A youth football team has been given a financial boost.

Persimmon Homes South West, one of the main developers in the Cranbrook expansion scheme, has donated £650 to Broadclyst Youth Football Club's Under 12s team.

The money will be used to buy new kits for the players.

The Under 12s team has been playing together since they joined as Under 6s and are preparing to enter their first competitive league.

Broadclyst YFC, a non-profit organisation, was established in 1992 and has teams ranging from Under 6s to Under 18s.

All funds received by the club are reinvested into providing the best possible facilities and equipment for the players.

The coaches volunteer their time and effort to help the teams enjoy football and foster team spirit in a safe environment.

Persimmon currently has a number of 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.

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

Recent recipients include Broadclyst Parish Council, Cranbrook Town Council, Hospiscare, and the English Riviera Airshow.

Persimmon Homes South West sales director Stacey Harris said: "Persimmon has a significant footprint in Broadclyst, so we were very happy to help out its youngest residents play the sport they love.

"As we did recently by supporting the Parish Council’s ‘Little Free Library’, we’ve deployed our Community Champions funding stream to add further improvements to the areas in which we develop, demonstrating our commitment to leaving a positive and lasting legacy.

"We hope the team enjoy their new kits and go on to become superstars in the sport."

James Perryman, Broadclyst Youth FC’s Under 12s coach, said: "We’re delighted to have received this kind donation from Persimmon – it is much appreciated by everyone at the club.

"This will fund new kits for our Under 12s team for next season as they continue to develop their skills, learn team discipline, and – at the end of the day – have fun."