'What better recipient of this support is there than an institution that wholly embodies the true Spirt of Salford?'
The fight to save Salford Lads and Girls Club from closure today received a massive boost with a £100,000 donation from the city's council. As revealed by the Manchester Evening News, the 120-year-old venue needs to raise £250,000 before the end of November to avoid shutting.
You can donate to the fundraiser here The council says it has acknowledged "not only the significance of Salford Lads Club as an iconic cultural venue for the city, but also its important role in supporting and shaping the lives of children and young people in the city." Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm this significant funding package for Salford Lads Club. Having worked closely with the club for many years, we are acutely aware of the current financial difficulties and the challenging operating times it faces.
"There will be people around the world who are only aware of Salford, because of the Lads Club, via the lens of the famous Smiths photograph. So it is only right that the council provides this much need funding now and a commitment to support in the future.
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