The Leeds Building Society has agreed a two-year home strip sponsorship of AFC Horsforth. 

The club, which play in the West Yorkshire League, will sport the mutual’s logo on their home shirts for the next two seasons.

The partnership means Horsforth receive essential funds that allow the club to continue developing and increase its part in the local footballing community.

Chris Peachey, the club’s chairman, said: “Since our formation in 2012 outside sponsorship has been crucial in allowing us to offer the best equipment and facilities for all our players. This support from Leeds Building Society is a fantastic boost to the club and will allow us to continue with our plans for the future.

“We want to become an integral part of the West Yorkshire League and look to expand our offering so we can start to look at incorporating junior teams and play a central role in our local footballing community.

“We hope this will be the start of a long partnership.”

Byron Wilkinson, manager of Leeds Building Society’s Horsforth branch, added: “We are delighted to make this donation and support the team.

“As a building society, we are owned by our members and are pleased to support good causes in the communities where we and our members live and work.”