Category: Active Derbyshire

Charities, not-for-profit organisations and schools exclusively for children with additional needs can apply for grants of up to £5,000.   The funding is for projects that help disabled or disadvantaged children connect with nature and the countryside. The funding is made available through the CLA Charitable Trust.  The funding will support projects that improve the physical…

Are you leading a locally rooted community business, accountable to your community, trading for community benefit, and making a broad community impact?  Then  this funded programme is here to help you generate more income for your community. Unparalleled Learning Experience:  Over nine months, engage in 12 days of immersive learning—both online and offline. Learn skills…

Nottinghamshire County Council have created a funding toolkit for charities, community groups and voluntary organisations.  It includes useful tips and hints for successfully navigating grant application processes.  Click here to access the toolkit.  The toolkit includes information regarding: They are also offering online and in-person workshops where they will be exploring the toolkit in further…

Newark and Sherwood District Council have launched their 2025/2026 Community Grant Scheme. The grant scheme is open to community groups, charities and eligible parish councils from across the district. These groups have the chance to apply for up to £20,000 for projects and initiatives that will improve the lives of residents. To be successful, applicants…

The Persimmon Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that meet its aims which are: There are two rounds of funding, with a total of £200,000 available for distribution each year. However, there are only four £50,000 donations. The first round opens in March and two donations will be…

The National Lottery Community Fund’s (NLCF) has made some changes to their Reaching Communities Fund.  This fund will help strengthen communities and improve lives. Their priority is the places, people and communities that need it most. By ‘community’ they mean people living in the same area. Or people with similar interests or life experiences, even…

CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) is a leading charity, working at the centre of the giving world.  They help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience.  They have a variety of resources for charities.  However, they are equally as useful for other not for profit organisations.  These include bite sized videos on…

The SGA Board Development Fund helps sports and activity groups get free training for their board members. This training can be customized and delivered at your location or online. The fund lets successful applicants get training in areas they need help with that aren’t covered by existing programmes. Different groups have different training needs for…

Whatever your club or group is fundraising towards this year and beyond, the team at easyfundraising are here to help you. This month, they are offering 250 exclusive fundraising packs to those who book a support call with one of their fundraising experts by 30th April. How to claim your pack To get your hands…

The DCMS has announced further funding of £82.3 million for grassroots football facilities in England for 2025/26. Grants are available for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing community football facilities in England. The funding is intended to enhance the grassroots football experience by supporting projects ranging from the purchase of goalposts to…