News & Developments

Safe paths are installed, an accessible gate, raised and ground level beds and tools designed to help people with limited mobility.

www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/Townend-Community-Garden-108011734307090/

Over the past year, PBE has been running the Covid Charity Tracker Survey in partnership with the Charity Finance Group and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. Your survey responses have provided live insight into the impact of the coronavirus crisis on charities, from client demand to your own financial situation and how you have adapted to this challenge.

As lockdown lifts and pubs and shopping centres begin to open their doors, a survey is keen to hear from you about how easing restrictions are affecting your charity. In this month's survey, they are asking about how your charity has been doing after a year of lockdown and your upcoming plans for 2021.

The survey will take just 5-10 minutes for you to fill out, and your contribution will make a huge difference to make sure charities' voices continue to be heard. 

surveys.surveygoo.com/s3/Pro-Bono-Economics-April

The Signs4Life scheme is to help people to communicate and engage with children and adults who may be hard of hearing. 

Tabassum, Signs4Life partnerships officer, explains "There are more than nine million hard of hearing people registered in the UK. We have already worked with social workers, housing staff, teachers, the local NHS, and Royal Mail. We wanted to open our programs to the general public, who might also have an interest in learning sign language, especially now that many people have been stuck at home during a third lockdown. We are offering a free 6-week BSL program, which you can enjoy and access from the comfort of your homes, delivered through Zoom”.

Signs4Life is leading efforts towards a society in which people with disabilities have full access and are working to raise the public and political awareness of disability provision. 

For more details on the free community program for Derbyshire, starting in June, book via the website for "The Hotpots" group, starting on Friday 11 June 2021 signs4life.org/in-the-community/

Friday 30 April 2021 would have been Captain Sir Tom Moore’s 101st birthday and the one-year anniversary of the extraordinary celebrations following the conclusion of his famous 100 laps of his garden that raised an incredible £38.9 million for the NHS. Tom’s simple message of hope – "Tomorrow will be a good day” – resonated around the globe during some of the darkest days of the pandemic, bringing light and comfort to millions worldwide.

Following the outpouring of heartfelt messages since his death on 2 February, his family pledged to celebrate his life with an event that everyone, in the UK and around the world, could get involved in to celebrate Captain Tom’s generosity of spirit, the hope and joy he brought to millions, and his sense of fun. And that event is the #CaptainTom100

During this session:

• What the Captain Tom 100 is all about and when it will take place
• How you as a charity can get involved and encourage your supporters to fundraise for you
• What marketing support is available to you
• The fundraising platforms being used and how to register on them if you aren’t already

Time for Q&As

Guest Speakers: Gemma Huddleston – Head of Marketing and Communications, The Captain Tom Foundation & Kenneth Foreman – Head of Charities, London Marathon Events.  Facilitator: Amy Walton, SCC

This event is suitable for: Staff, Trustees, Volunteers and supporters of small charities.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-talk-the-captain-tom-100-tickets-151635111701

Delivered by: Fiona Cheyney, Wellbeing Volunteer.

This workshop provides an opportunity for anyone who would like to understand mindfulness, how it can help their lives and how to begin to practice. This workshop is suitable for those who have little to no knowledge of mindfulness or for those who have some knowledge and would like to find out more.

Mindfulness is a science based skill that anyone can learn and benefit from in their daily lives. This workshop aims to provide a stepping stone for those who wish to begin, or continue their mindfulness journeys.

This workshop is 1.5 hours in length, delivered via Zoom online to provide ease, accessibility and comfort.

Contact Emma at: emmadaniels@dfmh.co.uk for more information. To book a place:  www.eventbrite.com/e/free-introduction-to-mindfulness-workshop-tickets-149669197599

Buxton International Festival needs YOU!!!

BIF already has a wonderful team of volunteers from across the High Peak who give up some of their spare time each July to help at the event but it is looking to grow the team even more this year and for future years.

Follow the link for more information about how you can be involved with the festival:

buxtonfestival.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Volunteer-messaging-can-you-help-make-BIF-happen-Master-copy.pdf

Or for an application form to volunteer visit the website buxtonfestival.co.uk/about-us then click on 'jobs and opportunities'.

Joining the organisation at a pivotal moment as the UK tentatively begins its journey out of a global pandemic, Deb’s appointment will be vital in assisting our members navigate their way through this period of transition. 

After a four-year career break, to start a family with her partner, Deb was drawn to the voluntary sector from a background in local journalism. 

"I had worked within local journalism for most of my adult life and loved many parts of it, particularly meeting new people and getting to report on all the diverse aspects of community life. It was however when I took time off to have my children that I personally got involved with the voluntary sector and got to see first-hand the vital services, and in some ways even life-saving impact it could have on people’s lives.

"I joined my local breastfeeding group after having my daughter. The friendship, support, advice and help I got from this group was not only vital to me at this point in my life, but I was honestly touched and astounded at the impact it had on so many other women. I made friendships from this group with women I perhaps would not have met in any other circumstances, friendships which drew us together through our shared experiences.

"Seeing the importance of this support group first hand started my journey to become more involved with the group, eventually helping to run it by the time I had my son. 

"It is this experience, coupled with my drive and determination to do something worthwhile, something to help other groups like the one I had been involved with, that drew me to High Peak CVS. 

"I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to join this wonderfully diverse and experienced team and am very much looking forward to be able to help and support you, the members, in your own journeys. The road ahead may be a new and unfamiliar one to most of us, particularly in light of what so many people have been through in the past 12 months, it’s certainly not been easy. But with light at the end of the tunnel, I couldn’t be starting at a more important time.”

Deb Boden - work days Mon-Wed 9.30am-3pm

deborah@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Community arts group, Funny Wonders, who coordinate the trail, welcome and encourage all in and around the town to get involved – households, businesses, schools and community groups – to make a flowerpot creation for the trail. It is supported this year by a Derbyshire County Council Action Grant, awarded last year but deferred to 2021 due to the reduced costs of last year’s adapted trail.

Flowerpot creations can be displayed in gardens, on gateposts, door steps or in windows, anywhere so long as they are visible from the pavement / public footpaths.

The theme this year, building on some of the wonderful creations last year and to link in with Buxton Wild Weeks and the 150th celebrations of the Pavilion Gardens, is 'Go Wild! Wildlife and Wilderness'. However, you don’t need to align with the theme.

Simple flowerpot people are easy to make, they’re just knots in string, and there’s no real right or wrong way to do it. If you do need some pointers, making instructions and videos are available from Funny Wonders’ website and Facebook page. If you need some pots, you can pick some up for free at Funny Wonders’ stall on the market on Saturday 1 May. Instructions and decorations will also be available.

Funny Wonders is also holding outdoor workshops at The Green Man Gallery on the first two Saturday afternoons of Stage 3 of the Covid roadmap – currently 22 and 29 May. Keep an eye on their website or social media for confirmed dates.

To register a location for the trail email hello@funnywonders.org.uk with the address by Friday 25 June.

www.funnywonders.org.uk

Since its inception in 2016, Blythe House Hospicecare’s Hospice at Home service has supported over 880 patients, and provided more than 57,200 hours of palliative and end of life care. The service’s official anniversary is Sunday 11 April 2021. 

Hospice at Home provides care to patients who are within their last 12 months of life, across the High Peak and Hope Valley. Since its partnership with Helen’s Trust began in September 2020, support now extends to cover the Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire.

During the past year alone, the 24/7 service has enabled over 190 local patients to stay safe at home, when they might otherwise have been admitted to hospital, where no visitors have been allowed. 

Helping to alleviate this pressure on NHS services during the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020, Hospice at Home healthcare assistants have provided over 17,000 hours of care, to patients across 20 local towns and villages.

The service receives referrals for a variety of reasons, which include ensuring a patient can return home from hospital safely; so that a family member or carer can get some much-needed rest; and so patients are able to die in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by their loved ones.  

Find out more about the service and make a referral: 
blythehousehospice.org.uk/our-services/hospice-at-home/

Over the past year we recognise that there has been an increase in people wanting to give their time as volunteers, yet we are also aware that as normal life resumes organisations may be uncertain if their volunteers will want to continue in their roles. Volunteers may be reconsidering their commitments due various reasons including work, family or their social life etc.

Derbyshire Voluntary Action want the Mini Forum to be an open space to discuss how organisations can retain and support volunteers going forward.

The Forum will be joined by Dave Radford, Volunteer Centre Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire, who has first-hand experience of these issues.

If you would like to join in on the 19 April use the zoom link:

DVA Mini Forum
19 Apr 12:00 PM
zoom.us/j/96887996874?pwd=QWdRcnM0eURpc3BnV3FORjN3dzdLdz09
Meeting ID: 968 8799 6874   Passcode: 302649

P3 have properties becoming available soon in Supported Housing in Amber Valley and High Peak; see the website for eligibility.  There is a short waiting list for Community Based support in Amber Valley and High Peak

The service focuses on people’s housing needs, delivering personalised support to enable people with mental ill-health to maintain their home and be in control of their housing needs. 

P3 offer a choice-led approach to support people’s wellbeing whilst enabling them to maintain their tenancy, working with people to rebuild confidence in a number of areas - such as budgeting, improving daily living skills, developing supportive local networks and accessing specialist services - to ensure they are able to stay independent within their home.

The service aims to keep the person receiving support in control, making them an active participant in all the plans made and any actions taken, so they receive the right level of support and can just get on with life.

The Derbyshire Independent Living Service offers support across Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, and South Derbyshire.

For more information or to make an online referral visit Derbyshire Independent Living Service -
www.p3charity.org/services/derbyshire-independent-living-service#faq-107

It’s a very simple idea – register your organisation as a good cause with easyfundraising and you will be able to collect free donations when anyone connected to the organisation shops online with 4300 well known retailers including Amazon, eBay, Argos, John Lewis, Trainline, Booking.com, Currys, Aviva and Waitrose and Direct Line

It’s free to register and use. With many more people shopping online these days and traditional face to face fundraising methods on hold, this is an easy way for your volunteers and supporters to raise money for your organisation safely from home through their normal online shopping.

easyfundraising has enabled good causes to raise £34m to date, including £4m in 2020 alone. Your organisation does not need to be a registered charity to use easyfundraising and it is open to voluntary organisations of all shape and size.

The benefits:

• Free to register and use
• Regular, on-going revenue stream for your organisation
• Easy to set up and requires minimal management
• Getting started

All you need to do is create an easyfundraising page for your organisation. It’s free and quick to set up and requires very little ongoing management. You can set up your page her

If you have questions and would like to speak to someone before signing up, please contact becky@easyfundraising.org.uk who will be happy to help you.

www.easyfundraising.org.uk/high-peak

www.activederbyshire.org.uk/api/email/view/NDgxOC83NTcwOTM2

• BBC Children in Need
• Arnold Clark Community Fund
• Ocado Foundation - Small Grants up to £1K
• East Midlands Airport Community Fund Grant
• Transformational Impact on Organisations
• Help Local Charities Stay Active in Their Communities
• Small Grants at Derbyshire Dales CVS
• Help Keep Children Out of the Criminal Justice System
• Youth Centre Recovery Fund
• Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly
• Support Disabled & Disadvantaged Children
• Nature Grants for Schools 
• Insurance for Community and Voluntary Groups
• Small Grants for Summer Playschemes

While the pandemic is still ongoing, Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council and their Leaders, the High Sheriff and the Lord-Lieutenant feel it is important now to recognise that many across the county have committed themselves to response and relief efforts since the beginning of the outbreak.

The award will seek to highlight those in every sector and community of the county that have played a key role.

Nominations are open to the public, and we want to hear your stories. If you feel you know of a group or an individual that has gone above and beyond to help others during the pandemic, then we'd like to know about it. You can send in their details and a short explanation using the Derbyshire Beacon of Hope nomination form as to why you believe they are deserving of an award and we will be in touch.

This award is a great opportunity for all residents of Derbyshire to show their appreciation and reflect on the hard work done by others. When the situation allows, we will be paying visits to winners to present them with their awards and to take a moment to speak to them about what they have been doing during the crisis and the impact it has had.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/beacon-of-hope-awards/derbyshire-beacon-of-hope-awards.aspx

Covid-19 has left many Derbyshire residents with complicated money worries, and debts are set to rise when Government Covid support packages for businesses and individuals end. Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire warns of the dangers of ignoring financial problems. 

