A Tottenham charity which supports disabled people and their families is seeking support in its quest to win top prize in a nationwide competition – and with it £5,000.

Markfield community centre and adventure playground, based in Markfield Park, is one of 12 finalists from around the UK going before a public vote in the Selco Stars competition, which attracted hundreds of entries.

Leading builders merchants Selco Builders Warehouse – which has a branch in Tottenham on White Hart Lane – has organised the competition, designed to support charities and community groups.

Over each of the last six months, judges have selected two causes to receive £500 worth of building materials and now the shortlisted groups will be aiming to top a vote and land a cash windfall.

To vote for Markfield, visit: www.selcobw.com/selcostars

Markfield is an inclusive community hub in Tottenham. Its services include after-school clubs and holiday playschemes for disabled children, arts and social clubs for disabled adults, family support services and community drop-in sessions.

The charity is looking to revamp its soft play area and would use the money from Selco to make that dream a reality.

Sarah Miller, director of Markfield, said: “The £5,000 would make such a huge difference to the charity.

“Our soft play room is the highlight for many of the children who use our facilities and it badly needs a refurb. This money would be hugely appreciated.”

Carine Jessamine, marketing director at Selco, added: “We were inundated with applicants from a host of good causes with outstanding credentials so Markfield has done extremely well to be shortlisted.

“It does excellent work in the community and hopefully the whole of Tottenham will get behind the charity in its quest to win an amount of money which would make a huge difference to the work it does.”

With hundreds of trade brands always in stock and open seven days and for a minimum of 80 hours per week, Selco’s 66 UK branches are firmly focused on helping tradespeople complete their jobs as quickly and effectively as possible.

As well as offering trade services and a café in branch, Selco also has a strong digital presence including Click ‘N’ Deliver, a 30 minute Click & Collect service and a free Project List app which allows tradespeople to plan, manage and quote for all jobs – as well as complete purchases – through their smartphone.