A GRASSROOTS charity has firmly planted its place in the community after receiving a four-figure cash boost from an online retail giant.

Social inclusion charity Inverclyde Shed have benefited from a £5,000 windfall from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Gourock.

The Faulds Park team handed over the sum to help the group support the community during the continuing period of uncertainty due to Covid-19.

The Inverclyde Shed team will use the funds to continue their work alleviating loneliness.

Chairperson Bruce Newlands told of his delight over the donation.

He said: "Like all charities, our services have never been needed more than they are now.

"Amazon’s support is hugely appreciated and will enable us to continue to reach and provide friendships and community to people in our area.

"Thank-you to Lorna Sharples and the team in Gourock for this donation."

Amazon say they were inspired by the charity's work and invested in the recreational facilities to help advance the social needs, health and wellbeing of people across Inverclyde.

The donation was made after a member of the Amazon team nominated the Shed to benefit from a special Covid-19 support initiative set up as part of the firm's programme to support communities.

Site leader Lorna was joined by her colleague Gillian Maxwell, community champion, on a visit to the charity's community garden in Gourock to hand over the donation.

Lorna, pictured left, said: "We’re proud to support organisations that are making a real difference in our community like the Inverclyde Shed.

"Its volunteers have been a great support to people in Inverclyde during Covid-19 and we want to lend a helping hand with this donation."