A FUNDING Fair to benefit community groups large or small is to take place in South Lakeland.

The fair will be attended by representatives of a variety of organisations who have money available.

By booking in advance there is also the opportunity to attend workshops and have a one-to-one advice session with a local funding adviser to discuss ideas.

The workshops, costing £2 per hour, will focus on planning, the media and grant-making Trusts.

The Funding Fair is taking place on February 7 at the Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal from 10.30am-4pm and is free to everyone who would like to attend.

Some of the organisations represented include; the National Lottery Charities Board, South Lakeland District Council, Hadfield Trust, Scott Trusts, Cumbria Community Foundation, Countryside Agency's Local Heritage Initiative and Cumbria Sport.