HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon Homes South Coast is urging youth groups, schools and sports clubs on the Isle of Wight to apply for a share of its £1million pound charity giveaway, before it’s too late.

Projects must make their applications to the Building Futures scheme at www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/ before the closing deadline of May 31.

Persimmon’s scheme aims to support community groups working with under-18s across three categories — education and arts, health, and sport.

Matt Paine, managing director of Persimmon Homes South Coast, said: “We will make donations from £1,000 to £100,000 to grassroots sports groups, charities dealing with physical and mental health issues, and community arts and education projects.

“This funding could make a huge difference to schools, clubs and charities, so we really need them to apply now.”

A total of 128 grants of £1,000 will be awarded across Persimmon’s 32 regional businesses to improve local facilities and the delivery of vital community projects.

Three initiatives will go on to win £100,000 each through a national online public vote.

In addition to the £100,000 first prize in each sector, there will be a £50,000 second prize and £20,000 third prize, while a further 87 shortlisted projects will each receive £5,000.