2020 was a difficult year for many people, and it left many households worried about finances and making ends meet. Many Derbyshire residents have faced a loss of income, financial instability and increasing debts. Redundancy, benefit issues, furlough and low-paid work left many people struggling to afford food, rent or mortgage payments and to pay for energy costs and other bills. 

Financial problems can affect our physical and mental health, lead to family breakdown and even homelessness. Therefore, no matter how small or large money worries or debt may be, it is much better to seek advice and support sooner rather than later. Talking through money concerns can be awkward and uncomfortable, but it is the vital first step to getting back on track.

Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire (FAAD) is a partnership of public, private and voluntary organisations that support financial inclusion and capability work across the county.  Headed by Rural Action Derbyshire, FAAD provides information on where to get free, impartial advice and support with money worries. 

One of FAADs key partners, Derbyshire Districts Citizen’s Advice, specialise in delivering free, confidential impartial advice and support on a variety of issues including debt, access to benefits, housing problems and issues and queries relating to employment. 

For more information about financial advice and support services in Derbyshire, visit 'Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire' at www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

Citizens Advice are open and ready to take calls on any issues. Don’t be embarrassed and don’t delay, it is essential to get the best possible advice on how to manage money problems.  High Peak Districts – 0808 2787 954​

The money did not match what was hoped for, but following a workshop organized by High Peak CVS a successful application has been made to the Vulnerability Fund set up by Police and Crime Commission. 

Last week Sue was able to thank Hardyal Dhindsa personally when he visited New Mills. She explained that the money would hep to employ an Outreach Youth Worker linked to the Digging for Dignity project.

If you want to engage in some gentle physical activity outdoors,  develop your family’s gardening skills or simply engage in friendly chat,  come and meet the team.

First gardening day Saturday 10 April 11am to 1pm, or if wet same time Saturday 17  April

There is plenty of space to work within Corvid guidelines – but please understand if they need to limit numbers. Due to Covid restrictions they will not be able to access toilet facilities or provide drinks and refreshments.

To find out more about Incredible Edible New Mills

Join the Facebook group  IncredibleEdibleNM 

Website   ienewmills.wordpress.com

Or email   incredible.edible.newmills@gmail.com to share your ideas or find out more

Outreach Youth Worker Vacancy

Anyone feeling unwell over the Easter bank holidays can still access a variety of healthcare services when their GP practice is closed.

The Primary Care Access Service (PCAS) offers appointment times outside traditional GP practice hours. Patients can pre-book – via their GP practice - routine evening or weekend appointments with a healthcare professional at one of five neighbourhood hubs. Also, when GP practices are closed, patients who require urgent but not life-threatening assistance may also be offered an appointment at one of the five neighbourhood hubs via NHS 111.

A list of Tameside and Glossop pharmacy opening times have been published for the bank holidays - Friday 2 April (Good Friday), Sunday 4 April (Easter Sunday) and Monday 5 April (Easter Monday).

Pharmacies are the first place to go for a minor health concern and will also be open on Saturday 3 April (Easter Saturday) as this is a normal working day. Check the NHS website for more details: www.nhs.uk

As qualified professionals, pharmacists are experts in medicines and can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as cough, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.  People can speak to a pharmacist in confidence, in a private area, about the most personal symptoms, and should telephone their usual pharmacy before travelling as opening times may vary over the bank holidays.

Some pharmacies are providing a delivery service for residents who have no support.  People are encouraged to reduce the demand and pressure on this service if they are feeling unwell and self-isolating by asking friends, relatives or neighbours to collect their medicines in the first instance.

Anyone with a health condition that cannot be treated by a pharmacist should call NHS 111 or go online 111.nhs.uk  - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

By Contacting NHS 111 before going to an Emergency Department (ED) or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), it will:

• Ensure you GET THE RIGHT HELP in the right place
• Help keep you, your family and friends SAFE by avoiding too many people being in the waiting room
• Help you be seen in an agreed time slot

Prior to the bank holidays, patients who need to contact their GP practice should visit the practice website to complete a confidential online consultation form for non-urgent health needs, to receive a response before the end of the next working day, or call to discuss a face-to-face or virtual (telephone or video) appointment. 

Anyone with coronavirus symptoms, no matter how mild, is advised not to visit their GP practice, pharmacy or hospital.  It is important that they self-isolate for at least 10 days from when their symptoms started and get a test immediately, so that it’s within 5 days of being symptomatic. To book a test or order a home testing kit go online www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or telephone 119. 

Dr Asad Ali, Co-Chair at NHS Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group, said: "When GP practices are closed, patients who have had a clinical assessment via 111 and are deemed to require urgent but not life-threatening assistance may be offered an appointment at one of the neighbourhood hubs.”

For a full list of pharmacy opening times, the pharmacy delivery service, primary care services plus access to other healthcare services including emergency support, visit: www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/accessingcare

Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust is reflecting on an unprecedented year, as this week sees the first anniversary of the UK’s initial Covid-19 lockdown.  

During the past 12 months, the hospice’s fundraising events have been cancelled, and four much-loved shops in Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills and Whaley Bridge have been closed for the majority of the time. 

This has reflected hugely in the charity’s capacity to raise vital funds for local care. The hospice is more than £190,000 under the budget it would have expected to receive had, its four shops been open as normal between April 2020 and now - that’s over 55% down on expected income. 

Despite this, staff and volunteers have never stopped being there for the local community. The Hospice at Home service has enabled over 190 local patients to stay safe at home, when they might otherwise have been admitted to hospital, where no visitors have been allowed. Helping to alleviate pressure on NHS services, hospice healthcare assistants have provided over 17,000 hours of care since March 2020, to patients across 19 local towns and villages. 

Blythe House’s Community Hub has continued to provide specialist palliative care and support to patients and carers. As well as dealing with patient’s understandable concerns about the pandemic, the team has answered difficult questions around changes or cancellations to treatmentplans, for people who are living with, or dying from, life-limiting illnesses such as cancer.

Alongside clinical staff, the hospice’s team of 42 community volunteers has been available seven-days-a-week to support over 200 patients and local people who’re elderly, vulnerable or isolated, with tasks including shopping, medication deliveries, pet walking and socially-distanced garden visits. Volunteers have donated over 2,500 hours of their time to provide more than 3,400 companion phone calls and 1,140 Covid-safe visits.  

Hospice counsellors have continued to provide Covid-secure meetings for adults, and play therapy for children, who’re experiencing bereavement throughout the pandemic. 

Local people can support palliative and end of life care in their community by setting up a regular monthly donation of just £5. Over the course of a year, this money would help to fund compassionate healthcare assistants to provide the highest quality end of life care to a local patient in the comfort of their own home – that equals just 16 pence per day! 

To find out more about setting up a direct debit to support Blythe House and Helen’s Trust, visit: blythehousehospice.org.uk/donate/

A video is being launched to commemorate the lockdown anniversary, highlighting hospice services during the past year -  youtu.be/LJM2sim76pA

As  we  reach  the  one  year  milestone of  the  Covid -19  response in Derbyshire it is  important that  we reflect on all aspects of the response so far, including the successes in addition to the challenges and personal  tragedies that it has  brought. 

Since the earliest days of  the pandemic I have been aware of the work done by people who have offered their time and skills on a voluntary basis to support  neighbours, vulnerable people and our health and care  services.  Without this  willingness at the heart of the system  the pandemic response in Derbyshire, we  would not have reached so many  people, or achieved the level of success that  it has.

I am writing this letter to all volunteers and community responders; to those who came forward as part of a spontaneous outpouring of community goodwill, those who have responded to the call-out for support from health and care services and those  coming forward through local voluntary sector organisations.   

I would like to acknowledge your achievements and to offer a personal thank you for the support you have given to health and care services in the Derbyshire system during a year that has seen our greatest challenges since the NHS was founded.   

Looking back on these times, our residents will remember the volunteers and responders who brought food and prescriptions to their doorstep when they had no way to collect these themselves; the volunteers who put them at ease when they  came nervously into a vaccination centre; those who helped them at the food bank and those who gave a few minutes of their time to give them a call and make sure  they were  OK.

The work that you have done has been of great value I am sure to the people of Derbyshire and that this continues without wavering a whole year in, is down to your  dedication and determination. 

Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. 

Yours  faithfully, Dr Chris Clayton (MA MB BChir DRCOG PGCGPE MRCGP)
Executive Lead 

Mental health support has never been as important. This health and wellbeing gardening project is for adults of 17 and over of all abilities, no experience needed; tools and refreshments provided.

If you are feeling lonely, anxious or depressed, then come along and join the friendly support group. They offer a safe space where you can be listened to, understood and accepted. Make new friends and enjoy working in the peaceful atmosphere of a garden.

For more information call Single Derbyshire Recovery and Point of Access number 01773 734 989 or email DerbyshireRecoveryPeerSupportService@rethink.org

The Women Thrive Fund

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Delivered by Rosa and Smallwood Trust, the Women Thrive Fund is distributing grants of up to £40,000 to specialist women’s organisations across the UK. Organisations should be working to enable women and girls to improve their mental health and wellbeing and/or improve their financial resilience. The fund responds directly to what women’s and girls’ organisations have reported throughout the pandemic: that declining mental health, increased risk of emotional trauma and increased poverty levels are their biggest concerns for women and girls across the UK.

Organisations can apply for:

• Grants of up to £15,000 with a turnover of £200,000 inclusive
• Grants of up to £40,000 with a turnover of £200,001 – £999,999.

They can also apply for an additional 25% of their grant request for work which will strengthen their organisation. Funding is available to spend until December 2022.

Deadline  5:00pm on Thursday 25 March.

Funding Workshop – Severn Trent Community Fund

High Peak CVS is very pleased to be hosting another funding workshop on Zoom on 30th March at 1.30pm.    This time our keynote speaker will be Sue Heyes from the Severn Trent Community Fund which is giving away more than £10M over five years. The fund has three themes; People, Places and the Environment. 

There are also three levels of grants available £2K - £10K, £10K – 75K and £75K - £200K. Please note this fund is not available across the whole of High Peak, only organisations active in the Severn Trent Water region are eligible to apply. 

www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/check-your-projects-eligibility/

We are delighted that Sue Heyes the Community Fund Officer for Severn Trent will be joining us to explain more about the fund and answer your questions. So please join us to find out how your organisation can apply. 

Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/139937196923

Easyfundraising

As part of our aim to provide funding support to voluntary groups and charities in these difficult times, we are now working in collaboration with fundraising website easyfundraising to help your organisation generate additional income.

It’s a very simple idea – register your organisation as a good cause with easyfundraising and you will be able to collect free donations when anyone connected to the organisation shops online with 4300 well known retailers including Amazon, eBay, Argos, John Lewis, Trainline, Booking.com, Currys, Aviva and Waitrose and Direct Line

It’s free to register and use. With many more people shopping online these days and traditional face to face fundraising methods on hold, this is an easy way for your volunteers and supporters to raise money for your organisation safely from home through their normal online shopping.

easyfundraising has enabled good causes to raise £34m to date, including £4m in 2020 alone. Your organisation does not need to be a registered charity to use easyfundraising and it is open to voluntary organisations of all shape and size.

The benefits:

• Free to register and use
• Regular, on-going revenue stream for your organisation
• Easy to set up and requires minimal management

Getting started

All you need to do is create an easyfundraising page for your organisation. It’s free and quick to set up and requires very little ongoing management. You can set up your page her

If you have questions and would like to speak to someone before signing up, please contact becky@easyfundraising.org.uk who will be happy to help you.

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioners Vulnerability Fund

Small Grants 

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

The above fund has extended its deadline to 1 September 2021, giving more local groups an opportunity to apply. 

The Commissioner is looking to support projects which:

• Help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes;
• Empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas;
• Are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups;
• Can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities;
• Take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems;
• Foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation.

The fund:

• is Derbyshire-wide including the City
• can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 
• is available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund is currently taking applications for small grants of up to £1000 - these are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk. 

Deadline 1 Sep 2021

CVS Vulnerability Fund Application Form

The National Lottery Heritage Fund 

www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/search-2021-sustainable-project-year

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is sponsoring a sustainability award for the second year at the 2021 Museums + Heritage Awards.

