A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has welcomed lottery funding for five projects in his constituency and urges others to reap the rewards by applying for grants.

Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston said he was 'delighted' that the Big Lottery Fund had provided £49,385 of funding to the projects in his constituency during September.

The beneficiaries are the Friends of St Barnabas School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Crowle CE First School, Green Door and Claines Church of England Primary School.

The funds will be used on projects ranging from health camps and portable exercise resources and hosting engagement activities for people experiencing the effects of substance misuse and addiction.

Mr Huddleston said: “I know how hard the National Lottery works to ensure that its money reaches the people and organisations it believes can make a real difference and the number of successful bids from Mid Worcestershire are a testament to how active and community-minded its residents are.

"The projects funded by this investment will make a real difference to Worcestershire residents and I re-iterate my previous call for any local groups or individuals with ideas to make life better for the community to apply for lottery funding.”