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2026 marks our 25th anniversary and we are significantly scaling up our philanthropic work to create positive and long lasting impact. #ChangingLivesForGood stevemorganfoundation.org.uk

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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
20+ years leading charities and social enterprises: Rich Jones joins the Steve Morgan Foundation as Regional Director. #ChangingLivesForGood bit.ly/4hIzWaC
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From new clues inside the pancreas to growing better insulin producing beta cells, here's some of the latest discoveries from researchers of the SMF-funded #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge. bit.ly/4zDpF6I
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
SMF is continuing to back Everton in the Community with a further £0.5m of funding, which will support around 2,800 children, young people and their families in the Liverpool City Region. #ChangingLivesForGood bit.ly/4qIiZ3g
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SMF invests £0.5 million in next phase of Everton in the Community partnership
A further £488,554 of funding for Everton in the Community to support children, young people and their families in the Liverpool City Region
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Our Founder and Chairman, Steve Morgan CBE, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Exeter for his outstanding achievements in business leadership and philanthropy. bit.ly/4yVE79K
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Steve receives honorary degree from the University of Exeter
Steve Morgan received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Exeter in recognition of his achievements in business and philanthropy
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We recently celebrated 50 graduates of the Wrexham AFC Foundation's Young Leaders programme, supported by SMF, with a video message from Steve Morgan CBE on resilience and ambition. bit.ly/4fD1vRW #ChangingLivesForGood
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We've committed £500,000 over three years to Generation UK, supporting 300 young people into digital, healthcare and green skills careers across Liverpool City Region. bit.ly/4h1UrPT #ChangingLivesForGood
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New £500,000 partnership with Generation UK
We've committed £500k over 3 years to Generation UK to support 300 young people secure sustainable careers
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Exciting news from the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge We're launching a UK-wide Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy Clinical Trials Network to help people with type 1 diabetes access innovative treatments as early as possible. More: bit.ly/4yMz9Mz @diabetesuk.bsky.social @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social
News headline from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge: "£2m funding opportunity to bring the UK's type 1 diabetes cell therapy clinical trials network to life". Set on a background of blue, purple and pink.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Following Minister Peacock’s visit to see our partnership work in Liverpool City Region, it was great to continue the conversation with MP's nationally on the UK’s £106bn Impact Economy and the new DCMS's 'Our Place to Give' plan. #PlaceBasedChange
Paul O'Neill of the Steve Morgan Foundation with Minister Peacock and other MPs at an MP briefing
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We've committed a further £6m to LFC Foundation, expanding our partnership and taking our total support past £10m. We're now their largest sole funder. Find out more: bit.ly/4gEQfW3 #ChangingLivesForGood
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We've broken ground on Maggie's Liverpool, our third Maggie's Centre, backed by £5 million from the Foundation. On track to open 2027. Read more: bit.ly/4hhAvZf #ChangingLivesForGood
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Maggie's Liverpool breaks ground - Steve Morgan Foundation
Our third Maggie's Centre has broken ground thanks to £5 million from the Foundation. Maggie's Liverpool is on track to open in 2027.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Minister Stephanie Peacock joined us at the Hive Youth Zone last Friday, alongside several of our strategic partners, to see the impact economy in action - how collaborative working and community-led investment tackles social disadvantage. Read more: bit.ly/4wr6udS #ChangingLivesForGood
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Steve Morgan Foundation leads on Ministerial visit - Steve Morgan Foundation
Initiated by SMF trustee Sally Morgan, the meeting with Stephanie Peacock MP highlighted the power of partnerships in philanthropy
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
This #DiabetesWeek we highlight the Together Type 1 Young Leaders who delivered a keynote at our anniversary conference. Young people with T1D shaping the programme and challenging stigma. Funded by SMF, delivered by @diabetesuk.bsky.social #ChangingLivesForGood #TogetherType1
Pic of the Together Type 1 Young Leaders on a red background with the Steve Morgan Foundation logo
