Community groups are being encouraged to apply for a cash boost.

Hertsmere Borough Council run a community grant scheme which provides small scale financial support to voluntary or charitable organisations.

Nearly £40,000 was awarded to organisations in Hertsmere during 2017/18. Grants can be used to help buy equipment, produce marketing information, training, upgrading facilities or venue hire. The maximum amount which can be applied for is £2,000.

Cllr Caroline Clapper, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and health, said: "I'd encourage any local group that needs a helping hand to get in touch with us to find out if they would be entitled to receive money towards organisational or project costs.

“We have received a range of community grant applications during the last financial year towards a number of projects that benefit people from across the borough.

“Increasingly, our emphasis is on helping communities to help themselves. If you are a community group or charity operating in the Hertsmere area, in need of extra funds, then now is the time to apply.”

Applications for community grants must be made by Thursday 31 May 2018.

To apply for a community grant fill out a form at www.hertsmere.gov.uk/communitygrants, call 020 8207 7801 or email corporate.support@hertsmere.gov.uk