 At a time of ecological emergency, the heritage sector can play its part in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. The Sustainable Project of the Year award showcases the heritage organisations who are leading the way in sustainable practices.  NLHF are seeking the most outstanding environmentally sustainable project or exhibition which can demonstrate best practice in its approach to managing environmental impacts during 2020. 

This year NLHF are looking for examples of:

• energy efficiency measures
• recycling and reuse
• sustainable procurement
• green visitor travel, planning and encouragement

Entries should also identify any wider economic, social or environmental benefits to the organisation or community which have arisen from ‘thinking sustainably’, particularly during the pandemic. The award is free to enter.

Deadline 31 March 2021.

The Climate Action Fund (CAF) 

CAF is supporting communities across the UK to take action on climate change. These communities will demonstrate what’s possible when people lead in this work. With National Lottery funding, they’ll work together, share their learning and be active participants in a broader movement of change.

CAF is part of The National Lottery Community Fund’s Environment Strategy. Since April 2013, the Fund has awarded more than £450 million, through over 7,500 grants, to projects that focus on improving the environment to enhance communities and people’s lives.

In 2020, CAF awarded funding to 23 projects across the UK as part of the first round of the CAF programme, supporting communities to respond to the climate emergency.

This second round will focus on supporting medium-scale to large-scale projects addressing waste and consumption.  The focus remains on place-based, community-led partnerships that will make the changes in their community they believe will have the biggest impact on climate change.

At this initial application stage, CAF is  interested in hearing about your project, the long-term vision and aims, and how your community has been involved in shaping and deciding what you’ll do. This application should come from one lead partner, which should be one of the eligible types of organisation listed in ‘Who can and cannot apply’.

There are two types of funding in this round - development funding and full awards. The maximum grant size for development funding is £150,000. For full awards, the maximum available is £1.5 million. The total available in the second round is around £8 million to 10 million.  It is expected there will be 12 to 15 awards in total in this round, and to award more development grants than full awards.

Deadline 5pm on 8 April 2021 for your initial idea. If you get to the next stage, it is expected the rest of the application process will take six to eight months.

Peoples Post Code Lottery Magic Little Grants 

The aim of the Magic Little Grants Fund is to support organisations with an annual  turnover below £250K  meeting one of the themes below. Organisations also receive access to the Localgiving online fundraising platform and benefit from online fundraising training and support.   

1.  Improving mental wellbeing

2.  Enabling community participation in the arts

3.  Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty

4.  Supporting marginalised groups and promoting equality

5.  Improving biodiversity and green spaces

6.  Enabling participation in physical activity

7.  Responding to the climate emergency and promoting sustainability 

8.  Increasing community access to outdoor space

9.  The application process should only take 15 minutes to complete and are reviewed on a rolling basis every month. You should receive a decision on your application and the funding within two months.

The application process should only take 15 minutes to complete and are reviewed on a rolling basis every month. You should receive a decision on your application and the funding within two months.

Groups who meet any of the following criteria are NOT eligible for the grant:

Organisations that have previously been funded by a Magic Little Grant, or any other trust funded by players of People's Postcode Lottery that have not yet finished the project/activity / completed their evaluation form.

Once you have completed your registration with Localgiving, you will be directed to the grant application form.  If you are successful with your funding request, you will also benefit from a free annual membership with Localgiving, funded by the People's Postcode Lottery.

Deadline 31 October 2021.

Thomas Wall Trust Grant 

www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk

The Thomas Wall Trust charities grant programme aims to support people with an emphasis on building confidence, knowledge and skills, and therefore increasing prospects of employment.

They offer grants up to £5,000 towards specific projects or core activities that support literacy, numeracy, digital and additional skills for learning that are likely to assist employment prospects. The Trust recognises that the future of the labour market will become increasingly competitive, with employers placing greater emphasis on transferable skills.  To be eligible UK charities have to have been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years and have a turnover under £500K.  They will fund;

• A project or running costs for a charity that equips people (aged 11 and over) with the skills ready for employment
• Annual repeat funding for up to 3 years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of progress and impact

Deadline for Expressions of Interest 30 April 2021. 

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

The Commissioner is looking to support projects which:

• Help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes;
• Empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas;
• Are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups;
• Can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities;
• Take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems;
• Foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation.

The fund:

• is Derbyshire-wide including the City
• can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 
• is available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund is currently taking applications for small grants of up to £1000 - these are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk. 

Deadline 1 Sep 2021

CVS Vulnerability Fund Application Form

Funding is always challenging and with the impact of COVID-19 hitting everyone hard, High Peak CVS wants to understand more about the challenges you are facing and how we can help you through the pandemic and beyond. As an infrastructure organisation, we work with many partners in administering and promoting funding opportunities and we want to ensure we are able to offer the support you need rather than what we think is required.

This survey will give us an opportunity to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and what we can do in the coming months to ensure all our invaluable groups and organisations have the support network in place to re-engage with your service users and continue the incredible work you do.

We are asking ALL voluntary and community groups across the High Peak to answer the questions as fully as possible so that we can get a real understanding of what is going on across our invaluable sector. The data received in this survey will be used to influence and encourage the way we work to support YOUR needs and help us influence other funders to meet the needs of our community.

Deadline for responses: 31 March 2021

Survey: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KZ9N8JN

The government announcement that hopefully all limits on social contact will be removed by 21 June 2021 means that groups and organisations can start to think about what the future might look like:

• Have you got a strategy for moving forward?
• Are your members ready to meet again?
• Will you be doing things differently in the future?
• Will your group be financially viable?

DVA invite you to join their Mini Forum on 15 March to discuss ideas and plans for your roadmap out of lockdown. To help with future plans, DVA will also be discussing the following: the idea of a digital platform and what DVA can offer; is there a need for grants that would help groups to continue running during the transition period back to ‘normality’. 

If you would like to join email bryony@dva.org.uk and a Zoom link to access the meeting will be sent to you.

They are currently looking to speak to people aged between 40-65 from Derbyshire who have been invited to have a health check to talk to them about their experiences of taking up the offer, or if they haven’t taken up the offer, they would like to talk to them about the reasons why. Everyone who takes part will receive a £20 love2shop voucher.

Taking part: Email  team@uni.uk.net  or call  0161 736 9207

Or sign up online - www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Derby-HC-signup

They are appealing for people to run online workshops, talks, activities, book clubs etc, and would love to hear your ideas. 

The benefit to it being online is that people can join and take part anywhere in the world. It will be part of the face-to-face festival in the future once it is safe to do so.

If you would like to host something for the festival or simply interested in, enjoying what the festival has to offer you email glossopbookfest@hotmail.com

GlossopBookfest will provide an opportunity for authors and illustrators to meet the public and exhibit their work. Libraries and local bookshops welcome the prospect of meeting more creative artists. There will be a variety of activities and workshops.

Online events will take place throughout the year.  If you would like to host an online event send:

• A picture to promote your event
• Date and time
• Description
• Links and contacts you wish to be included

>> Website

High Peak Community Arts encourage and welcome applications to broaden the diversity of their pool of freelance artists, to include artists from different cultural backgrounds, disabled artists, or those with lived experience of mental ill health. Please get in touch to discuss any adjustments which would help you carry out this work.

Project eARTh usually holds 2 groups per week, one in New Mills and one in Buxton. During the past year, postal and home delivery arts kits have been used, but they are looking forward to face to face work in the near future. When this happens, they envisage still working in smaller groups (half of each group on alternate weeks) whilst Covid restrictions necessitate.

Full details at - www.highpeakarts.org/artists-call-out/

The centre, at the Adult Education Centre in New Mills, will be open for 6 weeks.

1 in 3 people who have the virus don’t have symptoms and could be infecting other people without realising.

People who are still going out to work and mixing with colleagues or the public are encouraged to get tested regularly to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Staff are on hand to help people who test positive and need to self-isolate, including practical support with shopping and picking up prescriptions and any financial support they may be entitled to.

The New Mills centre will be open: Mondays from 9am to 7pm; Tuesdays to Fridays from 9am to 5pm; Saturdays from 9am to midday.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/community-testing-site-for-new-mills-area.aspx

Kickstart provides paid work placements for young people who have been adversely affected by the pandemic and lockdown. It aims to give them a start in their career through work experience in different sectors.  

The Zink Project works in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales to support families facing poverty and hardship. It runs employment programmes, High Peak Foodbank, an advice service and will be expanding in new premises later this year. Zink set up the partnership to help unemployed young people get a good start in their career and to enable local small businesses to get involved.  

Paul Bohan, CEO at Zink, explained, "Kickstart seemed the ideal opportunity to help people into work whilst also supporting local businesses. It was a rigorous process, but in the end we have over 50 jobs available from a wide variety of employers ranging from farm work to computer games design, sports coach to chef. These are really exciting opportunities from some enthusiastic employers!” 

People age 18-24 who are claiming Universal Credit can apply for the vacancies through their jobcentre work coach. Each placement lasts six months and there is support available to help to transfer into mainstream work. They are paid at least minimum pay rates. 

Individual vacancies will be advertised on High Peak Foodbank’s Facebook page over the coming weeks. For more information about Zink’s plans for expansions visit www.localgiving.org/appeal/Zinkhub/

Jodie Cook Mental Health Policy Officer Employed by Erewash Voluntary Action for Derbyshire Mental Health Forum and Rachel Bounds, Community Engagement for the Mental Health Liaison Service Employed by Derbyshire Voluntary Action work together to represent the mental health voluntary sector at a wide range of Mental Health Meetings through Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

You may have attended either the Derbyshire Mental Health Forum Meetings or the  North Derbyshire Mental Health Network in the past. 

They want to support those smaller organisations out there who are run mainly by volunteers. Smaller groups have different issues to larger organisations, who have more resources, and they are excited to find out more about the work you are doing and how they can support you to help one another.

They would like to offer you a new meeting space to meet and share ideas. At the moment this will be using teams or zoom but we hope that when it is safe, we will be able to gather together. They want the meetings to be about you and your needs as a group, and the first meeting will be purely for networking and talking about how this group can support you. They hope this gives you the opportunity to exchange information, share good practice and skills, identify mental health pathways to support clients and potential clients, network and benefit from training opportunities.

They very much hope to see you at the first meeting on the 3 March 1.30pm – 3pm

Join Zoom Meeting: 
zoom.us/j/98617948728?pwd=SkQrV2tLS1pVYlJCRWlzZFo1Q2JrQT09
Meeting ID: 986 1794 8728 Passcode: 442541

To confirm attendance please email: natalie@erewashcvs.org.uk or bryony@dva.org.uk

How can we create the future we need and want?

Using a tried and tested simple but powerful process they will:

 Establish  ‘What is’ , or where we are now

 Imagine where we’d like to get to, or ‘What if’

 Then work out how to get there, or ‘What next’

Saturday 24  April 2021, 10am – 3pm

Via Zoom with comfort and lunch breaks

Supported by Live Sketch Artist, Jenny Leonard 

Put the date in your diary, and register via Eventbrite to join via zoom here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141532981959  

Transition Buxton CIC is proud to host this event FREE with our thanks to the Transition Network UK, The National Lottery Community Fund and the National Lottery players for making this possible.

Any questions please email conversation@transitionbuxton.co.uk    

People across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales are invited to ‘get their glow on’ to support local hospice care.  Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust are hosting their second annual Glow Twilight Walk on Saturday 15 May – and this time, it’s virtual! 

People can sign up to take on their own 10k night-time walk, and help to raise vital funds for palliative and end of life care across the community. 

Blythe House and Helen’s Trust provides free care and support to people across the High Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire who are affected by life-limiting illness and bereavement. The Hospice at Home service has provided over 17,000 hours of care to more than 180 local patients in the comfort of their own home since the start of the first national COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. 

We can’t all be together for 2021 twilight walk, but we can all join together in spirit. Whichever way you decide to walk, virtually with friends, with your partner or family bubble. It's all about having fun, raising money and remembering those loved ones fighting their own battle or for those that are no longer with us. 

This time, due to COVID restrictions, participants can get involved with their household or support bubble – and see how many other Glow Twilight walkers they can spot along the way! 

