Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has made a surprise donation to a charity football match aimed at helping domestic abuse victims in North Wales.

Mr Sheen has given £250 as he continues to turn himself into a 'not-for-profit actor.'

The charity match, organised by the Wrexham Police FC football team and the North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT), is set to take place on November 17 at 4pm at The Airfield stadium in Broughton.

The Wrexham Police FC team will play against Supporting Charities FC, a squad made up of celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment.

Among the star players for the opposing side are soap stars James Hooton and David Kennedy, known for their roles in Emmerdale and Hollyoaks respectively.

Actor and comedian James Bayes, who starred in the Prime TV series World on Fire, will also be on the team.

Mr Sheen, who hails from Port Talbot, has previously sold his houses to ensure the 2019 Homeless World Cup went ahead in Cardiff and is now using his acting earnings to fund more projects, including the charity football match in Broughton.

The Wrexham Police FC team is made up entirely of serving officers who give up their spare time to train and take part.

Sergeant Dave Smith, a founder of Wrexham Police FC, said: "We want to raise as much as possible for the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales (DASU), and we’d also like to smash our overall fundraising total through the back of the net.

"This year sees the 50th anniversary of North Wales Police.

"We have already raised more than £47,000 since we started playing in charity matches 18 months ago.

"Now we would love to push that total up to £50,000 as the service marks its landmark anniversary."

Since being established in 1998, PACT has supported more than 2,500 community projects across North Wales, largely funded by money confiscated from criminals.

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PACT's chairman, Ashley Rogers, said: "Part of PACT’s mission is to support efforts to reduce crime and work to help the victims of crime in our community.

"DASU definitely does that every day of the week.

"It helps domestic abuse victims find a way out of the most desperate situations."

Siwan Lloyd-Williams, DASU North Wales head of services, revealed that the organisation receives a new referral from someone experiencing domestic abuse every 15 minutes.

She said: "Many people will experience this multiple times.

"Every 30 seconds a domestic abuse call is made to the police, and still it is estimated that less than 24 per cent of domestic abuse cases are actually reported.

"DASU is extremely grateful to everyone involved in organising this football match.

"On behalf of the victims and their children who will receive support, safe accommodation, essential items such as clothes, toiletries and food as a result of the funds raised, we want to thank both teams, PACT and all those who are making donations to this appeal."

Entry to the November 17 match will be free, but spectators are encouraged to make donations at the gate.

There will also be fundraising activities on match day and an online appeal has been set up where donations can be made in advance.

The online appeal has already reached £565, including Mr Sheen's donation.

To donate to the Wrexham Police FC v Supporting Charity FC match, visit the Localgiving website.