A cleaning firm is looking for spaces in the Vale of Glamorgan to spruce up in just 24 hours.
Mrs Bucket is asking local residents in the Barry area for nominations ahead of The Big Community Clean Up, which launches in September.
The Swansea-based company, which employs around 400 people, says it wants to give back to the communities it serves across south and west Wales.
Rachael Flanagan, chief executive of Mrs Bucket, said: "I am so excited to be launching this initiative. The idea is that we get our cleaning experts out to the winning community space and in 24 hours give it the refresh it deserves."
"We are thinking of community centres, community centres, village halls, youth clubs, scouts/guides huts, church halls, foodbanks, charity spaces, support hubs, day centres, community kitchens, and community art spaces – basically, any space that is used by a community in Barry that could do with a bit of TLC and a special Mrs Buckét spruce up."
"When I started this business nearly 20 years ago, it was built in the community that I live in – it’s the community that made Mrs Buckét the success it is today and so now it’s our time to give back. Think DIY SOS, but swap the hammers for mops and dusters, and possibly a paint brush."
"We want nominations for those community spaces that are vital to the people they serve, that are the lifeblood of an area. The places whose doors are always open but might be a little weather worn and need to get their shine back."
"Let me and my talented team of cleaning and mending experts in to give the space all the love and attention it deserves."
The nominations will be narrowed down to a top three by a team of judges - including Traitors star Andrew Jenkins and Big Moose founder Chloe Smith - before the winner is decided by a public vote with Rachael and a team of partners getting to work on the community space in September.
Stuart Powell, director of Newhall Janitorial, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to South Wales and the communities we serve."
"By contributing our time, resources and expertise to help restore and refresh shared public spaces, we’re not only promoting a cleaner environment but also fostering local pride and community spirit. It’s our way of saying thank you and making a positive impact where it matters most."
Rachael added: “This will be our first Big Community Clean Up, we are hoping to be able to run at least one a year to able to give back to the communities that have helped my business grow and also to help those communities that my colleagues and I live and work in."
“We hope to get as many nominations as possible to help us find the community spaces most in need of a bit of care and attention. So, if you use your community centre every day and feel like it could do with some TLC, or if your scout hall is looking more like a camp site every day – get in touch and tell us why it deserves the Mrs Buckét magic. We have the expertise and will do all we can to help you.”
To nominate your space for The Big Community Clean Up, visit the Mrs Bucket website.
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