A youth football club has received a £1,000 donation.

Persimmon Homes South West, a leading developer in the Cranbrook expansion scheme, presented the cheque to Cranbrook United Youth FC at its playing fields.

The donation will be used to provide new kits for the players, featuring the company's logo.

Since its establishment in 2015, the club has grown significantly and now includes age groups from under 6 to a men's team.

Stacey Harris, sales director at Persimmon Homes South West, said: "As a major developer in Cranbrook, we had no hesitation in supporting a club like the Crannies.

"Persimmon regularly uses its Community Champions scheme to give a financial boost to local grassroots clubs like Cranbrook United and we are pleased to be in a position to help.

"We wish them all the best for next year’s campaign, in which they will don a new kit with our logo on it."

The Exeter-based developer donates £700,000 each year to good causes and organisations across Britain.

Recent beneficiaries include Broadclyst FC, Cranbrook Town Council, Hospiscare, and the English Riviera Airshow.

Ashley Burrell-Squires, club secretary for Cranbrook United FC, said: "We’re very grateful to Persimmon for their kind donation and we look forward to playing in the new kits they have funded.

"Our players love playing for the Crannies and I know all the coaches and parents are proud to see them each time they play, becoming better with every match while playing the sport they love."

Persimmon currently has properties for sale at two sites in the area.

Two and three-bed homes are available for purchase from £249,995 at Cherrywood Grange in Tithebarn and Galileo at Cranbrook, with five-bed properties also for sale at the former.