Hi-vis jackets have been given to children by an engineering firm to help teach the importance of safety.

Gravesend company Rudridge supplied 20 hi-visibility jackets to local group Confident Children, which helps youngsters overcome issues of confidence and self-esteem with courses and workshops as well as fun trips.

Confident Children founder Genny Jones applied for help through the Rudridge Community Fund, which supports local charities, organisations and projects.

Genny said: “At Confident Children we work with youngsters who have been affected by a range of issues to move forward.”

The Confident Children group meets at Books for Free at the St George’s Centre in Gravesend.

For more details, visit www.confidentqueen.co.uk