The club’s Disability Centre was launched in 2012 when it was highlighted by a parent whose son has cerebral palsy that there was no local football provision for children with learning or physical difficulties. The club was delighted to be in a position to help and with the support of the Scottish FA and Club Development Coach Richard McKenzie the group was established.

Aimed at children of primary school age coaching sessions are stimulating and fun and are delivered every week at Broadwood with the other Colts sections. The Scottish FA has recognised the work being undertaken by the Colts when they awarded the club its Disability Award.

Stewart McKenzie, Club Chairman said in response to the support “we are delighted to have received the support of The Arran Brown Rainbow Foundation; this programme is very important to us as we seek to provide comprehensive outreach activities, the investment in the clubs disability section will make a huge contribution to the sustainability and development of the group and we are extremely grateful for this generous donation“.

Former Celtic player and manager, Davie Hay is Patron of the Foundation. Hay, a family friend and a lecturer at New College Lanarkshire, said he was delighted the Foundation is partnering with the Colts who hold the Scottish FA’s highest level of Quality Mark accreditation, the first club in the country to achieve the ‘Legacy’ award.

Davie said: “I was honoured when the family approached me to get involved in the Foundation. Arran’s courageous battle inspired everyone who knew him. The family received great support from the community in Cumbernauld and whilst the Foundation is looking to support families and children with ARPKD and playing a role in advancing research into the condition, the trustees were keen to get behind an initiative that is providing opportunities for these local youngsters in Arran’s hometown”.