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Community projects are being urged to apply for a share of more than £4 million of funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Charities and community groups are eligible for grants between £500 and £20,000.

Funding will be allocated through one of three trusts, which support different categories of projects:

People’s Postcode Trust seeks applications for projects that focus on the prevention of poverty, promotion of human rights, equal rights and conflict resolution for some of society’s most vulnerable groups;

Postcode Local Trust supports wildlife, sustainability, play areas and green spaces;

Postcode Community Trust focuses on grass-roots sports, arts, recreation and healthy living programmes.

With previous projects ranging from sports clubs, to mental health groups, to wildlife conservation charities, this is a fantastic opportunity for groups to access funding.

As a charity lottery, a minimum of 30 per cent goes directly to charities. The People’s Postcode Lottery has raised more than £221.2m for more than 3000 good causes.

For more information on how to apply for funding go to www.postcodetrust.org.uk; www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk and www. postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk.

Applications are now open and will close on August 28.