A community centre and a school, both in Enfield, are set to make significant improvements to their facilities after being awarded a share of a £15,000 community fund.

The popular Ruth Winston Community Centre in Palmers Green was awarded £10,000 worth of materials and labour through TG Lynes’ Helping Hands campaign.

Southbury Primary School in Ponders End, meanwhile, is also celebrating after securing £5,000 worth of support from the leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier.

The good causes were chosen by a team of TG Lynes judges from dozens of applications.

TG Lynes launched Helping Hands to support good causes close to its Enfield headquarters.

Maria Ortiz Vega, Centre/Accounts Manager at The Ruth Winston Community Centre, said: “We are overwhelmed to secure this funding.

“We have over 500 members from across the Enfield borough area and provide a bright, welcoming environment where people from all walks of life can join in a wide range of activities, from Tai Chi to lessons in using smartphones.

“This generous funding from TG Lynes will help us to improve facilities for our disabled users and also to make an additional activity space available for the community.

“Fundraising is always tough so to have the backing of a significant local business like TG Lynes is really encouraging.”

Other regular activities at The Ruth Winston Community Centre include exercise classes, quizzes, a film club, crafts and a wine appreciation society.

Southbury Primary School, on Swansea Road, faces a constant battle to maintain its building, parts of which are 118 years old.

The school will use its Helping Hands support to make repairs to walls, gates, water fountains and toilets.

Rebecca Panteli, Headteacher at Southbury Primary School, said: “We are determined to provide the very best environment possible for our 420 pupils, but it is no secret that school budgets are a challenge.

“To receive the support of TG Lynes means so much and will make a significant difference.”

TG Lynes has been an important part of the Enfield community since moving to its purpose built, 60,000sq ft Brancroft Way facility 21 years ago.

The business is renowned for its vast stockholding of valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.

Managing Director Andrew Ingram said: “We are proud of our Enfield roots and the majority of our employees come from the local area so it’s a campaign that really resonates throughout the business.

“Naturally, we want to do what we can to support the community and Helping Hands gives us the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

“Having visited both The Ruth Winston Community Centre and Southbury Primary School myself, I know these are two very worthy causes and both are committed to providing the very best facilities. I know they will use their funding wisely for the benefit of their users.”