Steve Morgan, Chairman, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, has today announced (21.2.08) that The Morgan Foundation will give a minimum of 10% of its annual budget - currently £1.5million per annum - to Wolves Aid. This means that Wolves Aid will be able to donate in excess of £150,000 each year to local charities and community groups.

According to The Football League Trust, today's announcement will make Wolves Aid the biggest charity of its type in football, donating more money to local charities and community groups than any other football charity.

In a further move, Wolves FC's award winning Football in the Community scheme will be amalgamated into Wolves Aid. Already reaching over 160,000 children and young adults every year with its social inclusion and disability initiatives, it's estimated that charitable status will result in the programme doubling in size over the next two years.

Steve Morgan marked the partnership between The Morgan Foundation and Wolves Aid by donating a Smiley Bus to Wolves' Football in the Community team. He also presented, via charity BDF Newlife, a new Power Trike to fourteen year old Oliver, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder, which affects his bones and severely impairs his mobility.

Steve said: "Many people do a great deal of wonderful work in a variety of charities to help people less fortunate than themselves, more often than not with very limited resources. The aim of The Morgan Foundation is to help these charities to make a real difference. Since 2001, we've helped over 100 local organisations, with either donations or Smiley Bus awards.

"Wolves Aid is in a great position to make a real impact. Whether it is through Charity Donations or Football in the Community, our aim is that the young people of Wolverhampton and local charities should benefit in future years."

Dave Edmundson, General Manager, Football League Trust, said: "Wolves Aid will be the biggest football club charity of its type in football, donating money to deserving local charities and community groups.

"This sits perfectly with Wolves' excellent Football in the Community scheme, which reaches over 160,000 children and young adults every year. It also fits very well with the ethos of the Football League Trust - ploughing something tangible back into youth development and community activities."

Andy Morgan, Community Manager, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, said: "We've benchmarked ourselves against the top community schemes in the country. Our aim is to become the best Football in the Community scheme in the UK."

The Morgan Foundation was established by Steve Morgan in 2001.