Eastend Matters

30/07/2026

📣 Introducing Our New Organisation Badge!

We’re proud to unveil our brand-new East End Matters organisation badge!

As our organisation continues to grow beyond football and expand our work within the community, we wanted a badge that better represents our wider vision and values. While this new logo becomes the official badge for the organisation, our original badge will remain proudly associated with our football side, honouring where our journey began and the identity we've built on the pitch.

What our new badge represents:

Our new badge tells the story of who we are and what we stand for.

🌳 The tree represents growth, hope, resilience, and our commitment to helping people flourish.

🤝 The four people symbolise unity, inclusion, support, and the power of community, showing that everyone belongs at East End Matters.

💙💚💜💛 The four colours represent our commitment to mental health and wellbeing:

💙 Blue – Calmness, trust, and emotional support.
💚 Green – Healing, growth, hope, and mental wellbeing.
💜 Purple – Compassion, understanding, and dignity for those experiencing mental health challenges.
💛 Yellow – Positivity, optimism, resilience, and hope for brighter days ahead.

Together, these colours reflect our belief that mental health matters, conversations save lives, and everyone deserves support without judgement.

🏠 The shield-inspired shape represents strength, protection, and a safe place where people feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Although our organisation is growing in new directions, **our football roots remain at the heart of everything we do**. That's why our original badge will continue to represent our football teams, while this new badge reflects the wider work of East End Matters across our community.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. This badge isn't just a new look—it's a symbol of our purpose, our values, and our commitment to making a lasting difference both on and off the pitch.

Together we support. Together we grow. Together, East End Matters. 💙💚💜💛

01/07/2026

🎉⚽ BIG NEWS FOR EAST END MATTERS ⚽🎉

We're absolutely thrilled to share that East End Matters has been awarded a £5,000 grant to support our football sessions! 🙌💙

This is fantastic news for our organisation and a huge step forward. The funding will help cover pitch hire and other running costs, meaning we can keep our sessions going, welcome even more people, and continue building something special in our community. 🌟⚽

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has played, supported us and believed in what we're trying to achieve. ❤️ Every bit of support has helped us get to this moment, and this is something we can all celebrate together! 🎉👏

We're so excited for what the future holds and can't wait to see even more of you at our football sessions. Here's to more football, more smiles, and an even bigger and better East End Matters! 💙⚽

Thank you for being part of the journey! 🙌🔥 ⚽💙

04/04/2026

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A mental healthy organisation in the East End of Glasgow was 'rocked' after two players attempted su***de in the same week.

22/03/2026

We're collecting people's views about some activities that we would like to start running. If you'd maybe be interested in taking part in some new activities to support mental health in the East End let us know what and we will include them in our funding application!

https://forms.gle/HPMLsHxuYbXnsdGH8

15/03/2026

🌟 Strengthening Community Connections – Eastend Matters 🌟

On 11 March 2026, Eastend Matters had the privilege of attending a community engagement event hosted by the Al Gilani Foundation at the Fred Paton Building. The evening was an incredible opportunity to learn about Islamic culture, understand the significance of Ramadan, and build strong connections with the local Muslim community.

🕌 Mosque Tour & Community Engagement:
We were warmly welcomed and given a guided tour of the Al Furqan Mosque , an inspiring space that serves as both a place of worship and a hub for community support. It was enlightening to meet respected members of the Muslim community and see first-hand the positive role the mosque plays in fostering cohesion and support within the neighbourhood.

🍽️ Sharing Iftar Together:
A highlight of the evening was joining the community for Iftar, the meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan. Traditionally starting with dates and followed by a wholesome meal, Iftar is a time for gratitude, reflection, and coming together. Sharing this experience showed us the power of compassion, hospitality, and collaboration.

👥 Eastend Matters Attendees:
Stuart, Daryl, Declan, Peter, Connor, Victoria, and baby Daryl – each left inspired by the warmth and generosity of the community.

