GRANTS of up to £7,000 are up for grabs for voluntary, community and charitable groups in Halton from the local network fund for children and young people.

"The community fund helps fund a diverse range of projects and manages a variety of funds," said Val Bayliff, community foundation for Merseyside outreach manager.

"We have a range of funding available to groups in Halton and I'd urge them to visit our website for more details."

Visit cfmerseyside.org.uk or call 0151-966 4604.