LOTTERY distributor the Community Fund would like to work with community and voluntary groups in Herefordshire.

"We are keen to fund groups who meet our beneficiary priorities," said Nuala O'Kane, regional committee chair.

"In the West Midlands, priorities are older people and their carers, black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people and their carers and refugee and asylum seekers."

She added: "We recognise that seeking funding and filling in the forms can be a daunting experience. Members of our West Midlands team, including our outreach officer, will be on hand to offer advice and guidance through briefings and advice sessions. In the first instance, we would urge anyone interested in finding out more to attend a briefing session at our office in Birmingham."

The Community Fund has an enquiry line.

"Many groups throughout the region have benefited from Community Fund grants," said Nuala.

The enquiries line is open from Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm, on 0121 200 3512.