A cat charity is offering financial help to owners to have their pets neutered.

The Colne Valley Cats Protection branch, which covers Braintree, Witham and Halstead, is operating a voucher scheme, paying £20 towards a male cat and £26 for a female.

To find out more about volunteering, adopting a cat/kitten or neutering assistance, phone 0845 260 1384 or email colnevalleycats@gmail.com or text 07933 225384 or visit colnevalleycats@cats.org.uk.

You can also obtain details of cats available for rehoming from the Cats Protection shop at 75 High Street, Halstead.