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Bury Football Club Community Development Annual Review 2024/25

Bury Football Club is proud to present our 2024/25 Community Development Annual Review, marking the completion of our first full year of dedicated community activity.


“This report reflects a year of growth, innovation and collaboration – highlighting the collective impact of our staff, volunteers and partners. Through the combined efforts of our programmes, from youth development and disability football to health, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, we have demonstrated how football can unite people, strengthen communities and inspire positive change.”


“As we look back on 2024/25, this review celebrates what we’ve achieved together and reaffirms our commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable community presence at the heart of Bury Football Club.”


Casey Lynchey – Head of Operations and Community
BURY FOOTBALL CLUB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Annual Review 202425.pdfDownload

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28.11.25 – Introducing: Link & Learn with Bury FC — Where Business Meets Connection

Bury Football Club, in partnership with Graham Stow Consulting, is proud to launch Link & Learn with Bury FC, a brand-new series of interactive business networking workshops designed to bring professionals together for growth, inspiration, and genuine connection.

At Bury FC, we know that success, on and off the pitch, comes from strong teamwork and shared goals. Link & Learn takes that same spirit into the business world, combining practical professional development with opportunities to build authentic relationships across our local business community.

What to Expect
Each Link & Learn workshop offers:
Expert-led sessions on key business and leadership topics
Interactive activities designed to spark collaboration and creative thinking
Networking opportunities with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders
A relaxed, inspiring environment inside the heart of Gigg Lane
Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, grow your network, or simply share ideas with like-minded professionals, Link & Learn with Bury FC is the place to do it.

Join the First Workshop

Join us for Link & Learn: The Power of Personality, a dynamic, hands-on workshop that blends professional insight with genuine human connection. 

You’ll take part in an interactive challenge that brings personality and teamwork to life; uncovering how different people think, decide, and collaborate under pressure. 

It’s light-hearted, social, and thought-provoking, designed to help you understand yourself (and others) better while building meaningful relationships that last beyond the event.

Come to learn. Stay to connect. Leave inspired

Date: Friday 28th November 2025, 9:30 – 11:30am
Location: Gigg Lane, Bury
Reserve your place: Email commercial@buryfc.co.uk
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Match Info: Vauxhall Motors (A), Sat 25th Oct, 3pm KO

We are back in Northern Premier League West action this Saturday as we travel to the VanEupen Arena in Ellesmere Port to face Vauxhall Motors.


This weekends fixture brings a gruelling October to a close; the trip over to The Motormen being The Shakers 6th league fixture in 19 days.


The schedule has taken its toll, and Dave McNabb provided an injury update last week on several first team absentees. The squad was boosted on Tuesday as James Neild came off the bench to make his debut for The Shakers. The recent signing from Warrington Rylands got his first minutes for the U21’s on Saturday and is in line for further first team involvement on Saturday.


The game also marks our third away league fixture in a week as we travel to Ellesmere Port looking to recapture the form that led us to six consecutive league victories in September and early October.
In Opposition – Vauxhall Motors

The club started as a works team soon after the Vauxhall plant opened at Ellesmere Port in 1963.


During the mid-2000s, Vauxhall spent 10 seasons in the National League North, then named the Conference North. Currently, it’s the club’s third season in the NPL West.


The Motormen are ninth in the league, with 20 points from 12 matches. Their last two games ended all square – 3-3 at Congleton and 1-1 at Witton Albion.
Admission & Tickets
This match will be all-ticket. A total of 1,150 tickets have been allocated for travelling Bury supporters.

These are standing tickets of which 556 is undercover, this is partly behind one goal and the whole of one side of the stadium. There will be two turnstiles that will service this area of the ground.  

Home and away fans will be segregated for this fixture.

Admission Prices

Adults £10.00
Concessions & 16-18 £ 7.00
Under 16’s £ 2.00 (U16s should be accompanied by an adult.)
Matchday Programme: £ 3.00

Click here to purchase your ticket.
Travel & Parking
Address: The vanEupen Arena, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1NJ
Travel Information: From M53 Motorway take Junction 5 signposted for the A41 Hooton (left at the roundabout). Take the left at the roundabout and proceed down to the 1st set of traffic lights turn left by The Chimneys Public House into Hooton Green. Follow the road to the bottom and you will approach ‘T’ junction, turn left at this Junction. Follow the road to the end and at the junction turn right. The vanEupen Arena is approximately 100 yards on the right-hand side.


The nearest train station is Overpool or Little Sutton train stations, which will require a 20 minutes walk from either station. Get there by bus by taking the 1 or 2 bus from Liverpool City Centre beside the Met Quarter, which will take you to Hooton.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.


Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.


Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.


Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.


Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.


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YOUR BUSINESS | YOUR GOAL: ASEC LOCKS & SECURITY PROUDLY SPONSOR GABRIEL JOHNSON

We are proud to announce that security experts ASEC Locks & Security are the official sponsor of Gabriel Johnson for the 2025/26 season!

Established in 2003 by Aldridge Security, Asec is best known for producing high quality security products. It is a brand which has been trusted by Locksmith and Ironmongery professionals nationwide since its launch and now also includes the Caveo and Chameleon security hardware brands.

