THE deadline for charities in the Thames Valley to benefit from cash awards offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (IECAEW) has been extended to March 16.

The Everybody Counts Awards offered chartered accountants the chance to win £2,000 for their charity of community projects.

Winners in each category is selected on the basis of time, level of involvement and commitment he or she has made. The winner will be announced at the Institute's annual dinner.

For more information contact Jade Peters on 020 7920 8692.