A SUPERMARKET has named it’s charity of the year.

Sainsburys, Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff has nominated Southend Association of Voluntary Services as its charity of the year 2018/19.

SAVS support the voluntary sector in Southend, helping them to achieve their full potential.

Manager Peter Murphy said: “We’re really excited to be working with SAVS, supporting such a fantastic cause.

Nicky Evans, from SAVS, said: “It is fantastic to have this support from Sainsburys, it makes a huge difference to the work we carry out locally and impacts on our beneficiaries. I am looking forward to working with staff over the next year to raise awareness of the charity.”