Registration is just £10 and includes a T-shirt, glow sticks and face paint – sign up online before Tuesday 11  May: www.glowtwilightwalk.org.uk

Hosted by 3D and in partnership Derbyshire County Council, this two hour online event is an opportunity for both city and countywide VCSE organisations to reflect, update and consider what challenges and opportunities the future holds.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-covid-what-next-for-vcse-organisations-in-derby-derbyshire-tickets-141821825899

They would welcome applications from those who share our commitment to support children and young people across the Central region to be safe, happy, secure, and provided with the opportunities they need to reach their potential.

Although this is an unpaid role, appropriate support will be offered to enable the full participation of all successful applicants.

Further information is available here :
careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Volunteer-Regional-Advisory-Committee-Members-Central-Region-BBC-Children-in-Need/52314

If you are interested and would like further information please contact the Melinda Connelly at melinda.connelly@bbc.co.uk for an informal chat about what the roles entail. 

Applications should be with us no later than 5.00 pm on 11 March. It should be emailed to: melinda.connelly@bbc.co.uk (Impact Head – Central region) and titled: Private and Confidential – Central Regional Advisory Committee Application.

The fund has three themes: People, Places and the Environment.

There are also three levels of grants available £2K - £10K, £10K – 75K and £75K - £200K. Please note this fund is not available across the whole of High Peak, only organisations active in the Severn Trent Water region are eligible to apply.

www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/check-your-projects-eligibility/

The workshop will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 30 March 2021 from 1.30pm and will be hosted by High Peak CVS.

We are delighted that Sue Heyes the Community Fund Officer for Severn Trent will be joining us to explain more about the fund and answer your questions. So please join us to find out how your organisation can apply. 

Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/139937196923

The Commissioner is looking to support projects which:

• Help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes
• Empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas
• Are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups
• Can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities
• Take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems
• Foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation

The fund:

• Derbyshire-wide including the City
• Can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 
• Available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund is currently taking applications for small grants of up to £1000 - these are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

Deadline 1 Mar 2021

CVS Vulnerability Fund Application Form

The Council supports many cultural and artistic events and venues already and is keen to do more to work in partnership with community organisations across the Borough. High Peak CVS already works closely with many arts and cultural groups and can provide support to help groups grow and thrive.

Cllr Keith Savage (HPBC) is leading on the development of an Arts & Cultural Heritage Strategy for the High Peak.  As part of this partnership, we want to investigate the possibility of establishing a Borough-wide Arts & Culture Forum, open to any group with an interest.

By taking part in this 10 minute survey you can help us to identify which events, venues and community organisations are still active in arts work, how they have coped through the pandemic, what their plans for the future are and what support is needed.

The results of the survey will be used to explore ways in which we might better work together and identify what immediate actions we can take to safeguard our valuable arts and cultural resources, to the benefit of all.

We look forward to hearing from you and working with you.

Please complete this survey by the end of February and please share with other organisations you feel should be included.   

Link to take the Survey: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/T9WKBXG

Cllr Keith Savage – HPBC
James Bromley – High Peak CVS

COVID-19, and the measures taken in response to the pandemic continue to have a significant impact on the lives of High Peak residents.

We know that people are worried about reducing contact with others and catching the virus. Even with the roll out of vaccinations there is still some confusion around the restrictions and the protection the vaccine offers.

We are also becoming aware of the consequences of lockdown, including poorer mental health, financial impact amongst many other challenges our communities are facing.  

We also know that the impact of the crisis has been most severe for those who were already worse off.  Our most deprived communities require the most support, guidance and information to lessen the Covid-19 related impacts. It is also imperative that the appropriate authorities understand the challenges that our communities face and offer support and guidance as appropriate.

During the recent pandemic, the High Peak community has come together more than ever and we want to support and empower individuals, groups, volunteers, businesses and the entire local community to continue to work together to get through this unprecedented situation. We also strongly believe that even after this national crisis, the way we communicate at all levels needs to improve and ensure a two way approach to receiving and distributing information that is both efficient and accurate.  

So, working in Partnership with Derbyshire County Council and our colleagues at The Bureau in Glossop, we are launching the Community Messaging Partnership which is asking individuals, groups, businesses, volunteers and anyone else within the High Peak to be a focal point within their communities to share and feedback information to those that need it the most. 

The commitment is as little or as much as you are able to offer but it aims to ensure that:

• You have the correct and appropriate information to pass on to your neighbours, friends, colleagues, groups etc 
• You are able to offer the most appropriate advice to those that need it or have the support of the partnership to ensure they get the support they need
• You are able to reassure your community about incorrect information and myth bust information that could put people at risk or delay appropriate action
• You have an opportunity to feedback directly the challenges and questions your community has and receive the answers you and your community need.

This partnership aims to improve communication between statutory organisations and the local community, not just for this pandemic but in the long term and we need your help to make it work.

If you are interested in getting involved or would simply like to learn more please do complete the form:  > Register your interest

Or alternatively you can email us at hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk or The Bureau at: communitymessaging@the-bureau.org.uk  

The Community Messaging Partnership is here to listen, engage and share and we welcome anyone who is willing and able to get involved and continue to help us work together and make a difference.

Community Messaging Partnership Flyer

Zink has acquired a building in central Buxton and needs to raise £80,000 for renovations.  

The new hub will include Zink’s current services, the foodbank, advice to resolve issues that cause poverty and employability programmes to help people into work. Buxton Community Eco-Café, also run by Zink will relocate to the new hub and be open on a more regular basis. It will use food that is surplus in the supply chain to provide nourishing meals to all.  

As well as opening existing services in the new hub, Zink also plans to run wellbeing services including alternative therapies, music therapy, events and activities; a job agency; an enterprise area for people who want to become self-employed; a book exchange; an upcycling project and regular events that bring people together. 

To donate to help get Zink Community Hub open and start supporting families as lockdowns ease this summer visit www.localgiving.org/appeal/Zinkhub/

The Government has awarded Buxton an "in principle” £6.6 million of Future High Street funding, which combined with High Peak Borough Council’s own resources, could be used to diversify lower Buxton around the Springs – to help create jobs, support business growth and help create new footfall so that shops remain or new ones are attracted to the town.

The project includes the introduction of a multi-storey car park behind the Springs and re-use of the car parking for new housing, leisure and community facilities. The grant is for elements of the project that would not be fundable on a commercial basis. However the award of £6.6 million is £3 million less than the original bid, so they are looking to reduce or eliminate some of the elements and have until February 26 2021 to make the necessary changes.

They are therefore looking for as many views as possible and would be grateful if you can complete the online survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6V6PHBT

The deadline is 12 noon on Monday 15 February.

Full details of the project, including maps, background information, FAQ, current status and survey at www.highpeak.gov.uk/FHSFBuxton

This programme will be open to anyone aged 16-30, not in education, employment or training and looking to meet new people and learn new skills.

If you have someone that might benefit from this FREE course contact Kate: kate.haywood@princes-trust.org.uk

Over 500 halls in England have contributed to the unique record so far, detailing their response to the pandemic and hopes for the future. In Derbyshire 14 halls have signed and Rural Action Derbyshire is keen to encourage as many halls as possible to participate.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/news/domesday-book

Unique Improvements have been commissioned by Derbyshire County Council to carry out insight work into health checks.

They seek to talk to people about their experiences of taking up the offer of their health check or if they haven’t taken up the offer then they would like to talk to them about the reasons why. Everyone who takes part will receive a £20 love2shop voucher.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Derby-HC-signup

Breakaway Futures is open to anyone who is unemployed and over the age of 16. They do not need to be claiming benefits. The course covers individual and programme-specific goal setting, conflict resolution in the workplace, identifying your strengths and your role within a team, budgeting, interview skills, wellbeing and achieving a work/life balance and identifying next steps for the future.

During the first lockdown this course was delivered via Zoom and recently face to face as a support group.  A venue for face to face delivery is dependent on the locations of individual participants.

To sign up to the programme, participants will need a national insurance number, proof of unemployment and a passport or UK/EU birth certificate.

Referrals and self-referrals for the programme can be done via the link:
www.transformtraining.org.uk/breakaway-futures.php

Severn Trent Community Fund

High Peak CVS is pleased to invite you to a funding workshop to learn more about the Severn Trent Community Fund which is giving away more than £10M over five years.  The fund has three themes; People, Places and the Environment.   There are also three levels of grants available £2K - £10K, £10K – 75K and £75K - £200K.  Please note this fund is not available across the whole of High Peak, only organisations active in the Severn Trent Water region are eligible to apply.  If you wish to check your eligibility please use the eligibility checker on the Severn Trent Water website www.stwater.co.uk

The workshop will be held via Zoom on Tuesday 30 March 2021 from 1.30pm and will be hosted by High Peak CVS.  Booking details will be released shortly. 

We are delighted that Sue Heyes the Community Fund Officer for Severn Trent will be joining us to explain more about the fund and answer your questions.  So please join us to find out how your organisation can apply. 

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioners
Vulnerability Fund Small Grants 

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

The Commissioner is looking to support projects which:

•  Help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes;

•  Empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas;

•  Are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups;

•  Can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities;

•  Take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems;

•  Foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation.

The fund:

•  is Derbyshire-wide including the City

•  can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 

•  is available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund is currently taking applications for small grants of up to £1000 - these are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk. 

Deadline 1 Mar 2021

Cameron Grant Memorial Trust

www.camgrant.org.uk

Seed funding grants are available for UK based charities and other not-for-profit groups and organisations to trial new and innovative ways to support people in the UK who are suffering with poor mental health. The grants can be used to trial a new service, create an asset, a technology, a performance, fund research, or otherwise experiment in any way that supports mental health. The emphasis will be on innovation – using new methods, channels, technology, ideas or approaches to reach out and effect change.

Ideas would typically fit into one of the following categories:

• Destigmatising Mental Health
• Reducing Barriers to Mental Health Care
• Improving Mental Well Being

The grants are for project-based activities that demonstrate clear innovation. The innovation can involve technology though it does not have to. As well as the funding, successful grant applicants will be offered one or two ‘coaching’ sessions with one of the trustees by phone or video call. Between them, the trustees have a wealth of experience in business, education, the public sector and mental health services, so making that formally available to candidates offers additional support and encouragement.

Who can apply: Applications will be accepted from individuals, charities, social enterprises, community interest companies, schools, colleges, universities, pre-registration start-ups, voluntary groups, community groups and other not-for-profit entities based in the UK.

Grant amount: Between £100 and £2,500 are available.

Deadline: This is a rolling programme. Applications will be considered at monthly trustee meetings.

The Henry Smith Charity - Grants Programme 

www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk

The Henry Smith Charity is an independent grant making trust. They aim to use its resources to help people and communities at a time of need and to bring about positive change. The grants available are:

•  Improving Lives -  Grants to charitable organisations that help people when other sources of support have failed, are inappropriate, or are simply not available. They support established organisations delivering services directly to beneficiaries and are looking for services which can demonstrate a track record of success, and evidence the effectiveness of the work. This is their largest grants programme, through which the majority of their funds are distributed

•  The Strengthening Communities  - To support small charitable organisations working at grassroots level. Through this grant programme they want to make sure that funding reaches the most disadvantaged areas of the UK, targeting places that are economically marginalised and affected by poverty. They fund established organisations with a track record of delivering services directly to beneficiaries. They are looking for organisations that are embedded within their communities and are addressing local needs

•  The Christian Projects -  Grants to support projects that explicitly promote the Christian faith in the UK

Who can apply: Charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises, in the UK.

Grant amount: 

•  Improving Lives Grant Programme - Between £20,000 and £60,000 for 1 - 3 years

•  The Strengthening Communities Grant Programme - Between £20,000 and £60,000 for 1 - 3 years  

•  The Christian Projects Grant Programme - £10,000+ for up to 3 years (most grants are for 1-2 years)

Deadline: Rolling programme.

UFi VocTech
Grants for Vocational Learning Projects

www.ufi.co.uk

Grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 are available for early-stage projects that use technology to improve digital adult vocational education. The funding is available for projects lasting between 3 and 12 months to scope and test digital technologies that can be used in innovative ways to improve skills for work. The funding is being made available through the UFi VocTech Trust - Seed 2021 grant and is available to training organisations across the UK, including colleges, charities, trade bodies, learning providers, employers, private companies, community interest companies and other not for profit organisations.

