A new business is said to have made a 'huge difference' after becoming the sponsor of a children's football team.

Little Fidgets Children’s Hairdressers in Forest Road, Loughton, which opened this year, sponsored the Parsloe Under Eights team after learning that the youngsters had no winter kit.

Owner, Lauren Bissessur, 23, donated £240 to the team for tracksuits and jumpers.

She said: “When I heard that the team needed a sponsor I was very happy to help out.

“This is the first time I have sponsored a group and I would definitely like to help them out in the future.”

Clare Lyons, mother of team member Brody said: "The boys of the team are eternally grateful for their new sponsor."