The Co-op in Macclesfield has donated hundreds of pounds to a Macclesfield charity.

Volunteers and participants at Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club received a £450 cheque presented at the Co-op on West Park Drive.

Macclesfield Seals Swimming Club was founded in 1957. The group is for anyone with a disability of any kind. 

The club can have up to 50 members in Macclesfield Leisure Centre pool on Friday evenings, from 7:30pm.

A cheque presentation ceremony was held on Saturday. (Image - Louise Little MP / @LouiseMPCoop)

"This generous donation from the Co-op will make such a difference to us," said Jackie, Chairperson for Macclesfield Seals.

"It will be put to great use in helping towards our insurance and supporting future AGM meetings and social events."

The swimming sessions are free, and cater for people with any disabilities, their carers and relatives.

Macclesfield's West Park Co-op is open from 6am to 10pm daily. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

The club has a strong support base of volunteers, including youngsters on the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. Their patron is the local Olympian, Dame Sarah Storey.

For more information about Macclesfield Seals, please head to their website.

The funds came from the Co-op's Local Community Fund.

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