Have you ever needed money to help set up a group or fund activities that you feel would benefit your area or your community? Well the funding fair could be for you!

On the 5th March 2010 Coventry City Council and Voluntary Action Coventry will be holding a Citywide funding fair at The Welcome Centre from 10.00am - 3.00pm. We will be providing an opportunity for anyone in Coventry to access information on funding for your groups and community activities.

Many of the major funders such as the Big Lottery, Heritage Lottery Fund, and Youth Opportunities Fund will be there, along with some of our more local funders such as, the Heart of England Community Foundation, and Sported Coventry. Not only will there be people from the funders to talk to whilst you browse the many stalls, but they will pass on hints and tips in a series of workshops throughout the day.

• So if you're running a group in Coventry and are interested in expanding your activities you should attend.
• It doesn't have to be for the whole day, but you will need to book to attend the workshops

The benefits of attending are:

• Meeting and talking with funders on a one-to-one basis
• Up to date information on present and new funding schemes
• Funding application support and information on training sessions from funders and Voluntary Action Coventry to help you and your group.

So don't miss this great FREE opportunity to find out what funding you could get for your group's activities. Book your place at the workshops by the 24 February 2010 by calling us on 024 7678 8500 or visiting www.coventry.gov.uk/fundinghelpdesk