The Celtic FC Foundation they have raised more than £1.5m for their Football for Good Fund that set out to help those hit hardest by the pandemic.
Over the past 18 months the goal has been to make a telling difference to those affected by Covid within the community - with the Foundation investing £250,000 to help them reach their target.
The incredible total has been made possible by the generosity of the Parkhead public who have rallied together during a challenging period.
And foundation chief executive Tony Hamilton said: “We’re all looking forward to getting our lives back to where we were pre-pandemic. However, that’s not an instant fix for any of us, and the legacy of what we’ve all endured will take much longer to recover from.
“I’m delighted we’re in a position to continue with our Football For Good Fund for the remainder of 2021 in the first instance. I’m very grateful to everyone who has facilitated this, including Celtic supporters in every corner of the globe, our corporate and institutional funders, the Foundation’s Trustees, and everyone at the football club who has offered support.
“The next few months will see real hardship for many families and individuals within our communities. The fact that additional benefit support through COVID is ending, coupled with the rising costs of domestic fuel prices will have a major impact and it’s important that we continue to address these issues as best we can."