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Delighted to share some of the professional pics from our 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards. A massive thank you to Lindy Rogers Photography for capturing the day so beautifully. View more of our favourites in the gallery here: bit.ly/4xB1zbV #SMFconference26 #SMFawards26
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We've invested a further £280,000 in Coping with Diabetes, a free tool helping young people with T1D manage their mental health. Co-created by @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social and @digibete.bsky.social Films, animations, interactive activities. Free to access - bit.ly/4fUKenF #ChangingLivesForGood
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Coping with Diabetes - SMF announces additional £280,000 funding - SMF
The Steve Morgan Foundation has announced a further £280,000 of funding to Breakthrough T1D & DigiBete to expand the Coping with Diabetes App
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Social Mobility Commission @smcommission.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We recently joined ​@stevemorganfdn.bsky.social for their 25th Anniversary Conference to discuss why the future of #SocialMobility is local. 📍 Alongside @YF_Foundation & @LFCFoundation, we hosted the ‘From Potential to Profession’ workshop to tackle youth unemployment. 🧵 bit.ly/4nPOmYd
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
25 years. Over £500 million of investment and impact. That's what we celebrated at our 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards, alongside the partners who've made the biggest difference to their communities. Read more and watch our anniversary film: bit.ly/4eZHZiC #ChangingLivesForGood
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Celebrating 25 years of investment and impact - Steve Morgan Foundation
The Steve Morgan Foundation 25th Anniversary Conference and Awards celebrated £0.5 billion of investment and impact delivered since 2001.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Government Minster for school standards, Georgia Gould visited our #CradleToCareer site in Northwood this week and described the model as instructive for government. We've been making that case for years. The evidence is growing. #PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
Photo of Government Minister Georgia Gould with Paul O'Neill from the Steve Morgan Foundation standing in front of a Right to Succeed banner for Cradle 2 Career on a blue background with the Steve Morgan Foundation logo
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Our CEO @liameaglestone.bsky.social was honoured to present the Steve Morgan Foundation award at @evertoninthecommunity.org Blue Heart Awards this week. Brilliant work being done for young people in our community through the Steve Morgan Impact Model. #ChangingLivesForGood
Collage of three pics of awards being presented to young people by the Steve Morgan Foundation at the Everton in the Community Blue Heart Awards
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Can soft, gel-like materials help transplanted beta cells survive in the body? That's what our funded team of Prof Spagnoli, Dr Sancho @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social & Prof Stevens @ox.ac.uk are exploring as part of the #T1DGrandChallenge. Genuinely interesting science. Read more: bit.ly/42wxQ5l
Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge logo on a multi-coloured background with the text 'How new materials are advancing beta cell therapies' and a graphic of cells
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Great sessions at #DUKPC26 today. The T1D Grand Challenge fellows presenting their work, cameras rolling for our 25th anniversary film, and #TogetherType1 young leaders here all week. Liverpool hosting it well too. #ChangingLivesForGood #T1DGrandChallenge
Diabetes UK stand with the message 'Diabetes is Relentless. Together, so are we.'SMF CEO Liam Eaglestone interviewing 2 TT1 Young LeadersA close up of a Together Type 1 swag bag
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Our 2026 Awards finalists are announced. 12 organisations and individuals. 25 years of changing lives. Overall winners revealed 18 May at Carden Park - bit.ly/4cK6ayR #SMFawards26 #SMFconference26 #ChangingLivesForGood
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Congratulations to our 2026 Awards finalists - Steve Morgan Foundation
Our 25th anniversary awards recognise the organisations and individuals that have made the biggest difference to their communities and stakeholders through their work with the Steve Morgan Foundation....
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Place-based giving works. Our Cradle to Career programme in the Liverpool City Region is the proof. The government's 'Our Place to Give' roadmap is a step forward. The test is whether it leads to real money reaching real communities. Read more here: bit.ly/4cjDA71 #PlaceBasedGiving #Philanthropy
A photo of Steve Morgan passionatly speaking with the following words quoted: “We know place-based giving works because we’ve been doing it for 25 years. Our Cradle to Career programme shows what can happen when you invest properly, with the right partners, for the long term. Now the job is making sure this roadmap leads to real investment, not just good intentions.”
