struggle to access and engage with mental health services. Together, we also deliver Arsenal Girls’ Kicks – football sessions with a sports psychologist helping girls to develop emotional awareness, communication skills and resilience as they grow as athletes. 

 To celebrate our collaboration and our feature in their match day programme, (check out the article below) Arsenal kindly shared tickets for Brandon Centre staff and young people to attend the match against Olympiacos – a great experience made better by Arsenal taking the win 2-0! It was a great day to have such a close partnership with Arsenal in the Community – and the shared commitment to mental health and youth empowerment reflects the commitment we all have to supporting the local community of Islington and Camden. By working together, Arsenal and Brandon Centre are helping to break down stigma, promote open conversations, and ensure that young people know they are not alone. 

 The partnership between our organisations is a powerful example of how sport and community organisations can come together to create meaningful change, both in raising awareness about mental health as we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10th, and in actively supporting Brandon Centre to make a difference in the local community. It stands as a reminder that football can be more than just a game – it can be a force for good.