A DRUMCHAPEL charity has held a walking football fundraiser.

Enable Glasgow Fortune Works is a social enterprise that has been running in the area since 1960.

The group works with adults who have additional support needs, five days a week, to help them gain valuable life skills.

(Image: Jason Methven) A tournament was held in conjunction with the Dumbarton Walking Football Team at the Argyll Park Astro Pitches in Alexandria on Sunday, July 28, to raise funds for the service.

Jason Methven, Social Enterprise coordinator, opened up on the work the charity is involved in.

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(Image: Jason Methven) "There is always an opportunity for our service users to learn transferable skills," he said.

"A lot of the work we do is about building confidence for those who attend as well as promoting inclusion and diversity. 

"Our mission is to empower individuals, offering training opportunities and enabling them to make a valuable economic contributions to the community.

"The service operates a full-time program from 9am to 4pm, focusing on personal and social development."

Different local teams were involved in the event, including staff from the charity.

There was a raffle and football card available to help raise funds, with the organisation reaching the target of £1500.

And Jason explained the difference the funding will make.

"This money really help in terms of us being able to cater towards the 120 adults that use the service each week," he continued.

(Image: Jason Methven) "It will allow us to provide better equipment and offer improved facilities.

"Our charity is an important lifeline for the community and fundraisers like this keep things going."