LOCAL community groups and good causes are in with a chance of winning £5,000 to help them get 2014 off to a flying start – thanks to Principality Building Society.

Principality is launching a nationwide appeal to find the community group, charity or organisation, which deserves a £5,000 New Year boost.

As well as the opportunity to fund their vital project or service, the winning group will also celebrate a successful year with a 2014 Christmas party courtesy of the building society.

Principality, which has branches in Cardigan and Newcastle Emlyn, is asking people to encourage their favourite community group or good cause to enter to be in with a chance of winning Principality’s Community Vote 2014.

James Enos at Principality’s Cardigan branch said: “The New Year is difficult for many people financially and we hope that for one lucky community group or charity, winning Principality’s Community Vote 2014 will help take the pressure off. There are so many groups doing wonderful things all over Wales and we are thrilled that one of them will benefit greatly from this money.”

Community groups or charity representatives should fill out an application form, available in Principality branches, and online at www.principality.co.uk/GoodwillVote.

Nominations close on January 11.