Deadline: 11 February 2021.

Youth Groups and Organisations Impacted by the Coronavirus

www.gov.uk

Local youth clubs, uniformed youth groups, and national youth and umbrella organisations can apply for funding help to mitigate the impact of lost income during the winter period due to the coronavirus pandemic. Local groups can apply for grants of up to £250,000 and national umbrella groups £2 million. The funding is made available through the UK governments Youth Covid-19 Support Fund and will cover essential business expenditure, such as staff salaries, and fixed/operational costs.

Deadline: 12 February 2021.

Ashden Climate Change Charity
Awards for Sustainable Energy Projects Opens to Entries

www.ashden.org

Ashden, the climate solutions charity that supports projects in sustainable energy in the UK and the developing world, has announced that the UK competition for their 2021 Ashden Awards is now open to entries. This year, three categories target initiatives in the UK: green skills training; green community initiatives; and climate innovation. As well as a cash grant of £10,000, winning organisations will receive development support, networking opportunities and PR support, so their ideas can be scaled up or replicated. The competition is open to businesses, public bodies, community groups, charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations.

Deadline for applications is 11.59pm on the 3 March 2021. Winners will be announced in the autumn.

Matthew Good Foundation

Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment 

www.matthewgoodfoundation.org

The Matthew Good Foundation has launched a Grants for Good Fund to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or the environment. The Fund will share £10,000 between five shortlisted projects, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £3,500, second place £2,500, third place £2,000 with fourth and fifth place both receiving £1,000. As well as established projects and charities, the Foundation are keen to hear from people with innovative ideas that need some funding to get their projects up and running. To be eligible, applicants will have to have had an income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months.

Deadline: 15 March 2021.

Ragdoll Foundation 

Funding for Projects that Use the Arts and Media to Address the Concerns of Children 

www.ragdollfoundation.org.uk

Not-for-profit organisations in the UK that are working with children and young people using the arts and creative media can apply for funding through the Ragdoll Foundation's grants programmes. Funding of up to £1,500 is available through the small grants programme for projects lasting up to six months and £50,000 through the large grants programme for projects lasting up to three years. Preference will be given to those projects which have a deep commitment to listening to children and allow the perceptions and feelings of children themselves to be better understood. The Foundation is mainly interested in applications that involve children during their early years, but appropriate projects for older children (up to 18 years) will also be considered. Applications to the large grants programme are accepted on a rolling basis.

Deadline: 7 May 2021.

Sport England 

Grants of up to £10,000 Available to Help Sports Clubs and Organisations Meet the Challenges of the New Lockdown Measures 

www.sportengland.org

Sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations in England can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to respond to the challenges of the new lockdown measures and to return to play in a coronavirus-safe way. The funding which is being made available through the Sport England Return to Play: Small Grants Fund and can cover costs such as minor amendments to facilities, additional sports equipment, signage, sanitation and training courses for clubs in areas of high deprivation, the Fund will now also support ongoing running costs.

Applications can be submitted at any time until the 30 June 2021.

PLEASE NOTE this survey is only for Community Representatives.

The NHS is facing its biggest ever challenge to keep our patients safe. We must work jointly with local partners, providers and community representatives to tackle this pandemic together. 

We understand that some of our most vulnerable communities are hesitant about having the COVID-19 vaccine due to disinformation and conspiracy theories currently circulating. The NHS wants to understand what these are and share the right information, through the right people, to help communities understand the facts.

Our aim is inform and educate our patients to help them make more informed decisions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, we would be grateful if you could help the NHS in Derbyshire to protect our communities from COVID-19 by taking a few minutes of your time to complete this simple survey. 

Survey link: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Covid-19VaccineUptake  

The survey closes this Wednesday at 5pm, so please do complete this as soon as possible. Please do not share this survey link - it is intended for community representatives only.

Once the survey is complete we turn the final key messages into helpful resources (e.g. scripts, videos, images, posters etc.) and will write to you again to ask you to help share these messages with your communities. 

Communications & Engagement Team
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

The Eden Project Communities virtual Community Camp is an immersive learning experience, offering a mix of practical activities, workshop sessions and networking opportunities for people from across the UK; who are interested in becoming community leaders, or improve their existing skill set in this area. The Community Camp will be taking place online throughout March, consisting of two sessions per week.  

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, the virtual Community Camp is completely FREE to attend for volunteers! However, due to funding restrictions applications from paid professionals working within this area cannot be accepted. 

Community Camp can be for lots of different types of people, those who: 

• Want to start a community project - or are already doing something and want to take the next step! 
• Are just starting out on their journey, or those who are more experienced but keen to learn from and share with others 
• Were involved with mutual aid groups or helping those in their community during Covid-19 and are interested in staying active 
• Who find that they have a little more time to get involved in their community now due to a change with their education or employment and others who dipped their toe into the community space during Covid-19 and are keen to do more! 

The first Virtual Camp in 2020 was a huge success!   99% of the 2020 participants rated the programme either excellent or good overall, and 97% would recommend Virtual Community Camp to others.  

As part of the Virtual Community Camp, participants can also receive a certificate confirming completion of a Prospect Awards Endorsed Programme in Creative Community Leadership.  This is integrated into the programme of sessions and does not require additional time, coursework or assessment.  All you need to do is commit to taking part in all the sessions and the network building. 

Applications must be submitted via the online form by Sunday 21 February. 

www.edenprojectcommunities.com/community-camps

Much of the support we offer has not changed and we want to continue supporting you all as we have always done.  However, we have recognised the importance of prioritising our members and ensuring we are able to offer appropriate levels of support to those that need it and therefore we are relaunching our membership package to all groups and organisations across the High Peak.

Whether it’s funding support, help setting up a committee, training or any other aspect that you need to help you continue doing incredible work across the community, we are here to help.

Free Membership – open to anyone that would like to continue to stay engaged with High Peak CVS and receive information from our Newsletters and updates.

Full Membership – offers comprehensive support for your group, opportunities to feature in our publications, links to our new and exciting corporate partners, discounts on training and much more. This full membership asks for a minimum fee of £10 for 12 months (anything above this is at your discretion and not obligatory - funds raised from membership will finance core support costs).

HPCVS Membership Form

Membership Details

Minds Matter have a team of Mental Wellbeing Practitioners, Peer Support Workers and Counsellors who can help you to manage and overcome your difficulties.  They are friendly and approachable, and will make sure that you see the right person who can help.

Minds Matter can help you:

• Address current problems
• Gain a new understanding of your difficulties and develop new ways of coping
• Make positive changes in your life
• Talk about your difficulties in a non-judgemental and supportive environment.

www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/mindsmatter/

www.facebook.com/MindsMatterTG/

Independent Specialist Advocate: 37 hours, Salary - £24,799

Paid Representative (DOLS) - 12 month maternity cover: 37 hours, Salary - £23,836

Mental Health Practitioner (Active Monitoring Service) - 12 month contract: 22 hours, Salary - £22,462 pro rata 

Advocacy Administrator: 37 hours, Salary - £21,166

www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/derbyshire-mind-vacancies/

The event is designed to support work-ready young people looking to excel and develop new skills and learn about employability skills for vacancies within the East Midlands. A knowledge or prior experience of health and social care is not essential and the course welcomes any young people interested in both clinical and non-clinical roles within Health and Social Care.  This event will be open to anyone aged 16 - 30, who is not in education, employment or training and looking to learn about the Health and Social Care sector.

• Receive support and advice from industry experts and trained mentors.
• This is applicable for all vacancies within the NHS - not just clinical roles.
• Group sessions and 6 months worth of 121 support are included

Thursday 11 February – Friday 12 February 2021 on  Microsoft Teams

Limited places - To join the course or find out more call Free on 07940 284 192.

The group will hold a quiz during the session. This group provides a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere to all new members and runs weekly on Thursdays between 6pm and 7pm. There is never any pressure to turn cameras or mics on during the group, sometimes just turning up and listening can help.

For more information or to join in call: 07436 039285 or the DRPSS 01773 734989

www.facebook.com/derbyshirerecoveryandpeersupport/

Join the free webinar to find out how it works, see a live demo, get advice on how to make the most of it and ask the easyfundraising team questions. Plus, there’s the chance to win a £50 donation for your organisation.

Register here:

Monday 1 February 7.30pm:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_duZ9oeQcRy-POHvd99UDYQ

Or

Tuesday 9 February 2pm:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s0L8N_oZRkO8Lwq24kcMOw

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioners Vulnerability Fund Small Grants 

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

The Commissioner is looking to support projects which:

• Help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes;
• Empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas;
• Are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups;
• Can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities;
• Take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems;
• Foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation.

The fund:

• is Derbyshire-wide including the City
• can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 
• is available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund is currently taking applications for small grants of up to £1000) - these are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Deadline 1 Mar 2021

The National Lottery Community Fund - Local Connections Fund

tnlcf.tfaforms.net/42

The Local Connections Fund is a new £4 million fund to help charities and community groups in England that are working to reduce loneliness by helping them build connections across their communities.

Open to organisations in England with an income of under £50k only.

Total available: £2 million in phase 1 - successful applicants must spend their grants and have completed their projects by 31 March 2021​

This will fund hundreds of ‘microgrants’ between £300 and £2,500, so small, local organisations can bring people and communities together.

The funding will help to bring people together in safe and secure ways – including by covering the costs of technologies and equipment that will help people feel more connected within their communities.

Funding can also be used to help strengthen organisations and their services through, for example, training and development.

There will be two funding rounds in 2021. The opening date for the first round is 5 January 2021

Deadline: 26 January 2021

Arts Council England (England) Culture Recovery Fund

www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding

Arts Council England has announced that the 2nd round of the Culture Recovery Fund is now open for applications. The fund aims to support cultural organisations as they transition back to a viable and sustainable operating model during April-June 2021. The fund is open to both not for profit and for profit organisations and will provide grants of between £25,000 and £3 million. To be eligible, applicants need to based in England or can demonstrate that the majority of their work takes place in England. 

Deadline is midday on the 26 January 2021.

Allchurches Trust (UK) Hope Beyond

www.allchurches.co.uk/what-we-fund/hopebeyond/

In response to the coronavirus, the Allchurches Trust is making funding available to churches, Christian Charities, cathedrals and Christian denominational bodies to enable them to meet changing needs within their communities and to adapt to challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic.

The Hope Beyond Programme are making grants of up to £50,000 available to help religious organisations implement new ways of working and introduce new and/or enhanced support and activities to meet changing need. The Programme will look to address three themes: the issues of loneliness and isolation; growing community resilience and promoting mental and emotional health and wellbeing; and growing technological capability and resilience. 

Funding can be used for capital projects and some revenue costs. 

Deadline - Applications can be made at any time.

Comic Relief (UK) Capacity Building Grants Scheme

www.groundwork.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/national-grants/comic-relief-community-grants/comic-relief-apply-for-capacity-grant/

Charities, voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises and CIC’s in England which have been negatively impacted by Covid-19 can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help them rebuild their capacity to meet the needs of their local community. 

To be eligible, applicants will need to have an annual income of less than £250,000.

The funding is being made available through the Comic Relief’s Capacity Building Grants Scheme and will support projects within their four strategic themes and can be used for a wide range of activities, such as: training; increasing delivery capacity through additional volunteer recruitment; and developing strategies to help rebuild and move forward such as fundraising strategies, and developing new delivery plans. 

Deadline - Applications can be made at any time.

The Foyle Foundation (UK) Small Grants Scheme

www.foylefoundation.org.uk/how-to-apply/

The Foyle Foundation has re-opened its Small Grants Scheme to support smaller, grass-roots and local charities across the UK during the Covid-19 crisis. 

To be eligible, applicants will need to have an annual income of less than £150,000.

Organisations which are currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community either directly or through online support can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £10,000. Funding can be used to cover core costs or essential equipment, to enable ongoing service provision, homeworking, or delivery of online digital services for charities that can show financial stability and a clear need for their services. Competition for funding is expected to be strong.

Deadline - Applications can be submitted at any time.

