A chairman of a Friends group has won a national award for his work organising volunteers to maintain the upkeep of a park.

Marc Ellul, who is chairman of the Friends of Tatem Park, in Enfield, won the Community Champion Award at the annual Fields in Trust Awards 2017.

Marc works with Enfield Council on projects to do with Tatem Park, organising volunteers and fundraising.

Marc Ellul, said: “I really enjoyed spending time with fellow people committed to their parks and green spaces.

“Winning this award has given us added motivation to push forward and make further improvements to the park.”

The Fields in Trust Awards celebrate some of the country’s best open spaces, rewarding the efforts and achievements of people who make sure they are of a high standard for public use.

Now in their sixth year, the Awards’ President is Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge.

Helen Griffiths, chief executive of Fields in Trust, said: “On behalf of the team at Fields in Trust I would like to congratulate all of tonight’s winners.

“These awards give us the opportunity to shine a light on some of the UK’s most beautiful green spaces up and down the country.

“Despite their undeniable contribution to the happiness and health of our community, parks and outdoor spaces are often undervalued.

“This annual event not only gives the public the opportunity to champion their favourite park, but allows us to showcase some of the people and organisations that work tirelessly to ensure the upkeep and community enjoyment of these wonderful spaces.”

The Fields in Trust Charity protects open spaces from sports pitches to children’s playgrounds, bicycle trails and country parks.