LLOYDS Bank and the School for Social Entrepreneurs are hosting taster sessions for budding entrepreneurs.

The year-long Social Entrepreneurs Programme provides £4,000 funding as well as a year of training in order to get their social enterprise up and running successfully.

The sessions will be held in Gateshead on Thursday February 6, 10am to 12pm at Bensham Grove Community Centre; Durham February 13 from 2pm to 4pm at  The Hive, Ushaw Moor and in Middlesbrough on Monday March 3 between 4pm to 6pm Acklam Green Centre.

To find out more visit: www.yourideastartshere.co.uk.