Foundation Christmas Appeal kicks-off with donation of £10K from Celtic FC

Today, November 6, marks 137 years since Celtic Football Club was formed at St Mary’s in the Calton, where Brother Walfrid and the club’s other Founding Fathers made a stand to help those most in need within their local community.

Celtic FC Foundation - the club’s charitable arm - are today delighted to officially launch our 2024 Christmas Appeal. And the club has once again generously kicked-off the campaign with a wonderful donation of £10,000, as we ask you to join us in ‘Making Christmas Magic’ for those who need our support.

The launch of the Appeal also coincides with our annual Anniversary Mass at St Mary’s, which will take place at 7pm this evening and will be conducted by new parish priest, Father John Mulholland, celebrating Celtic’s long and illustrious history.

The festive period, although ordinarily a joyous time for most of us, can often be one of the most difficult and challenging times of the year for those facing hardship in their lives.Through this year’s Appeal, we hope to assist local families facing poverty, so they can enjoy the type of Christmas that many of us take for granted.

As well as pensioners, women and children in refuge, the homeless community, refugees, and a host of others who would otherwise struggle over the festive period.

But as always, we can’t do this without you, the magnificent Celtic support.