VOLUNTARY organisations will gather to discuss funding issues.

The Funding Fair has been organised by Redbridge CVS for local community and voluntary groups.

There will be presentations on the current funding climate, what funders look for in applications and fundraising through websites.

There will also be stalls from the Big Lottery, East London Community Foundation, Jack Petchey Foundation, Localgiving.com, Redbridge Arts and Trust for London.

The event takes place on July 19 at Forest House in Clements Road Ilford between 1pm-4pm.

For more information call Redbridge CVS on 020 8553 1004 or email info@redbridgecvs.net