LOCAL house builder CALA Homes has launched a £10,000 community bursary in Hampshire – and it is inviting charities, schools, community groups and good causes in the area to apply for a share of the funding.

The initiative is now in its fourth year and has supported more than 300 worthy causes in the areas in which CALA builds.

During that time it has awarded more than £300,000 to a wide variety of organisations including environmental charities, cancer support groups, food banks and sports clubs.

Alison Deakin, sales and marketing director at CALA Homes Thames, said: “CALA is committed to making a positive and lasting contribution to communities and we’re delighted to launch our bursary initiative in Hampshire for the first time.

“We look forward to hearing from a wide variety of local charities and good causes, and discovering not only the vital difference they make to the community, but also how we can support, sustain and amplify the great work that is being done in the area.”

For further information and to apply, visit cala.co.uk/bursary

Applications close on Friday, March 6.