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RSS Infrastructure team at the charity football match for Mind

Charity Football Match: Raising Awareness for Mental Health

RSS Infrastructure and Sheldon Athletic came together for a charity football match to raise awareness and funds for mental health. The event raised over £775 for Mind, a leading mental health charity, and reinforced the importance of mental wellbeing and the power of collective support within communities.

  • Organisation: Mind
  • Location: Castle Vale Stadium
  • Activity: Charity football match
  • Outcome: Over £775 raised

“This charity match was about more than just football; it was about coming together as a community to support mental health awareness. The enthusiasm and generosity displayed by everyone involved show how much we can achieve when we unite for a common cause.”

Richard Toy, CEO

Key actions

  • Organised a charity football match to promote mental health awareness.
  • Raised over £775 for Mind.
  • Brought together employees, local footballers and the community to support a meaningful cause.
  • Highlighted the role of sport in fostering unity and positive social impact.

What we did

The match between RSS Infrastructure and Sheldon Athletic was held at Castle Vale Stadium to raise awareness of mental health and funds for Mind. It was planned and coordinated by Simon Capper and Jake Neal-Brown, whose dedication ensured a successful and well-attended event.

Mind offers advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem, and works to improve mental health services, raise awareness and promote understanding. RSSI’s Gavin Hurren delighted supporters with a fantastic goal, but Sheldon Athletic took their chances and secured the win. Beyond the final score, the real impact was uniting people for a shared cause and encouraging conversations about mental health.

How it helped

  • Fundraising: over £775 raised for Mind.
  • Community engagement: employees, families and local supporters joined together to promote mental health awareness.
  • Mental health advocacy: reinforced the importance of mental wellbeing and encouraged further support for mental health initiatives.

How it reflects our values

Supporting mental health is a crucial part of workforce wellbeing. This match brought communities together for a meaningful cause, showed our commitment to social value through active engagement and charitable giving, and encouraged open discussion about mental health, reducing stigma and promoting support networks.

Get in touch

For more information on how RSS Infrastructure can deliver meaningful social value in your supply chain, contact Rohan Jhamat, HSQE & Sustainability Apprentice, at rohan.jhamat@rssinfrastructure.com or call 0330 113 0004.

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RSS Infrastructure (RSSI), based in Birmingham, Cwmbran, Doncaster and Tonbridge, provides infrastructure services for the rail, civil, and utilities sectors. We serve clients like Network Rail, WMCA, HS2 and Tier 1 & 2 contractors. Our services include Arboriculture, Civils and Construction, Geofencing, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), Magnetic Track Safety, Rail Operations including Possession Management and P/Way, Rail Welding, Signalling, and Track Warning Services.

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