BURNLEY FC’s charity arm has announced its first official principal partner.

Utility Alliance, a Hartlepool-based energy company, has teamed up with Burnley FC in the Community.

The partnership will see Utility Alliance enter into a two-year deal with Burnley FC in the Community.

Utility Alliance will also become the charity’s official energy supplier.

A spokesperson for Utility Alliance said: “We are delighted to be linking up with Burnley FC in the Community.”

Neil Hart, chief executive at Burnley FC in the Community said: “This key investment will be crucial.”