GRANTS of up to £5,000 are being made available to grassroots organisations by Bolton Community and Voluntary Services (CVS).

Community groups with an annual income of less than £20,000 are being invited to apply. Grants will be paid in installments of £2,000 over three years.

Organisations have until Friday, December 12, to apply.

In another scheme, groups which support people who care for others are being offered grants of up to £750.

The money can be used to let carers take short breaks, such as a theatre trip or a meal out.

Bolton CVS is accepting applications for these grants from December 1 until January 12.

For more information on the grant schemes, call 01204 546010.