A charity for adults with learning difficulties has received a DIY SOS-style makeover.

The Boaz Project, in Sutton Scotney, was the recipient of a day of work by UK Power Networks Services.

The electricity infrastructure firm sent 40 staff to the farm, which helps adults with learning difficulties to gain work, skills and friendships.

The volunteers worked throughout the day to build raised beds in the horticulture area, strengthen chicken enclosures, insulate water pipes, refurbish the boot room, paint livestock accommodation, decorate communal areas, tidy up the entrance and install security.

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The electricity infrastructure firm sent 40 staff to the farm (Image: UK Power Networks Services) They were able to do this as part of the company's Donate a Day scheme, which gives staff two paid days each year to help charities and community groups. The team included contractors from LPC.

Stuart Palmer, the manager of The Boaz Project, described it as the biggest corporate volunteering event in its 17-year history and was amazed by the results.

He said: "UK Power Networks Services is a valued corporate partner and we are hugely grateful they were able to complete some really big and quite technical tasks to a high standard in a very short timescale.

"Their achievements have blown us away as we were expecting these projects to take considerably longer. Massive thanks to everyone involved."

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The Boaz Project offers adults, who are excluded from mainstream work, the opportunity to grow, harvest and cook their own food, learn skills and crafts, and care for animals such as donkeys and hens.

The charity provides 39 adults with a regular working purpose and a sense of camaraderie.

Rodney Booth, client delivery manager, said: "It was a privilege to help and support the incredible team at The Boaz Project farm charity.

"Giving back to the local community is a natural part of UK Power Networks Services' DNA and I am proud of the team and fantastic results achieved with our friends at The Boaz Project as part of this event."