IN Oxfordshire, £73,077 has been given to good causes by Tesco Bags of Help community scheme since 2015.

Bags of Help has helped 154 community groups in the county.

By inviting customers to vote for the funding groups receive, Tesco put the power back with local people who know their area best, to decide where they would like the money to be spent.

The scheme is funded by the sales of carrier bags in Tesco stores.

Tesco customers get the chance to vote for three different groups every time they shop using the blue token given to them at checkouts.

Every other month, when votes are collected, three groups in each of Tesco’s regions will be awarded funding of £1,000 to £4,000.