A CHARITABLE body in Cirencester is offering small grants for community projects and to help people pay for training.   

Soroptimist International of Cirencester and District Charitable Trust is inviting applications from groups and individuals living in Cirencester.

Residents need to apply for The Dorothy Minnis Awards grant before June 5.

Send your applications to: Mrs Anne Croft, Century House, Silver Street, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5TS.

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with more than 80,000 members which works to transform the lives of women and girls.