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Local charities are being invited to bid for cash donations from the police property fund.

The fund is built up from the proceeds of lost and recovered unclaimed property sold at auction. and each year the sum is divided up between local groups and charities to help community projects.

Groups can apply for donations to a police panel for consideration.

Applicants should apply in writing and include the organisations name and address, a brief description of its work, what the money is needed for and who cheques should be made out to.

Send applications to Chief Superintendent Steve Harris, area commander, Folkestone Police Station, Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, by Friday, November 9.