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Mayor Claire’s Summer of Sport
This summer, Mayor Claire is bringing the East Midlands to life, making it easier for people to see what’s happening, step outside, and feel part of their community. Across our towns, cities, villages and neighbourhoods, there are already thousands of activities taking place. But too often, people simply don’t know they’re there. Mayor Claire’s Summer…
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AD Trust Grants
The Trust accepts applications year-round and makes decisions annually in December. The AD Trust funds charities that support disadvantaged people in the UK, with a specific focus on projects that build confidence and self-esteem, promote self-help and help people reach their potential. The Trust typically supports smaller charities and projects that would benefit from practical…
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Erewash Voluntary Action Hosts Meet the Funders Event – Tuesday 30th June 2026
Erewash Voluntary Action will host a Meet the Funders event on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at Erewash Voluntary Action from 10am to 2pm. Do You Need Funding? Several grant-giving organisations will attend the event and talk with you, offer advice, and answer questions about your ideas and projects. Clubs, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and charities…
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Lunch and Learn Session with the National Lottery Community Fund – Sign up Now!
We are hosting a “Meet the Funder” Lunch and Learn session with the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). The online session takes place on Wednesday 17th June 2026 from midday. The informal session lets local groups hear directly from the NLCF including an overview of NLFC programmes, such as Awards for All. Other areas of…
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Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund – Now Open
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund (LCF) has now opened its Large Revenue programme, offering significant investment to support projects that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, and reduce isolation. What funding is available? A range of grants are available to support different types of organisations and projects: Funding can support both day-to-day delivery costs (revenue) and…
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£1 billion investment to end the fitness postcode lottery
The Department for Education has pledged £1 billion to support PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children and young people can access equal opportunities for physical activity. The new Partnerships Network will replace the existing PE and Sport Premium and put an end to the one-size fits all model that has…
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Unlocking community potential: NEW National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund, has announced the Change Makers Partnership, a fund that will support community leaders and enable partners to develop systems that meet their needs. The programme will partner with up to 12 organisations, offering significant long term funding between £1 million and £5 million over five years. The NLCF welcomes applications…
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£1 million grants for listed buildings
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport have reopened the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund and is welcoming expressions of interest from organisations or individuals with legal responsibility for their asset/s. £60 million is available to be allocated over the next four years through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, delivered by Historic England. The…
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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…
