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Selco Builders Warehouse has named The Walsh Project for Positive Change CIC as a finalist for its 2026 Community Heroes initiative.
The Walsh Project for Positive Change CIC is an inclusive community wellbeing and development project, built on 15 years of grassroots experience supporting children, adults and families through Pitbull MMA. It aims to create a safe and welcoming space where people can feel included, build confidence, develop a sense of belonging and enhance their quality of life.
Now in its sixth year, the Selco Community Heroes initiative is designed to benefit small community projects that are building brighter futures for their local areas. The charity was selected by a panel including celebrity judge and TV tradesperson, Rob Bent.
The Project will join eight more finalists selected between April and November 2026 to face a public vote in December, which will decide the Community Heroes 2026 winner who will receive £15,000 in cash.
The Walsh Project for Positive Change CIC has already secured £2,000 to spend in its local Selco Builders Warehouse store in Coventry.
Paul Walsh, director & co founder at The Walsh Project for Positive Change CIC, said: “We’re incredibly proud and grateful to be named Selco’s Community Heroes’ first-place winner for August. This support will make a genuine difference to The Walsh Project for Positive Change CIC, helping us continue creating positive opportunities and making an impact in our local community. Being recognised in this way means so much to everyone involved.”