Margaret Dobson Further Education Trust General Grants

www.margaretdobsontrust.org

Priorities: To support young people who have learning disabilities, with a focus on those who have left formal education. 

Grants are available for small UK registered charities that promote education, learning, training, recreation and rehabilitation for these young adults, providing practical skills to support them to lead independent lives.

The funding is for projects that are designed for and aimed at people with learning disabilities aged 18 to 25 outside the school environment. Those age 16+ who are not in formal education, training or work will also be considered.

Who can apply: Grants are available for:

• Registered Charities
• Charitable Incorporated Organisations
• Community Interest Companies

To be eligible organisations must have a turnover of less than £1 million.

Grant amount: Up to £5,000.

Deadline: Wednesday 31 March.

Voice 4 Change Windrush Community Fund 

voice4change-england.com/windrush-community-fund

Priorities: Provided by the Home Office and administered on its behalf by Voice4Change England.

The funding is intended to support the Fund’s objectives which are to:

• Increase awareness and visibility of the Windrush Scheme (documentation), Windrush Compensation Scheme, or both and the support available
• Reach more communities and individuals who may have been affected by their inability to prove their lawful status in the UK

In addition, the Community Fund also seeks to:

• Ensure that individuals and communities have accurate information about the schemes, how to apply, and that any myths surrounding the schemes are addressed. This could involve, for instance, promoting example cases
• Build capacity at a community and grassroots level to support those affected to access the Windrush Scheme (documentation), Windrush Compensation Scheme, or both

Who can apply: Applications will be accepted from charities, community or grassroots organisations.

Grant amount: Grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 are available.

Projects awarded the minimum funding of £2,500 must be delivered within six months of receipt of funding.

Projects awarded between £2,501 and £25,000 must be delivered within 12 months of receipt of funding.

Deadline: There will be two application rounds.

Phase 1 opens on 14 December 2020 and closes on 12 February 2021 (23:59)
Phase 2 opens on 1 April 2021 and closes on 30 June 2021 (23:59)

The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage

www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding

Priorities: Grants for cultural and heritage organisations in England to make the transition from lockdowns and social distancing to resume business activity and welcome visitors back to the country’s diverse heritage sites starting in April 2021. This round looks forward to the spring and early summer when it is expected that heritage organisations will be able to operate with fewer restrictions. It will support organisations to transition from the challenging months of lockdowns and social distancing to resume business activity and welcome visitors back to the country’s diverse heritage sites. The funding can be used to support the costs of making the transition towards full reopening. This funding will support organisations to build up their operations and begin a programme of heritage activity in April-June 2021. The funding aims to ensure that by the end of June 2021, organisations will be operating on a viable and sustainable basis.

Applicants will need to consider the most effective route to full reopening and future sustainability for their organisation. This funding is only available for those organisations who need support to return to sustainability, and who have a credible and cost efficient Business Action Plan to do so.

Who can apply: Heritage organisations in England that are at risk of no longer trading viably this financial year. 

Grant amount: Between £10,000 and £3 million 

Deadline: 2pm, Tuesday 26 January 2021 

Dan Maskell Tennis Trust 

www.danmaskelltennistrust.org.uk

Priorities: The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust is a tennis charity raising funds for people with disabilities. Grants are available to help disabled people in the UK to play tennis through the purchase of wheelchairs, tennis equipment and grants for coaching. 

Who can apply: Disability groups and programmes, clubs, schools and associations in the UK are eligible to apply. Individuals are also eligible to apply.

Grant amount: Grants of up to £1,500 for a group, club or project. Up to £500 is available for individuals.

Deadline: The next deadlines for applications are:
Tuesday 23 March 2021
Tuesday 29 June 2021
Saturday 2 October 2021

Aimed at adults, but weighted towards those most at risk of mental health problems to create a free NHS-approved Mind Plan (a quick and free interactive tool offering tailored mental well-being advice) and to access the support available.

www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/news/mental-health-support

Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust’s Hospice at Home service sees healthcare assistants provide specialist support in the comfort of patient’s homes across the community. Research by Dying Matters shows that around 70% of people would prefer to die at home, yet around 50% currently die in hospital.

Between March and December 2020, the service provided over 15,589 hours of care, including more than 7,500 hours of night-sits, during 4,337 visits to local homes. Over 175 patients have received care during the nine-month period, spanning the High Peak, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire.

Find out more about hospice services during lockdown:  
blythehousehospice.org.uk/keeping-you-safe-information-on-coronavirus/

Refer someone or yourself to Blythe House:
blythehousehospice.org.uk/our-services/referrals-to-our-services/

The Gas Safe Charity is offering a free online Zoom workshop aimed at front line staff and volunteers who visit or work in the homes of vulnerable people. The workshop lasts about an hour and explains the sources, signs and symptoms of high and low level carbon monoxide risks in the home and includes relevant scenarios to explain what steps to take if carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected.

To find out more and book one of the 9 workshops taking place before the end of March 2021: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/115618952399

Those joining Learning Together will be offered a learning package tailored to their areas’ needs. Accessed over 2 hours a month in a flexible way, so you can learn at your own pace, participants will be able to take part in a series of online workshops and virtual peer-to-peer learning sessions organised regionally, (known as action learning sets), as well as exclusive opportunities to network with others on Learning Together from your area. These core elements will be on offer, but these will be enhanced to respond to the needs expressed by those joining and supplementary activities developed.

The first module runs from 22 February 2020. There are up to 100 free places in each of the 7 NHS regions across England.

socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/thriving-communities/learning-together/

• Do you live with dementia, or care for someone living with dementia?
• Have you felt socially isolated and not comfortable using online technologies?
• Have you been frustrated over lockdown by the lack of activities you can do, and missed learning and trying new things?

As we find ourselves in another lengthy lockdown this is an invitation to take part in something creative and new from the safety of your own home. 

Using the phone and post you will have 1:1 sessions with a professional artist. The sessions often centre around conversations on the phone with the artist focussing on topics and themes, and then often having some activities afterwards that you can try at home. The topics and themes will all be centred on the interests and motivation of the person living with dementia.

The artists are both experienced in working alongside people living with dementia and are looking forward to working creatively and flexibly with you via telephone and post.

Get in touch with Frances Watt on 07449 732322 or email admin@matineederbyshire.org.uk if you would like to know more or take part. 

Currently the vaccination centre is at Glossop Cricket Club for Glossopdale residents, but they can also support with appointments in Hyde.

This is subject to meeting eligibility criteria (generally unable to use public transport or no means to get to the destination in any other way) and an agreement to follow Covid Regulations.

Call on 01457 865722 to register and book.

the-bureau.org.uk/transport/

Free Introduction to Mindfulness workshop: 15 January 2021
www.eventbrite.com/e/134521422195

Free 6-week Midlife Matters course: Starts 21 January 2021
www.eventbrite.com/e/135845354111

5 Week Mindfulness course (£20 for the full course) – Starts 27 January 2021
www.eventbrite.com/e/135847157505

Free Workplace Wellbeing workshop; The New Normal – 29 January 2021
www.eventbrite.com/e/135501613975

Do you live in Bolsover or High Peak? 
Do you have children aged under 10 years old?

If so, Unique Improvements would like to chat to you about your experience of your child’s oral health check. (Every child aged under 5 years old receives an oral health check). All discussions are confidential, and the information gathered will be anonymised as part of a report and recommendations. 

Take part in a 1 to 1 telephone chat and/or a short online discussion, taking place in January 2021. Everyone taking part will be offered a £20 Love2Shop e-voucher.

Email  team@uni.uk.net or call  0161 736 9207 or apply online:
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Oral-health

Do you live in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) and are aged 40 – 65 years old? 
Have you received your NHS Health Check? 
Have you been offered your NHS Health Check and not taken it up?

If so, Unique Improvements would like to chat to you about your experience of NHS Health Checks. All discussions are confidential, and the information gathered will be anonymised as part of a report and recommendations. 

Take part in a 1 to 1 telephone chat and/or a short online discussion, taking place in January 2021. Everyone taking part will be offered a £20 Love2Shop e-voucher.

Email  team@uni.uk.net or call  0161 736 9207 or apply online:
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Derby-HC-signup

A charity shop is hosting a 'drop and donate' session in New Mills for local people to donate quality or specialist items to help raise vital hospice funds.

Retail experts from Blythe House Hospicecare will be opening up the shop on Union Road from 9.30am to 12noon on Tuesday 19 January.

Local people are warmly welcome to drop in to the COVID-secure event with donations they think may be of interest including designer wear and vintage items, collectibles, homeware, and luxury goods. Any items donated will be sold on the hospice’s eBay site, helping to raise money to provide free care to local people who are affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement.

Please note that this is NOT an opportunity for people to donate general items. The hospice’s four high street shops remain CLOSED due to government restrictions, and unfortunately they do not have the space to store donations when they are unable to sell any at this time. Blythe House looks forward to accepting your incredibly kind general donations when it is safe to re-open once again, hopefully soon!

For further information, email: info@blythehouse.co.uk

Visit the hospice eBay store to see the types of items on offer: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/specialsblythehouse

If you are a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex+ individual, community group or organisation based anywhere in the High Peak, or support the LGBTQI+ community then please join us via Zoom.

The aim is to talk about what support and provision exists for the community within the High Peak, where there are gaps and what we can do to address them.

The conversation will take place on Fri 22 Jan at 4pm.  To book a place email Rob Baker on rob@highpeakcvs.org.uk or ring  0751602816.

High Peak LGBTQI+ Meeting Advert

Local people looking to start 2021 with a fresh and exciting focus are being encouraged to find out more about volunteering their time to support hospice care. 

Blythe House Hospicecare, in partnership with Helen’s Trust, provides free services to patients across the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire, who are affected by life-limiting illnesses including cancer, COPD, heart failure and neurological conditions like motor neurone disease. 

The charities have a team of over 250 dedicated volunteers from all walks of life, who collectively donate around 600 hours of their time each week to support local care. 

The hospice has volunteering opportunities in four key areas: patient services at the hospice building on Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, and in patient’s homes across the High Peak, Dales and North East Derbyshire; retail; and fundraising. Full training, orientation and support is provided in all roles. 

To find out more about volunteering at Blythe House and Helen’s Trust, visit the website: blythehousehospice.org.uk/volunteer-for-us/

You can also call: 01298 815388 or email: volunteering@blythehouse.co.uk

How much you can apply for:
Formally constituted organisations can apply for a maximum of £2,000.
Non-constituted organisations can apply for a maximum of £250.

Deadline for applications - applications are reviewed on a regular basis. No date has been set for closing the fund, but it is recommend that organisations submit their application as soon as possible.

 Visit the Derbyshire County Council website to find out more and download the application form: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund/covid-19-emergency-fund.aspx

coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/nhs-resources-facilities/resources/isolate-your-household-nhs-resources-dental/

High Peak CVS is pleased to invite you to a funding workshop to learn more about the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s Vulnerability fund. The fund aims to help groups and communities address the effects of crime or anti-social behaviour in their community. 

The workshop will be held via Zoom on Thursday 14 January from 1.30pm and will be hosted by High Peak CVS.

We are delighted that both Gill Quayle and Sarah Greensmith from the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioners office will be joining us to explain more about the fund and answer your questions.  

To book your space - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/132809347333​

Please contact us at hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk if you need any help.

www.grantsonline.org.uk/coronavirus.html

A number of Community Foundations and other organisations have launched funding programmes to assist local organisations in responding to the challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic. 

This Grants Online list of organisations and the types of funding they have made available will be updated over the next days and weeks when information becomes available.

Dealing with the impact of the Coronavirus may not be easy for some of us and we may find it a struggle making ends meet, dealing with debt, claiming benefits, looking for work and more. It might be making you feel quite low too.

FREE help and advice is on hand locally in High Peak:

High Peak Covid Community Information Leaflet

It’s a time of memories and nostalgia for lots of us, but how hard to think of memories when the person you would most like to share these with has died.  We also have a Christmas culture of 'togetherness and happy families' whether this is true or not, it’s everywhere at this time of year, maybe reminding some of us of what we don’t have anymore.

We at High Peak CVS would suggest trying to keep your expectations real, what can you really manage this year?

