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Girls Active event inspires new group of girls from seven schools to take action
A group of 70 girls from seven schools across Nottingham and Derby have taken part in a Girls Active Inspiration Day at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Sports Hub. Girls Active is a national programme run by Youth Sport Trust (YST) which recognises the challenges girls experience to taking part in physical activity, and supports schools…
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Sport England’s Place Partnerships Announced
We’re so pleased that Sport England is investing in place partnership work. Active Notts/Active Derbyshire have been working in this way, with communities right across our city and county for a number of years with Sport England’s support. This is set out in our vision Making our Move. We work alongside health, local authority, education,…
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Funding to Tackle Hunger Amongst Young People
Schools and other not for profit organisation can apply for grants of up to £1,500 for projects and activities that give children a stronger start in life. Priority is given to projects that provide food and support to young people. Every three months, three local good causes/ projects are selected to be in the blue token…
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Nottingham’s Public Health Small Grants Fund 2025
Public Health Small Grants funding of up to £1,000 is available for community groups. organisations and volunteers who work in Nottingham City to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. They will prioritise initiatives that aim to reduce unjust and preventable health disparities for residents of Nottingham City. Primary goals of this fund include…
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The Masonic Charitable Foundation – Dementia Grants
Through the Charity Grants Programme, the Masonic Charitable Foundation awards small grants of between £1,000 and £5,000, and large grants of between £10,000 and £60,000. Funding is for projects that provide support for people living with dementia and their carers. Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest, and if successful, will be invited…
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Asda Foundation’s New ‘Young Futures Fund’ – Deadline no later than 13th March
Asda’s new £500,000 fund will provide grants of between £500 and £1,000 to grassroots community groups to help them deliver activities that improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 13 years to 21 years. Not-for-profit groups and organisations with an income of less than £250,000 and who already have an existing service…
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Recording of the Meet the Funder Session with Key Fund, Spotlight on Social Investment
Tom Bostock from the Key Fund joined Active Notts and Active Derbyshire to look at how social investment can support organisations to open the doors for growth and sustainability. Tom provided valuable insights into securing funding beyond traditional methods. He talked about how the Key Fund can Help charities / social enterprises to diversify income streams and expand their…
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England and Wales Cricket Board’s County Grants Fund Re-opens for Applications
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that its County Grants Fund has re-opened for applications. The aim of the Fund is to support affiliated cricket clubs in broadening participation in the sport, enhancing facilities, and addressing the impacts of climate change. Eligible clubs can apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £10,000…
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Funding to Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children – Charities
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to small UK-registered children’s charities to fund equipment and services to support disabled and disadvantaged children under the age of 13 across the UK. The Toy Trust fund: Groups that have carried out some form of effective fundraising by themselves are particularly encouraged to apply. The next deadline…
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Canoe Foundation’s Fund – Deadline 28th February
The Canoe Foundation, the official charity partner of British Canoeing, is now open for applications. The Foundation offers grants for projects across the UK that: Funding is at the discretion of the Canoe Foundation. In the past, grants of between £500 and £10,000 have been awarded. The funding will support: Applications will be accepted from…
