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  • Better Derbyshire Dales Fund – Closing Date 31st January 2025

    Better Derbyshire Dales Fund – Closing Date 31st January 2025

    The Better Derbyshire Dales Fund is in its ninth year of awarding small grants to voluntary and community groups in the Dales. The fund is a mixture of money from the Derbyshire Dales District Council, Derbyshire County Council Public Health, and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. Over the years it has funded all sort of projects…

  • Energy Resilience Fund

    Energy Resilience Fund

    A blended funding package of grant and loan funding is available for charities and social enterprises that are looking to install energy-saving measures or generation technology.  This can be to buildings/land (including new builds).  The package also covers the purchase of energy efficient or environmentally friendly vehicles or equipment. The funding is to help with…

  • Funding to Empower Vulnerable, Disadvantaged & Under-Represented Communities

    Funding to Empower Vulnerable, Disadvantaged & Under-Represented Communities

    Bentley Motors Ltd is offering grants of up to £500 to charitable organisations working with vulnerable, disadvantaged, or underrepresented communities. The Advancing Life Chances Small Grants Programme provides funding for communities within 20 miles of the 19 Bentley retail locations across the UK.  These are specified on the Bentley Motors website.  However, the list of…

  • How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

    How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

    At Crowdfunder’s online Knowledge Hub, you’ll find advice and guidance to help you make your project a success no matter what stage you’re at.  Whether you’re just getting started, midway through, or looking for a final push, they’ve got you covered! On the Crowdfunder Knowledge Hub you’ll find: Click here for more information about Crowdfunder’s…

  • Active Notts / Derbyshire Meet the Funder Session with the Key Fund, Spotlight on Social Investment

    Active Notts / Derbyshire Meet the Funder Session with the Key Fund, Spotlight on Social Investment

    Active Notts and Active Derbyshire will be joined by Tom Bostock from the Key Fund to look at how social investment can support organisations to open the doors for growth and sustainability. Who should attend and why? The presentation will provide valuable insights into securing funding beyond traditional methods.  Helping charities / social enterprises diversify…

  • Free Online Fundraising Masterclass Series for Members – Derbyshire

    Free Online Fundraising Masterclass Series for Members – Derbyshire

    Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) is launching a new online Fundraising Masterclass Training & Tea series this month.  The training is designed to help local charities and voluntary organisations navigate recent funding challenges. The free four-part series will be led by Anna, an experienced fundraising consultant with nearly 20 years of experience working with over 30…

  • Funding for Sustainable and Active Travel

    Funding for Sustainable and Active Travel

    The Naturesave Trust has opened their fund, with a theme including Sustainable and Active Travel. Sustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding greener options. Their funding priorities include: “Activity: Walking,…

  • FREE Virtual Meet the Funder Event: Tesco Stronger Starts

    FREE Virtual Meet the Funder Event: Tesco Stronger Starts

    Join Get Grants for the Meet the Funder event featuring Michelle Brodie, Community and Environment Lead for Groundwork West Midlands. Tesco Stronger Starts funding provides charities, community organisations, schools and local good causes with grants of up to £1,500. Every three months, three local good causes are selected to be in the blue token customer vote…

  • Grants for Community Projects including those that Involve Young People

    Grants for Community Projects including those that Involve Young People

    Delamare Dairy Foundation is offering grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 for charities and community groups to deliver projects that align with their priorities which are: There are typically two funding rounds per year, in Spring and Autumn. Groups can apply once per calendar year. The next deadline for applications is 28 February 2025. Click…

  • Living with a long term health condition or disability explained through the Spoon Theory

    Living with a long term health condition or disability explained through the Spoon Theory

    For many people living with a long term health condition or disability being physically active can be mentally and physically challenging. They often need to carefully mange their daily energy and regularly attending activities like walking groups can be challenging. To help better understand what its like to live with a long term health condition…