“The work of Celtic FC Foundation has been hugely important in helping those in need, particularly through the current pandemic, delivering valuable support to thousands of people.

“Through a huge collective effort between our colleagues, players, supporters and sponsors to support the Foundation, so much has been achieved to make a real and meaningful difference.

“On a day-to-day basis, the Foundation is providing support to people in need. Celtic’s social dimension and community focus will forever be a crucial part of the Club and through the Foundation we will always aim to make a positive difference to the lives of people who need this support, once again honouring the great charitable ambitions of the Club’s founders.”

Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton, added: “This has been another extremely challenging year for so many people within our communities. While some elements of normality have returned to our lives, challenges such as food and fuel poverty and mental health continue to affect the most vulnerable.

“Christmas simply adds to the burden for many people. The continued need for our support has meant that the Football for Good Fund remains our immediate focus and once again, the Christmas Appeal this year is a vital extension of that.

“The support we have received throughout the FFGF has been truly phenomenal and we simply couldn’t do it without the incredible backing of the Celtic fans and many other individuals and organisations. But we need that support once again, as we look to ease the stress of the festive period on those who need a helping hand, at what should be the most joyous time of the year for us all.

“Thank you for always being there. We are extremely grateful for your continued support.”

Charity, and the generosity and compassion of the Celtic family, will always be our past, present and future – it’s our heritage, our responsibility, our lifeblood. Once again, we are looking for your support, to get behind this Christmas Appeal phase of the FFGF.

We are a Club like no other, and together, we can brighten many lives this December.

HERE is a reminder of the incredible difference you made in 2020.

To get behind this year’s Christmas Appeal phase of the FFGF, you can:

Donate by text – text ‘CELTIC’ followed by ‘£1’, ‘£5’ or ‘£10’ to 70085*
Donate online HERE
Donate via PayPal HERE
Donate via Facebook HERE
Donate in Cash – there are collection boxes located in all Celtic Stores
Donate by Cheque – payable to ‘Celtic FC Foundation’ and sent to Celtic FC Foundation, Celtic Park, Glasgow G40 3RE.
Provide support through your Christmas shopping via Give as you Live and AmazonSmile HERE
Take part in today’s Founding Fathers’ Fast and donate £5 through one of the outlets above. Get involved HERE
Make a donation to receive your ‘Celtic FC Foundation Letter from Santa’– further details to follow.
Purchase a programme if attending ‘The Tommy Burns Story’ shows from Tuesday, November 9 to Saturday, November 13
Contribute via our Christmas Appeal Logo Shirt Auction from Wednesday, November 10 to Monday, November 15 – further details to follow
Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, Glasgow on Saturday, November 13 HERE
Come along to the Ghirls for Good on Friday, November 26 HERE
Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, London on Friday, December 3 HERE
Support our Light Up the Clover initiative on Thursday, December 9 or matchday bucket collection on Sunday, December 12 - to register as a volunteer collector, call 0141 551 4204 or email cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk
Purchase our brand new T-shirt or enter our new Christmas Appeal Prize Draw – further details to follow.

Thank you for your magnificent support.

*Texts will cost the donation amount, plus one standard rate message.

Foundation Christmas Appeal kicks off with £10k donation from Celtic FC