LOCAL charities and organisations are invited to apply to receive half the profits raised at the Ilkley Carnival.

The carnival committee is encouraging local schools, charities and groups to apply online for primary beneficiary status before the February 6 deadline.

Co-founder of LS29, Karen Goodman Picken, said: “The carnival raised the profile and increased the awareness of the group. More families have joined and benefited from the money.”

Apply at ilkleycarnival.org, or email Ilkley Carnival secretary Mari Hunt on carnisec@gmail.com.