CHARITIES have just two weeks left to apply for a Gannett grant, with between £5,000 and £10,000 on offer.

Gannett, the parent company of Newsquest, owners of the Warrington Guardian, is looking to support charities which take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighbourhood improvements, economic development, youth development, local problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged or disabled people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.

Editor Carla Flynn said: “While preference may be given to ideas which create a durable legacy for the community, Gannett will also consider single events or projects of limited duration that otherwise meet the criteria.

“Grants are typically made for substantial projects, but it will also consider much more modest applications as well and actively encourages adventurous projects on a larger scale.”

Decisions in respect of the value of the funding will be made by the trustees and based on the evidence submitted.

Copies of the charity’s most recent financial accounts are required.

In addition, any supporting materials and further details concerning the overall aims of the charity should be included with each submission.

Each nomination will be judged on its own merits at the absolute discretion of the trustees, whose decision is final.

Applications must be submitted on the approved application form which is available to download here or alternatively email maureen.friday@nqnw.co.uk.

Any applications which do not meet the criteria or which do not follow the rules and procedures will be rejected.

The completed form and supporting document should be sent via email to maureen.friday@nqnw.co.uk by 5pm on October 14.