A CHARITY has been awarded a donation from the Chelmsford Weekly News.

North Avenue Youth Centre, in North Avenue, Chelmsford applied for a grant of £2,330.

The centre has purchased land to the rear of the centre.

Rachel, Tufnell, 40, fundraiser at the charity, said: “We applied to the newspaper for the grant and we are so grateful as we have been given everything that we want.

"We want to growing our own food in the garden.”

Gary Pearson, editor of the Chelmsford Weekly News , said: “This is a wonderful group and I am very happy to announce this huge donation, which I am sure will make a real difference to the charity’s work and the children that it supports in the Chelmsford community and area.

“I look forward to hearing and seeing the progress that the charity makes with the new garden project thanks to the donation.

“Here at the Chelmsford Weekly News we are delighted to support such a worthwhile charity within Chelmsford’s community.”