Bury Football Club to host special charity final at Gigg Lane for local youngsters.
Bury FC is proud to welcome a group of Tottington High School students to Gigg Lane later this month, as they bring their remarkable charity initiative to a fitting conclusion.
Over recent weeks, the students have developed their own football tournament series, raising funds for Cancer Research UK in honour of a close friend who sadly lost his mum to cancer. What makes this story so powerful isn’t just the cause, it’s how they’ve gone about it.
Without external backing or adult support, the group has taken full ownership of the project. From coordinating fixtures and sourcing pitches to handling budgets, sponsorship outreach and event promotion, they’ve approached the initiative with a level of professionalism well beyond their years.
Their journey hasn’t been without its challenges, but their consistency and determination have seen the project grow, building momentum across the local community and exceeding their initial fundraising expectations.
Recognising the impact of their efforts, Bury Football Club is delighted to provide the stage for their final event on Sunday 26th April – offering the opportunity to play at Gigg Lane and celebrate everything they’ve achieved together.
Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations & Community at Bury Football Club, said:
“We’ve been genuinely moved by what these young lads have achieved. The resilience, organisation and compassion they’ve shown for their friend and for others is something that deserves to be recognised and celebrated. At Bury FC, community is at the heart of everything we do, so to be able to welcome them to Gigg Lane for their final is a real privilege. We hope this experience creates lasting memories for them and inspires others to see what can be achieved when people come together. For us, this is about more than hosting a match. It’s about recognising and championing a group of young people who are making a real difference.”
The club hopes the occasion will not only celebrate the group’s outstanding efforts, but also shine a light on the positive influence young people continue to have across the community. With donations now exceeding £1,000, the initiative has already made a meaningful impact, but there is still an opportunity to go even further. Support remains open and any additional donations or sponsorship will play a vital role in helping the group maximise their contribution to such an important cause.
We urge the Bury community to get behind the campaign and help take their fundraising efforts even further.