💬 Member Reflections:

Daryl: “Attending the event gave us a really insightful look into Islamic culture. The hospitality was outstanding, and it was wonderful to meet respected members of the community.”

Peter: “As a mental health organisation, this experience showed the strength and support within a different culture. The welcoming atmosphere and delicious food made the evening truly memorable.”

Declan: “This event helped me immensely. I struggle with anxiety, and being in group environments can be challenging. The welcoming atmosphere allowed me to feel comfortable and take steps forward. I genuinely enjoyed the experience and am grateful for the invitation.”

🤝 Looking Forward:
We are extremely grateful to collaborate with the Al Gilani Foundation and can’t wait to see the difference we make together in our communities. By combining our efforts, knowledge, and compassion, we hope to create lasting impact, strengthen connections, and support residents from all backgrounds.

🙏 Thank You:
A huge thank you to the Al Gilani Foundation for their hospitality and for creating an inclusive space where people can come together, share experiences, and build mutual understanding. Events like this are vital in promoting compassion, collaboration, and community cohesion.

28/02/2026

💚 We Are Happy to Announce: The EastEnd Matters Charity Walk! 💚🎉

Come together on Saturday, 4th April 2026 for a fun, community-filled walk supporting SAMH. Every step we take helps provide vital mental health support across our community!

📍 Route Highlights:
🏟 Start at Partick Thistle Stadium
🏟 Walk to Ibrox Stadium
🏟 Continue to Hampden Park
🏟 Finish at Celtic Park

✨ Bring your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues! Walk, chat, enjoy the sights, and make a difference together. This is more than a walk—it’s a community united for mental health.

💥 How You Can Join In:
1️⃣ Walk With Us – all ages and abilities welcome!
2️⃣ Donate Online – support vital mental health services here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eastend-matters-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020
3️⃣ Spread the Word – share this post and invite everyone you know!

💚 Together, our steps can change lives. Let’s show the power of community and compassion in action!

25/02/2026

We want to take a moment to speak from the heart.

Recently, Eastend Matters has faced two major incidents that have truly rocked the core of our organisation. It’s been a difficult period for everyone involved, but it has also reminded us why we exist — to support, uplift, and stand together as a community when times are tough.

Out of adversity, we want to create something positive.

We are currently organising a charity fundraising initiative in support of SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), a mental health charity that closely aligns with our values and the work we do every day. Mental health matters, now more than ever, and we want to do our part to give back and help others who may be struggling.

As part of this, we are planning a charity walk starting at Firhill Stadium, continuing to Ibrox Stadium, then onto Hampden Park, and finishing at Celtic Park — bringing communities together across the city for a powerful cause.

Alongside this, we will also be running football cards to help raise additional funds. The football cards will be split **50% to the winner and 50% donated to SAMH**, helping us support a truly important cause while giving people a chance to get involved.

We’ll be sharing more details soon about how you can get involved, donate, or take part in the walk. Your support — whether that’s participating, donating, or simply sharing — means the world to us.

Together, we can turn a challenging time into something meaningful and make a real difference for those who need it most 💚

05/02/2026

Today (05/02/2026), Stuart and Daryl attended a workshop hosted by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership at Barlia Football Centre, Glasgow. The session focused on su***de contagion awareness and practical approaches to responding effectively if concerns arise.

We are committed to participating in training like this, as it strengthens our understanding, builds confidence in handling sensitive situations, and helps us identify the correct support pathways and signposting options for those who may need them. Members within the organisation will also be attending further training courses and workshops in the coming months to ensure we remain informed, prepared, and able to support our community effectively.

We would also like to thank the organisations and participants who were learning alongside us and who took the time to speak with us about what Eastend Matters is all about. These conversations and shared experiences are greatly valued. In particular, we would like to acknowledge Lifelink, Aberlour Children's Charity and Early Effective Intervention.

Thank you to the organisers and all partner organisations who contributed to such an informative and valuable workshop. We appreciate the opportunity to learn alongside you and look forward to continued collaboration in the future