THE Inverclyde Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund of almost £250k is now open for applications.

Groups which help to promote and improve adult mental health can now submit applications to the Scottish Government funding pot.

The district has been awarded £244,609 for 2021/22.

The fund is being administered by CVS Inverclyde in partnership with the the Health & Social Care Partnership and third sector groups.

Applications will be accepted until 10am on December 14.

To find out more visit www.cvsinverclyde.org.uk