10/10/2026
πππ€ WHAT A NIGHT FOR MORETON MEN GROUP CIC! π€ππ
Last night, we attended the Bury Free Press Business Awards, and we are incredibly proud to share that WE WON the Contribution to the Community Award! π
Honestly, this means more to us than we can put into words. This award represents every person who has walked through our doors, every member who has found friendship, belonging or support, every volunteer who gives their time, and every person who has believed in what we are building.
But above all, this award belongs to our MEMBERS. ππ€
Moreton Men started in February 2024 with a simple idea: bring people together through sport, friendship and community, and create a place where nobody has to struggle alone.
Look at what we have built together.
We have grown into an award-winning community organisation, supported hundreds of people and created a community where people can feel included, valued and understood. We are so proud of every single person who has been part of this journey.
π A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US.
Thank you to our members, volunteers, sponsors, partners, supporters and every individual and organisation that has stood beside us. Thank you to the businesses that have donated, the people who have fundraised, and those who quietly help behind the scenes. We see you, we appreciate you, and we genuinely could not do this without you.
π BUT WE ALSO NEED TO BE HONEST ABOUT SOMETHING.
Winning awards and growing our impact doesn't mean we are financially secure.
We are a Community Interest Company, not a business driven by profit. We reinvest what we can back into our community, help people who cannot always afford to take part, and continually look for ways to reach those who need us most.
The reality is that our overheads continue to grow. Venue hire, equipment, insurance, activities and the everyday costs of keeping everything running all add up. We don't make much profit, and there are times when the cost of supporting our community outweighs what we bring in.
We can have all the ambition in the world, but without continued community support, we cannot sustain what we do.
We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, sponsors, donors, volunteers and individuals who already support us. Your contributions, whether financial, practical or through your time, make a genuine difference.
But we need that support to continue, and we need more people and businesses to get behind us if we are going to keep growing, reach more people and protect what we have built.
If you are a local business, an organisation, or someone who believes in what we do, please consider getting involved. Whether that means becoming a corporate partner, sponsoring an activity, donating, fundraising or simply helping us spread the word, every bit of support matters.
π€ THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED TOGETHER SO FAR:
π Abbeycroft Move More Awards 2025 β Active Community of the Year WINNERS.
π BBC Radio Suffolk Make a Difference Awards 2026 β Active Award WINNERS.
π Suffolk Community Awards 2026 β Highly Commended in the Whole Community Health & Wellbeing Award.
π Bury Free Press Business Awards 2026 β Contribution to the Community WINNERS!
β½ Successfully hosted our first Sellebrity Soccer charity football event, bringing people together to raise awareness and support our cause.
π Grown from a grassroots football initiative into a community supporting hundreds of people through sport, peer support, wellbeing activities and connection.
π€ Continued building partnerships and opportunities to reach more people experiencing loneliness, isolation and challenges with their mental wellbeing.
π ACTIVE SUFFOLK AWARDS 2026 β FINALISTS!
And we are only getting started.
To every member who has trusted us, every person who has supported us, and every individual who has helped make Moreton Men what it is today: THANK YOU.
This award isn't just for the people who lead Moreton Men. It's for the people who make Moreton Men what it is. It's for the friendships formed, the support given, the difficult days made easier, and the community we continue to build together.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us and also thank you to Bury Free Press for all you do and also a great night.
ππ€ OUR STRENGTH LIES IN OUR UNITY ππ€
