Manchester City Supporters Club donates to local groups

Over the last couple of months, the Donegal Branch of the Manchester City Supporters Club made donations of €2700 to local groups and charities in Donegal.

A donation of €500 was made to The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation CLG. This is a voluntary organisation run predominantly by parents of children with special needs and professionals who work in the disability sector. Set up by the Bluestack Challenge committee in 2002 the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation has as its core aim to “Enhance the Lives of People with Additional Needs.”

Working with families who have dependents with physical, sensory and intellectual, and mental health disabilities, regardless of whether the disability results in profound, moderate or mild additional needs. The foundation raises the majority of funds through the local community and a range of fundraising activities and are heavily reliant on the generous donations of the local community and the general public who kindly take it upon themselves to fundraise on their behalf.

A donation of €1200 was made to the 2026 Bluestack Challenge. This is a biennial charity hill walk held in County Donegal that brings people together to support local causes and make a real difference in the community. This year’s walk took place on June 13th with a total of 230 walkers taking part, led by 39 guides and marshals. They started from Fintown and hiked 30k over the Bluestack Mountain range, finishing at the Bluestack Centre in Drimarone.

A total of 12 charities will benefit from this year’s challenge in the areas of Additional Needs, Cancer Care, Mental Health and Neurodegenerative conditions.

A donation of €500 was made to the Castlefinn Branch of the Rise and ShineFoundation. This is an independent, self-funding, national, inclusive, and volunteer-led charity that provides supported pilgrimage holidays to guests with additional needs and respite to their families.

The group strives to give guests and volunteers meaningful memories, the opportunity for personal growth, and an unforgettable life changing experience. Their volunteers are completely dedicated, and they all believe in the importance and necessity of what they do.

The Supporters Club donated €500 to Finn Harps Football Club as sponsors of the opening match of the 2026 season between Finn Harps and UCD earlier this season. The Supporters Club have been long time supporters and sponsors of Finn Harps Football Club and have supported Donegal’s only senior League of Ireland annually. Harps have been a constant in the League of Ireland since 1969, and in addition to their senior team, they also have four men’s teams competing at under-age level as well as two ladies sides.

The Manchester City Supporters Club was founded 18 years ago, and during that time has donated almost €20,000 to charities and organisations throughout Donegal and beyond. The Supporters Club has over one-hundred members drawn from all corners of Donegal as well as neighbouring counties.