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Sport England’s Movement Fund and Environmental Sustainability
On October 21st, Jade Gresham (Strategic Lead) and Edwina Archer (Funding Lead) at Active Notts and Active Derbyshire hosted an online session to learn more about how Sport England’s Movement Fund might start to address environmental sustainability. The session covered:
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Nottinghamshire’s Talented Athletes Fund
Nottinghamshire County Council is keen to continue to support a wider range of local athletes by expanding on its previous Talented Athletes programme to: Eligible athletes can be awarded grants of up to £1,000 over 12 months to help support the costs of entering sports competitions including: The next round will be opening in November…
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Near Neighbours Small Grants Fund – Nottingham
Grants of between £1,000 – £6,000 are available for local community projects in Nottingham. A variety of not-for-profit organisations can apply including smaller charities. What’s Funded Projects must bring together 2+ different faith / ethnicities / backgrounds to: 2025 Priorities: Eligible costs: Small equipment, volunteer expenses, staff costs for new work, overheads (max 15%). What’s…
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Nottinghamshire’s Local Communities Fund (LCF)
The Local Communities Fund is open for applications and will close on Friday 7th November 2025. The Local Communities Fund aims to support projects that help to deliver the strategic aims of the County Council Nottinghamshire Plan Vision and Ambitions. The funding is limited, and competition is likely to be strong, therefore the County Council may…
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Movers & Shakers Community Fund in Amber Valley
Make/Shift have up to £1,000 in funding available to individuals living, working, studying, or that have a strong community connection in Amber Valley. The Movers & Shakers Fund’s aim is to bring people together and to kickstart new ideas. Community gardening, food events, creative workshops, art projects, and local radio are just a few examples…
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Funding Fair for groups in Derbyshire Dales
Join Derbyshire Dales Voluntary Service (DDCVS) on Thursday 16th October for a chance to meet with representatives from local and national funders to discuss funding opportunities. The following funders will be available to engage with local groups regarding funding requirements: Free refreshments will be available, along with opportunities to network with other local groups and…
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Nottinghamshire County Council Funding Workshops
After popular demand, Nottinghamshire County Council have two new training sessions available FREE for grassroots groups, small charities, or those just getting started in community work. The aim of the sessions is to give fundraisers practical tools and confidence to move their ideas forward. Both workshops will cover the following topics: Thursday 16 October 20259:30am…
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Fully funded development opportunity for youth, sport, and outdoor organisations
Delivered by UK Youth in partnership with The Young Foundation, The Active Futures Cohort is a fully funded fellowship and development programme for organisations working with young people through sport, movement, and/or outdoor learning. Not-for-profit organisations, charities, CICs, and groups in youth-work spaces are encouraged to apply, and will receive £15,200 to support participation, access…
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Derbyshire and Notts schools selected for Autumn Active Lives Young People Survey
Ninety-one schools from across Derbyshire and Notts have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the Autumn 2025 term. The survey is the biggest of its kind, gathering insight into young people’s activity levels, physical literacy, swimming proficiency, wellbeing, self-efficacy and levels of social trust. Designed…
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East Midlands Mayor’s Community Development Fund
The East Midland Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has set up the Mayor’s Community Development Fund to fund community led projects that involve local people in planning and delivery. More than £3 million is available over the next three years, and the primary focus of the the fund is providing support to areas within the EMCCA region…
