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Latest Active Lives Adult Survey results published
Sport England has published the latest Active Lives Adult Survey Report, covering the period between November 2024 and November 2025. The survey shows that 64.6% of adults (30.9 million people) in England met the Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO) guidelines of doing 150 minutes, or more, of moderate intensity physical activity a week – an increase…
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Leading the Change – Nottingham
Lead the Change is a three-year funding programme supporting young people to create positive change. The programme helps young people build stronger, more connected communities. The fund offers a single grant of £123,353 over three years. It focuses on children and young people aged 18 and under in Nottingham. The fund supports youth-led projects that…
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ASDA Foundation Local Community Spaces Fund
Grants of £10,000 to £20,000 support projects with one or more objectives. These projects may repair and maintain community spaces and Projects may expand and improve community spaces. Eligible applicants include registered charities, CICs, and Community Benefit Societies. Applicants must register with the relevant authority at least three years ago. Your organisation should own the…
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Tesco pledging £5,000 to groups this May
Tesco and easyfundraising have come together to give a little help to community causes across the UK. Your group could receive one of five £1,000 funding pots. This month, if your members and wider community shop with Tesco OR F&F Clothing via the easyfundraising website or app, your group has a chance to receive a £1,000…
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Dream Big
The Dream fund encourages charities to collaborate and apply for their dream project. The Fund awards one £5 million grant to support one bold, transformational project. A partnership of two to four organisations can deliver the project. Partners may include charities, universities, companies, local authorities, or other not-for-profit organisations/ research institutes. The Fund supports charities…
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Funding for small charities making a positive impact
The Grocers’ Charity, established in 1968 by the Grocer’s Company, is providing one-off grants, usually up to £5,000, for charities working in the following areas: The fund is aiming to invest in and support small/medium-sized charities that make a positive impact and benefit the public. They support long-term bursaries, provide mentoring, and work experience. The…
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Our newsletters
Here at Active Notts and Active Derbyshire, we produce a range of newsletters to keep clubs, organisations, and partners informed, supported, and up to date throughout the year. Each one has a specific focus and delivers practical information. Safeguarding newsletters (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) County‑specific updates sharing safeguarding guidance, learning, resources, events, and training opportunities to…
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£6.3 million fund aims to improve men’s mental health
The Department for Health and Social Care is joining forces with People’s Health Trust and Movember to support community-led men’s mental health projects provide practical support around social and economic pressures, improve mental health, and reduce isolation. Grants awarded from the £6.3 million pot will help deliver projects that support men and boys aged 16…
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Meet the Funder, Lunch and Learn Session with the National Lottery Community Fund
We are hosting a “Meet the Funder” Lunch and Learn session with the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). The online session takes place on Wednesday 17th June 2026 from midday. The informal session lets local groups hear directly from the NLCF including an overview of NLFC programmes, such as Awards for All. Other areas of…
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Grants for Adult Health and Wellbeing (Arts and Activity) – Deadline 1st May
The Health Lottery Foundation’s Arts and Activity Funding Round supports projects that help adults aged 25 and over take part in arts and activities. To qualify you must be: Application dates and process The funding round opens on Monday 20th April at 9:30am. It will then close on Friday 1st May at noon. Applicants must…
