Funding is available to improve the quality of life for Derbyshire residents by supporting activities that help to build safer, stronger communities.
Key Information
Fund Administrator: Foundation Derbyshire (on behalf of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire)
Grant Amount: Up to £2,500
Application Deadline: Rolling programme – applications accepted throughout the year with quarterly assessment panels
Location: Derby and Derbyshire
Who Can Apply
Voluntary and community groups in Derbyshire that are:
- Constituted
- Have a bank account in the group’s name
Funding Priorities
The fund supports projects that:
- Violence Against Women and Girls: Raise awareness, improve education, and support women and girls affected by violence and abuse
- Safeguarding: Protect vulnerable people, children and young people from all forms of exploitation
- Online Safety: Promote and educate communities on internet safety
- Substance Misuse: Tackle drug and alcohol issues through prevention awareness and direct rehabilitation pathways
- Youth Diversionary Activities: Reduce anti-social behaviour through mentoring, volunteering, and opportunities for personal growth
- Community Safety: Develop projects that increase local safety and reduce crime
What Can Be Funded
- Capital costs: Equipment (substantial building works unlikely to be funded)
- Revenue costs: Project running costs and ongoing operational expenses
- One-off events and projects
What Cannot Be Funded
- Profit-making organisations and businesses
- Medical equipment
- Animal charities
- Faith promotion or place of worship refurbishment/building
- Statutory bodies or projects replacing statutory obligations
- Projects benefiting people outside Derbyshire
- Political party promotion
- Retrospective funding
- Sponsored events
- Groups with an active grant or who received funding within the last 12 months
- Groups with incomplete monitoring from previous grants
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the Foundation Derbyshire website. Guidance notes and application forms are available at: foundationderbyshire.org/funds/the-police-crime-commissioner-community-investment-fund
For more information, visit foundationderbyshire.org