A football club has apologised after a charity was told they could raise money on match days but only 'if it had nothing to do with Muslims’.

The ILM (International Learning Movement) charity regularly ask sports clubs if they can attend matches and raise money at the ground for the charity.

In a correspondence, an ILM employee asks Ashville Football Club, “I am a worker at ILM UK based in Blackburn. Our aim is to provide aid to the poorest people in the poorest countries.

“I am writing today to ask permission if we are able to do any collections on match days outside of the stadium. The money raised here will help are different projects that we are currently doing and will provide the poorest with the aid and essentials of life providing them with happy and healthy life as everyone has the right to live. I will leave a link in the email so you can access our website.”

A reply from Cheshire based Ashville Football Club says, “Hi yes we are interested as long as it has nothing to do with Muslims.”

The charity have complained to both the Cheshire FA and the Football Association. who are now investigating. But told us they were shocked at the lack of interest shown by the bodies in dealing with their initial complaint.

When Asian Image contacted Ashville FC, Mr Buckley said his e-mail had been hacked and apologised for any offence caused, He said, “My email and phone has been hacked with several emails being responded with not very nice replies.

“I’ve since changed my password and hopefully no more emails will be sent. I send my apologies for any distress this may have caused.”

Ashville FC's teams play in the West Cheshire Football League and Youth Leagues of Wirral District.