Brentford striker Ivan Toney has set up a fund-raising campaign to help people affected by a volcanic eruption in the Caribbean.

La Soufrière or Soufrière Saint Vincent is an active volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which erupted last week.

The island has been covered in ash, forcing around 20,000 people from their homes and leaving many without power or running water.

They do not know if they will be able to return home and Ivan has pledged to help by setting up a fund-raising page and made a large donation himself.

Ivan said: "Saint Vincent is an island incredibly close to mine and my family's hearts.

"My father's parents, my grandparents, were both born on Saint Vincent, and are both now buried there in Georgetown, which is one of the towns categorised as being within the Red Zone – a place considered at the highest risk.

"We still have close family and friends who live on the island and as a family, we have visited many times throughout my life.

"I want to help as much as I possibly can and I would love and greatly appreciate your support in doing so, by joining me in providing a donation, no matter how big or small."

Ivan has set a target of £50,000 and said all money raised would be used to directly help and assist those who need it the most on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which will be achieved by working closely with local charities and organisations situated on the islands.

The GoFundMe page can be found here

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