CHARITIES supporting ethnic minorities should be able to run their groups more effectively after an information event being held in Swindon next month.

The session aims to help groups with financial and business planning, as well as charity governance issues.

It is being organised by Voluntary Action Swindon, with the Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations.

A representative from the National Lottery will be available to give advice on funding.

The session takes place at Voluntary Action Swindon at 1 John Street, on March 3 between 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Any groups interested in attending should book a place by telephoning 01793 538398.