This initiative is providing referees who are under the age of 18 who operate in leagues across Somerset from Taunton, Yeovil and the South of Bristol with a free purple shirt to cut down on the level of abuse they may receive from players and spectators. As a visual reminder that the referee is a child, the initiative forms part of our wider work to protect young participants in the sport. Sponsors will not be able to place a logo on the shirts due to FA Regulations on advertising on referees shirts, but they will enjoy widespread coverage in all promotional materials and press releases related to the initiative.