A GRANT worth £10,000 is up for grabs for community groups who promote heart health across the North West from the national charity Heart Research UK.

Applications for the grant, made possible by the charity and food chain Subway, are now open.

The Heart Research UK and Subway Healthy Heart Grant is aimed at new and innovative projects that promote healthy hearts and reduce the risk of heart disease in the community.

Projects should deliver health initiatives such as cooking skills and healthy eating and should encourage people to get more active and promote positive mental wellbeing.

Subway stores across the region raised the £10,000.

In response to the pandemic, Heart Research UK have adapted the criteria for their Healthy Heart grants.

They will accept applications for projects which can be delivered remotely or with social distancing measures in place. This year they are also accepting applications for the funding of equipment only.

Kate Bratt-Farrar, Chief Executive of Heart Research UK, said: “Through our partnership with Subway, we hope to encourage people all across the country to make healthier choices and give them practical help to do so.

"This grant is available to ensure everyone can benefit from a healthier, happier and longer life.

“We’re looking for new and innovative projects that really have an impact, especially if they aim to improve the health of at risk or hard to reach communities.

"We’re really grateful to the many customers and staff at Subway stores who have raised the money to make this possible.”

The deadline for applying is June 29 can be done on the Heart Research UK website.