Marks and Spencer (M&S) colleagues from Norwich took part in a week-long volunteering drive to make a difference to the communities they serve.

Eastern Daily Press: The M&S team renovating the reception area at St Martins Under 1 Roof Photo: M&SThe M&S team renovating the reception area at St Martins Under 1 Roof Photo: M&S (Image: M&S)

As part of the country-wide drive to put in more than 40,000 hours to local projects, a team of seven from the Norwich store renovated the reception are at St Martins training centre, Under 1 Roof. The centre provides training on skills development for homeless people in the city.

Chris Luff, store manager for M&S Norwich, said: 'We're really excited to be coming together as a team to support St Martins. Volunteering makes a profound difference to communities, and we believe that lots of small actions from lots of people creates a lasting impact to initiatives that do so much good in Norwich.'

Dr Jan Sheldon, chief executive of St Martins said: 'The team from M&S have worked really hard all week and have transformed our reception area into a vibrant and welcoming space.'

Eastern Daily Press: The M&S team renovating the reception area at St Martins Under 1 Roof Photo: M&SThe M&S team renovating the reception area at St Martins Under 1 Roof Photo: M&S (Image: M&S)