COMMUNITY and voluntary groups in Pendle are being invited to attend a funding workshop on Tuesday, at Brierfield Town Hall, from 11am to 1.30pm.

Groups attending the workshop will get an insight into the various types of funding that are available to voluntary and community groups in Pendle, particularly the National Community Chests, Pendle Partnership's Community Chest and the European Capacity Building grants.

Ian Plested will talk about the capacity building grants available though Pendle's Community Economic Development (CED) Programme, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Richard Nelson, from Pendle Community Network, will explain how groups can claim money from the National Community Chest programme and Community Learning Chest programmes.

He will also be able to offer general advice to community groups who attend.

Jamil Mohammed, Pendle's community and voluntary sector coordinator, will provide information about Pendle Partnership's Community Chest programme.

This is the first of a series of monthly workshops to take place in Brierfield. Those who attend the first event will be able to influence how workshops are organised.

For further details contact Asfan Khan on 01282 661705 or email asfan.khan@pendle.gov.uk.