A youth centre got a much needed facelift thanks to a generous artist.

Jenny Leonard, donated her time and expertise to help members of Braintree Youth Project convert a series of her murals they had designed for use at their new premises in St Michael’s Road, Braintree.

Ms Leonard said: “The murals now hang all over the building and they look amazing.

"They show what incredible creativity is locked away inside all of us and I hope they will continue to encourage the young people at Braintree Youth Project to keep painting and creating in the future.”

Braintree Youth Project Charity was founded in 2010 to provide a safe community space for young people.

Visit www.braintreeyouth.org.uk.