OTLEY Carnival Committee has publicly thanked everyone who helped it win a £500 award.

The group has received the boost thanks to the Skipton Building Society's Grassroots Giving Scheme, which relies on a public vote.

A committee spokesman said: "We would like to thank everyone who voted for us to become a Skipton Building Society Grassroots Giving beneficiary for 2015.

"We were one of the 70 groups selected from a shortlist of 1,000, which must have been a tough task!

"This money will help support our 2016 beneficiaries, which are Yorkshire Cancer Research, Behind Closed Doors and Wheatfields Hospice.

"Once again, thanks to all those who supported us and their continued support for the carnival as we enter our 33rd year."

Launched in 2013, the Grassroots Giving scheme awards pots of £500 to more than 160 community groups annually.

Otley Carnival is run by volunteers and raises money for several local charities or voluntary groups each year.