A GLASGOW charity is celebrating receiving a five-figure donation from one of Scotland’s leading family firms.

The Jeely Piece Club has received a £10,000 donation from Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust to help support some of Glasgow’s poorest households.

The Castlemilk charity was set up in a play area in the heart of the community 47 years ago, supporting children aged between five to 12 years old living in poverty.

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After seeing unhealthy children who were hungry and not dressed appropriately, the staff at Jeely identified a need for a programme to support young people.

However, it was in danger of ending due to lack of funding, and that is when the charity approached Allied Vehicles for funding.

CEO of Jelly Elaine McKenna is delighted with the donation. She said: “The difference this makes in our current climate is phenomenal. Once again thank you for your support to enable us to continue our vital work within our community.”

David Facenna, Allied Vehicles corporate culture director, added: “Young people have been growing up against the backdrop of the cost-of-living and other crises over recent years, and it must have been exceptionally difficult for them.”

He added: “The Jeely Piece Club does some brilliant work within this sector, and I’m pleased that they are among the first recipients of our increased monthly charity funding.”