THE Trustees of Skipton Temperance Hall Fund are once again able to offer grants to charities and organisations working within the Craven district only.

Criteria for applicants must be:

* Support the temperance cause in some way.

* Provide help to Craven residents in need.

* Encourage a healthy lifestyle.

* Provide help to people with drug or alcohol problems.

* Involved in youth work.

Any organisation seeking a grant must apply in writing to: Mrs G Alcock 74 Tatton, Tarn House Country Park, Stirton, Nr, Skipton. BD23 3LQ.or email: Alcockg@hotmail.co.uk Applicants must provide:

* Full details of their organisation.

* Information on success in one of the five areas specified, within the Craven area.

* A copy of their most recent Annual Accounts.

The closing date is Wednesday July, 28.

Gillian Alcock

Secretary for Skipton Temperance Hall Fund