A retirement developer has donated to Exmouth Men's Shed.

The £500 donation was given by the team behind the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development, The Curlews, in a bid to support the community resource in Exmouth.

Exmouth Men's Shed, based at Clayton House on Salterton Road, provides a safe meeting place for people who may be isolated or lonely.

The shed encourages members to pursue practical interests and participate in creative projects.

However, funding for the organisation has worn thin and the donation from McCarthy Stone will support their efforts to unite people and encourage connection.

Tim, head of operations at Exmouth Men's Shed, said: "We can't thank McCarthy Stone enough for their generous donation, which came at just the right time.

"Exmouth Men's Shed has become a key part of the community, working closely with a number of schools and groups to provide support and create a safe and fun environment in which to share skills and try something new.

"We're hoping to install various fixtures and fittings to allow our members to get involved in more skills.

"Using the donation from McCarthy Stone, we can purchase the materials and equipment we need.

"This means we can provide members with a better-equipped facility, which will ultimately help them with their own projects, as well as those that will benefit the Exmouth community."

Verity McKay, divisional marketing manager at McCarthy Stone, said: "Supporting and engaging with the communities close to our developments is a key focus at McCarthy Stone and we are delighted to lend a helping hand to Exmouth Men's Shed, which has been a prominent feature in the local town.

"As a company specialising in the development of friendly and welcoming communities for retirees, the happiness and welfare of older people is at the heart of everything we do.

"This makes initiatives such as this a great fit for us.

"We look forward to seeing the Men's Shed continue its work in supporting the wider community through its range of activities."