MARS King’s Lynn organise charity football match in Wisbech in memory of colleague Stuart

Two company football teams will play against each other in honour of their ‘‘good friend’’ and colleague who died last year.

Stuart Godfrey, who worked for the King’s Lynn food company MARS, was a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder for his local clubs, The Linnets and The Canaries.

He passed away from cancer in 2024, with all money raised from the charity match taking place in Wisbech being donated to a charity close to his heart.

Before his death, he also consistently supported the Royal British Legion, a charity that works to support serving and ex-serving military personnel.

The ‘‘Godfrey Cup’’ will take place in Stuart’s memory on Sunday, July 20, with all donations going to the Royal British Legion.

The two teams will consist of MARS Lynn and MARS Slough.

The match is at Wisbech Town football ground, and the minimum donation for spectators is £5.

A GoFundMe was set up by the team for anyone who wishes to donate but can not watch the match.

Reporting by Lola Hart