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A children's football team in Salford is following in the famous footsteps of Barcelona and showcasing a charity on their team kit.

The Spanish team famously refused lucrative shirt sponsorship deals and donated the space to children's charity UNICEF.

A mystery benefactor has sponsored De La Salle FC under 8s team new away kit. But rather than having a business logo splashed across the front of the shirts, offered to raise the profile of a good cause.

Jo Barber, part of our fundraising team and parent of the one of the players, suggested Seashell Trust.

One of our students Scarlett Hickey and her mum Charlotte Mellor went down to a De La Salle training session to see the team proudly wearing their new shirts.

Scarlett, aged five, from Worsley in Salford, has been attending the Royal School Manchester since September 2014.

She was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia at four and half months old. It is an under development of the optic nerve, which causes her to be blind.

Jo Barber said: “It is such a great way for more people to hear about the fantastic work we do with children with complex disabilities. We couldn't believe the sponsor made such a generous gesture and the team will play with such pride at having the Seashell Trust logo on their chests.”

Team coach Greig Aspinall said: “Thanks to the sponsor, my De La Salle FC under 8s team is delighted to be able to support such a worthy cause and hopefully help raise awareness of Seashell Trust.”

The sponsor has asked to remain anonymous.