Porthleven School has been awarded £2,500 worth of building materials by Jewson after beating thousands of other schools in a competition.

Using their winnings, Porthleven School will build a range of facilities on its site, including toilets and showers, so it can to host a range of outside community fundraising events.

This year's Building Better Communities competition was launched in April 2018 and saw more than 2,400 entries from good causes across the country. These were narrowed down to a shortlist and a public vote was held with Porthleven School announced as the winner at a ceremony in Coventry.

At the event, Porthleven School and 36 other UK successful projects were presented with prizes by renowned architect and TV personality, George Clarke. After being awarded their prize, Leigh Yates, Fundraising Chairwoman, Porthleven School commented: “It feels absolutely amazing to have won. Jewson have been brilliant over the last six years and this is the cherry on the cake. Jewson do so much to support the community, especially for our school, and we’re delighted to have been involved in Building Better Communities.”

George Clarke commented: “It’s schools like Porthleven which provide a much-needed service in the local area and Jewson does great work in supporting them with Building Better Communities. This competition is a fantastic idea and it’s always great to see so many happy faces at the awards presentation.

“By giving something back to the areas that support them, Jewson is creating brighter futures for those who need it. I’d like to congratulate Porthleven School on their deserved win.”

Jewson Managing Director, Thierry Dufour, added: “At Jewson, we believe in the positive power of community spirit and it is local causes such as this one, which really bring this to life. By lending a helping hand to those who need it, we can help build better communities across Britain and support those unsung heroes who go out of their way to help others.”