An industry leader for security products in both commercial and domestic markets, the Asec range has products to suit, regardless of the scale of your project. Whether it’s a padlock to secure a garden shed or digital locks for an office block, Asec has the solution for all applications. Many products within the  range have been developed to comply with British Standards, meaning quality and durability is at the forefront of their development.

Player sponsorships are now available for just £100 + VAT — a fantastic opportunity to support your favourite players and gain valuable exposure throughout the season.

With over 50 million impressions on social media during the 2024/25 season, Player Sponsorship is the perfect way for your business to access our audience. Every goal scored by your player will drive brand awareness for your business.For more info or to sponsor a player, contact commercial@buryfc.co.uk


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Bury FC Awarded FA 2-Star Accreditation – A Milestone for Grassroots Football, Inclusion and Community Impact

Bury FC is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the FA 2-Star Accreditation – a national standard of excellence that recognises our outstanding commitment to grassroots football, community engagement and long-term player development.


This prestigious status marks a major milestone in the club’s journey and is a celebration of everything we strive to deliver across our adult, youth and community football programmes. It is recognition that Bury FC is not only building competitive teams, but also a meaningful, inclusive and sustainable football pathway for players from all walks of life.

A Complete Football Pathway – From Baby Ballers to Adult Football
At the heart of this achievement is our comprehensive player pathway – one that supports players at every stage of their football journey.


From our newly introduced Baby Ballers for 2-4 year old toddlers and Wildcats sessions that welcome our youngest players into the game, through to our junior boys’ and girls’ teams, disability football and all the way up to adult men’s, women’s, veterans’ squads and walking football. Bury FC offers a structure that promotes growth, enjoyment and progression.


Everyone, regardless of age, gender, experience or background, is given the opportunity to find their place in the game and our success in securing 2-Star Accreditation reflects our commitment to maintaining these opportunities at the highest standards.
Girls’ Football: Growing the Game and Building Confidence
A key part of our accreditation is our expanded girls’ football offer, designed to support participation and progression at every age group. In line with the FA’s strategy to grow the women’s game, we are proud to now offer:
Wildcats Centre for girls aged 5–11: fun, beginner-friendly sessions to build skills and confidence
Squad Girls for ages 12–15: creating a positive and engaging space to keep teenage girls involved in football
Junior girls’ teams across multiple age groups competing in local leagues
Women’s development and first teams offering competitive opportunities into adulthood – we currently field 3 x 11aside adult female teams.
Women’s recreational, vets and walking football 9 recreational teams competing in the Manchester Flexi League, 5 new vets teams and women’s walking football
The girls’ pathway at Bury FC is now more complete than ever and continues to grow, thanks to strong coaching, club support and increasing demand from families across the borough. We recently hosted a ‘Big Football Day’ at Gigg Lane – a women and girls’ takeover to coincide with the women’s Euros, in conjunction with Manchester FA.
Inclusive Football: Comets Pan-Disability Centre
In another proud step toward football for all, Bury FC recently launched its Comets Pan-Disability Football Centre – a specialist initiative aimed at providing fun, accessible football sessions for children with additional needs and disabilities.


These weekly sessions give children of all abilities the chance to be active, make friends, and experience the joy of football in a safe and welcoming environment, supported by coaches trained in inclusive practice.


The launch of Comets is a key part of our pledge to ensure no child is left behind in their chance to play the game they love.
Schools Partnership: Shaping the Next Generation
In addition to our club programmes, Bury FC also runs a wide-reaching School Sports Partnership across the town. Working with local primary and secondary schools, our coaches deliver:
School visits
Holiday football camps
Girls-only programmes
Links to club teams for long-term participation
This partnership enables us to reach children who may never have played football before and helps build lasting connections between schools, families, and grassroots sport. It is also a vital pathway into club football, ensuring that talent and enthusiasm are nurtured from an early age.


Additionally, we have given out over 2000 free match day tickets to pupils across the borough and provide the opportunity for children to be mascots and flagbearers at both our men’s and women’s home matches at Gigg Lane.
Reaching Further: Our Work with BAME
In recognition of Bury’s diverse population, the club has also made strong commitments to engaging with The BAME Project through targeted outreach and inclusive programming.


This includes:

Hosting children’s beginner football and fitness sessions
Organising fun tournaments for secondary pupils from local high schools
Encouraging greater representation in coaching and club leadership roles
Giving away tickets for families from different backgrounds to experience football matchday experiences at Gigg Lane
We believe football should be a mirror of our town’s diversity and that starts with creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.
Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing
As part of our wider community mission, Bury FC is committed to supporting mental health through football. Our trained Mental Health First Aiders are embedded throughout the club, offering support, signposting, and a listening ear.


We also continue to work alongside national campaigns such as #YouAreEnough by the FSA and regional charities like Mind, hosting matches and events that raise awareness and funds, reduce stigma and promote wellbeing through the power of sport.
A Word from Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations at Bury FC
What’s Next?
With this accreditation in place, the future for Bury FC is brighter than ever. Our plans include:
Expanding junior teams and coaching capacity
Creating a strong pathway to adult football
Launching new outreach projects in the community
Strengthening our disability football programme
Growing girls’ and women’s football at every level
Hosting more inclusive events that celebrate the power of football to unite people
Get Involved
Whether you’re a parent looking for a welcoming club, a school seeking a community visit, a player wanting to develop, or a supporter who believes in community sport – Bury FC welcomes you.
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