From young rugby players to family events and Christmas gifts for older people, an Isle of Wight charity's November grants had all the bases covered.

The latest WightAID grants saw £6,742 awarded to eight different charities and organisations.

Other projects which received cash included AIM Autism Inclusion Matters, two Island primary schools, a Christian group in Newport and Sight for Wight.

Amy Underwood, WightAID administrator, said: "The latest round of giving shows the diversity of organisations needing our support. We are delighted to have helped these eight groups."

Isle of Wight County Press: Pete from Revive, Bex and Ben from Vectis Rugby Club, with Mavis, the WightAID dog, Zoe Findon, donor, from Purple Patch; Kristy Skelly on behalf of St Mary’s and St Thomas`s schools, Rebecca Savage from Embracing Age, Ruth Hollingshead with her guide dogPete from Revive, Bex and Ben from Vectis Rugby Club, with Mavis, the WightAID dog, Zoe Findon, donor, from Purple Patch; Kristy Skelly on behalf of St Mary’s and St Thomas`s schools, Rebecca Savage from Embracing Age, Ruth Hollingshead with her guide dog (Image: WightAID)

Here is the full list of WightAID grants: 

Sight for Wight received £3,242 for a range of activities, including its project Be Wise to your Eyes, an education programme.

AIM Autism Inclusion Matters, an autistic-led charity organised and ran by autistic adults, were granted £500 for putting in bifold doors into a large room, to divide it into two during busier groups or drop-in sessions.

Embracing Age UK is a charity dedicated to improving lives of older people with a focus on those living within a care home setting. It received £500 towards their Christmas Box Project.

Isle of Wight County Press: Embracing Age volunteers distributing gifts to older peopleEmbracing Age volunteers distributing gifts to older people (Image: WightAID)

Vectis Rugby Club's under six and seven groups received £500 towards new kits for its 40 members.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Ryde is putting their £500 grant towards creating its Woodland Room and providing a safe sensory place.

Sandown Family Events were handed £500 for 'Bringing Christmas Back to Sandown' - a free event that was held on December 16.

Isle of Wight County Press: Christmas event in Sandown organised by Sandown Family EventsChristmas event in Sandown organised by Sandown Family Events (Image: WightAID)

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Carisbrooke will also put £500 towards its sensory room, called The Hive.

Revive Newport IW, a Christian centre and cafe, will purchase a new dishwasher with its £500 grant, enabling the team to provide more opportunities to support people.