A FUNDING surgery will be held at The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) building in Saltcoats on Thursday, August 8.

The surgery will give local groups and organisations the chance to talk about project ideas and receive application advice on FirstPort funding.

There are two main levels of funding available with the Start It Awards for individuals with an innovative business idea which addresses a social, environmental and/or community issue.

The next level of funding is the Build It Awards which is for individuals who have already piloted their social enterprise idea and have proven that the concept works.

Funding of up to £20,000 is available.

For more details call 01294 443044.