The Destiny Project SCIO

10/10/2026

🌍💙 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026

Stronger People. Brighter Futures.

Today, The Destiny Project SCIO stands alongside everyone facing challenges with their mental health, including those fighting battles that others cannot see.

Mental health doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. Sometimes, those who appear the strongest are the ones struggling the most.

At The Destiny Project, we believe nobody should have to face those battles alone.

Through community, connection, understanding and support, we work to create a safe and welcoming environment where people feel valued, heard and included.

Because sometimes, a conversation, a friendly face or simply knowing someone cares can make all the difference.

💬 It’s okay to struggle.
💙 It’s okay to ask for help.
🤝 You are never alone.

Whether you’re a veteran, a member of our community, a volunteer or someone simply trying to get through another difficult day, your story matters, and so do you.

Mental health awareness shouldn’t be limited to one day. It’s something we must champion every single day.

💙 The Destiny Project SCIO
Dream • Inspire • Achieve

Stronger People. Brighter Futures.

29/09/2026

💙 Proud of our Destiny United FC team today.

League Day 2 brought another strong set of performances — 2 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat — but what this club represents goes far beyond the results.

Destiny United exists to create a place where people can belong, connect and support their wellbeing through football. That’s exactly what The Destiny Project SCIO is about too.

Proud of every player who pulled on the shirt today, and everyone working behind the scenes to keep building this. 💙

Football with purpose. More Than Football.

💙 LEAGUE DAY 2 | THAT’S A WRAP

A day of highs, lessons and plenty of fight from the lads. ⚽️

✅ 2–1 Spartans
✅ 3–1 NL Kickstart
🤝 1–1 Dundee United
🤝 3–3 IFIT
❌ 1–2 Partick Thistle Black

5 games | 2 wins | 2 draws | 1 defeat

We learn, we grow and we go again. 💪

Results matter. People matter more. 💙



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29/09/2026

💙 A proud day for The Destiny Project.

Today has been a brilliant reminder of what can happen when community, mental health and a shared sense of purpose come together.

Our Founder & CEO, Andrew Stevenson, has been featured by the East Lothian Courier following his Highly Commended recognition at the BBC Scotland Make a Difference Awards, recognition of the work he has put into creating spaces where people feel supported, valued and less alone.

At the same time, Destiny United FC, part of The Destiny Project, have been representing everything we stand for at League Day 2. ⚽️💙

So far today:

⚽ Destiny United 2–1 Spartans
⚽ Destiny United 3–1 NL Kickstart
🤝 Destiny United 1–1 Dundee United

Two wins. One draw. Unbeaten so far.

But what happens on the pitch has always been about more than the result. It’s about belonging, connection, wellbeing and giving people somewhere they know they’re welcome.

Different parts of the project. One purpose. 💙

21/09/2026

💙 Sometimes support doesn’t always look like counselling, appointments or sitting down for a conversation.

Sometimes it’s simply giving someone the space, encouragement and confidence to put what they’re carrying into words.

We’re incredibly proud of our Deputy CEO, John Tonner, who has now published two books, both very different, but both rooted in subjects that sit closely with the work we do at The Destiny Project.

📘 Quiet Storm: The War That Followed Me Home tells John’s own story, including his experiences of military service, coming home and living with the impact of trauma afterwards.

📕 Finding Tom: The Long Road Home is fiction, but explores some very real themes around mental health, loss, relationships, identity and finding your way back when life hasn’t quite gone to plan.

Neither book started because John decided he wanted to become an author.

Writing became an outlet. Somewhere to put thoughts, experiences and emotions that were sometimes much harder to say out loud.

And somewhere along the way, those pages became books.

As an organisation built around Health, Poverty, Education and Environment, and around the belief that people shouldn’t have to face difficult periods of their lives alone, we’re proud that we’ve been able to support John through that process.

More importantly, we’re proud to see lived experience being spoken about openly.

Because whether it happens through football, counselling, a cup of coffee, a conversation or even writing a book…

Finding something that helps you move forward matters.

DREAM. INSPIRE. ACHIEVE. 💙

18/09/2026

💙 PROUD TO SEE OUR FOUNDER RECOGNISED LOCALLY

A huge thank you to Prestonpans News for highlighting Andrew Stevenson’s Highly Commended recognition at the BBC Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2026.

