COMMUNITY groups still have time to bid for a slice of a £75,000 prize.

Yorkshire Bank will make donations to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations who can demonstrate their support for the local community.

The overall winning group in each category will secure £10,000 of funding. Three others who impress will each be awarded £5,000.

David Thorburn, chief executive of Yorkshire Bank, said: “Yorkshire Bank’s Spirit of the Community Awards aim to recognise and support the vital contribution voluntary and charitable organisations make to their local communities and there’s still time for groups in Merseyside to enter the awards.”

The Clydesdale Bank will also award £75,000 to local organisations as part of the programme. For an application form see ybonline.co.uk/foundation or call in at a branch.The closing date for applications is March 31.