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
What's holding back type 1 diabetes beta cell therapies, and how could that change? 💡 T1D Grand Challenge researcher Prof. Shareen Forbes explores the path from today's reality to tomorrow's potential. Read more 👉 bit.ly/41aHv0H #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge
Prof. Sharon Forbes in a lab coat with the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge logo and the text "the next chapter for beta cell therapies"
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Through our Regional Grants, Transform Lives Company have received £270,000 over three years to expand their community employment hub in Speke, supporting unemployed, disabled, and economically inactive people into work through coaching, training and wellbeing programmes #ChangingLivesForGood
Two people sitting in armchairs by a window, smiling and looking through a book together in a community setting
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Why does the immune system attack the pancreas in type 1 diabetes? We still don’t fully know. The #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge is funding research to uncover why this immune attack starts, and how we can stop it. Learn more here - bit.ly/46LG5NG
A picture of the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge logo with the website address - www.type1diabetesgrandchallenge.org.uk, plus the logos for Diabetes UK, BreakthroughT1D and the Steve Morgan Foundation
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Two new SMF Community Hubs have joined our programme, delivered in partnerhship with the LFC Foundation We now have 11 wellbeing hubs across the Liverpool City Region 🙌😊 Welcome to the Bronte Youth and Community Centre and The Social Brokers! #ChangingLivesForGood
A group of staff, volunteers and young people standing outside the newly opened Centre for Warmth community building.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Building on the SMF funded research last year, analysis by the @csjthinktank.bsky.social has discovered a steep rise in rough sleeping. Alongside the CSJ, we call for the roll-out of the successful Housing First model to help tackle this crisis. Read more here: bit.ly/4ryNI2a
Graphic of rough sleeping stats showing 4793 people sleeping rough on a night in Autumn; 9194 sleeping rough across November. 96% increasing since 2021.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Developing new and novel insulins is a major focus of the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge. These next‑gen insulins could act faster, be easier to take, & support smoother blood glucose control, making life easier for people with type 1 diabetes. Read more here bit.ly/4aQYsC1 #ChangingLivesForGood
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The power of partnership and a place-based approach ⭐ A new evaluation by the The University of Manchester highlights how the pioneering Cradle to Career programme initiated by SMF, continues to deliver life-changing results in areas of high deprivation.   Read more 👇 bit.ly/4cLimAK
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Cradle to Career delivering ‘life‑changing’ results in North Birkenhead - SMF
Read how Cradle to Career is proving the power of a place‑based approach in one of Merseyside's most deprived areas
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Now in our sixth year of partnership with the LFC Foundation, our CEO @liameaglestone.bsky.social went along to an SMF-funded Special Educational Needs session where they were joined by @lfcr.bsky.social defender Milos Kerkez Read more & watch the video here - bit.ly/3MNq1UJ #ChangingLivesForGood
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A thriving partnership with LFC Foundation - Steve Morgan Foundation
Milos Kerkez was a surprise visitor at a Special Educational Needs session ran by LFC Foundation and funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Patient and public involvement is integral to the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge, with every project involving people with type 1 diabetes so their ideas shape what matters most in the research.  Read more here 📖: type1diabetesgrandchallenge.org.uk/news/views/s...
Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge tile of two male Professors with the text "Keeping people with type 1 diabetes at the centre of research".
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Young leaders from the SMF-funded Together Type 1 programme took part in a Dragon's Den style competition to pitch their ideas for meaningful events for young people living with type 1 diabetes in 2026. Our CEO, Liam Eaglestone, sat on the judging panel. Find out more: bit.ly/4aHdRWt
A photo of five smiling Together Type 1 young leaders, which the words "Together Type 1 Young Leaders enter 'the Dragon's Den'!"
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Steve Morgan Foundation. We are extremely proud of the impact we have had over the past 25 years. Watch this space for further details on how we will create more positive, and long lasting, impact over the next 25 years! #ChangingLivesForGood
Steve Morgan Foundation 25th anniversary logo with the text 'Celebrating the past, building the future'
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We spoke with researcher Dr James Pearson from the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge about whether the time of day could boost the effectiveness of new treatments to delay or prevent type 1 diabetes - plus his motivations and hopes for the future. Read the full interview here: bit.ly/4qp2Hv4
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Targeting the immune system to prevent type 1 diabetes - Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge
We interviewed Dr James Pearson, a Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge researcher, who is investigating ways to prevent the immune system attack in type 1 diabetes. His research could help hold off the au...
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
It was a pleasure to share our SMF learning and experience of tackling social disadvantage through improving education and increasing employment opportunities for young people in our region at the APPG on Technical Skills Routes for Social Mobility earlier this week.
A picture of SMF Development Director Paul outside the Houses of Parliament with the text “Sharing our learning and experience of tackling social disadvantage and increasing employment opportunities for young people”
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Earlier this week we hosted a roundtable on social mobility in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority discussing how key, cross-sector organisations can work in partnership alongside the Social Mobility Commission to tackle regional disparities. #PlaceBasedChange #ChangingLivesForGood
A photo of all participants at the roundtable meeting
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
In case you missed it, we're kicking off the New Year with a reflection on the significant progress we made in 2025. We're focused on scaling up our efforts and delivering further sustainable change in 2026. Click here to see our highlights: bit.ly/4q7xWds #ChangingLivesForGood
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Philanthropy in action: 2025 highlights - Steve Morgan Foundation
SMF's 2025 highlights - a year of progress towards breaking cycles of social disadvantage & delivering lasting impact in our region
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!
