THREE community organisations in Hampshire have received grants thanks the Daily Echo's parent company.

The Gannett Foundation, run by Gannett, owners of Echo publishers Newsquest, supports non profit activities within the communities of businesses that they support.

This year the foundation is supporting three community projects in our area.

The Romsey Men's Shed is £2,000 to extend a workshop which will provide the charity with additional storage space.

The charity aims to tackle social isolation among older men.

The Rose Road Association, in Southampton, a charity that works with children and adults across Hampshire who are disabled will receive a grant of £5,861.

This money will help them purchase and install three new hoists at a centre providing overnight accommodation for disabled children and young people.

Finally the Winchester Street Reach, a charity that works with young disadvantaged people will also receive £5,740 to go towards a three day residential camping trip for disadvantaged people between the ages of 11 and 18.

All three organisations were selected to received grants after they applied earlier this year through the Echo.

Simon Westrop, chairman of the trustees for the Gannett Foundation, said: “Amid all the political and economic turmoil, real life goes on of course.

"And it is a privilege for the trustees to be able to do a little something to help where we can.

“If your application did not succeed this time, please don’t be discouraged, but look at the applications that have won grants and think how you can come up with even better ideas next year.

“Often we think the best applications are not the headline-grabbers but the small ones that meet a particular need and instantly improve daily life.

"For instance, the new kettle the community centre has been wanting for ages.

"So think practically.”

Applications to apply for next years grant can be made through applying to the Daily Echo.

Residents can submit applications from July and a notice will be given in the paper and online.