'We couldn't be happier to be chosen'

GOOD causes across the UK are celebrating after the Pride of Britain Fund announced the winners of grants totalling more than £100,000.

- By EMILY GRAY Reporter [e-mail]

The money will be given to local community groups and individuals around the UK to mark the 25th year since the Pride of Britain Awards were founded by the Mirror.

The Fund shortlisted from almost 2,000 applications, and local communities then voted to decide which projects in their area were most deserving of funding.

One of the winners from Newcastle is True Colour Theatre, which will receive £2,500 to support its work providing inclusive performing arts classes.

The group's Founder Alisar Taylor told us a little about what the funding would enable them to do.

“True Colours Theatre provides inclusive performing arts classes in the North East.