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  • Boost your Cause’s Fundraising with Derbyshire Communities Lottery

    Boost your Cause’s Fundraising with Derbyshire Communities Lottery

    Derbyshire Communities Lottery is a weekly lottery that enables local good causes to raise funds online.  Participating organisations receive a customisable lottery page with no setup costs or administration fees. 60% of ticket sales are returned to good causes, with 50% going directly to the chosen organisation and 10% allocated to a central fund.  Draws…

  • Easyfundraising’s Big Grocery Bonus: £2,500 to be won!

    Easyfundraising’s Big Grocery Bonus: £2,500 to be won!

    easyfundraising has launched its Big Grocery Bonus, giving five community causes the chance to win a £500 bonus donation. Your group will enter the draw for one of the £500 bonuses* whenever a supporter orders groceries from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose or Iceland through the easyfundraising website or app. The supermarket will also give…

  • Health and Wellbeing Grants 2026-2027 – Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire

    Health and Wellbeing Grants 2026-2027 – Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire

    Derbyshire Voluntary Action has reopened its £1,000 Health and Wellbeing Grant Scheme for Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. The grant covers Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership also provides funding for the Chesterfield area. New or existing not-for-profit voluntary and community groups can apply for funding for projects or activities that…

  • Local Nature Grants

    Local Nature Grants

    The Linnean Society of London’s ‘Our Local Nature Grant’ enables young people to lead projects that improve local nature and natural spaces. The projects can also build confidence, influence positive change and bring young people’s ideas to life. Individuals and organisations working with groups of young people anywhere in the UK can apply. Applicants can…

  • Cash4Clubs – Activities for Adults

    Cash4Clubs – Activities for Adults

    Flutter UK & Ireland, part of Flutter Entertainment (the global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider), funds this grant programme. This funding arrangement requires groups to deliver activities only to adults (18+). The programme will accept applications from 1st October 2026 – 1st January 2027 Not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups and traditional sports clubs,…

  • Local Projects Fund – Derbyshire Dales

    Local Projects Fund – Derbyshire Dales

    Applicants have a few months left to submit an application for the Derbyshire Dales Local Projects Fund. Thanks to this year’s increase, many councillors still have plenty of funding available. This funding can support a wide range of small local projects that can help make a real difference. Click here to apply

  • Sinking Funds

    Sinking Funds

    Buddle provides a helpful webpage about Sinking Funds, which help you save money to refurbish or replace broken equipment or facilities. The webpage explains what a Sinking Fund is, provides useful guidance on how much you should save, and offers helpful tips on where to start. Click here for more information

  • Chesterfield’s Community Grants Fund Reopens for Tranche Two

    Chesterfield’s Community Grants Fund Reopens for Tranche Two

    Chesterfield Borough Council has opened the second tranche of its Community Grants Fund, offering local groups a share of over £250,000 in support for community projects across the borough. Applications close on 23rd October 2026. Decisions announced by 20th November 2026. The grants range from £500 to £6,000, funding up to £50,000 is available for…

  • Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Reopens for Winter 2026/27 – Derbyshire

    Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Reopens for Winter 2026/27 – Derbyshire

    With funding from Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) has reopened its Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Programme for winter 2026/2027. The programme helps voluntary and community organisations across Derbyshire to create or improve free, warm and welcoming spaces for local residents during the colder months. Organisations can apply for grants of between £1,000…

  • Bolsover Reuse Shop Profits Support Derbyshire Grant Fund

    Bolsover Reuse Shop Profits Support Derbyshire Grant Fund

    Derbyshire Voluntary Action and HW Martin have launched Derbyshire Grants for local organisations and schools. The programme will support projects that protect Derbyshire’s environment. HW Martin’s reuse shops (in Derbyshire’s Household Wate Recycling Centres) find new homes for unwanted items and reduce waste. Profits from the Bolsover Reuse Shop now funds projects across Derbyshire. Voluntary…

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