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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 https://stevemorganfoundation.org.uk
Graphic of rough sleeping stats showing 4793 people sleeping rough on a night in Autumn; 9194 sleeping rough across November. 96% increasing since 2021.
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
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
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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
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
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Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge tile of two male Professors with the text "Keeping people with type 1 diabetes at the centre of research".
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...
A photo of five smiling Together Type 1 young leaders, which the words "Together Type 1 Young Leaders enter 'the Dragon's Den'!"
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
Steve Morgan Foundation 25th anniversary logo with the text 'Celebrating the past, building the future'
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
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
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”
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.
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A photo of all participants at the roundtable meeting
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.
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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
Father Christmas on a blue background with the Steve Morgan Foundation logo and the text 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!'
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!
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Steve Morgan delivering a speech with the Steve Morgan Foundation logo on a banner in the background
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
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Image shows Sally Morgan addressing the audience at the type 1 diabetes grand challenge symposium, with Steve Morgan to her right
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
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'.
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
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A photo of Heather with text saying ‘Welcome to the team Heather Richards’
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.
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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
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A photo of Steve Morgan receiving the Northern Leaders Philanthropy Award
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
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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"
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
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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'.
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 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'
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
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A red tile showing the words 'LFC Foundation - Community Club of the Season. Congratulations from all of us at SMF'
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.
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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.
School boys reading in a school library, with the text '£5.65m funding to supercharge Cradle to Career'
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
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A photo of Steve Morgan being interviewed, pitchside by Wrexham AFC TV
We're excited to announce our £300,000 investment in Wrexham AFC Foundation, marking the launch of our 3-year partnership to scale up its community-based programmes that tackle anti-social behaviour, increase employment prospects, and improve youth facilities.
Read more here - bit.ly/499g24N
Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge logo with pic of Professor Michael Weiss with the words 'New 'smart' insulin could help make type 1 daibetes management safer'
With our funding through the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge, Prof Michael Weiss & his team are making progress designing 'smart' insulins that can reduce the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypos).
Read more about what this could mean for the future of diabetes management: bit.ly/47eG6tV
Liam Eaglestone of the Steve Morgan Foundation shaking hands with Sara Pugh of Whizz Kidz in front of branded banners. Text reads: SMF joins forces with Whizz Kidz to provide wheelchairs to young people.
Today we are delighted to announce our partnership with @whizzkidz.bsky.social
Our funding of £750k over the next 3 years will enable Whizz Kidz to provide wheelchairs for children and young people across our region.
Read more here: bit.ly/3Kw4Vsz
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We believe everyone deserves the right to a roof over their head.
This is why we are backing the national rollout of Housing First led by @csjthinktank.bsky.social which aims to end homelessness and rough sleeping in England.
Watch the podcast here - bit.ly/483ug6O
#ChangingLivesForGood
Maggie's CEO Dame Laure Lee with Steve and Sally Morgan outside the new Maggie's Centre in North Wales
Our new @maggiescentres.bsky.social cancer support centre in North Wales is officially open
Steve & Sally Morgan opened the new centre today, which we have completely funded & built
We're thrilled that Maggie's can now deliver their vital support to the people of North Wales
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A digital image of the new Maggie's Centre in Liverpool with the text: Maggie's cancer support centre in Liverpool to be built with £5 million from the Steve Morgan Foundation.
We are delighted to share that our third @maggiescentres.bsky.social has received planning approval!
Following our £5m funding, the new Liverpool cancer support centre will be built on the site of the old Royal Liverpool University Hospital, & will open in 2027.
Find out more: bit.ly/42wj6ns
