A NORTH Somerset charity that supports people with learning difficulties has launched a drive to recruit more volunteers and collect more cash.

About 50 students of Brandon Trust will be going door-to-door in Clevedon, Nailsea and Portishead to tell people about the community services and projects the charity runs.

Staff and volunteers are keen to boost the amount being fund-raised so it can carry on rolling out a support programme across the district despite the threat of Government cuts.

The charity is also hoping to recruit 500 new supporters as part of the drive.

For more details on how to support the work of Brandon Trust call 0117 906 2916 or email fundraising@brandontrust.org