OUR charity of the month for November is the Wolves Foundation

It helps enrich the lives of children with physical and learning disabilities in the town through sport.

This week we meet the volunteers who overcome their own difficulties to help others.

THE bedrock of any charity is volunteers but at the Wolves Foundation the team go the extra mile by overcoming their own disabilities to support others.

Officials at the charity, which is a partner of Warrington Wolves, say they 'rely heavily' on volunteers to assist with a raft of programmes it provides to needy youngsters.

Long-serving volunteers Keith Naylor, David Musson, Ian Rafferty and Graeme Timperley, have all embarked on their own journey with the organisation, and lend their time to assist with the day-to-day running.

Keith, aged 53, from Padgate, has Down's syndrome but that doesn't stop him from getting the Wolves ready for a Super League clash.

Amy Blackburn, from the foundation, said: "Keith boosts the morale of the staff on a daily basis and has been known to give the Wolves players a motivating team talk before their big games."

"He also threatened to leave if they didn’t win the Grand Final in 2013 but is still working for us regardless."

By being given roles at the charity, based at the Halliwell Jones stadium, the vulnerable adults also develop confidence.

David , aged 27, from Padgate, who has a cleft palate, has won numerous volunteer awards, 'coming out of his shell to become part of the furniture', says Amy.

The Wolves Foundation works provides specialist PE lessons, after school clubs and lifestyle support for pensioners.

Ian, aged 41, from Orford, who also has Down's syndrome, gives up two days a week to work in the office, answering the phone and dealing with face-to-face queries to make sure activities run smoothly.

"Ian attends the dance class for the older generation, encouraging them to be more active," said Amy.

"Through this, he has also had the opportunity to perform at shows.

"He also runs a lunch club at the stadium, cooking healthy meals at lunch time for the staff for a small cost."

The charity also aims to recognise the history of Warrington's rugby league club with its Wire2Wolves project.

Graeme, aged 38, from Great Sankey, who is registered disabled, came on board to help archive memorabilia.

He also acts as a meet and greeter on match days, providing information around the stadium to visiting supporters.