A youth journalism charity has been awarded almost £10,000 to get more volunteers in Islington and Hackney involved in their work.

Headliners UK has received a £9,977 grant from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales which supports charities working with disadvantaged people.

The Islington-based charity aims to advance the education of children and young people, particularly those from inner city areas or from a needy family background, by teaching them journalism skills.

The youngsters research and produce their own stories on issues that affect them for publication and broadcast in the mainstream media.

Their work has been widely used in national and regional outlets including The Guardian, BBC London and London Tonight.

Fiona Wyton, director of Headliners, said: “The funding will make a great difference to engaging more young people to express themselves through a medium that they have grown up with.

“Currently we have over 80 taking part in Islington and Hackney and we hope to bring more on board soon.”