A Cumbrian football team are taking part in a new initiative in support of World Mental Health.

Carlisle United have provided tickets for the Community Sports Trust’s vibrant Mental Health football group for this weekend’s home game against Tranmere.

Over the course of the week the clubs involved will 'Do One Thing' as an act of kindness to someone in the local community.

They are doing this with their charity partner Mind to fight for better mental health.

EFL chief executive Trevor Birch, said: "Over the past four seasons, our partnership with Mind has been instrumental in creating a significant cultural change towards mental health within football.

"The partnership has provided players, staff and fans across the football community with an important platform which has contributed not only to a change in outdated attitudes but also has positively impacted people’s lives.

"World Mental Health Day presents us with another opportunity to continue the conversation and showcase that life-changing support on a national and local level.

"It is fantastic to see EFL clubs and club Community Organisations come together once again to demonstrate the excellent efforts they make to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their communities."

Paul Farmer, Chief Executive for Mind explained that they are delighted to partner with the EFL to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Paul said that he understood the impact that the pandemic has had on so many of us, particularly football fans.

He highlighted that even now lots of people still aren't getting the help that they need, so now is an important time to focus on mental health.

The idea of the campaign is that by doing one thing, a lot can be changed.

They say that even small gestures can be a great help like checking in with a friend can make a huge difference.

CST manager John Halpin added: "Our group has gone from strength-to-strength over recent years and you can’t overstate how important gestures like this are in terms of making those who attend our sessions feel so much better.

"The group is an excellent example of how bringing people together lifts spirits and contributes to a much better state of mind."

"Adding physical activity to that helps again, and it’s a pleasure to see our members every week. I’m sure they’ll enjoy coming to the game on Saturday."