Stepaside CP School is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 - raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores - being awarded to local community projects.

Three groups in every Tesco region have been shortlisted to receive the cash award and shoppers are being invited to head along to Tesco stores to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.

Stepaside CP School is one of the groups on the shortlist.

The school plans to spend any money awarded on the provision of an outdoor classroom.

Last year, their wooden outdoor play equipment was declared unsafe and had to be removed. Thanks to the voluntary efforts of a parent, the site has now been cleared and is ready for redevelopment. The school has been recognised for our outdoors schools work and are keen to provide a space for classes to work outside in the open air.

Voting is open in three local Tesco stores throughout November and December. Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop at Pembroke Dock, Tenby and Saundersfoot branches of the store.

Tesco’s Bags of Help project has already delivered over £36 million to nearly 8,000 projects up and down the UK. Tesco customers get the chance to vote for three different groups every time they shop. Every other month, when votes are collected, three groups in each of Tesco’s regions will be awarded funding.

Funding is available to community groups and charities looking to fund local projects that bring benefits to communities. Anyone can nominate a project and organisations can apply online. To find out more, visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp