A KINGSTEIGNTON youth football club has received a big boost after securing a donation from the builder behind the Kings Meadow development.

Watts Blake Bearne Youth FC were presented with a £1,000 cheque from Persimmon Homes South West as part of the developer’s Community Champions programme.

The club, which traces its name back to the original owners of the clay pits of Kingsteignton, was established 40 years ago and now has 17 teams including senior, youth, boys, and girls teams.

The donation will be used to purchase new kits and equipment for its Under 9s side.

Alex Blackburn, Under 9s Coach at Watts Blake Bearne Youth FC, said: ‘We’re really grateful to Persimmon for their generous donation to our club, allowing us to get some much-needed kits and equipment for our Under 9s side.

'WWB can only function thanks to the dedication of volunteers, so financial support like this, especially from a local business, is very much appreciated.’

Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme sees £700,000 go to much-valued organisations and good causes across Britain each year. Recent local recipients include Newton Abbot College, The Lodge Skate Park, Buckland Athletic FC, Decoy BMX, and Newton Abbot Museum.

Persimmon Homes South West Sales Director Stacey Harris said: ‘We’re extremely proud to back with WWB FC, continuing a Persimmon tradition of supporting youth sports clubs in the areas we develop as part of our mission to leave a positive and lasting legacy.

'This sponsorship reflects our long-term investment in the area – not just in bricks and mortar, but in the people and places that make the town what it is.’