A MAJOR developer has donated £2,000 to Yatton Junior Football Club.

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley presented the cheque to players and volunteer club officials at their training ground in the town before a training session.

Established in 1969, the club currently welcomes over 350 players and their families from around Bristol and North Somerset to develop their love of football by promoting the values of inclusivity, fair play and fun.

Its ten mixed teams cater for players aged between 6 and 16, with teams spanning three different leagues, while the thriving girls’ sides now offers opportunities for players six to 14, playing in the Woodspring, Bristol Girls, Bristol Saturday, Avon Youth leagues.

The five-star developer is shortly due to open its Redworthy Orchard site off Moor Road in Yatton. The development will have 60 properties ranging from two to four-bed homes available for local people with green space and animal boxes included as part of the plans.

Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme sees £700,000 donated to good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain every year. Last Christmas, Yatton Rugby Club secured funding through the programme.

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley Sales Director, Carly Spear said: “Our Community Champions scheme is for great causes and organisations that do wonderful work in the areas in which we build, so we are delighted to be lending a helping hand to Yatton JFC.

“Persimmon has a particular record of catering to first time buyers so the new, sustainable community we will be bringing to Yatton will be home to many a local young family over decades to come, and I’m sure many of its residents will go on to play for this brilliant club.

“We wish all of the club’s teams the very best of luck for the rest of the season.”

Drew Wale, Co-Chair of Yatton Junior Football Club, added: “We’re grateful to Persimmon for their donation. While we cater to a wide range of children – shown in the many teams we have for both girls and boys – it is a huge undertaking to make sure everything runs smoothly.

“Funding like this is always welcome to ensure that young people in our community have chances like this to be part of a team, to look after their physical and mental health, and get the opportunity to develop their skills, build friendships, and have exciting experiences.

“We would love to hear from any other organisations who would like to contribute to our worthy cause.”