A team of employees from the Amazon centre in Sutton became painters and decorators when they volunteered their services to a charity that inspires and empowers people with disabilities to live more fulfilling lives.

Fourteen people helped to revamp rooms in Portland College’s new building in Nottingham city centre, which is due to welcome learners later this year.

Sean Montgomery, who works at Amazon and organised the volunteering, said: “Portland provides an incredible support system for people with disabilities in our community.”

Dr Mark Dale, principal of Portland Charity, added: “This expansion of our specialist further education provision will allow more people to benefit from the Portland experience.”