Trust in Yellow has been very pleased with the response to the fundraiser launched with midfielder Luke George and Diabetes UK.

There is now less than a fortnight remaining to make a donation, as the total amount raised will be added up at the end of the first week in March to decide whether Luke's beard is shaved or saved.

The Trust is giving fans the ultimate say on whether Luke’s trademark beard should stay or go while also raising funds in the process.

Supporters are being asked make a donation based on whether they think the beard should be shaved or saved, and whichever raises the most money by 8 March will win.

There are only two home matches remaining during the campaign, so please donate in person or online using the details below.

All funds raised will be split equally between the Trust and Diabetes UK.

The campaign has received good publicity in the press and was also discussed during Luke's interview with ITV Granada Reports in their feature ahead of the FA Cup match against Eastleigh.

You can watch the ITV interview here: http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2014-12-05/fa-cup-superheroes-ready-for-action/

You can donate in any of the following ways:

- Call in at the club shop or Trust office at the matches against Halifax Town on 3 March or Nuneaton Town on 6 March and put your money in the yellow tin to shave it or black tin to save it

- Through the Trust's PayPal above - Click donate and type ‘shave’ or ‘save’ in the comments box.

- Via Just Giving https://www.justgiving.com/LukeGeorge/. Again, type ‘shave’ or ‘save’ in the comments box.

Regardless of how you donate or which option you choose, the funds will be split equally between the Trust and Diabetes UK.

You can make a one-off donation or simply bring in your loose change whenever you pass on a matchday.

The campaign is all a bit of fun so please get involved. Thanks for your support

Following the success of the first competition last season, TIY is pleased to announce that it is again running a 'Fan of the Season' competition.

We are looking to recognise a supporter who has made that special extra effort to give loyal support to the players and team at matches in season 2014/15. So this is not just about that band of fantastic people who give hours of their time in voluntary work for the club and without whom the club couldn’t be successful. We are sure the club has ways of recognising their efforts.

Our 'Fan of the Season' competition is for any supporter who has gone that extra mile this season in following and supporting their team . Do you know someone who you think has shown a special passion for the club? Is there someone within the Southport FC fan community who is an unsung hero deserving recognition? If you know such a person then let us know.

Email fans@trustinyellow.com, telling us in no more than 150 words how you have been inspired by someone else's commitment.

Alternatively you can download the NOMINATIONS FORM HERE and return it to us in person at the Trust office or club shop, by e-mail or by post using the details on the form.

The closing date is TUESDAY 31 MARCH.

The winner will receive their trophy at the end of season presentation evening when the various players’ awards are given out.

Defender Luke Foster has been voted the Trust in Yellow Player of the Month for January.

The Southport captain, who has had an excellent season since joining from Lincoln City last summer, came out on top in the supporters’ poll.

Foster has been runner-up for the award in a number of months this campaign and picks up the award after another set of commanding performances in January.

Foster was presented with his award by Southport fan Harry Hopkins ahead of Saturday’s draw with Macclesfield Town.

Foster joins Richard Brodie, Paul Rutherford and David Raya Martin in having won the award this season.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote.

Supporters will have the chance to vote for February’s award at the end of the month.

Photo by Julia Urwin.

Southport's next away game is at Forest Green on Saturday 28th February. The coach will depart the Merseyrail Community Stadium at 9.30am. To book phone Alan Scarisbrick on 07980911693.

In advance prices for members are as follows:

Adults: £26

Juniors(accompanied by adult member): £13

Non-members: £31

Prices will be reduced if there are sufficient bookings.

You may well have read all about the special offer that VANARAMA, the sponsors of the Conference, are giving for the Conference Play-Off Final at Wembley on Sunday, 17th May.

You can buy a voucher before the end of February for a match ticket for ONLY £10 (£5 for children). To make it even more attractive to Trust In Yellow, we are pleased to say that the club has offered that TIY can keep 50% of the sales we make.

So if you would like to go to Wembley for this important match at an unbeatable price, then contact Trust In Yellow as soon as possible either in our office on match days, through our Twitter account @trustinyellow or by email to fans@trustinyellow. If you want a ticket we must hear from you by the end of February at the very latest. If there is sufficient interest in the offer the Trust will look at booking coach travel

The full press release from Vanarama is below.

Vanarama Big Day Out – Press Release

The Vanarama Conference is to break new ground this season in the marketing of their showcase event known officially as the 'Vanarama Conference Promotion Final', to be staged at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Sunday 17th May at 2pm

As part of a combined new style approach, the Football Conference has teamed up with Vanarama their Title Sponsor, to bring a number of innovations to the end of season climax. With additional input from EE, the lead partner of Wembley Stadium a number of fantastic offers and savings will be made available to attract support to attend the Promotion Final from all areas of the game, which will form part of the newly named 'Vanarama BIG Day Out'. The primary move this season is to make the day more memorable by creating an electric party atmosphere for all footy fans let alone fans of the two finalists; and above all at an affordable family price. A voucher guarantees you a ticket with nothing more to pay. How good is that?

Starting almost immediately, every member club of the Football Conference will make available a special voucher offer to their fans of massive reductions on ticket prices for the Promotion Final. There will also be competitions and other opportunities to win tickets through Vanarama and EE and at Wembley there will be pre match entertainment for all the family and a major chance for a footy fan to win money, not only for himself but his own Conference Club. And we are talking BIG!

Further detailed updates will be made public via member clubs, all sponsors and associated partners, either through website information bulletins or social media channels . So keep an eye out over the closing months of the season as the race to the Football League takes closer order as the competition really hots up at the top of the Vanarama Conference. Typically a family of four could save £86 just by being first in the queue for a voucher. Can you afford to miss out on that sort of offer?

The vouchers go on sale ONLY from member clubs as of Monday 2nd February. The 'Early Bird Offer' will be available until the end of February ONLY, with vouchers being available at an amazing discount price of £10 for Adults and £5 for children under 16 years. Vouchers will be redeemable in due course for actual event tickets at the Vanarama Big Day Out featuring the Vanarama Conference Promotion Final. There is nothing more to pay for your ticket!

As vouchers (at these massive discounted prices) are limited in numbers don't delay in contacting your local Vanarama Club to find out more details on how to take advantage of this opportunity, to ensure you grab the best deal ever for a great Venue of Legends experience. Wembley awaits you!