Andrew founded The Destiny Project SCIO with a simple belief…..that people should feel supported, connected and valued.

That belief now runs through everything we do, including Destiny United FC, our mental health and wellbeing football provision.

To see Andrew recognised not only nationally through the BBC awards, but also by the local community here in Prestonpans and East Lothian, means a great deal.

We’re incredibly proud of him, and proud of everything The Destiny Project continues to build alongside our volunteers, partners and community.

💙 DREAM. INSPIRE. ACHIEVE.

Congratulations to Destiny United FC founder from Prestonpans Andrew Stevenson on receiving his Highly Commended Active Award in the Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2026.

Destiny United FC is a branch of The Destiny Project SCIO and aims to improve mental health through the medium of football. Fixtures are planned and played. The next arm of fixtures are due to be played on Tuesday 29th September in Glasgow.

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14/09/2026

💙 A PROUD MOMENT FOR THE DESTINY PROJECT

We’re incredibly proud to see our Founder, Andrew Stevenson, recognised as Highly Commended at the BBC Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2026.

Andrew’s work has always been driven by one thing, helping people feel supported, connected and valued.

That belief sits at the heart of everything we do at The Destiny Project SCIO, and it is also what led to the creation of Destiny United FC, our mental health and wellbeing football provision built around connection, belonging and support.

This recognition may have Andrew’s name on it, but it reflects years of commitment to people, community and positive change.

A thoroughly deserved moment for someone who gives so much to others.

Congratulations, Andrew. We are incredibly proud of you. 💙👏

DREAM. INSPIRE. ACHIEVE.

💙 THE STORY BEHIND THE RECOGNITION

Last night, we shared the brilliant news that our Founder, Andrew Stevenson, had been recognised as Highly Commended in the Active Award at the BBC Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2026.

Today, we wanted to share a little more about what that recognition means to Andrew, to Destiny United FC, and to everyone connected with what we are building.

For us, this is about far more than an award.

It is about the belief that football can create connection, confidence, routine, friendship and a genuine sense of belonging.

We’ve put together the full story, including Andrew’s own words and why this moment means so much to the club.

👇 Read the full article below.

Andrew, once again — we are incredibly proud of you. 💙

⚽ MORE THAN FOOTBALL.
💙 FOOTBALL WITH PURPOSE.



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13/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS!! 🚨

💙 We’re incredibly proud of our founder, Andrew Stevenson, after being recognised as Highly Commended in the Active Award at the BBC Radio Scotland Make a Difference Awards 2026. 👏

Andrew’s leadership, drive and belief in using football to support people is at the heart of everything Destiny United FC stands for.

A massive achievement. Thoroughly deserved. 💙

⚽ More Than Football.
💙 Football With Purpose.



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13/09/2026

ACHIEVE 🌅 — Day 7.

The final day of our campaign.
A week ago, we set out to DREAM, INSPIRE and ACHIEVE together.

This week has been about conversations starting, support being shared and a community showing up for mental health in Edinburgh.

But awareness only matters if it becomes action.
Three ways you can help today:

Donate — even a little funds a lot of listening.

https://thedestinyproject.co.uk/donate

Volunteer — join the team behind the change.

https://thedestinyproject.co.uk/volunteer-1

Share — send our posts to someone who might need them.

DREAM. INSPIRE. ACHIEVE.
Not just words.
A habit. 💛

12/09/2026

INSPIRE ⚽ — Day 6.

Destiny United FC is more than a football team.
We compete in the Scottish Mental Health & Wellbeing League, where football creates routine, friendship, confidence and somewhere to belong.

Our next League Day is getting closer:
Tuesday 29 September.
�Five games. One badge. One team.
But what we’re playing for is bigger than football. 💙

https://thedestinyproject.co.uk/destiny-united-fc

11/09/2026

DREAM 🎓 — Day 5.

Every young person deserves somewhere to dream, not just somewhere to get by.

Our education and support programmes help young people build confidence, skills and a future they can picture.

Because when a young person can see possibility, they can start building towards it.

Who helped you dream when you were younger? Tell us below. 👇