WARRINGTON based charities are being encouraged to try their arm at applying for a grant.

The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., the owner of the Newsquest Media Group of which the Warrington Guardian is part.

If you would like to apply, check the following guidelines before seeking further information You are a Warrington based registered charity (established for more than one year) You have not previously received funding from the Gannett Foundation or previously applied for funding and been rejected You are not a national or regional organisation unless the project addresses specific Warrington community needs You are not a local organisation registered to a national Charity You are not promoting religious causes, applying for a general appeal or multi-year campaign, are a medical or research organisation or an animal charity For further information, call Helen Burton on 434127 or email helen.burton@guardiangrp.co.uk