OSWESTRY'S Movement Centre is one of three Shropshire charities to be awarded £1,000 as part of a national group's work.

The centre, which is based at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, received the donation from the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards after public nominations.

For the fourth year running, the Benefact Group is giving away £1million to charities through its Movement for Good awards.

Members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts, with 250 awards of £1,000 available now for donation.

Thanking supporters in Shropshire Mark Hews, group chief Executive of Benefact Group, said: “We would like to thank every single person who took the time to nominate a good cause as part of our Movement for Good Awards.

"Benefact Group is the fourth largest corporate donor in the UK and has an ambition to be the biggest.

"Owned by a charity, all of its available profits go to good causes, and the more the group grows, the more the group can give.

"As a company whose purpose is to contribute to the greater good of society, charitable giving is at the heart of what we do.

"We know that £1,000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how this financial boost will change lives for the better.”

Alongside the Movement Centre, the Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust and Cuan Wildlife Rescue also received money, following overwhelming public support in the county.

More than 800 kind-hearted residents have voted for charities across the county so far. In total, more than 104,000 people around the UK supported the Movement for Good awards, with over 7,250 charitable causes up and down the country receiving votes.

The 250 winning charities were picked at random from those nominated, with a further 250 winners being selected in September.

It’s quick and easy to nominate, you can vote for your favourite charity online at: www.movementforgood.com

A further 120 £1,000 grants will be given away in December and £500,000 will also be given in larger grants later this year.

For more information about the awards visit www.movementforgood.com