For our upcoming fixture, we’re proud to welcome Angels United as our match sponsor — an incredible charity using the power of football to bring comfort, connection, and hope to those who have experienced unimaginable loss.
Angels United isn’t just a football team — it’s a family. A safe space. A community where grief is understood without words, where memories are honoured, and where healing happens through shared stories, open arms, and sometimes just a simple nod across a pitch.
About Angels United
Angels United was founded in 2020 by 13 dads brought together through heartbreak — all of whom had experienced the loss of a child. From that shared pain, something truly powerful was created: a football club built on support, understanding, and togetherness.
What began as a small group has grown into a registered charity, providing emotional and practical support for bereaved families both on and off the pitch. Through football, they’ve built a space where people can come together to remember, to talk, and to find light in the darkest moments.
Tuesday Night Support Sessions
Every Tuesday evening, Angels United host free football-based support sessions. These aren’t about ability or competition — they’re about connection. Whether you want to play, watch, or simply be in the company of others who understand, you’ll always be welcome.
It’s a chance to talk, listen, or just share space with people who truly get it.
Global Wave of Light
Each October, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, Angels United join families around the world in the Global Wave of Light.
On 15th October at 7pm, candles are lit worldwide to remember every baby taken too soon. We encourage our supporters to join in this moment of reflection — light a candle, take a quiet moment, and share your photos by tagging @angelsunitedfc on social media. Together, these lights shine brightly in memory of every angel gone too soon.
This year, Angels United will also take to the pitch on 12th October at Stalybridge Celtic (kick-off 11am) for a special fixture against Honeysuckle FC, another team made up of bereaved dads. Entry is free, and all are welcome to attend. There will be a minute’s silence before kick-off to remember all the babies and children represented by the names on their shirts.
How You Can Help
As a charity, Angels United rely on community support to continue their vital work. Every donation, fundraiser, and shared story helps them to keep providing these free sessions, events, and a lifeline for grieving families.~
~If you’d like to get involved — whether by fundraising, attending a match, or simply spreading the word — your support
truly makes a difference.
Find Out More
If you’ve experienced loss and are looking for a place to belong — or if you simply want to support Angels United’s mission — they’d love to hear from you.
Socials: @AngelsUnitedFC
Email: info@angelsunitedfc.co.uk
Website: www.angelsunitedfc.co.uk
At Bury FC, we’re honoured to stand alongside Angels United as they continue to use football as a force for good — reminding us all that, even in loss, we are never alone.
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