The Foundation of Hearts is nearing the £18million milestone in money handed over to Heart of Midlothian with the group revealing an increase of 400 pledgers since August.

The club's majority shareholders and its volunteers have been working hard in recent months to deliver various projects as they seek to further enggage with supporters.

It sees the number of pledgers near the 9,000 mark while the money raised is nearly at £17.786million.

The increase in pledgers has been in part due to the Foundation running a lapsed members campaign. Volunteers contacted former pledgers to get feedback and discuss its aims. They have also engaged with 'Faraway Fans', those supporters who are unable to attend games on a weekly or even regular basis to make them feel connected to the club.

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At the Dundee United game last month, FOH day was held while the organisation has been keen to increase its presence at games with more displays and advertising. It has also taken an active role in the Maroon Mile as part of the club's 150th celebrations.

Earlier this season the Foundation also launched a new tribute kit with fans having until September to pledge to ensure their name will be on the strip. The kit is expected to be delivered in November. 

Last month FOH confirmed it will be electing three new directors as three retire due to rotation. 

Members were also informed that the AGM will take place on Wednesday, December 4 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Tynecastle Park and the formal notice will be sent to you at least 14 days in advance.