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Local Nature Grants
The Linnean Society of London’s ‘Our Local Nature Grant’ enables young people to lead projects that improve local nature and natural spaces. The projects can also build confidence, influence positive change and bring young people’s ideas to life. Individuals and organisations working with groups of young people anywhere in the UK can apply. Applicants can…
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Cash4Clubs – Activities for Adults
Flutter UK & Ireland, part of Flutter Entertainment (the global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider), funds this grant programme. This funding arrangement requires groups to deliver activities only to adults (18+). The programme will accept applications from 1st October 2026 – 1st January 2027 Not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups and traditional sports clubs,…
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Local Projects Fund – Derbyshire Dales
Applicants have a few months left to submit an application for the Derbyshire Dales Local Projects Fund. Thanks to this year’s increase, many councillors still have plenty of funding available. This funding can support a wide range of small local projects that can help make a real difference. Click here to apply
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Sinking Funds
Buddle provides a helpful webpage about Sinking Funds, which help you save money to refurbish or replace broken equipment or facilities. The webpage explains what a Sinking Fund is, provides useful guidance on how much you should save, and offers helpful tips on where to start. Click here for more information
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Chesterfield’s Community Grants Fund Reopens for Tranche Two
Chesterfield Borough Council has opened the second tranche of its Community Grants Fund, offering local groups a share of over £250,000 in support for community projects across the borough. Applications close on 23rd October 2026. Decisions announced by 20th November 2026. The grants range from £500 to £6,000, funding up to £50,000 is available for…
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Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Reopens for Winter 2026/27 – Derbyshire
With funding from Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) has reopened its Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Programme for winter 2026/2027. The programme helps voluntary and community organisations across Derbyshire to create or improve free, warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the colder months. Organisations can apply for grants of between £1,000…
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Bolsover Reuse Shop Profits Support Derbyshire Grant Fund
Derbyshire Voluntary Action and HW Martin have launched Derbyshire Grants for local organisations and schools. The programme will support projects that protect Derbyshire’s environment. HW Martin’s reuse shops (in Derbyshire’s Household Wate Recycling Centres) find new homes for unwanted items and reduce waste. Profits from the Bolsover Reuse Shop now funds projects across Derbyshire. Voluntary…
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Request for proposals for governance review in Kirk Hallam, Erewash
Active Derbyshire is seeking to commission an individual or organisation to undertake a review of governance and ways of working in the Kirk Hallam, Erewash, Place Partnership. The outcomes of the review should strengthening collaboration, decision-making, and leadership across the local authority, health, community, and voluntary systems. The review will help ensure that lived experience…
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Schools selected for Active Lives Young People Survey Autumn 2026 term
Sport England have selected 93 schools from across Derbyshire and Notts to take part in the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the Autumn 2026 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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East Midlands conference explores how to turn the Moving Well agenda from policy into practice
Health and care partners from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire attended the East Midlands Moving Well Conference, hosted by Active Notts, Active Derbyshire, Active Lincolnshire, East Midlands Combined County Authority, Derby and Derbyshire and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, and The NHS Alliance. Held at Nottingham’s Jubilee Conference Centre on Thursday 17…
