AN MP has encouraged community groups to apply for energy funding.

Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry has encouraged groups and charities to apply for energy company E.ON's 'Energising Communities Fund.

Applications can be submitted for a range of energy related improvements and activities, from appliances and insulation to educational events. Priority will be given to projects focused on reducing energy use and renewable energy.

Successful projects will receive anything from £50 up to £2,000 from E.ON to power their plans for a more efficient future.

He said: "Groups and charities across Rossendale and Darwen can apply for funding up to £2,000 to cover the full or partial cost of energy-related improvements and activities.

"Heating bills can account for a large part of the running costs for a community group or charity so their need to become energy efficient and save on costs is really important."

To be eligible for funding, organisations must submit a request by midnight on Monday 29th January 2018.

For more information visit eonenergy.com/community