Archie Matthews Trust

19/04/2026

Please take the time to investigate and respond to the SEND consultation. It is SO important that our children and young people, and their families have their voices heard and their rights protected. A huge thanks to Zaphira at the ND Hub Gloucestershire for giving such a brilliant explanation and for offering support sessions to complete the consultation.

RESPOND TO THE CONSULTATION BEFORE 18th MAY.

To respond to the consultation, https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/

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01/02/2026

We’ve had 2 slots become available in Gloucester on Monday nights with Tom. Please email us if you know of someone who could benefit from.

Do you know a boy or young man with ADHD or autism in the Cheltenham/Gloucester area who may not be getting the support he needs? Or maybe a lad that’s struggling with his mental health?

We have openings for FREE support sessions with our brilliant life coach, Tom starting after Christmas.

Sessions can be booked via
https://www.archiematthewstrust.co.uk/book-online or by requesting further information from [email protected]

30/12/2025

Need some motivation for getting fit in the new year?

Sign up for the Gloucester Half Marathon and run for the Archie Matthews Trust!

We’ll cover the cost of your place and provide a free t-shirt to wear on the day. All we ask is that you commit to raising a minimum of £200 in sponsorship.

That covers the cost of 6 weeks’ individual support for a young man struggling with their MH so not only will you be working off that Christmas excess, you’ll be doing good as you go!

To sign up, email [email protected] by 11th January.

14/12/2025

Churchdown Panthers Youth FC, FC Lakeside, Bishops Cleeve Football Club please share with your communities 🤩

Do you know a boy or young man with ADHD or autism in the Cheltenham/Gloucester area who may not be getting the support he needs? Or maybe a lad that’s struggling with his mental health?

We have openings for FREE support sessions with our brilliant life coach, Tom starting after Christmas.

Sessions can be booked via
https://www.archiematthewstrust.co.uk/book-online or by requesting further information from [email protected]

14/12/2025

Do you know a boy or young man with ADHD or autism in the Cheltenham/Gloucester area who may not be getting the support he needs? Or maybe a lad that’s struggling with his mental health?

We have openings for FREE support sessions with our brilliant life coach, Tom starting after Christmas.

Sessions can be booked via
https://www.archiematthewstrust.co.uk/book-online or by requesting further information from [email protected]

26/11/2025

We have a funded mentoring space available with the brilliant Tom Hoskins from Chance Is Change from next week. If you know of a young man who could benefit, please share the details.

We are a charity aiming to raise awareness of young men's mental health challenges and neurodiversity, and provide support in Gloucestershire and beyond.

07/11/2025

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04/11/2025

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01/11/2025

Young Gloucestershire are running free courses for parents supporting children with mental health.

20/10/2025

Another productive week training over 50 local football coaches in how to support young people with neurodivergent conditions. Thanks to FC Lakeside and Churchdown Panthers Youth FC for inviting us!

29/09/2025

Magpies from YoungMinds, noting the initials of the author.

“I was often labelled as the “bad kid”. I was seen as the “dramatic,” “difficult,” and “troublesome” one. But those labels never captured the full story. Beneath the behaviour that others were so quick to judge was a child struggling. I was yearning for love, understanding, support, and a true sense of belonging. I wanted to be seen for who I truly was, not defined by my struggles.”

You never know what someone is going through. And your compassion, empathy and understanding could be everything they need…