Airdrieonians FC are proud to back Airdrie Action Partnership as they launch their Christmas appeal with the aim of making sure every child in the local area gets a Christmas present.

Airdrie Action Partnership (AAP), the winners of the North Lanarkshire 2023 Provost Award for Excellence, is made up of various community groups, third sector organisations, charities, and council services. The group engages through monthly meetings with the intention of generating projects that work to address the priorities identified by the wider community. North Lanarkshire Council carried out a robust consultation exercise and it was highlighted that the three main priorities endorsed for this within Airdrie are:

• Poverty
• Mental Health and Emotional wellbeing
• Digital Inclusion

With these priorities AAP’s objective is to promote the benefit of Airdrie inhabitants and villages by associating the local statutory authorities, voluntary and community groups, and partner organisations in a common effort for the advancement of the Airdrie people by providing services and supports or to assist in the provision of services and supports, to promote the health and wellbeing and improve the conditions of life of those living in Airdrie.

With this in mind AAP supported 280 local families and 621 local children during the Christmas Appeal 2023, and it is hoped this year AAP will provide this much needed support again through the continued generosity of local people and our partners.

AAP, represented by Chair Iain Jamieson and members of Airdrie Community School Uniform Bank, NHS Lanarkshire (Health Improvement), Bear Necessities, Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire Council Community Partnership Team, Airdrie Health Visiting Team, Big Bite Catering, Chapelhall Community Development Group, XACT/Airdrie, and Coatbridge 41 Club, visited The Albert Bartlett Stadium this week to meet staff and players as the club lend their backing to this fantastic initiative.

We’ll be accepting donations of toys at both of our home games in December, with full details to follow. Toys can also be handed in to the Salvation Army Hall, 30 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie ML6 6AH from Monday 9th December to 18th December during normal working hours.

If you’d prefer to make a cash donation, this can be done to the following account:

Airdrie Action Partnership
Sort code 802260
Account number 26032263

All donations will be gratefully received, and will go a long way to helping AAP achieve their aims this Christmas – so please give generously if you’re able!

Airdrie Community Trust will kickstart the campaign by donating £1,000 worth of gifts for disadvantaged children in Airdrie and the surrounding area. Club sponsors have also pledged their support, with more details to follow in the run up to Christmas. Let’s make sure every child in Airdrie has a great Christmas!

Following a number of enquiries from local people and supporters, we would like to confirm that the charity Diamonds in the Community has no connection or affiliation with the football club whatsoever, despite misrepresentations to the contrary. Airdrieonians Football Club is only affiliated to the Airdrie Community Trust.