TWO businesses have been nominated for a financial boost after a UK wide search for communities in the UK that deserve a lucrative investment.

 

Garswood Primary School and Newton Family and Community Centre were nominated by the public to receive a makeover via The Helping Hand campaign due to the difference each of them makes in the community.

 

The Helping Hand campaign, launched by food giants Wall’s Pastry, will see a business in one community, out of all those nominated, transformed as part of a £5,000 regeneration venture.

 

The winning project will see the renovation programme take place over a period of five days by a team of ‘handy helpers.’

 

Michael Holton, brand manager for Wall’s Pastry said: “We’re thrilled that the people of St Helens have got behind their local areas.

 

“Garswood Primary School and Newton Family and Community Centre, both play an important part in the community and play a key role in a lot of people’s lives, making them worthy nominations.

 

“Finding the money to maintain areas of strong standing within a community can be difficult and also expensive.

 

“We’re keen to lend a helping hand and discover what areas could really benefit residents and make a real difference to locals with a bit of TLC.”

 

The winning nominee of The Helping Hand campaign will also be rewarded with a £500 cash prize for their project being chosen.

 

Entries close on Monday, July 10 and will be decided by a panel of independent judges.

 

At present more than 90 nominations have already been received from various regions around the country and the winner will be announced on Monday, July 17.

 

For more information visit wallshelpinghand.co.uk.