Doing It For Charity

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RANGERS goalkeeper Neil Alexander today confirmed Fairbridge in Glasgow as the Rangers Charity Foundation's new Community Charity Partner for season 2008/09, which will see the Foundation work with the organisation to raise �£25,000 for projects set to benefit the city's young people.

 

Neil AlexanderFairbridge in Scotland provides support and training to young people in some of Glasgow's most deprived areas, dealing with issues such as homelessness, unemployment and problems at home and at school.

 

The Fairbridge team help to develop young people via a personal programme which combines learning new life skills with challenging activities and one-to-one personal support.

 

The Rangers Charity Foundation will fund new sports equipment for the charity, including canoes, kayaks and a new trailer - adding an exciting and challenging new activity for young people at Fairbridge to experience.

 

The funding will also pay for a residential canoe course and part of a series of healthy living courses.

 

Neil Alexander said: "It was a great privilege to meet some of the young people who are currently working with Fairbridge here in Glasgow.

 

"I know the organisation offers invaluable support to the city's young people in areas such as job interviews and educational opportunities and builds their confidence and practical life skills with a range of outdoor activities and challenges."

 

Charity Foundation Manager, Connal Cochrane, said: "We are really looking forward to working with Fairbridge to raise their profile and boost the opportunities available to young people.

 

"As a Club we have a responsibility to work with the local community and this partnership, together with our Community Grants Scheme, demonstrates our commitment to the people of Glasgow."Connal wants you to raise money for the Foundation

 

Scott McAlpine, Fairbridge in Glasgow Manager, said: "We are delighted to be appointed as Rangers Community Partner.

 

"This partnership will not only help provide vital equipment for our centre but will also help to promote a more optimistic and positive attitude for Glasgow's young people.

 

"Furthermore, the platform Rangers will offer us means we can take our message and an understanding of the work of Fairbridge in Glasgow to a wider audience in the hope that every young person in Glasgow can be given a fair chance in life."

 

The appointment of Fairbridge in Glasgow as Community Charity Partner will be followed in the coming weeks by the announcements of the Foundation's new International and National Partners for season 2008/09.

 

These new partnerships have been instigated following a strategic review of the Foundation's activities as a result of the growing success of its charitable and fundraising concerns.