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The Dream Fund
The Dream Fund is aimed at supporting women of colour-led social impact organisations through micro-grants. The Dream Fund provides small yet impactful grants to emerging and established women of colour-led organisations. These grants are often the vital seed funding needed to kickstart innovative projects, fuel community initiatives, and drive positive change. They enable your…
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Derbyshire and Notts schools selected for Summer Active Lives Young People Survey
Ninety-four schools from across Derbyshire and Notts have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the summer 2025 term. The survey is the biggest of its kind, gathering insight into young people’s activity levels, physical literacy, swimming proficiency, wellbeing, self-efficacy and levels of social trust. Designed…
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Review outlines findings of Derbyshire’s Exercise by Referral programme
A report outlining the findings of a review of the Exercise by Referral (EbR) programme in Derbyshire has been published. The review was conducted between July 2024 and January 2025 by Move Consulting, who analysed data and consulted with key stakeholders, to understand potential for reducing complexity, identifying opportunities to improve and make services more…
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Miller Homes Community Fund
The Miller Homes Community Fund is offering grants towards improving your community. Groups can apply for grants between £250 and £2,000 to help enhance the lives of people and the areas in which they live. Projects could:• be linked to education• promote wellbeing• promote the environment• encourage participation in sport. Deadline: 30th April 2025. Click…
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Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis
Individuals who are disabled and groups working with people with disabilities can apply for grants that will help them play tennis. The funding is being made available through the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, which offers grants of up to £600 for individuals and up to £1,600 for groups, clubs, or projects. These grants aim to…
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Funding for Projects that Teach Children about the Countryside
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…
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Generate More Income for Your Community Business
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…
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New Funding Toolkit
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…
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Newark and Sherwood Community Grant Scheme
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…
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Persimmon Foundation NEW Funding Programme
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…
