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Local Communities Fund, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council have refreshed the Local Communities Fund, and community groups will soon be able to apply for grant funding to support projects that build community resilience. £1.2 million in funding is running from 2026 to 2028, and is designed to support local organisations deliver projects that strengthen healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities. The…
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Small grants for children and young people
The Dales Local Integration Group, funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, are offering grants of up to £5,000 through the Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Small Grants. Grants will fund community-based projects that support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, with a focus on early intervention, prevention, and alignment with the…
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Funding Fair in Ashbourne this July
The Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service is hosting a Funding Fair on Thursday 9th July 2026, from 2pm to 4pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall, 5 School Lane, Ashbourne DE6 1AN. The event will bring together a number of funders, including the National Lottery Community Fund, Foundation Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Severn Trent,…
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All Move in Erewash report published
An Impact and Learning report which highlights the background, approach and progress of All Move in Erewash (AMiE) has been published. AMiE is a partnership initiative between local services, organisations and people with lived experience. The aim is to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for people living with a limiting illness, long-term condition,…
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Inspiration Day kick-starts Girls Active programme in Bolsover
Girls from five secondary schools in Bolsover took part in a Girls Active Inspiration Day to kick-start the Girls Active programme in the district. Girls from The Bolsover School, Heritage High School, Shirebrook Academy, Tibshelf Community School and Frederick Gent School took part in the event which supported them to become Girls Active Leaders. The…
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Students from special schools supported to Believe. Move. Achieve.
Students from six special schools across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire took part in the Believe. Move. Achieve. event at David Ross Sports Village at University of Nottingham. Young people took part in a range of activities including boccia, sitting volleyball, archery and the climbing wall, and heard an inspirational speech from 2012 Paralympic medallist Mel Clarke.…
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Levelling Up Fund in Bulwell
Nottingham City Council has recently secured Levelling Up funding to support community and voluntary organisations develop inclusive, regular, and high quality community activities in Bulwell and Bulwell Forest, with a focus on strengthening communities. Grants between £5,000 and £14,000 in capital funding can be used for small-scale improvements, equipment, or practical infrastructure that enables new…
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Grants for youth activities in Clifton
Groups working with children and young people in Clifton are encouraged to apply for funding through The Clifton Neighbourhood Board’s Pride in Place Programme. Awards range from £1,000 to £10,000. Grants awarded can be used to support projects that include: Projects must be delivered within the Clifton area, demonstrate clear benefits for young people in…
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FREE help and funding tools
Charity Excellence Framework is a free online service that helps charities and community groups find funding and improve how they work. It offers a range of simple tools and resources, all in one place. These include: The platform also provides: Users can complete an online health check, which reviews how their organisation is run and…
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Free Funding Finder: You’re My Cup of Tea
You’re My Cup of Tea is a free online tool that helps UK charities and community groups find funding. You simply type a short description of your organisation and what you need funding for. The tool then shows funders that may match your work. It uses real data from over 1.3 million past grants, so…
