Caley Thistle have pledged their support for a children’s charity in the north as the team prepare for their upcoming season.
The Inverness club have adopted The Archie Foundation as next season’s chosen charity to help raise funds for sick children across the region.
Every year, the club’s chosen charity benefits from fundraisers including bucket collections at home games and raffles held in the lounge, as well as use of the lounge for two fund-raising events and a free pitchside advertising presence at the stadium.
Club Chief Executive Officer Scot Gardiner said: “Having followed the work of The Archie Foundation across Scotland, the club is delighted to be able to support the extension of the foundation’s fantastic national work into the Highlands.
“We are proud to name The Archie Foundation as our nominated charity for this historic season when we are celebrating our 25th anniversary, especially as we look to continue our long standing commitment to charities which benefit the local area.”
The announcement comes after the city club pledged their support for the charity’s Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail through sponsoring one of 200 statues incorporated in the trail.
The figurine, located at entrance to Caledonian Stadium, shows Wullie “wearing” the team’s new anniversary strip.
Dawn Cowie, the Foundation’s Regional Fundraising Officer in the Highlands, said: “We are over the moon to be ICTFC’s charity of choice for the forthcoming season. It is a real honour and we can’t wait to work with them over the coming months. ARCHIE will be sure to benefit from the high exposure from ICTFC and the thousands of supporters who follow their team.
“I’d like to thank the club for its support and we wish them all the best in their bid to reach the Scottish Premiership.”
