Project Playmaker NI

This is MY place. 💚⚽

For some children, the football pitch isn’t just where they train. It’s where they breathe.
Where they belong. Where they feel seen.

During Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 Feb) we’re standing with TAMHI to remind every young player:

You don’t have to handle things on your own.

Your sports clubs are more than teams.
They are safe spaces.
They are support networks.
They are places where teammates look out for each other.

If you’re struggling — or you know a young person who is — help is only a message away.

📱 Text “TEAMMATE” to 85258

Let’s be the generation that checks in.
Let’s be the teammate who notices.
Let’s build clubs where mental strength matters just as much as physical strength.

It’s more than just a game.
It’s who you become. 💚

ThisIsMyPlace

To every boy and girl doing their SEAG today…

You’ve put the work in.
You’ve shown up.
And today is just another chance to shine.

Remember this: an exam doesn’t define you — your character does.
Be calm. Be confident. Do your best, and let that be enough.

Walk in with your head high, walk out knowing you gave it everything.

You’ve got this. Cheering you on all the way! 💪📚✨

💚 World Mental Health Day – 10th Oct 💚

We all go through stuff. Some days are heavy, even when we hide it well.

Talking about it doesn’t make you weak —
it actually makes you stronger. 💪

If you ever need a chat,
or just want to grab a coffee ☕,
drop me a text and I’m there.

No pressure. Just real talk.
You’re not on your own.
None of us are 💚

To welcome our new Goalkeeping Coach, .parkhill , we’re giving 3 youth goalkeepers (ages 8–16) the chance to WIN:

🥅 4 FREE group goalkeeper coaching sessions
🧤 A pair of Goalkeeping Gloves each

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow our page and Like this post
2️⃣ Share it to your feed/story
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments

⚡ Winners to be announced Friday 19th September!

Coaching sessions will be held in or around North Belfast. Location to be determined.

A huge thank you to for supplying the gloves. 👏🏻👏🏻

Love this. 👏🏻👏🏻

🚨 Men’s Drop-In Football Is Here! ⚽

Looking for a runabout with the lads? Clear your Tuesday nights… we’re kicking off something new!

🗓 Every Tuesday July & August
🕗 8–9PM
📍 Boys’ Model School – Games Hall
🤩 Just turn up & play

No teams, no pressure – just good football, good craic, and a chance to get moving again. All levels welcome.

Tag your mates and let’s get the ball rolling. 🔥

⚽ Summer Friday Football ⚽

Are your kids Looking for something positive to do this summer?

Join us for 4 brilliant mornings of football and fun — but be quick, spaces are limited!

📅 Fridays: July 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 The Hammer Playing Field, Agnes Street, Belfast, BT13 1GG
🎯 Open to all in school years 8–12
✅ All abilities welcome

A great chance to build confidence, develop your game, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

📲 Fill in the form to secure your place:
👉 projectplaymaker.co.uk/registration-form

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📍 Belfast Harbour Community Awards 2025 🤩

It was humbling to be in the company of so many inspiring grassroots charities and projects — each one doing life-changing work across Belfast and beyond.

Massive thanks to Belfast Harbour - not just for the funding they provide year after year, but for creating space to connect, learn, and grow alongside other incredible community organisations.

We’re proud that Project Playmaker is even a tiny part of this powerful eco system — one that’s bringing hope, direction, and opportunity to lives across Northern Ireland.

Thank you for the delicious food and the slab of chocolate was a class touch too 🍫😜

This find out how you can support someone with their mental health and wellbeing at www.MindingYourHead.info

Those who are close to someone experiencing mental ill health might be the first to know that something isn’t quite right.

Talking about it with the person can help the person get the help and support they need as early as possible.