A READING charity is calling on the public for support to help it win a share of a £1 million prize.

Didcot charity Quest for Learning is representing Persimmon Homes Wessex in the firm’s ‘Building Futures competition' and is in with a chance of getting £100,000 from the prize pot.

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Quest for Learning helps children who struggle to read after leaving primary school.

The group has been shortlisted to compete against grassroots sports groups, health organisations and arts projects.

Voting closes at midnight on September 18 at www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures.