Extra help is at hand to support families in Somerset meet and beat challenges before they develop into crises.

Somerset Community Foundation is working in partnership with Somerset County Council, who have set aside £200,000 each year for the next three years towards funding community groups working with families with children aged 0-19 who need that extra helping hand.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available from The Local Community Fund for local charities, voluntary or community groups, sports clubs, or social enterprises based within Somerset West and Taunton and the deadline to apply is Friday 20 March.