Improving mental health support services in Oxfordshire
Named in honour of former Oxford United player Joey Beauchamp, the Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals through dedicated outreach and initiatives.
The Joey Beauchamp Foundation aims to address the pressing need for mental health support and awareness within our community. With a steadfast focus on collaboration and community engagement, the Foundation seeks to empower individuals to overcome challenges and thrive in their daily lives.
Our objectives are
- Promoting counselling and support to individuals and families in need of such due to mental health issues.
- Making grants to organisations to enable such persons to receive support and fund counselling and support programmes.
- To publicise and promote the resources available for supporting mental health and suicide prevention to the public.
- To promote to the public the understanding of the issues surrounding mental health and suicide to encourage discussions, sharing and conversations to take place in such circumstances.
- To educate people about mental health resilience and suicide prevention
Let's Talk About Mental Health
In partnership with other organisations, our aim is for the residents of Oxfordshire who are affected by mental health issues receive the support they need.
We believe that everyone deserves to be free from mental health stigma and we want to develop the view that mental health is every bit as important as physical health.
The foundation is dedicated to working in partnership with Oxford United in the Community (OUITC), the charitable arm of Oxford United Football Club.
Joey's Story
What Joey Beauchamp wanted to be, more than anything else, was an Oxford United player. He made 428 appearances, scoring 80 goals and was clearly far too good for the Yellows. But it was his team, his city and his home. He loved it there.
Joey also suffered from depression, alcohol addiction and financial problems. At aged 50, he took his own life.
He didn’t appreciate the love people had for him. How many people saw him as a hero and above all, he didn’t know that there was a network of support for the hundreds of people just like him suffering with mental health every day
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Latest News & Events
Foundation Launches Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Directory
The Joey Beauchamp Foundation has launched a new Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Directory to…
Planet Recruitment Tournament Raises £7,340 for the Foundation
Twenty-four teams from businesses across Oxfordshire came together at Oxford United’s training ground on Friday…
Grassroots Coaches Take Part in Mental Health Awareness Pilot
On 16 April 2026, the Joey Beauchamp Foundation delivered a mental-health awareness pilot for grassroots…
Our Partners
We couldn’t honour Joey’s legacy without the help and support of some fantastic organisations throughout Oxfordshire.
Together, we strive to make a positive impact through awareness, support, and community engagement.
