Voluntary, community groups and social enterprises in east Suffolk are being invited to attend an event to find out more about funding available locally and nationally – and how to apply for it.

The East Suffolk Partnership is holding the free event on Tuesday, May 23 at The Cut in Halesworth, from 9.15am to 3.30pm.

Funding providers, including the Big Lottery Fund and Heritage Lottery Fund, Suffolk Community Foundation, Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils will talk in the morning about grant opportunities.

The afternoon session will feature workshops to strengthen bid writing skills, learn more about good governance, measuring project outcomes and how to engage with communities more effectively.

Booking is essential by May 18 – visit www.eventbrite.co.uk call 01394 444720 or email grants@eastsuffolk.gov.uk