Decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has launched its Big Community Makeover campaign, offering good causes across the capital the opportunity to scoop paint and DIY products to overhaul their premises.

One lucky winner will receive £5,000 to spend at Leyland, while two runners-up will each receive £2,500. Nominations are open from October 1 to October 31.

Martin Hastings, CEO of Leyland, said: “We’re delighted to launch our new Big Community Makeover initiative.

“We have 34 stores in prominent locations across London. We are proud of the city and want to support the community wherever possible.

“This campaign will help three good causes make a real difference to their buildings and, ultimately, the services they offer. We can’t wait to receive the nominations and find our winners.”

Judges at Leyland will select ten finalists from the nominations before a public vote is held to decide the winners.

Leyland ran a similar campaign last year, but was only open to schools. The competition captured the capital's imagination with over 500 nominations and 10,000 votes.

Latchmere School in Kingston won the top prize, revamped classrooms and corridors, and made necessary repairs around the main buildings.

Martin added: “I visited Latchmere School after the work had been completed, and it was incredible to see what they had been able to do with £5,000 worth of materials.

“We decided to open the competition up wider this year to give more groups, charities, and good causes the chance to stake a claim for the prize.”

The winning groups can select any products from Leyland’s range, including paint from leading brands, tools, timber and plumbing parts.