A FILM promoting a package of innovative developments aimed at transforming key areas of Watchet has scooped a top prize.

The Onion Collective's plans to regenerate the town and its fortunes by creating a harbourside community gallery, studio, workshop and café hub on the East Quay has won first prize of £1,000 in the Power to Change film competition.

Power to Change is a £150 million Big Lottery funded initiative, backed by Trinity Mirror and the National Lottery, aimed at supporting community-led enterprise across England.

Ahead of the launch of the Power to Change Trust in 2015, Locality, the Plunkett Foundation and UnLtd have been contracted by the Big Lottery Fund to offer advice, ideas and support to community enterprises.

The Onion Collective's film beat off competition from entries across the country, focusing on projects ranging from circuses and skateparks to roof gardens and soup kitchens.

Judges chose the Onion Collective's film as the winner because of its "engaging and creative style and because of the scheme's potential to bring jobs, tourists and investment" to Watchet.

Onion Collective director Rachel Kelly said the organisation was thrilled to have won the competition.

"It was in itself something of a community project with everyone getting involved and sharing skills through to performing in front of camera," she said.

"So to everyone in Watchet who helped us make this film, we want to say a huge thank you.

"Our project represents the belief that community-led regeneration can empower a whole town and we are extremely proud to be a part of it."

The film was screened at a community consultation in the town last Thursday when the Onion Collective's scheme and a project for enhancing the boat museum were unveiled to local people.

Locality chief executive Tony Armstrong said: "We loved the Onion Collective's film - funny, entertaining and with a strong, clear message about their project and if it's anything like as good as the film, we can't wait to see it come to life."

Pictured are Onion Collective's directors - from the left, Georgie Grant, Jess Prendergrast, Naomi Griffith and Rachel Kelly