South Shields receive £378,925 worth of shares

The shares have been purchased by 1,037 supporters and investors, including Little Mix star Jade Thirlwell.

The club added: "The initial target of £250,000 of investment was quickly smashed as supporters and investors took their opportunity to buy equity in the club and become an even bigger part of our future.

"Every pound raised will remain within the club and be reinvested. The funds will all be put to good use and will bolster our ambitions to continue climbing the football pyramid as a club at the heart of its community.

"A number of perks were available as part of the campaign depending on the size of investment."