SAINSBURY’S Local Charity of the Year scheme is back and the Alton store is looking for a new cause to support.

The store’s current charity is Hounds for Heroes – a Petersfield-based group which raises funds to provide assistance dogs for wounded ex-service men and women and public servants. To date, £4,000 has been raised for the group.

The store is now looking for nominations for 2016/17 and is seeking public input. Customers are asked to leave their nomination in writing at the in-store customer service desk.

The store cannot support religious organisations, individuals or overseas groups.

Once shortlisted by the store, customers will be able to vote for one of three charities – a process that will take place from June 13-26, both in store and online. The winning charity will then receive a year of support from the store, which includes fundraising and awareness.

The Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme has raised more than £9m over the last seven years and has helped thousands of charities across the UK.

Nominations close on May 9.