Community worker Malcolm Walters is a big fan of Bradford Cares.

Last June, the Odsal Community Centre manager was part of a three-day pilot scheme for the Business in the Community initiative.

More than 50 tax inspectors from the Inland Revenue and office staff from the Yorkshire Bank descended on Odsal to lend a helping hand.

While the bankers repainted the centre, the tax inspectors picked up their spades and hedge clippers and tidied up the gardens of elderly and disabled residents.

Mr Walters hopes Bradford Cares will be every bit as successful this year.

Co-ordinator Jo Crossley has planned another three days of action on June 7, 8, and 9.

And businesses have joined forces across Bradford to back the scheme - which offers employees the chance to give something back to the people around them.

A key element of the project is that Bradford Cares staff broker events between the businesses and the community - but volunteers manage and organise the challenge.

Mr Walters said: "It's really about establishing links between groups like ourselves and businesses, which is good for both sides."

As part of the Bradford Cares initiative, Telegraph & Argus readers can write to the paper with suggestions of community groups and non-profit making organisations which would benefit from the scheme.

Co-ordinator Miss Crossley said: "We are looking for practical, one-off projects, for example decorating, gardening or tidying, for community groups."

Write to Charles Heslett, City Centre reporter, Telegraph & Argus, Hall Ings, BR1 1JR by Wednesday, May 16. All suggestions will be forwarded to Bradford Cares.