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Online Information Session about the Clothworkers Foundation – Funding to Support People and Communities Facing Disadvantage.

The Clothworkers’ Foundation improves the lives of people and communities. They are particularly interested in support people and communities which are facing disadvantage, deprivation and/or discrimination. Since the Foundation was set up in 1977, they have awarded more than £152 million in capital grants to charities or not-for-profit organisations. An online information session about this…
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New films showcase work of community hub in Heanor

We recently visited Infinite Wellbeing community centre in Heanor to find out how they are supporting local people and enabling people to move more in ways that work for them. Three film clips are now available which showcase some of the activities which are on offer and how Infinite Wellbeing works with the community and…
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Online Information Session about the Co-op’s Local Community Fund

Funding is available to local charities and grass-roots community organisations to maintain and enhance vital community projects through Co-op’s Local Community Fund. Funding is raised when Co-op members buy own-brand products and services. Also, the Co-op and Crowdfunder have teamed-up to unlock additional funding. That means that Local Community Fund grants can count as a…
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Online Information Session about Funding Options for Social Enterprises – The Key Fund

The Key Fund offers flexible loans and grant/loan packages to help the community and social enterprises to start up, become sustainable, or grow. An online session providing details about this funding opportunity for social enterprises including Community Interest Companies (CICs) will be held on Wednesday 20th March 2024 between 12:00 noon and 1:00pm. Click here…
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Schools selected to complete Active Lives Young People Survey for Spring term

A total of 102 schools from across Notts and Derbyshire have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Young People Survey this Spring 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. Schools which…
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VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme

The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme will help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to deliver more efficient services for people and communities by saving money on their energy bills. The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is offering independent energy assessments to help identify energy-saving opportunities in your building. From January, the scheme will also be…
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Bid Writing Skills Workshop – Led by South Derbyshire CVS

This online session is focused on helping you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to write a more successful funding bid. The session is being led by South Derbyshire CVS on Wednesday, 31 Jan 2024. It will run between 10:30am and 1:00pm and will be held online. The workshop content includes:…
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UKSPF Community Resilience Grant Scheme – Online Talk for Groups in the Derbyshire Dales

Join Derbyshire Dales CVS via Zoom on Thursday 15th February at 10am to learn more about the Derbyshire Dales UKSPF Community Resilience Grant Scheme. Neil Moulden will take you through the fund criteria and answer any queries you may have. The Community Resilience Grants scheme is available for charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and parish…
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Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs

Grants plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The grants are being made available through two funding streams: UnLtd are committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs. In addition to the…
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Comic Relief: Future Funding Opportunity for the Migration Sector

Comic Relief has recently launched their new five-year organisational strategy which focuses on improved ways of funding and new programme areas. They have plans for upcoming UK funding opportunity for the Migration sector. Comic Relief expects to launch a new funding opportunity in February 2024 for organisations that are supporting refugees and asylum seekers in…