Father Christmas on a blue background with the Steve Morgan Foundation logo and the text 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!'
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
2025 has been a year of significant progress for the Steve Morgan Foundation as we scaled up efforts to break cycles of social disadvantage and deliver lasting impact in our region and the world of Type 1 Diabetes Click here to see our highlights: bit.ly/4q7xWds #ChangingLivesForGood #Philanthropy
Steve Morgan delivering a speech with the Steve Morgan Foundation logo on a banner in the background
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
The #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge is delivering impact, the pace is accelerating & the future looks bright with this unique partnership between ourselves, @diabetesuk.bsky.social & @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social plus the exceptional scientists working within it. Read more here - bit.ly/3YfiCQl
Image shows Sally Morgan addressing the audience at the type 1 diabetes grand challenge symposium, with Steve Morgan to her right
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We're pleased to announce our new strategic partnership with the UBS Optimus Foundation, increasing the impact of our funding. This #partnership will help to accelerate progress in education, and grow employment opportunities in our region. Find out more: bit.ly/4a9Y3vN #ChangingLivesForGood
A picture of the UBS Optimus Foundation logo, with the following words: 'The Steve Morgan Foundation has launched a strategic partnership with UBS Optimus Foundation'.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We're delighted to introduce our newest Trustee, Heather Richards, who has been a long-term admirer of the Foundation & the work we do. Heather brings more than 33 years' experience in retail & business banking & is passionate about supporting local causes. #ChangingLivesForGood
A photo of Heather with text saying ‘Welcome to the team Heather Richards’
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
This #ThrowbackThursday we're looking back on a fantastic event hosted by @wrexhamafc.co.uk where they shared their latest impact report demonstrating how they are changing lives through the power of football. Read more about our partnership here: bit.ly/499g24N #ChangingLivesForGood
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Congratulations to our Chairman, Steve Morgan, who received a philanthropy award at the Northern Leaders Awards on Friday evening. Steve was recognised for "putting his money where his mouth is to promote the welfare of others". Read more: bit.ly/3JS4dGb #ChangingLivesForGood #PhilanthropyAward
A photo of Steve Morgan receiving the Northern Leaders Philanthropy Award
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The Steve Morgan Foundation has invested £250,000 into Crewe Alexandra in the Community. This grant launches a 3-year partnership to scale-up their vital work. We'll be working closely with the CAitC team to help change more lives for good. Read more here: bit.ly/3LPlH6D #ChangingLivesForGood
A photo of Steve and Red Morgan being presented with a signed Crewe Alexandra shirt by representatives from CAitC. The words on the tile say "The Steve Morgan Foundation launches partnership with Crewe Alexandra in the Community"
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
This #WorldDiabetesDay we're shining a spotlight on a fantastic new resource for children & young people to use in schools. 'My Type 1 Info' was developed by Together Type 1 - a dynamic peer support & empowerment programme funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation. Find out more here: bit.ly/3XehV9r
A picture of Amelia, one of our Together Type 1 young leaders, showing the 'My Type 1 Info' card - with the title text 'World Diabetes Day'.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We're pleased to share groundbreaking news from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge! A research team led by Dr Sarah Richardson has uncovered why type 1 diabetes affects young children differently. Read more here - bit.ly/4hXDUuJ #ChangingLivesForGood #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge
A picture of Dr Sarah Richardson and assistant in the lab, with text stating 'Groundbreaking research announced - Research funded by the Steve Morgan Foundation uncovers why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children'
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Congratulations to LFC Foundation - named Community Club of the Season at the Northwest Football Awards 2025! LFC F was praised for its life-changing impact over the last 12 months. We are proud to have LFC F as a strategic partner & support their award winning work. #ChangingLivesForGood
A red tile showing the words 'LFC Foundation - Community Club of the Season. Congratulations from all of us at SMF'
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
It's #TrusteesWeek and a time to celebrate the fantastic achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. A special shout out to our own trustees - thank you for your time, commitment and dedication to the Steve Morgan Foundation and helping us change lives for good.
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Steve Morgan Foundation @stevemorganfdn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We have awarded a further £5.65m funding to the hugely impactful Cradle to Career programme initiated by SMF in 2019 & led by @right2succeed.bsky.social This investment will supercharge the delivery of Cradle to Career over the next 6 years More details here - bit.ly/4oDzFGW #ChangingLivesForGood
School boys reading in a school library, with the text '£5.65m funding to supercharge Cradle to Career'
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