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ASDA Foundation Local Community Spaces Fund

Grants of £10,000 to £20,000 support projects with one or more objectives. These projects may repair and maintain community spaces and Projects may expand and improve community spaces. Eligible applicants include registered charities, CICs, and Community Benefit Societies. Applicants must register with the relevant authority at least three years ago. Your organisation should own the…
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Tesco pledging £5,000 to groups this May

Tesco and easyfundraising have come together to give a little help to community causes across the UK. Your group could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots. This month, if your members and wider community shop with Tesco OR F&F Clothing via the easyfundraising website or app, your group has a chance to receive a £1,000…
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19th May: Funding Support Day for groups in Derbyshire

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Dream Big

The Dream fund encourages charities to collaborate and apply for their dream project. The Fund awards one £5 million grant to support one bold, transformational project. A partnership of two to four organisations can deliver the project. Partners may include charities, universities, companies, local authorities, or other not-for-profit organisations/ research institutes. The Fund supports charities…
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Funding for small charities making a positive impact

The Grocers’ Charity, established in 1968 by the Grocer’s Company, is providing one-off grants, usually up to £5,000, for charities working in the following areas: The fund is aiming to invest in and support small/medium-sized charities that make a positive impact and benefit the public. They support long-term bursaries, provide mentoring, and work experience. The…
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Our newsletters

Here at Active Notts and Active Derbyshire, we produce a range of newsletters to keep clubs, organisations, and partners informed, supported, and up to date throughout the year. Each one has a specific focus and delivers practical information. Safeguarding newsletters (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) County‑specific updates sharing safeguarding guidance, learning, resources, events, and training opportunities to…
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£6.3 million fund aims to improve men’s mental health

The Department for Health and Social Care is joining forces with People’s Health Trust and Movember to support community-led men’s mental health projects provide practical support around social and economic pressures, improve mental health, and reduce isolation. Grants awarded from the £6.3 million pot will help deliver projects that support men and boys aged 16…
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Meet the Funder, Lunch and Learn Session with the National Lottery Community Fund

We are hosting a “Meet the Funder” Lunch and Learn session with the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). The online session takes place on Wednesday 17th June 2026 from midday. The informal session lets local groups hear directly from the NLCF including an overview of NLFC programmes, such as Awards for All. Other areas of…
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Grants for Adult Health and Wellbeing (Arts and Activity) – Deadline 1st May

The Health Lottery Foundation’s Arts and Activity Funding Round supports projects that help adults aged 25 and over take part in arts and activities. To qualify you must be: Application dates and process The funding round opens on Monday 20th April at 9:30am. It will then close on Friday 1st May at noon. Applicants must…
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New Community Network Platform Launched to Support South Derbyshire Groups

South Derbyshire CVS has launched a new Community Network platform to support voluntary and community groups across the district. The organisation developed the platform after working with local groups and understanding the challenges of sustaining community organisations. Free membership and available support The Community Network platform is free to join and gives members access to…