A WALTON charity is calling on the public to help out by donating household items for it to transform.

The Walton Lea Partnership is looking for people to come forward with unwanted furniture, bikes and gardening tools for its projects which it runs from its Chester Road base and sister site on Long Lane, Orford.

The charity, which offers supported employment for adults with learning difficulties, mental health challenges and early onset Alzheimer's, has a range of schemes in areas such as gardening, floristry, woodwork, conservation and customer service.

And to keep them running it relies on donations from the public such as bikes which can be used for its ‘Recycled Cycles’ project restoring bikes of any condition.

The ‘Take a Seat’ project is looking for unwanted furniture, paint and wood for up-cycling and restoration and the sale of the restored items helps fund the partnership.

In addition, both sites have gardens and nurseries and have also asked for gardening tools to help with the maintenance.

Manager Kate Fitch said: “Of course monetary donations are important to keep the charity running for its beneficiaries and for the Warrington community. However, this is a call for material donations, and we’re asking people to have a look around for furniture they are looking to throw away, gardening tools they no longer use, or any storage solutions they do not need, and get in touch, as we’re always so grateful for such donations.

“I believe Walton Lea Partnership is a fantastic asset to the Warrington area, but to keep it going we have to occasionally ask the generous people within the local area for their help. We would be so very grateful to anyone who donated, as it really does make a difference.”

If you can donate or volunteer to help call 860143 or 632847.

To find out more visit waltonleaproject.btck.co.uk or you can donate to the charity’s donation page - localgiving.com/charity/waltonleaproject.