In August of last year, Michael Slaven disappeared after a night out in Glasgow’s Sugarcube Nightclub.

Following a large-scale search involving police, family, friends and volunteers, the 23-year-old was tragically found dead in the River Clyde a week after he went missing.

Earlier this month, the family marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic events by organising a charity football game involving the “happy go lucky” lad’s friends and family.

Organised by Michael’s younger brother Shaun, 21, the event was followed by a fundraising night in the Dillichip with all cash going towards Shelter Scotland and the Missing Persons charity.

Speaking on Friday, Michael’s mum Elaine says it was important to the family to give something back. She told the Reporter: “We will always give money to Shelter Scotland because the homeless people of Glasgow were absolutely amazing last year. They took leaflets into the areas they didn’t want the girls going into, and just helped out so much.

“When you consider their own lives and what they go through every day, they deserve every bit of charity they get.

“Missing Persons notified a lot of people and they were so helpful they kept everything going when we were trying to find Michael.” As well as mum Elaine, dad John and brother Shaun, Michael is also survived by two sisters Monica and Paula. Elaine continued: “We are so proud of Shaun organising the match and it’s something we’re going to have every year.

“Michael loved sport in a big way, he played football and he was at the gym nearly every single day.

“He was a happy-go-lucky boy and he loved life, he was the singer and dancer of the family — it’s just awful to think he’s not here. I just keep expecting him to come home and walk through the door.

“I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone that donated to the raffle and everyone who took part in the football match and helped with the homebaking — just everyone who helped out in some way.”