Ashgate Hospice has received a surprise donation of £2,000 after being nominated by the Spireites to receive a share of the FA Community Shield Fund, which is the traditional curtain-raiser to the domestic season between the Premiership and FA Cup champions

Chesterfield managing director Mike Warner said: "We are delighted to be able to support Ashgate Hospice at a time when additional funding is absolutely crucial to maintain existing services."

Mike Warner and Lee Richardson are pictured above with Ashgate Hospice fundraiser Sue Mason.

Manchester United is the current FA Community Shield holder after beating rivals Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out at the new Wembley Stadium last August. 

Other local recipients nominated by the Blues to receive a share of the FA Community Shield Fund are Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice (£2,000) and the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch of the Alzheimers Society (£1,000).

If you would like to make a donation to Ashgate Hospice go to www.ashgatehospice.org