Our Mission Statement
We provide a service that is dedicated in helping Dads of all ages and backgrounds to play an active and meaningful role in the lives of their children.
We offer free, fun sports and activities designed to offer physical, mental and social wellbeing support to men. The mission statement of Busy Dads Club is to deliver support that reflects the specific needs, interests and experiences of men in the local community. In doing so, we fully align with the fundamental principle of the County Durham 'Approach to Wellbeing': delivering evidence-based services that are proven to be effective and are rooted in specific local community conversations.
Our weekly sessions — which include football, circuit training, running and badminton — support men’s wellbeing through active engagement. To broaden the appeal beyond those taking part directly, we will introduce ‘The Subs Bench’: a welcoming space for spectators to chat, share, and explore any health-related concerns, with signposting and support available. Alongside this, we will offer inclusive sessions for families and children, recognising that while physical activity may be the entry point, our deeper aim is to foster emotional and social connection across the community.
By taking the group to them, we demonstrate a clear commitment to families and communities in their towns and villages. This approach reflects our core ethos: that every man is deserving of time, effort and meaningful support. Creating opportunities, spaces and experiences to talk, listen and understand.
What we do
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Use sport and activities as an entry point to meaningful conversations and support
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Create opportunities in the community to get Dads and children active and involved
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Reduce social isolation, promote connection and support networks
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Break down stigma and actively encourage Dads to share their thoughts and feelings.
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Share experience, offer advice and expand parenting skills
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Use partnerships, local support and referrals to ensure that Dads are linked to whatever help that they need
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Create social events that will help build a legacy of fathers with their children and long-lasting memories.
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Provide a first point of care for Counselling with a FREE first session where possible
Meet Rob (Founder, The Busy Dads Club)
“Having children can be a very challenging time. For Dads there can be some elements of losing ourselves and identity. We must take our role seriously as a father and be great role models for our children.
I believe it’s all about balance. We must strive to ensure we do get that quality time with our children, whilst also making sure we have time for ourselves so we can be sociable and meet other Dads.
By creating opportunities for Dads and children to build bonds and create lasting memories, we secure our own legacy with our children”
After losing my Dad, I realised how important our role is, and memories of our time together came flooding back to me. I knew I had to try and create those same types of memories with my children. This group enables us to share our experiences and gives us the opportunity to be better Dads.”