OUR story

COVID was difficult for everyone, with mental health being a big factor of why Football Kickabouts was launched.  Having local facilities readily available, I set out to launch a social kickabout in Southend on a Sunday evening.  Without even a marketing budget and using social media, it was only three weeks before the first kickabout launched back in February 2021 and still runs to this date with some players from that very first session still playing.  New kickabouts were quickly launched to include Milton Keynes and Billericay in Essex, also still running.

Fast forward to 2025, and now have our own venue in Southend with four 5aside pitches and so I guess football really is in the blood.

The main aim for Football Kickabouts is to improve mental health, stay fit and meet new people who quickly become friends.  There is no commitment to play each week as lets face it, everyone has massively busy lives, no subscriptions so no pressure to make it each week.  We are looking forward to working with new venues and partners who would want to start their own kickabouts.