East Devon junior footballers get new kit boost from leading housebuilder

Youngsters at a junior football club in East Devon will be looking sharp for the new season after receiving a grant for new kit from a leading local housebuilder.

Cranbrook United Under 9s have hit the back of the net with £1,000 from the Persimmon Homes South West region.

The funding comes as part of Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative, which sees 64 good causes across Britain awarded up to £1,000 every month.

Persimmon has a long-standing presence in Cranbrook, establishing a great new community a few miles east from Exeter with an array of good amenities, including schools, shops, and transport links.

The Exeter-based housebuilder is currently on phase six of the development, with just two plots remaining on the Galileo site.

Commenting on the donation, Wayne Taylor, coach of Cranbrook U9s, said:  “We are extremely grateful to Persimmon Homes for this generous donation.

“The children are over the moon and we’re delighted Persimmon have provided this support given they’ve had such a positive impact bringing all these young players together at the Cranbrook development.

“We have a squad full of enthusiastic young players and this will go towards funding new, Persimmon-sponsored match kit for all the players.

“The players are thrilled, and on behalf of Cranbrook, I want to say thank you to Persimmon South West for the welcome support.”

Stacey Harris, sales director at Persimmon South West, said: “We are delighted to be able to support Cranbrook United Under 9s.

“As a local business we are very proud of our significant presence in Cranbrook, delivering homes and jobs for local people, and supporting key community initiatives and groups. 

“Cranbrook United show a strong commitment to inclusivity and the development of their children, and I am sure some new kit for the coming season will provide a big boost for their young players.”