Supermarket shoppers in Central Devon have raised over £3,500 for state-funded schools.

As part of the Asda ‘Cashpot for schools’ initiative, 709 customers in Central Devon have raised £3,579 to support 41 local primary schools.

Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Shadow Chancellor, said: “Asda’s initiative has been hugely successful, and the money raised will benefit many children in my constituency.

“The majority of primary schools in Central Devon are taking part, and I look forward to seeing which projects schools choose to invest.”

The ‘Cashpot for Schools’ initiative started in September and in the South West, a total of £319,976 has been donated, out of more than £4.3m given by Asda to schools across the UK.