TIME is running out for primary schools in Ledbury to apply for funding to support academic, sporting and musical achievements.

More than 40 children and a range of schools from across Herefordshire have received funding from the Margaret Allen Foundation since 2009.

Ten primary schools successfully applied to the Margaret Allen Foundation last year and educational grants are also available to support individual children living in the Ledbury area.

The deadline for all applications is March 2.

Grants to Herefordshire primary schools are available up to £2,000.

Grants to individual children, aged between five and 11 years old living in Herefordshire, are available up to £400.

Application forms are available from The Clerk to the Margaret Allen Foundation, c/o Monmouth School for Girls by telephoning 01600 711229, or by emailing maf@habsmonmouth.org