Ask yourself, 'What support do I need right now?' and ask family or friends to support you if you can.

Try your best to 'stay in the day' and not to think too far ahead.

Most of all be really kind to yourself, do what you need to do for you and let go of the things you can’t manage this year.  

Please have a look at the following link from the CRUSE website, there’s some more suggestions for coping over Christmas and a link to their helpline.

www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/about-grief/anniversaries-and-reminders-when-you-are-bereaved/coping-at-christmas

In addition, for more information about our local support and other useful information please check out our Bereavement Page: highpeakcvs.org.uk/index.asp?ID=216

Police and Crime Commissioner Vulnerability Fund -  Funding Workshop 

Save the Date

HPCVS is delighted to announce we will be hosting an online funding workshop focusing on the Police and Crime Commissioners Vulnerability Fund on 14 January 2021.

HPCVS Funding Officer Sylvia Green will be hosting the workshop with presentations from Gill Quayle and Sarah Greensmith from the Police Crime Commissioners Office followed by a Q&A session.

All details will be published in the new year.

We hope you will be able to join us!

For more details on the fund - highpeakcvs.org.uk/news.asp?ID=1453

National Lottery Charities Fund

Awards For All and Reaching Communities

Awards for All provides grants from between £300 and £10,000.

Reaching Communities provides grants over £10K for organisations that work with their community to help them thrive. It funds projects that work to make positive changes in their community – whether that is for people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.

Both funds continue to support people and communities most adversely impacted by COVID-19 and can be used to:

• continue to deliver activity - whether your community needs crisis response, recovery or business as usual activity
• change and adapt, becoming more resilient to respond to new and future challenges.

The aim is to:

• build strong relationships in and across communities
• improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
• help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage. 

Application deadline – Ongoing

Local Connections Fund 

Opens 5 January 2021

The Local Connections Fund is a new £4 million fund to help charities and community groups in England that are working to reduce loneliness by helping them build connections across their communities. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund are investing £2 million each.

This will be used to fund hundreds of ‘microgrants’ between £300 and £2,500, so small, local organisations (with an annual income of £50,000 or less) can bring people and communities together.

Two rounds of funding - The Local Connections Fund will be split into two equal rounds of funding. DCMS will provide the first £2 million round of funding - which will be distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. This first round will be open for applications on 5 January 2021 and close on 26 January 2021.

Successful applicants for this round of funding must have spent the money and finished their project by 31 March 2021.

The second round of funding will be provided by The National Lottery Community Fund and will launch in the summer of 2021.

What the funding’s for - The funding will help to bring people together in safe and secure ways – including by covering the costs of technologies and equipment that will help people feel more connected within their communities.

Funding can also be used to help strengthen organisations and their services through, for example, training and development.

Who can apply - Organisations can still apply, even if they already have existing grants with The National Lottery Community Fund.

BBC Children In Need

BBC Children in Need is now open for applications, the new Main and Small Grants programme are now open to applications for projects that enable meaningful changes for disadvantaged children and young people. They ask that you help them understand how disadvantage effects the children and young people and how your activities will lead to measurable differences in their lives.​

• There is one deadline of 11.30am on 21/12/2020.  A second round is due to go live in April 2021. 
• Small Grants scheme will award grants of up to £10,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years.
• Main Grants scheme will award grants over £10,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years.
• You can apply for a Main Grant or a Small Grant but not both.
• Applications can be submitted to continue existing Main or Small Grants or to fund new work

ISHS Community Accessibility Fund

Derbyshire Integrated Sexual Health Services (ISHS) is looking to fund organisations and groups which work with communities most vulnerable to poor sexual health.  The Community Accessibility Fund 2020-21 is looking to fund projects that benefit residents of either Derby City or Derbyshire County.

Projects to start before the end of March 2021 and to be delivered over the maximum course of 1 year.

Derby City maximum grant award £5,000
Derbyshire County maximum grant award £10,000

Deadline  5pm on Friday 5 February 2021.

Masonic Charitable Foundation

Funding to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People 

mcf.org.uk/get-support/grants-to-charities/later-life/

Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply for grants of between £500 - £15,000 for projects lasting up to three years that support vulnerable and disadvantaged people over 50. To be eligible the charity needs to have an annual income of below £500,000 per year. The funding is being made available through the Masonic Charitable Foundation Later Life small grants programme. 

The Foundation also offers funding on average of between £20,000 and £60,000 per year for up to three years through its large grants programme which is due to reopen on 1February 2021. 

The next closing date for small grants is the 23 December 2020. 

Funding to Help Disadvantaged Young People and Children 

mcf.org.uk/get-support/grants-to-charities/children-and-young-people/

Charities in England and Wales can apply for funding for projects that help disadvantaged children and young people. The funding is being made available through the Masonic ​Charitable Foundations Early Years Opportunities Grant scheme. The Foundation operates two funding streams. Small grants of between £500 and £5,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Large grants of between £20,000 and £60,000 per year for up to 3 years which will reopen on 1 February 2021. 

The next closing date for small grants is the 23 December 2020.

Funding for Projects that Use the Arts and Media to Address the Concerns of Children (UK)

Not-for-profit organisations in the UK that are working with children and young people using the arts and creative media can apply for funding through the Ragdoll Foundation's grants programmes. Funding of up to £1,500 is available through the small grants programme for projects lasting up to six months and £50,000 through the large grants programme for projects lasting up to three years. Preference will be given to those projects which have a deep commitment to listening to children and allow the perceptions and feelings of children themselves to be better understood. The Foundation is mainly interested in applications that involve children during their early years, but appropriate projects for older children (up to 18 years) will also be considered. Applications to the large grants programme are accepted on a rolling basis.

The next closing date for the small grants programme is the 8 January.

www.ragdollfoundation.org.uk/portfolio/grant-giving

Henry Smith Charity - Funding for Projects that Improve People’s Lives (UK)

www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/improving-lives-grants-programme/improving-lives-grants-programme-overview/

Grants of between £20,000 and £60,000 per year for up to three years are available to charitable organisations that help people at times of crisis in their lives. In particular, funding is available when other sources of support have failed, are inappropriate, or are simply not available. The funding is provided through the Henry Smith Charity Improving Lives Programme. Eligible organisations include charities and not-for-profit organisations (including social enterprises) in the UK with a turnover of £50,000 - £2 million (in exceptional circumstances up to £5 million).

Applications can be submitted at any time and decisions are usually made within 6 months.

Allen Lane Foundation - Funding for Community Cohesion Projects (UK)

allenlane.org.uk/social-cohesion-programme/

Local community-led grassroots groups and organisations can apply for funding for projects that break down barriers and tensions between different groups of people, and help to build a more cohesive and inclusive community. This could be a housing estate or a distinct community. The funding is being made available through the Allen Lane Foundation’s Social Cohesion Programme. The Foundation is particularly concerned about divisions in communities that occurred around the 2016 Referendum and subsequently. Applications will be particularly encouraged from areas of high deprivation but not exclusively and can be for new or ongoing work.​

Trustees meet to discuss grant applications three times a year, generally in February, June and October.

www.communitydirectoryderbyshire.org.uk - Visit the site to search for groups or to add your group.

The directory is maintained by a number of organisations across the region, with High Peak CVS managing the records within the High Peak.  

Adding your group is very easy to do and we have created a 'How to' guide below to help. If you have any issues contact Donna on donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Community Directory Derbyshire - How to Add Your Group

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is one of the hospitals in the North West implementing the new nation-wide NHS 111 First system. 

The new service allows patients living locally the opportunity to access urgent medical help quickly and safely from the comfort of their own home and without having to wait in the Emergency Department to be seen. 

This winter, more than ever, we want patients to feel confident and assured that local NHS services are there for them and safe to use.

For those using the service, they will be spoken to and assessed by a clinical team based at the Hospital in the Digital Health Service. The team is made up of experienced nurses and paramedics who can provide advice and care - often avoiding the need for the person to attend the Emergency Department.

The new NHS 111 service gives patients access to all types of urgent care available across Tameside and Glossop, including, pharmacies, GP appointments and other services in the community. 

People with life threatening conditions that need emergency attention should still call 999. Likewise, if the condition is not serious, they should still seek advice from their pharmacy or make an appointment with their GP.

Jingle all the way! Christmas fundraising event for High Peak hospice raised over £21,000 - £2k more than last year’s total.  More than 400 Jingle Bell Joggers across the High Peak and beyond have raised £21,366 for local hospice care during the COVID-19 pandemic.  All the money will go towards supporting local patients who are affected by life-limiting illness and bereavement, as well as their carers and families. 

Blythe House Hospicecare’s third annual Jingle Bell Jog was reimagined for the current times, and saw local runners take on 5km routes in their own communities, instead of coming together at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens as in previous years. 

Hundreds of people donned Santa fancy dress to jog and jingle locally across New Mills, Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Buxton – with participants also taking part further afield including in Leeds, Denton and even Vienna! 

See a collage of photographs from the event on Blythe House Hospicecare Facebook: www.facebook.com/blythehousehospicecare/posts/4028563120505294

Next year’s Jingle Bell Jog is set to take place on Sunday 5 December. Sign up to take part before midnight on Sunday 20 December 2020, for a super early bird offer of just £5: www.jinglebelljog.org.uk

Larger grants are made through a variety of programmes that cover every nation within the United Kingdom. This kind of flexible, longer-term funding is aimed at organisations whose ambitions are shaped by the people they serve.

Applications are open to all organisations that meet their criteria.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still with us, they will continue to support people and communities most adversely impacted by COVID-19.

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/over10k

To register your place at the funding information session:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-talk-the-national-lottery-community-fund-tickets-131763912409?aff=mcivte&mc_eid=71a4566bfb&mc_cid=992eec24e0

Climate change. Nature recovery. Sustainable communities. Low carbon transport. These are just a few of the big ticket challenges the National Park is facing.

The planning process is vital in addressing such issues and works best when local authorities, local communities and developers work together creating effective partnerships to achieve positive outcomes. Planning matters, this is why when PDNPA produce plans and policies, they ask everyone to take part in the consultation.

They are currently reviewing the Peak District National Park Local Plan. It is a plan for the future development of the local area which they write and implement in close consultation with you.

PDNPA  use the planning policies we develop in the Local Plan to make decisions on the hundreds of planning applications we receive each year. To make the right decisions they need your help to decide what goes into the Local Plan and that will guide development in the National Park over the next 20 years.

Please complete the survey at:
www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/planning/policies-and-guides/the-local-plan
and find out more about the Local Plan review process, including timescales, background information and how to get involved.

Survey results will be published online. These will influence the next stage in the formal consultation, 'Issues and Options'.  If you have any queries contact the policy team on policy@peakdistrict.gov.uk

Association of Mental Health Providers is pleased to announce the launch of the small grants fund as part of the Mental Health Sustainability Programme. This fund will be used to provide grants of up to £5,000 to support the sustainability of mental health voluntary, community and social enterprise provider organisations, with a turnover of £25-500k.

VCSE mental health organisations have a vital role working in the community providing support to anyone who has a mental health need but continues to face many challenges in delivering services during COVID-19, intensified by the lockdowns and varying tier systems. It is vital that service providers working in the community are supported to enable them to continue delivering essential, life-saving services to people who need it most so it can be effective and sustainable during and after the pandemic.

As such, they are looking at funding costs that can positively impact the sustainability of an organisation – specifically those that are supporting the mental health and wellbeing of communities disproportionately impacted by Covid-19; with a focus on organisations that are led by and/or are supporting Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities. They will also be considering applications from organisations supporting other disadvantaged groups such as the homeless community, those in contact with the criminal justice system, children and young people, women and girls, victims of domestic violence etc.

To apply for the fund, please read more below and ensure you complete and return an application form to Daniah Hafez Daniah@amhp.org.uk before 11:59pm on Sunday 13 December 2020.

amhp.org.uk/our-work/mh-sustainability-programme/mental-health-sustainability-fund/

BBC Children in Need is now open for applications. After suspending the standard responsive grant programmes to support the Covid-19 response, the new Main and Small Grants programme is now open.

There is one deadline of 11.30am on 21 Dec 2020. (Please note: The time is different to previous grant rounds.)

The Small Grants scheme will award grants of up to £10,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years.

