A CHARITY based in Basingstoke, which supports people suffering from hair loss, has been shortlisted to win £5,000 – but it needs your help.

Alopecia UK, based in Wykeham Drive, Winklebury, is in the running to win the funds through Ocean Finance’s Win the Tin campaign.

More than 6,000 votes were made for the UK’s favourite small charity, which aims to support charities with an income of less than £249,999.

The 20 with the most votes out of the 200 nominated have now been shortlisted for the prize, and the winner will be decided by a public vote.

Alopecia UK supports people who have lost their hair, from a small bald patch on the head to a loss of all their hair over the entire body.

Ian Williams, spokesman for Ocean Finance, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of votes cast for some of the country’s smaller, but equally hard-working, charities. Win the Tin is a great chance to give these charities the recognition they deserve.”

Voting closes on December 12 before the winners are announced next week.

For more information, visit oceanfinance.co.uk/win-the-tin.