A TEAM from Leeds Building Society’s Bradford branch spent a day volunteering at the Haworth Old School Room.

Three colleagues from the Bank Street branch, alongside regional manager Chris Ord, helped trustees with the general upkeep of the building, with jobs including cleaning, painting and gardening.

They took advantage of the society’s volunteering scheme which allows all employees a day’s paid leave annually to help a good cause of their choice.

Averil Kenyon, chairman of the charity Bronte Spirit, which manages the Old School Room, said: “Bronte Spirit would like to thank the Leeds Building Society volunteers for all their hard work and enthusiasm.

“Their weeding and sweeping work has made a huge difference to the look of the area – it now looks tidy, clean and cared for.

"The volunteers have started the process of painting the windows which look so much better and this progress will encourage others to finish the job. Their visit has also given a boost to the trustees trying to save this building.”