Grants up to £10k are available to support Berkshire. Charities and groups are being invited to apply for funds by local granting charity Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF).

Seven funds are now receiving applications which cover a huge scoop of issues and projects in Berkshire. The money will support people of all ages struggling with disadvantage.

The BCF campaign fund Vital for Berkshire is one of those included. This fund is raising money to support those with issues that prevent them from having a safe home, good health and secure employment.

Another, Give a Child a Chance, funds children living in Berkshire facing disadvantage and those living with disabilities.

Applications are open now until October to apply go to http://www.berkshirecf.org/grants/