The Macari Centre

24/06/2026

Who wants to run the Potters Arf for the Macari Foundation. email [email protected] for more information. Arf Marathon

22/06/2026

Great work

This was one of the most rewarding jobs we have ever done. Sometimes it’s not about the money its about seeing those children who are battling illnesses smile again knowing that they can enjoy some time in the play area now that’s absolutely priceless.

22/06/2026

The Macari Foundation was proud to support Tri Services and Veterans Support Centre. Registered charity 1159599 to give two former residents the opportunity to join a battlefield tour alongside 24 fellow veterans.
Accompanied by Macari Foundation staff members and ex-servicemen, Martin and Roy, the group visited a number of historic locations including the Möhne Dam, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Stalag Luft III, the Great Escape Memorial, Dresden and the iconic Colditz Castle.
While the historic sites made a lasting impression, the greatest impact came from the connections formed along the way. The trip was designed to bring veterans together, creating an environment where they could share experiences, build friendships and support one another.

Read full story: https://macari-foundation.co.uk/2026/06/22/veterans-trip/

20/06/2026

Happy birthday to one of our continued supporters of the Macari Foundation. Samantha Journet thank you for your support and hope you had a great day.

17/06/2026

Most supporters know Macari as a Manchester United legend. He played 401 games for the club between 1973 and 1984, scored 97 goals, won the FA Cup and will forever be remembered for his famous goal in the 1977 FA Cup Final. He also enjoyed a successful managerial career, particularly with Stoke City, where he became a hugely respected figure and eventually made the area his home.

But what he's done over the last ten years arguably says even more about the man than anything he achieved on a football pitch.

In 2016, Macari founded the Macari Foundation after becoming increasingly concerned by the growing homelessness crisis in Britain. Rather than simply talking about it, he went out onto the streets himself, spoke to people, listened to their stories and tried to understand what they were going through. What he saw had a profound effect on him, and from that moment he decided he would do everything he could to help people rebuild their lives.

For the past decade, that's exactly what he has done. Speaking after receiving the honour from King Charles, Macari was typically humble. He kept the news private for several weeks and was keen to stress that the award wasn't about him alone but about everyone involved in the foundation and the work they have done together.

What really struck me was something he said to the BBC:"I walk through Stoke these days and when people stop me they don't want to talk about football or the World Cup, they want to talk about the homeless situation."

Macari himself admitted that this brings him enormous satisfaction:

"At this stage of my life, and as an ex-footballer, this gives me great satisfaction. It's not about winning and losing."

That quote tells you everything you need to know about his priorities. The saddest part is that he knows the problem still exists on a huge scale. Despite the successes of the foundation, he remains realistic about the challenge ahead.

"Hopefully this honour will help increase awareness because although we are still trying and having some success, none of us have found a way to get rid of the problem."

Football is full of legends. Players who won trophies, scored goals and lifted cups. But every now and then you come across someone whose contribution to society becomes bigger than their football career.

Lou Macari is one of those people. A football legend and by all accounts, an even better human being.

17/06/2026

Red and Whites Charity boxing night. Sponsored by print

The Boxers are about to start there training. Over the next few weeks we will put pictures up of who coming to fight at the KINGS HALL STOKE. all monies raised will help the Macari foundation continue it great work.

When: Friday October 9 2026, 7pm
Where: King’s Hall, Stoke

Tickets: £22.30 per ticket, available from Eventbrite

16/06/2026

Looking forward to being at the Veterans drop in on Thursday 18th June from 10am to 1pm at Foley Meir Football Club. Come and join us and many more Providers .

15/06/2026

Lou Macari MBE would like to thank you all for your kind messages over the last few days. I am Honoured to have been given the MBE and I like to thank you all for your support for me and the team.