Sporting Recovery
Sporting Recovery community-based exercise programme is for adults who have or are experiencing challenges that impact their mental health.
How to Join
Joining the programme is by referral only. To refer someone, please click to submit a Referral Form
Where we Are
Sporting Recovery has venues across three South London boroughs; Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
Volunteer
We encourage and welcome adults who have lived experience to join our Peer Mentoring programme.
Donate
Every little drop helps us help vulnerable adults achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them.
“the greatest success was the integration of a ‘revolving door’ service user who has been able to gain a qualification, reduce his medication and obtain full-time employment”
Dr Steve Church, NHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Adult MHS)
About Us
Sporting Recovery is about supporting people to be independent. We believe people should have the support and opportunity to manage their mental health. Our Wellness Centres offer a welcoming, stigma-free environment where you can participate in team and individual sporting activities. A place where adults can reduce social isolation and become more socially active while obtaining nutritional and lifestyle advice.
Wellness Café
After enjoying some physical activity, we encourage participants to relax, take some refreshments and have a chat with someone. Our Wellness Coaches are on hand to offer nudges towards adopting healthy lifestyle choices
Wellness Clubs
You don’t have to win every game to improve your mental health. The physical boost you receive from exercise helps release endorphins in your brain, making you feel better emotionally. You may also sleep better at night, feeling more rested and alert the next day.
Wellness Programme
We are celebrating seven years of Well-being expertise in our Wellness Centres.
Whether you are experiencing distress or living with mental health challenges, getting involved in our sports and well-being activities is an opportunity to enjoy some physical activity and meet other people while improving your physical and mental health.
A regular kickabout can improve your mental health, social confidence and a sense of purpose. It is also a great way to make new friends
Playing racket sports like Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis and the physical, mental, and social skills can help enhance your confidence self-esteem and improve your rhythm.
Regular playing helps to reduce the adverse effects of stress, improves mood, develop concentration and discipline, develop faster decision-making skills and enables you to relax.
Tai Chi& Yoga benefits include decreased anxiety and depression and improvements in cognition. It involves a series of movements performed slowly, focused, and deep breathing.
Boxercise is a fun and energetic routine using boxing moves for all ability levels. This non-contact boxing class is excellent for fitness, muscle conditioning and stress relief!
By boosting your self-confidence and self-awareness, weight training can help address your body issues. The discipline and structure help to teach you to be comfortable in your skin.
Get in touch with us
If you would like to attend and have no contact with your GP or a health professional, please contact us directly.
We value our reputation in providing not only excellence in exercise activities but creating an atmosphere of genuine caring and concern for your well-being.
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Sports Assistant
We’d love you to join our team. Whatever you enjoy doing, and however much time you can commit, there’s a volunteer role.
Wellness Centres
A place where all people can have the support, encouragement and opportunities to manage their mental health. No commitment, just a chance to get fit and feel included.
Wellness Programme Lambeth
Tuesday
1 - 4 pm
- Black Prince Trust Community Centre
- Beaufoy Walk
- Kennington, SE11 6AA
- 1 pm Football Training
- 1:30 pm Gym Club
- 1:30 pm Non-Contact Boxing
- 2 pm Basketball
- 2:15 pm Tai Chi
- 2 pm Wellness Café
- This facility has indoor and outdoor playing surfaces, a Boxing Gym, Athletics Track, a Gym & Fitness Studio, an indoor Basketball court, Community Cafe and a Multi-Purpose training room.
Wellness Programme Southwark
Wednesday
1 - 4 pm
- Damilola Taylor Community Centre
- 1 East Surrey Grove
- Peckham, SE15 6DR
- 1 pm Badminton / Short Tennis
- 1 pm Basketball / Table Tennis
- 1:30 pm Football Training
1:15 pm Gym Club
1:15 pm Non-Contact Boxing
1:30 pm Tai Chi
2 pm Wellness Cafe
- This facility has indoor and outdoor playing surfaces, a dance room, a large hall with Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Short Tennis, a fitness Gym and Wellness Café. The site has disabled access.
Wellness Programme Lewisham
Thursday
1 - 4 pm
- Ladywell Arena
- Silvermere Road,
Catford, SE6 4QX
- 1 pm Gym Club
1 pm Non-Contact Boxing
1:30 pm Tai Chi - 2 pm Tennis Coaching
2 pm Wellness Cafe
- This venue has indoor and outdoor playing surfaces, Athletics Track, a Gym & Fitness Studio, outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor Basketball court, and a Wellness Cafe. The site has disabled access.
“This is the first time in years that I have enjoyed being with other people. It is hard when you are seen in a negative light all the time, but at Sporting Recovery, I can be myself. I’m treated with respect. I feel positive and full of energy – I love it”
Client K
Our Impact
Listen to these personal stories and share in the positive difference Sporting Recovery makes to individuals who are often unseen and unheard, in the wider community.
Billy's Story
Floyd's Story
Samson's Story
Omar's Story
