A new care home in Wantage is asking the community to nominate local heroes for the chance to win a cash prize.

Charlton Lodge is set to open its doors in October and is currently searching for people or organisations who consistently go above and beyond.

The winner of the competition will receive £300 and there will also be prizes of £150 and £50 for second and third place respectively.

Mark Young, customer relations manager at Charlton Lodge, said: "Everyone has an unsung hero in their life – the person who organises everything, is always there for whoever needs them and never shies away from lending a helping hand.

"Here at Charlton Lodge, we want to say thank you to those people who consistently go above and beyond – whether they’re a volunteer at a local charity, a leader at a community group or simply a friend who always goes the extra mile.

"We’re inviting locals to share their story, so we can say thank you with a well-deserved treat - we can’t wait to read lots of heart-warming stories."

Nominations can be made by visiting the Care UK website and explaining in 100-400 words why the nominee deserves to be rewarded before 11.59pm on October 28.

Charlton Lodge, which will host a launch event in January, will provide full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care.