WINCHESTER Guildhall will be the venue for the 2012 Wessex Charity Awards.

Organised by Charisma Charity Recruitment, it will feature a gala dinner and awards presentation.

Up to 300 guests are expected for the event, which will be held on Thursday, October 11.

Before then, people are being invited to nominate charities and volunteers that go the extra mile to make a difference.

Nominations will be open from Friday, June 1 to Saturday, June 30.

Six awards will be presented including best charity, chief executive, volunteer, fundraising project and charity business supporter of the year. There will also be a lifetime achievement award.

Email admin@wessexcharityawards.co.uk, visit wessexcharityawards.co.uk/nominate.html or call 01962 610077 for more details about the event and how to make a nomination.