A BILLERICAY football club’s youth teams will be playing in brand new kits next season thanks to a generous donation.

Housebuilder Redrow donated £1,000 to FC Redwing Football Club as part of the firm’s mission to encourage outdoor sports following Covid-19 lockdowns. 

Mark Gordon, head of academy at FC Redwing, said: “We can't thank Redrow enough for their support in helping us set up five new boys’ and girls’ teams.

“The last few years have been a very testing time for the club and with Redrow's generosity we still have been able to give 36 children the opportunity to not only play football in a fun, positive and safe environment but to feel proud to represent the club in their brand-new kit while they do it."

Kerry McCoubrey, sales director at Redrow Eastern, added: “After the many lockdowns and restrictions arising from the pandemic, it is now more important than ever for us to support outdoor activities, whether this be sporting events or social clubs.”