The Down Syndrome Training and Support Service, based at the Pamela Sunter Centre in Town Lane, Thackley, has been shortlisted for the final public voting stage of the Lloyds Banking Group Community Fund programme.

The charity now needs people to vote for it online at lloydsbankinggroupcommunities.com.

You can also text VOTE and the organisation code LS1 to 61119. Voting closes on Sunday, September 9.

Dr Wendy Uttley, group coordinator said: “The funding we have asked for is £5,000 to fund an additional practitioner to help with the delivery of our early development groups and training.”