Local MP Maria Miller has welcomed the news that Basingstoke Voluntary Action has secured £1.2million from the Big Lottery to support the work of Young Carers in Basingstoke and around Hampshire.
Maria said, " Basingstoke Young Carers provides vital support in the Borough. This Big Lottery award will enable the organisation to extend this much needed service around the County. The expertise of BVA has helped Young Carers from all over Hampshire to secure one of the largest ever Big Lottery awards."