ST Helena Hospice is appealing for help to win a £3,000 grant from Lloyds bank.

The Colchester hospice is one of 1,400 good causes shortlisted for 2014 Lloyds Bank Community Fund awards.

The recipients of the awards will be chosen by an online poll. St Helena’s Helen Scatola, said: “It would make a big difference to St Helena Hospice, enabling us to help continue to support families and patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.”

To vote for the hospice, go to at lloydsbank.com/community fund and search for “St Helena Hospice” before October 10.