Cornwall Wildlife Trust has scooped £12,000 in funding from the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund, beating four projects in the region to win the top prize.

The victory follows a six-week long campaign by the organisation calling on the local community to show its support after it was shortlisted for the national renewable community energy competition in July.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust staff will use the funds to fit solar PV at their headquarters in Shortlanesend to reduce their carbon footprint and save on their operating costs.