Town’s first-team shirts will bear the name of a local charity for the first time next season.

The charity’s name or logo will be below the player’s number on the home and away shirts, an amendment to the rules regarding shirt sponsorship now permitting the use of that space.

The name will appear free of charge, while the charity will also receive other benefits from the link-up.

Supporters will able to buy the name or logo for their shirts for a nominal fee which will go to the charity.

“It’s something new for us and it’s an exciting concept,” MD Ian Milne told the club website.

“When we looked at the idea, the owner was keen for a local charity to be represented on the shirts rather than have any commercial aspect and the reaction we have had from possible charity partners has been very encouraging.

"Hopefully we will be able to make an announcement over the next week or two.”"

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dirtydingusmagee added 11:55 - Jun 8 hopefully over the top of Marcus Evans ,!
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dirtydingusmagee added 11:59 - Jun 8 ITFC should get Loans-R-us , to be sponsors, that would be more appropriate on shirt.
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Ferguson added 12:28 - Jun 8 AS OTHERS HAVE SAID ON HERE THIS IS A POSITIVE STEP AT LAST. I'LL TAKE IT IN THE SPIRIT IT'S MEANT.. LET'S HOPE THAT SOMEBODY LIKE TRILL BUYS THE SPACE ON THE BUDGIE'S SHIRT.
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runningout added 19:03 - Jun 8 Good plan but obviously aimed at children's purchases
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Edmundo added 17:23 - Jun 9 Let's hope EACH gets a space. A very worthwhile cause and they need millions to buildo their Nook hospice. www.each.org. uk
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