Community projects in Mansfield could receive a cash injection thanks to Tesco’s Bags Of Help initiative.

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch the monthly roll-out of its funding scheme, which sees grants of up to £4,000 — all raised from the 5p bag levy — being awarded to community projects.

Tesco’s Bags Of Help project has already delivered more than £28.5m to more than 4,000 projects across UK and the supermarket is calling on community groups in Mansfield to put themselves forward for a grant.

Three groups in each area will be awarded grants every other month.

Tesco customers can vote with a token given to them at the checkout every time they shop.

Community groups and charities can apply for funding and Tesco customers and colleagues can nominate projects they would like to see receive cash.

Ask in store for more information or visit the Bags Of Help website at www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp