A FOOTBALL club is proudly wearing new kits after receiving a kind donation from a house builder.

Persimmon Homes handed over £1,000 to Witham Town Football Club's under 14s team to help the team secure a new home and away strip.

The developer's donation was made as part of its community champion scheme which aims to boost community groups and charities.

Club member Jen Whyton said: "The football club is so important for engaging young people in sporting activities.

"We encourage players from all backgrounds to join us and to feel like they are part of a professional set-up we wanted the team to be wear training kit.

"I feel it will assist in continuing to further the team’s spirit.

"Persimmon Homes’ donation is a welcome boost and we thank them for their contribution."

Phil Standen, managing director for the developer, added: "The football club do tremendous work for the community in Witham.

“We know a gesture, such as providing new training kits, can go a long way so we jumped at the chance to help fund them.

“They are a talented side and we look forward to seeing their progression for the remainder of the 2019/2020 season.”

For more information or to apply for funding visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity.