FRENCH energy provider E.ON is encouraging charities and community groups in Bury to apply for up to £2,000 through its Energising Communities Fund.

Groups can apply to cover the cost of activities that help to bring about reduction in their own energy use, help generate energy from a renewable source, or provide energy efficiency advice - before January 29.

Suzanne Doxey, E.ON community relations manager, said: “Since launching our fund in 2013, we’ve distributed over £140,000 to fund energy-related projects at almost 85 community groups nationwide.”

To apply visit eonenergy.com/community