Read Easy Bridport is among the groups saying ‘cheers’ after sharing in a £26,000 charity pot.

Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse awarded money to 22 local causes through its Community Chest Awards.

The annual awards are an initiative created by the brewer with the ambition to improve both the facilities and the lives of people in the community, by providing grants to local voluntary groups and causes that require financial support.

The 18th annual awards ceremony was held at Hall & Woodhouse’s Crown Hotel, Blandford.

Read Easy, which helps adults with reading and writing, was awarded £420.

Other local recipients include Dorset Scrap Store (£500) and Dorset Mind (£1,500).

Read Easy Bridport is a local volunteer group which provides one-to-one reading coaching for adults. It is free and people can learn to read at their own pace without pressure.