The Smiths frontman Morrissey has donated £50,000 to help save Greater Manchester’s iconic Salford Lads Club.
The community hub which first opened its doors in 1903 revealed that its future was under threat earlier this month.
The Club became internationally recognised when it featured on the sleeve of The Smiths’ seminal album, The Queen Is Dead, in 1986.
Laura Slingsby, head of youth operations at the Salford Lads Club, told the Manchester Evening News
“We are deeply grateful for Morrissey’s generous donation to Salford Lads and Girls Club. His support is more than a financial contribution; it’s a powerful endorsement of our mission and a tribute to the club’s enduring role in the lives of young people and the cultural heart of Salford.
