A HOMEBUILDER is inviting local charities and groups to apply for a share of a bursary to help fund projects which make a difference in the local community.

CALA Homes Midlands has unveiled a £5,000 Community Bursary to support local causes in and around the Cotswolds.

Application forms can be requested by emailing midlands.bursary@cala.co.uk and must be submitted by Friday, June 9.

Applicants must state the amount they would like to secure and what the money will be used for to be in with a chance of receiving funding.

Kevin Whittaker, CALA Homes’ regional chairman, said: “We feel it is extremely important to play an active role in the areas in which we build so we’ve set up the Community Bursary to be able to give back to the fantastic communities in and around our Cotswolds developments.

“We look forward to welcoming applications from groups both large and small and I’d like to urge local organisations or charities looking to fund anything from new equipment, charitable events, workshops or classes that are beneficial to the local area to get in touch.”

CALA has launched its new Community Bursary in communities across the country as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local initiatives.

The housebuilder is currently building a number of developments in the Cotswolds including High Trees in Tetbury and Cotswold Gate in Moreton-in-Marsh.

For more information, visit www.cala.co.uk/bursary