A CARE farm near Worcester could be in with the chance of winning up to £70,000 thanks to National Lottery. 

Five projects that work closely with the community have been nominated and hope to use the funding to make a substantial impact on people's lives.

In order to secure the National Lottery Funding, people have to vote for who they want to win via The People’s Projects. 

Three projects with the most public votes will receive grants up to £70,000 and the runners-up will also win £10,000 towards their project.

All of the projects will get a chance to feature on ITV.

Care Farm for Everyone by Wildgoose Rural Training in Hallow, Worcestershire is one of the projects  with a chance of winning funding. 

This project aims to reduce loneliness by bringing people with disabilities and additional needs together to look after a farm and its animals, learning new skills.

Other projects across the West Midlands are also in with a chance.

Brum Rocks! by Misfits Music Foundation in Birmingham and the Black Country

The project will bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy music workshops, accumulating in a final celebratory performance.

People will be given the opportunity to sing and play a musical instrument whilst building relationships and learning new skills.

Donnington Togetherness Lunch Club by Donnington Partnership CIO in Telford, Shropshire

Vulnerable, isolated and older people will be brought together at a weekly lunch club to enjoy a hot meal with others in this project.

This project also helps improve people's mental health and well-being by providing social activities.

Doulas for All by Elayos in Birmingham

Women at the start of their motherhood journey will be supported by a doula who give them the physical and emotional support they need.

Youth Centre for all by Urban Heard: Youth Engagement Specialist CIC in Chelmsley Wood and Fordbridge, Solihull

Young people will be brought together through creative activities and workshops to develop their life skills.

Voting opens at 9am on Monday, May 15 and closes on Friday, May 26.