I write on behalf of Group Five to thank all those supporters who have endeavoured to help us attain a grant from Wiltshire Council.

Although this has not been successful, many people have been working tirelessly on our behalf for several months.

I would particularly like to thank Councillors Graham Payne, Helen Osborn, Jeff Osborn and Terry Chivers and Dr Andrew Murrison MP.

They have been at the forefront of our attempt to obtain a grant and their efforts are very much appreciated.

As we have not been successful in obtaining a Wiltshire Council grant, as well as applying to our regular supporters, Group Five has had to apply for grants from other sources who are not familiar with our work, and hopefully these will be able to fill the gap.

Group Five provides furniture free of charge to needy families within West Wiltshire who, for whatever reason, are unable to afford to purchase their own. We collect all types of furniture but are always short of chests of drawers, wardrobes, microwaves, saucepans and carpets.

If you wish to donate furniture to us, please phone our office on 01225 764849 any weekday morning when one of our volunteers will be pleased to help you.

David Gowen, Treasurer and Co-ordinator, Group Five , Ashton Mill, West Ashton Road, Trowbridge.