The family of an Orpington child who died in a reported hit and run incident are to host a football fundraiser to mark a year since his tragic death.

Josh Osborne died at the age of 11 after being hit by a car driven by a pensioner in Court Lane, Orpington, last April 13.

But despite the tragic incident, Josh was still able to help save four other people's lives by organ donation.

His family now hopes to help even more people by launching a trust fund under his name.

‘Joshy’s Heart of Gold’ will raise money to support children in intensive care units, to support emergency services and to support families who have lost a child.

A football match between Josh’s family and friends VS Orpington FC is to take place next month.

The match will take place at Goddington Park, on April 12, at 10 am.

There will be a ticket fee of £5 for entry with prizes to be won including, signed Chelsea merchandise.

Josh's mother, Victoria Battman, said: “This will be a very hard time for our family, so we decided to spend the day doing something josh loved to do playing football.

“At the football event, we will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Chelsea signed football along with other prizes.

“He was a big Chelsea fan and we are very grateful to Chelsea football club for donating this to Josh.

“Josh would be over the moon; he would love everyone getting together to play football for him.

“We want to make him proud and keep his kind loving legacy to help others going forever.

“We miss him deeply and can’t believe this has happened.”

Josh’s family have asked for entry to be sent through Josh’s fundraising page and for their child’s name to be left on the comments section.

All entries must be submitted by April 10, and the winner of the prizes will be announced on June 6 to allow enough time for more funds to be raised.

All other prizes will be announced on the 12th of April.

If you would like to take part in Josh’s fundraiser visit at https://www.gofundme.com/f/joshys-heart-of-gold-trust?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unknown&utm_campaign=comms_sv53+joshys-heart-of-gold-trust