CHARITIES in the Gazette patch can now apply for a grant through our parent company.

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc, the parent company of Newsquest Media Group, the owner of the Gazette.

The Foundation provides funding to registered charities and those in Dursley, Cam, Wotton, Thornbury, Yate, Chipping Sodbury and surrounding areas can now apply for a grant.

A spokesman for the Foundation said: "We entertain applications of any size or ambition. Typically our grants are modest sums for practical projects, but we frequently award sums of £10,000 or more to larger projects which deserve our backing.

"The Foundation will favour projects that demonstrate good planning, oversight and financial responsibility. As a prerequisite, the submission of 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."

Applications must be submitted by email on the approved application form, which can be downloaded here: GANNETT FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORM 2016.docx

Any applications which do not meet the Foundation's 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 michael.purton@gazetteseries.co.uk

Applications must arrive by 5pm on Friday, October 14, 2016.