Celtic Foundation donates £400,000 to help those impacted by fuel crisis across Scotland

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The Celtic FC Foundation has donated £400,000 to help people across Scotland through the cost-of-living crisis. The club's charity arm announced the significant contribution on Friday in a move aimed at supporting those struggling to pay for domestic fuel and other essentials amid rising costs in fuel, gas and groceries.

They have fully funded the initiative and will assign fuel vouchers worth £49 to around 6,200 households, helping approximately 17,000 Scots throughout the country.An additional 500 individuals will receive a winter warmer self-care pack to the value of £100, with Foundation staff at Celtic Park set to be the initial point of contact for those seeking help.The charity will also work alongside the Fuel Bank Foundation in a bid to help ease the burden faced by thousands of households in the coming months.

Tony Hamilton, Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive, said: “Life is becoming increasingly difficult for many people in our communities, and we must do something to help alleviate that. “Energy prices today are double what they were only a year ago and, although there’s some protection with the current price cap, that is set to rise again in April.“The Foundation is in a position to help some people through this investment, and, although £400,000 is a big number for us, there are so many more individuals and families needing help that we just won’t reach.“Thanks to our partners and those who have donated to get us to this point.

There’s something truly special about those who support the Foundation and the club in this way - and we will never take that support for granted.”The packs will be offered to the club's existing programme participants living in poverty or relying on state pension.