The Heart of Midlothian Education and Community Trust would like to thank the Heart of Midlothian Shareholders' Association for their generous donation of £2,500 in support of the Charity.

The Heart of Midlothian Shareholders Association raised the funds via their monthly meetings which are held in the Gorgie Suite at Tynecastle Stadium.

Community development manager Alan White commented, "On behalf of everyone connected to the Trust I would like to thank the shareholders association for their continued support which has resulted in significant donations over the past two years

"We are remaining tight lipped on the project that this money will be used for however we aim to make an announcement in the coming months of yet another community based facility being created at Tynecastle Stadium."

Pictured is Heart of Midlothian Shareholders Association committee members Cheryl Currie, Rab Currie (Secretary), Bob Weir and Alex Gowans (Chairman) presenting the cheque for £2,500 to Alan White at Tynecastle today (12th June).

The Heart of Midlothian Shareholders Association hosts dinner meetings on the last Thursday of every month during the football season. These dinners are held in the Gorgie Suite at Tynecastle where guest speakers are invited.

Over the years speakers have included board members, former and current players, and other interesting guests. Raffles and other fundraising activities are held with all profits going back into Hearts as decided by the members at the AGM which is held in January. These dinners are a good way to meet the staff and players where there is an opportunity to have photos taken. At this time the association has approximtaely 400 members.

For more information on the Heart of Midlothian Shareholders Association please go to www.hmsa.org.uk.