Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club praised for supporting local charity with fundraising

Christmas Party success - Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club have been praised for supporting a local charity.

Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club has been praised by a Harrogate charity for its impressive fundraising efforts.

The group's Christmas Party held last weekend at the Londesbrough Club in Harrogate raised £409 for Mind,

Mike Gibbs, vice chair Mind in Harrogate District said: We are greatly appreciative of these funds particularly in times where many people are suffering from cost of living issues.

"By specifying the funds go to Harrogate, every penny raised by Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club will go towards local people in the region who suffer from mental health issues.”

The proceeds were raised by holding a raffle using prizes donated by the Independent supporters club, supporters, local businesses and Harrogate Town AFC.

Two Harrogate Town players - defender Will Smith and midfielder George Horbury - turned up to lend their support.

Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club has raised a total of £1,409 for Mind this year.