A children's centre with hopes for a larger nursery was the first to receive funding from the council.

The new Elmbridge Community Fund, launched in January of this year, has given a grant of £1,300 to the Oasis Children's Centre in Cobham.

The new family centre in Cedar Road will provide care for more nursery age children and work with vulnerable families and children in the community.

MP for Esher and Walton, Dominic Raab, who is also a panel member, said: "We are delighted that the Elmbridge Community Fund has been able to support such an active local childcare centre.

"Although Elmbridge is often perceived as a universally wealthy borough there are pockets of very real disadvantage and many people need extra support.

"The Elmbridge Community Fund works with existing charities and community groups to provide a simple way for local residents to support local communities in need."

Find out more about the fund at cfsurrey.org.uk/elmbridge.