THERE are celebrations all round at an Evesham charity after it has been confirmed as a finalist for a county wide awards scheme.

Roundabout, which recycles and re-uses household furniture to give to those in need, has made it through to the final of the Worcestershire Apprentice Awards, after being nominated by South Worcestershire College.

It will battle it out in the Newcomer Apprenticeship Employer of the Year category.

The college made its nomination after one of its students, Paul Byatt, was employed by Roundabout in September last year and has since gone on to achieve full marks in his studies.

The 23 year-old, of Evesham, has achieved 100 per cent in his course work, so secure an NVQ Level 2 in business administration and such was his impact at Roundabout that he has been offered a full-time contract there.

Peter Andrews, manager of Roundabout said: "We at Roundabout are immensely proud of being selected as a finalist in these prestigious awards.

"Employing Paul as Roundabout’s first ever apprentice was a steep learning curve for us.

"Paul has benefited us as an organization by providing additional resilience in key areas of our operation and in return we have provided Paul with all of the necessary support and encouragement for him to succeed."

The awards ceremony will go ahead on Thursday, November 12 at The Tree Tops Pavilion, West Midland Safari Park.

For more information on Roundabout visit roundaboutevesham.org.uk