A Northumberland theatre charity has received a £1,000 funding boost.

Dragon Tale Theatre Group, dedicated to free access to the arts for all, was awarded as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.

The charity offers free arts sessions to the Prudhoe community, allowing anyone with an interest in theatre to participate in quality arts experiences centred around singing, dancing and acting.

The donation will be used to teach new skills to members of all ages, fostering creativity and confidence.

It will also support their efforts in staging a community pantomime production.

The funds will help the charity maintain an inclusive environment where everyone can explore and develop their talents.

Stu Rutherford-Orrock, co-ordinator of engagements, logistics and partnerships at Dragon Tale Theatre Group, said: "The grant is integral to helping us maintain our 'free access to all' offer for anyone who wishes to take part.

"This is something which is becoming more difficult to uphold and sustain due to rising costs and financial pressures from all directions.

"We are working harder than ever to ensure that our members can enjoy our offer free of financial burden - the support of Movement for Good is integral in allowing us to continue that."

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards gives away more than £1 million to charities across the year and invites members of the public to nominate causes close to their hearts.

So far, 150 awards of £1,000 have been donated to charities across the UK and Ireland.

Further winners will be revealed later in the year and Northumberland residents are encouraged to keep nominating.

Mark Hews, group chief executive at Benefact Group, said: "We would like to thank every single person who took the time to nominate a good cause as part of our Movement for Good Awards.

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

Benefact Group has donated more than £200 million to charitable causes since 2014 and last year was recognised as the third biggest corporate giver in the UK.