A CHARITY which supports young people and children who care for a family member is aiming to raise £10,000 by February.

Wiltshire Young Carers is holding a raffle so the 400 young people it supports can enjoy a range of activities.

A week in the south of France, a holiday in Cornwall and a case of champagne are among the prizes, as well as guided tours and free tickets to Wiltshire museums.

Money raised from the raffle will allow the youngsters to take a break from their responsibilities, which often involve looking after parents, siblings, grandparents or other family members who have a physical or mental disability.

It can mean they often miss out on fun with their friends.

The organisation is urging people across the county to sell and buy the £1 tickets. The closing date is Friday, February 11.

For tickets call the Young Carers line on 01380 720671 at the Youth Action Wiltshire office in Devizes.

To find out more about the charity, visit its website at www.youthactionwiltshire.org.