VOLUNTARY and community groups in Keighley are being offered advice on how to fund their work.

Community Action Bradford & District, which has an office at Central Hall in Keighley, is hosting a Funding and Advice Fair as part of Small Charities Week.

Community Action said about 80% of the organisations it supported did not have any paid workers, and funded themselves through small grants.

As a result it is difficult for them to access the tailored, one-on-one support they desperately need to stay afloat and support their communities.

The funding fair will be at the Great Victoria Hotel, Bridge Street, Bradford, on June 18 from 10am to 3.30pm.

There will be stalls from local, regional and national charity funders, and infrastructure support organisations such as Community Action, Volunteering Bradford and Participate.

There will also be workshops and advice on issues such as marketing and social media, community asset transfer, impact reporting, charity law, insurance, building management, and finance including gift aid, HMRC and cash handling.

Visit www.cabad.org.uk for further information. Booking is not necessary.