COSTA Coffee has stepped in to help raise vital funds for Morton in the Community.

The UK chain recently awarded the project £1,00 from its community grants programme.

Chief Executive Brian McLaughlin said: "We are incredibly grateful to Costa Coffee for their generous donation.

"This support has enabled us to purchase new strips, winter jackets and additional training equipment, which are essential for the programmes we deliver.

"With this funding, we can continue to empower our community through football, making a real difference to those who attend.”  

Morton in the Community uses the power of football and the Morton badge to engage their local community, delivering 27 unique programmes to over 1,400 people each week.

Jo Jennings, Community Co-Ordinator at Costa Coffee, added: “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the incredible work being done by Morton in the Community.

"At Costa Coffee, we recognise the dedication and passion that sports clubs bring to their local areas, and we are proud to be extending a helping hand to sporting groups across the nation through our Community Grants programme.”