Staff from Mansfield Building Society and students from Wynndale Primary School refurbished a shed and fencing in the Mansfield school’s allotment.

The allotment, used as an outdoor learning space for students, produces fruit and vegetables as a local enterprise. Produce is used in the school kitchen, as well as sold to parents of students.

The society, which donated voluntary support through staff participation over two days, also funded maintenance supplies, including paint and brushes through its Community Support Scheme.

The scheme, which awards funding twice yearly, provides financial assistance to organisations involved in improving quality of life in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Jill Watson, risk and compliance executive at The Mansfield, who volunteered at the school: “We pride ourselves on being a local society working with and for the benefit of the local community.

Volunteering is a great way to get out and meet members of the community and help them.

“Despite the cold, it was great working with the children to smarten up the allotment and give our time to such a wonderful cause.”

Pictured is The Mansfield’s Betsy Harris, Jill Watson, Sophie Cook and Karen Malbon with students from Wynndale Primary School.