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Latest Active Lives Survey data released
The latest Active Lives Survey (ALS) data has been released for our communities which shows where the greatest inequality lies. The data, which has been compiled by Press Red on behalf of Active Derbyshire and Active Notts show that inequalities persist in activity. This is mostly affecting people living with long term health conditions and…
Grants to Help Older People and Adults with Disabilities Lead More Fulfilling Lives
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation is a grant-giving charity. Their funding is to help older people and other adults with disability lead more fulfilled lives and reach their full potential. The Foundation focuses on connecting or re-connecting people with others in their local community. Helping to combat isolation and loneliness and enabling people to be active and…
Grants to Improve the Lives of Disadvantaged People
Charities working to reduce poverty and improve the health of disadvantaged people can apply for funding from the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation’s Small Change Big Difference Fund. Applicant organisations must be nominated by the Society’s members and colleagues. Grants are up to £2,500 to support initiatives that benefit vulnerable groups, including children, the seriously…
Grants for Charities Delivering Services to Communities
The Foyle Foundation’s fund is open to charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000. Priority is given to local charities still active in their communities. Those that are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community. Applicants must show how any grant will make a significant difference…
Health and Wellbeing Grant – Chesterfield, Bolsover and North-East Derbyshire
The purpose of the Health and Wellbeing Grant is to support new and existing not-for-profit voluntary and community groups/organisations in Bolsover, Chesterfield and North-East Derbyshire whose work strengthens the local community and improves the health and wellbeing of their beneficiaries. To apply for this Health & Wellbeing Grant you must demonstrate how your project/activity will…
Peter Harrison Foundation’s Active Lives Grants Programme Reopens on 1st November
Funding is available for charities to support grassroots sports projects. Projects must provide opportunities for self-development for people living in the most disadvantaged areas who encounter physical, mental, social, or economic barriers. The funding is for physical activity initiatives that: Two levels of funding are available and will cover capital, project or core costs: Applications…
Community Energy Resilience Grants – Erewash
Erewash Borough Council has a small pot of grant funding for local community and voluntary groups who own or long-term lease the premises they operate from. This funding is for energy-saving improvements to the building. These include solar panels or heat pumps. Basically energy saving initiatives that will reduce carbon emissions and lower bills. Eligible…
The Social Value of Physical Activity
The Social Value of participatory sport and physical activity Sport England’s latest research, published October 2024, finds that community sport and physical activity generates a staggering £107.2 billion in annual social value across the UK, highlighting its crucial role in national health and wellbeing and the importance of our work at Active Derbyshire and Active…
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund supports the delivery of projects that help to deliver the strategic aims of the County Council Nottinghamshire Plan Vision and Ambitions. The latest round of the Local Communities Fund is now open until Friday 8 November. Capital Programme The Capital Programme is designed to contribute to improvements of facilities or…
Grants to Transform Children’s Lives Through Sport
The Belvedere Trust has a new initiative to identify registered UK charities with innovative, under-funded, scalable ideas that have the potential to transform children’s lives through sport. Up to £10,000 to run a pilot project that tests a new solution or improves upon an existing one, and that could be revolutionary at scale. The deadline to…