CHARITIES, schools and good causes across East Lothian are being invited to bid for a share of £5,000.

The CALA Homes Community Bursary, in partnership with the East Lothian Courier, will see the money distributed by CALA Homes to good causes across the county.

Now in its fourth year in East Lothian, the fund aims to provide support for a wide range of community organisations and projects.

An impressive 127 causes applied for the East Lothian bursary last year, with 13 local organisations benefitting – including Cycling without Age in Musselburgh and Belhaven Community Garden.

Philip Hogg, sales and marketing director with CALA Homes (East), said: “The Community Bursary has become a valuable part of how we interact with the communities we work in.

“It’s an excellent way to find out about and support all of the different amazing things being done within the community.

“We’re delighted to be bringing the bursary back to East Lothian – we can’t wait to hear from this year’s cohort of good causes to see how we can help support the community.”

A selection panel of CALA Homes staff as well as Robbie Scott, editor of the Courier, will decide the recipients of the bursary funding.

He said: “We’re looking forward to seeing what benefits this year’s donation will bring East Lothian.”

Interested applicants can apply for a share of the bursary by downloading an application form from the CALA Homes website here.

The closing deadline for entries this year is Friday, March 20.