AN award-winning Worcester funeral director is sponsoring the UK Charity Awards.

AV Band won a UK Charity Award in 2002 for its support and commitment to good causes in the community.

"Last year, we were the winner of the Corporate Community Involvement Award," said Darryl Mogg, funeral director at the St Nicholas Street-based firm.

"It recognises the support businesses give their communities and we felt it was important to support it, encouraging people to become involved with local good causes.".