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Here you'll find our activities and events. Whether you're waiting for ongoing support or just want to get involved, there's something here for you.

Current Activities and Events

Win FREE Wimbledon Merch

The Wimbledon Championships have now concluded, and we've got a treat for you thanks to our friends at the Wimbledon Foundation! 🎾

We've been given a stash of Wimbledon-branded zip-ups and polos, and we want YOU to have one.

How to Enter

📸 Send us your best tennis or Wimbledon-inspired picture; get creative! It could be you playing tennis, dressed in tennis whites, a Wimbledon strawberries-and-cream setup, a homemade racket out of cardboard... whatever tennis inspires in you. Prefer to draw or paint instead? That works too! We'd love to see your artwork.

How to Send Your Entry

Email us at socials@talkofftherecord.org with subject line 'Entry for Wimbledon Merch'.

Once you send your picture or drawing, and if you're lucky enough to be selected, we'll email you to arrange collection.

We'd love to show off some of your entries on our social media! When you send your entry, just let us know:

✅ Yes, you can share my picture on social media

❌ No thanks, please keep it private

Good luck!

Come Hang Out at the Chill Space

The Chill Space is a relaxed, drop-in environment for any young person connected to, or hoping to connect with Off the Record. It’s a chance to hang out, build friendships, and stay involved. Grab a drink or a snack, have a chat, play a game, and help us shape what this space becomes.

When:

  • Thu 23rd Jul, 5 – 7pm (Mario Kart Championship)
  • Thu 30th Jul, 5 – 7pm (Family Fun Day with free haircuts and pizza)

Location: Portland House, 678 London Road, CR7 7HU

The Chill Space

Mario Kart Championship

Rev your engines and get ready for the ultimate showdown, because the Mario Kart Championship is officially happening at the Chill Space! It’s time for Croydon’s fastest 11 – 15-year-olds to grab a controller, drift through the chaos, and battle it out for the number one spot.

When: Thursday, 23rd Jul, 1 - 3pm

Location: Portland House, 678 London Road, CR7 7HU

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The Chill Space

Family Fun Day

Join us at Portland House with your family to enjoy a free trim from Barber Krish, eat some Domino’s pizza and play some games with your friends and neighbours. Limited spaces for trims: first come, first served!

When: Thursday, 30th Jul, 1 - 4pm

Location: Portland House, 678 London Road, CR7 7HU

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The Chill Space

Off My Chest (OMC)

Off My Chest (OMC) is a chilled, safe space for 18–25-year-olds to talk about what’s really going on. No judgement, no pressure. It’s a place to share, listen, and connect with people who get it. We keep things real, not lecture-y. There’s always something to take away, but it’s about learning in a way that actually feels natural and relevant to you.

When: Every Monday, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Location: 172 Croydon Rd, Beddington, Sutton CR0 4PG

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Join the Men's Group

The Men's Group aims to create a space where young men, aged 18-25, can share their experiences and offer a listening ear to others, and in doing so create a positive experience of community.

When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Location: Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3UD

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Men's Group

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Past Activities and Events

Trim 'N' Grin

Trim 'N' Grin offered free haircuts to young people aged 11-25 during the summer.

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Money on My Mind

A finance and wellbeing series designed to support young people through the cost-of-living crisis.

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Thriving Not Just Surviving

A three-year funded programme delivering accessible mental health support for young men and boys in Croydon and Merton.

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Kicking Through Covid

A partnership with I'mPossible to deliver fitness videos and virtual Thai boxing-based self-defence sessions.

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#NoTrim Challenge

During lockdown, young men embraced their hair growth for our challenge and shared their ‘no trim’ looks.

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Mind My Hair, Hear My Mind

A pilot project that explored the unique relationship between barbers and their customers through photography.

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Mind The Gap Report

A pivotal report exploring the experiences of BME service users navigating the mental health system.

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Call us

Support Line 0800 980 7475

Monday to Friday, 3–6pm

Croydon Service 020 7154 1040

Merton Service 020 7154 1040

Sutton Service 020 7154 1040