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Information sessions for community buildings and clubhouses: MyCommunity
MyCommunity have a breadth of recorded webinars on renovating and managing assets available via their website. The webinar slides to each presentation are all available to download by following the respective link. Renting your space for the benefit of your community Why community engagement is key to your success Renovating and adapting your space to…
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Get Grants FREE Introduction to Storytelling in Fundraising Workshop
Get Grants will be delivering a FREE one hour workshop session to help groups and organisations maximise their fundraising efforts and influence potential supporters through storytelling. In this 60-minute session, attendees will receive an outline of Storytelling for Fundraising and get a chance to meet Get Grants experts, receiving top tips and tailored advice on…
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Funding Without Fatigue: Alternatives to grant dependency
Helen Oparinde, Sector Growth Coordinator at Nottingham CVS, explores income options are open to charities that don’t fall under the grant umbrella. She also explores what rules groups and organisations need to follow, and how changes in fundraising regulation and public procurement could affect their future plans. Click here to read the full article.
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New films showcase Notts School Games events
Two new films have been published, showcasing the Notts Forest Games and Nottinghamshire Schools Summer Games and which were held in July. The Notts Forest Games were held at Sherwood Pines. The event was a chance for young people to be active in nature, build confidence and resilience and try something new. More than 250…
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easyfundraising – September Campaign – Your groups could earn over £250!
Raise up to £250 the easyfundraising way! If your club or group needs to raise a regular income stream, then do it the easyfundraising way. New to easyfundraising? Perfect timing! Until 30th September, easyfundraising is offering an exclusive offer that’s too good to miss. Already using easyfundraising? Even better – you can jump straight into earning…
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FREE VCSE Conference in Nottingham: Sector Forward
Made possible by funding from the National Lottery Community fund, Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service is hosting a FREE one-day conference as a gift to Nottingham’s VCSE organisations as part of their 150th birthday celebrations. Join Nottingham CVS on Monday 13th October 2025 from 9am to 4pm at Motorpoint Arena for a day packed full…
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It Starts With Community – Meet the Funder
Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service is hosting a free online session with the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to provide information about their ‘It Starts With Community’ strategy. Funding Manager at the NLCF, Marc Lupson, will provide insight and information on: Helen Oparinde, NCVS’s Sector Growth Coordinator will also be present to discuss what support…
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Grants for Gardening: Community Gardens Award
Delivered by the National Garden Scheme, the Community Gardens Award provides grants of £1,500 and £5,000 for gardening projects carried out by charities and CICs within local communities. The scheme is committed to funding projects that ensure sustainability in gardening (using peat-free compost, for example), and celebrate biodiversity and wildlife. Applicant proposals should aim to…
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First ever Derbyshire Forest Games
The first ever Derbyshire Forest Games was hosted at Lea Green on Tuesday 1 July, for young people aged seven to ten, many of which may not usually get the chance to be active outdoors. The event saw over 180 students take part from a range of schools including Buxton Junior School, Darley Dale School,…
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Meet the Funder in Erewash
For groups in Derbyshire seeking funding, several grant-providing representatives, in addition to Edwina Archer, our Funding Lead at Active Derbyshire, who will be available to provide support and answer any funding-related questions. Join us at Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD on Tuesday September 16th 2025 from 10am to 2pm. Please feel…
