Calderdale residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive donation

The Benefact Group Movement for Good Awards will give away £240,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.

For 12 days in the lead up to Christmas the specialist financial services group is giving £1,000 to twenty charities each day - with 240 charities in total benefitting from a festive financial boost.

Nominations are now open, and residents of Yorkshire are being encouraged to nominate a cause they care about to give them a chance of receiving a share of the award money.

Draws will take place every weekday from December 1 to 16 and nominating can be done through the online form at www.movementforgood.com.

Winners are drawn at random with every charity nominated in with a chance of winning a vital donation this Christmas.

Last year My Mito Mission and Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds were all local recipients of £1,000 in the draw.

Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive of Benefact Group, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our 12 Days of Giving campaign again this year, giving away £240,000 in donations to causes nationwide.

"We know how much charities need support, particularly during the festive season, so we’re asking the people of Yorkshire to take a few minutes to nominate a cause that is particularly close to their hearts.

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

"Owned by a charity ourselves, Benefact Group donates all its available profits to good causes, which means that more the Group grows, the more it can give.”