THE search is on for a charity partner for an annual awards scheme which celebrates the very best of business in north Hampshire.

The INSPIRE Business Awards 2018 is looking for a charity to join up with which should benefit to the tune of thousands of pounds when the awards are held later this year.

The awards are open to businesses from across the north Hampshire region including, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet, Andover and everywhere in between so charities based in these areas are invited to apply for the partner role.

Event organiser Kathryn Price said: "We are looking a charity partner who can add something special to the awards celebration this November, and it return we would hope to raise £1000’s for their cause."

The closing date for applications is April 24.

To make an application contact kathryn.price@destinationbasingstoke.co.uk for an application pack highlighting what value your charity can bring to the event.

Last year, collections were made for the INSPIRE17 charity partner, Heartburn Cancer UK, which raises awareness of oesophageal cancer. Overall, £3,923 was raised on the night.

The INSPIRE awards evening will be held on Thursday, 22 November.