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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…
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Erewash Small Grant Scheme and Social Connect Funding
The Erewash Small Grant Scheme and Social Connect Funding support not-for-profit organisations with costs such as activity instructors or guest speakers, venue hire, marketing, equipment, training and volunteer expenses. The schemes do not fund ongoing revenue costs, staff salaries or major building projects, and parish councils cannot apply. Erewash Small Grant Scheme Applicants must meet…
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National Garden Scheme opening for applications in Late September
The National Garden Scheme, supported by the Julia Rausing Trust, offers Community Gardens Award grants of £1,500 or £5,000 for local gardening projects. Those projects that support biodiversity and wildlife will receive positive consideration. Groups can use the funding for plants and containers; materials for flower or vegetable beds and hard landscaping; greenhouses, polytunnels and…
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Second Round of the Common Ground Award – Deadline 12th October
The Common Ground Award supports organisations that bring people from different backgrounds together, strengthen social cohesion and improve shared community spaces. The fund rewards effective work, invests in facilities and equipment that help communities connect, and builds a network where voluntary and community organisations can share learning with each other and government. Applicants must directly…
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One Stop Community Partnership Fund Now Open
Local community groups can apply for up to £500 through the One Stop Community Partnership Programme, delivered in partnership with Groundwork. Funding is available for projects that: Applications are open to eligible community groups whose project or organisation is located within two miles of a participating One Stop store. Applicants will need to check the store locator to confirm the store…
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ECB County Grants Fund 2026
Funding from the England and Wales Cricket Trust (EWCT) is helping ECB affiliated clubs improve facilities that support women’s, girls’ and disability cricket. This is in line with the ECB’s Inspiring Generations 2025–2028 strategy. The ECB funding gives priority to clubs already running women’s, girls’ or disability programmes. Grants of between £1,000 and £15,000 are typically available. This can rise to £50,000 for larger Enhanced Changing Facilities projects. Eligible works include social/catering spaces, accessible toilets, digital upgrades,…
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Professional Grassroots Sports Nutrition Grant
The GetPRO Professional Grassroots Sports Nutrition Grant offers up to £2,000 to early-career sports nutritionists. They can use the funding to deliver evidence-based nutrition support to grassroots sports clubs and teams. The grant can cover time, travel and resources to improve athlete performance and wellbeing. Applications close 30 September 2026. Click Here for more information
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FA opens Faith and Football Fund for Community Projects
The Football Association has launched its new Faith and Football Fund, opening applications for locally led projects that use football to build engagement, inclusion and community cohesion. County FAs, grassroots and semi-professional clubs, leagues, and faith organisations can apply. Applicants must have a track record of delivering social, community or sport-related projects. Projects should also align with the County FA where they’ll take place. The fund supports…
