AN MP has urged community groups to apply for a share of more than £4 million of funding raised by the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The lottery support different categories of projects ranging from mental health groups to wildlife conservation charities.

MP for Pendle Andrew Stephenson said: “I know many local charities and community groups do fantastic work on very limited budgets but securing extra funds can make a huge difference."

Applications for the latest round of funding are now open and will close on August 28.

For more information, visit the Trusts’ website www.postcodetrust.org.uk.