Professionals from across the borough are being encouraged become a mentor to help young volunteers take the lead with charity and community groups.

Voluntary Action Harrow (VAH), which helps and supports groups, is calling on professionals to help and encourage more young people to become trustees of charities and voluntary groups.

Earlier this month the group launched a new project to tackle the growing concerns about diversity of charities at a local level.

Those interesting in helping young volunteers part of the not-for-profit sector in Harrow can call 020 8861 5894 or email contact@voluntaryactionharrow.org.uk to find out more.