A charity helping sick and disabled children could close unless volunteers come forward to help with its running.

The Tree of Hope charity is making an urgent appeal for people to fill at least six vacant posts.

The positions which need filling are treasurer, secretary, volunteer co-ordinator, project officer, events officer and fundraiser.

The charity, based in De La Warr Road, Bexhill, also needs other committee members and helpers.

Chairwoman Corinne Gardner, who founded the charity in 1994, said: "If we cannot find some of these volunteers to help then children who are having ongoing medical treatment and therapy will suffer."

Anyone prepared to give three or four hours a week should contact the Tree of Hope on 01424 224656 or see its web site at www.treeofhope.org.uk