The Main Grants scheme will award grants over £10,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years. They are unlikely to fund grants totalling over £100,000 over 3 years, or more than £40,000 in years 1 or 2.

You can apply for a Main Grant or a Small Grant, but not both. The round is expected to be very competitive.  They strongly suggest that you take a strategic view to your requests based on what the organisation requires to deliver the project.

Applications can be submitted to continue existing Main or Small Grants or to fund new work.  If you have a Covid-19 Response Grant (Next Steps or Inspiring Futures Grant) you can apply but they may take this into consideration throughout the process.

There is no registration process for this round and previous registrations (successful or unsuccessful) will not be taken into consideration.  You need to create a new application form for this grant round. Please do not submit any forms that you may have started earlier in the year.

If your grant ends before 1 Jul 2021 they suggest you apply for the deadline of 21 Dec 2020.  If your grant ends after 1 Jul 2021 we would suggest you wait to apply to a second planned grant round due to go live at the beginning of April 2021.

Whilst the deadline and the process has changed, they are still looking for projects that enable meaningful changes for disadvantaged children and young people. They ask that you help them understand how disadvantage effects the children and young people and how your activities will lead to measurable differences in their lives.

They will be holding two drop-in information sessions around the process and programmes on the dates and times below. If you wish to join us at one of the sessions please use the corresponding Zoom details:

Wednesday 9 December at 10am
bbc.zoom.us/j/92291883789?pwd=ZWVyOExPL1E5b2FGWHNneTNZOTA4Zz09
Meeting ID:         922 9188 3789
Passcode:            857330

Thursday 10 December at 2pm
bbc.zoom.us/j/98915923670?pwd=bmpKOXh3Y0tKT2RNcG9QczEzbG8yUT09
Meeting ID:         989 1592 3670
Passcode:            205740

The campaign aims to try and normalise grief and get people talking about this typically uncomfortable subject. For more information about this campaign please visit: www.nationalgriefawarenessweek.org which is driven by the Good Grief Trust.

High Peak CVS are proud to lead on Bereavement and Loss Support Groups across the district which aim to give those people suffering from bereavement an opportunity to share their stories, meet others dealing with similar issues and support each other during these difficult times. 

To support the #shareyourstory campaign, James Bromley our CEO, shares his own experience and why he feels talking is so important:

"In November 2018 we lost our Mum. It was sudden and unexpected and devastated us all but in particularly our Dad who doted on her and relied on her for so much. Myself and my brother tried to support him through this but his health deteriorated dramatically during this period and sadly we lost him too, shortly after in December 2019. I have no doubt the loss of our Mum, his Wife, had a huge impact on his health, both mentally and physically and contributed to his passing.

I realise now that I never truly grieved for my Mum. The focus of supporting my Dad, work and family took over everything and was probably my way of dealing with the situation. Trying not to think too deeply and focus on others. When we lost our Dad the pain and grief hit me hard. It was probably the combination of two losses so closely together and the months following that were the toughest of my life. What I never really appreciated about this type of bereavement is having to deal with all the practical elements while emotionally being so vulnerable.  Funerals, Estates, Property and all the other issues that need to be addressed but are really the last things I wanted to think about.

I am still grieving now and I’ve come to realise that I always will. It’s a pain that’s indescribable but it becomes more manageable and the effect it has on day to day life becomes less. It has to. There’s good days when I can focus on happy memories and I carry on with everyday things. There are also those not so good days where it’s hard to focus and the sadness is overwhelming. THOSE are the days that speaking to someone helps me get through it.

I am lucky to have a fantastic family around me that supported me during this period but sometimes I just want to be alone with my thoughts and other times I want to talk to someone that isn’t so close to me and perhaps has been through something similar. This is the message I’d like to get across: 

There is no ‘right way’ to grieve and there’s no set timescale for grief but you don’t have to do it alone. There are so many incredible volunteers, organisations and resources available online and in person that can help you through these dark days.  This is why I’m so incredibly proud of the work High Peak CVS does to support those bereaved in the High Peak and passionate about the #shareyourstory campaign”.

If you, or a loved one is dealing with bereavement we have a list of services and support that is available for you across the Country and can be found here: highpeakcvs.org.uk/index.asp?ID=216

If you think our local Bereavement Support Groups could be beneficial to you or someone you care about, for more information please get in touch with Liz Fletcher at lizsgp@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Working in Partnership, Derbyshire County Council and High Peak CVS are setting up a local Youth Forum to give young people the opportunity to voice their opinions of what is needed across the High Peak. The forums will work with those between the ages of 11 and 18 to:

• Hear the Voice of Young People living in the High Peak.
• Establish a Youth led platform. Empowering young people to be involved in the running and shape of the Youth Forum going forward. 
• Provide young people with training and development opportunities, presentation skills, chairing meetings, active listening, critical thinking etc.  
• Enable Young people to bring fresh ideas, approach and have an influence on new projects built for young people in the community.
• Develop an effective channel for capturing young people’s views on how money is spent locally for young people’s activities.
• Provide a safe space for young people outside the school environment to talk about issues that matter to them and ensure that a clear pathway for issues raised leads to positive, constructive outcomes and actions. 
• Provide Youth Forum sessions to include training, workshop sessions, outside speakers to build engagement and knowledge within the Forum.
• Support and complement the work of the High Peak CVS Youth Network colleagues. 

Provide 2-way communications enabling young people to provide feedback to colleagues on projects such as communication strategy, help shape how community groups communicate with young people. Enable colleagues to consult with young people and help shape new initiatives and ways of working especially moving through and out of the current lockdown situation

For more information about these forums, how to get involved and when the next session is please get in touch:
Lynne Allen – DCC – lynne.allen@derbsyhire.gov.uk
or High Peak CVS – hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk

We are currently working to transform our IT infrastructure so that we are equipped to meet the rapidly developing needs of the High Peak Community and this grant will go a long way towards achieving our goals.

Ruth said "I’ve always supported our voluntary services and am really pleased to be able to support High Peak CVS with their IT improvement project.  I know how difficult it is for small charities to access funding to improve their services and resources but their support to the High Peak community is vital."

The members' Community Leadership Scheme allows County Councillors to support community projects in their divisions. As well as her grant to High Peak CVS, Ruth has also supported a wide range of local community groups since her election in February, a few of which are listed below.

• Peak School PTFA
• Furness Vale Social Club
• Footsteps Community Cafe
• Zink Advice
• Chapel Girls Brigade
• Acclimatise Whaley
• Community Speedwatch
• Chinley Juniors Football
• Beardwood Natural Living
• Furness Vale COGS
• Chapel Good Neighbour Project
• Local scouts, brownies and guide groups

Ruth continued "I’ve tried to help make sure youth organisations can continue this year as there’s so little for young people and the community organisations providing youth activity have really struggled through the Pandemic. I hope that these grants will make a positive difference."

Joined Up Care Derbyshire have developed an online Winter Top Tips Advent Calendar which features 24 top tips on social media platforms. It aims to encourage residents, and health and social care staff, to take an active role in staying safe and well this winter and thus help reduce the pressure on NHS services. 

joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk

Regardless of what tier you’re in shops, personal care, gyms and the wider leisure sector will re-open, but restrictions will be in place to help prevent the spread of the virus.

The Government has placed Derbyshire and Derby into Tier 3 (Very High) coronavirus alert level. This means:

• you must not meet socially indoors, or in most outdoor places, with anybody you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble
• you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in some other outdoor public spaces, including parks, beaches or countryside accessible to the public
• hospitality settings, such as bars pubs, cafes and restaurants are closed but can operate a take-out or collection service
• accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and guest houses must close
• indoor entertainment and tourist venues must close
• exercise classes and organised sport can take place outdoors but avoid higher-risk contact activity, none indoors unless it is with a household or bubble, organised sport for elite athletes, under 18s and people with disabilities can continue
• you should avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays, other than where necessary.

Thank you for your continued support and efforts in the fight against coronavirus. More information on the tier system and what it means can be found in the Government’s Covid-19 Winter Plan.

Please do contact HPCVS if you have concerns or questions about your group during this time. Telephone 01663 735350 or email us at hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Would you, or someone you know, like help to use digital technology to stay connected? Learn how to make a smartphone, tablet or computer work better for you? Become confident to join in, with social media, Zoom meetings and online social groups. Or learn how to safely pay bills and shop online or how to have an online doctor’s or healthcare appointment?

Age UK are looking for both people who need support and patient, technology savvy volunteers to help them. The project will of course be run in a Covid-19 safe way, in line with current Government  guidance and contact can be via phone, email, through a window or one to one (with the correct personal equipment of course).

If you’d like more information contact Jane Butler of Digital Social Skills Project, usual office days Monday and Tuesday, Phone 07419 316 050

The launch of Round 2 of the Small Grants (Falls).  Up to £500 for groups to run awareness raising activity.  It’s a really simple application form and open to teams and community groups.  You don’t even have to be a constituted group.  As well as the small grants, there is support to help people plan their activity.  They can join groups up with local speakers and provide publicity materials if needed. Deadline for applications 16 December.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/help-to-live-at-home/falls/falls-prevention-grants/falls-prevention-grants.aspx

Free training ‘Creative Approaches to Remote Engagement’.  This is a short 75 minute online training designed to help people think about different ways to engage with their communities online, and remotely.  As part of the Falls Prevention Campaign this will be talking about falls awareness, but the ideas shared can be used across any setting.   Two dates available and more details via the links below.

Thursday 26 November 1pm – 2.30pm            us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdO-gpzwrE9azI0xlwXirzn30ksVjs5Zb

Thursday 3 December 2pm – 3.30pm                us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu-hpzktGtA_S-Esa9CburPGWSeNpnOU

NHS England and Improvement launched a campaign to support people in understanding more about Mental Health services and particularly Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - talking therapies to help to overcome depression and anxiety, and generally better manage mental health.

www.england.nhs.uk/2020/11/nhs-urges-people-with-mental-health-worries-to-seek-help/

Now more than ever families are struggling to feed their children during the holiday. With the Christmas period just around the corner Rural Action Derbyshire are asking for help to raise some extra money so they can provide a few Christmas goodies with their food parcels.

In the October half-term Rural Action Derbyshire worked with FareShare and 15 School Holiday Clubs to supply three days’ worth of food for over 2000 children. This was equivalent to over 10 tonnes of food and more than 15,000 meals at a cost of over £8,500. In the 6 week summer holidays, the partnerships supported over 6000 children and families, at a cost of £53,000.

Feedback from the school holiday clubs confirm that many families are struggling financially, and that a growing number of these are not yet eligible for benefits or Universal Credit, and are therefore not in receipt of Free School Meals. They do not always know where to go for help. Many families were ‘just managing’ before the COVID crisis, but changes in work circumstances, reduced hours or recent job losses mean that they have significant money worries and many are falling between the cracks.

This current lockdown has seen some self-employed parents and those who are small business owners coming to the end of their savings, and turning to food projects for help to feed their families.

Based on figures supplied by the October Holiday Clubs, on average 60% of the families attending would have had a family member go without meals over the half-term break if they had not received the food parcels provided. This figure rose to 100% in some areas.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/appeal/school-holiday-clubs-2020

Citizens Advice Leaflet

The Freedom programme is a 12 week support group for women. The programme is open to any woman who wishes to learn more about the reality of domestic abuse.

The 12 week awareness raising courses for women are FREE and open to women from any area. It is a rolling programme which runs every Thursday 10am -12pm & 1pm - 3pm. The new courses will start on 4 March 2021, if there is enough interest they may come out and take the sessions in Derbyshire

Those wishing to attend must be booked onto the course by speaking with Jacqui, 07309 858 955 or jacquinewhopecommunity@outlook.com

freedomprogramme.co.uk

General practices are learning this information at the same time as everyone else from national news. Practices are doing all they can to prepare and source vaccines, and they will be in contact with patients as soon as they are able. In the meantime please do not contact your surgery about flu vaccines if you are in this group until you are asked to do so.

High Peak Connect COVID 19 Support Grant

The High Peak Connect COVID 19 Support Grant is a small grant scheme funded by the Health and Wellbeing Partnership for High Peak and managed by High Peak CVS. It aims to support new groups that have responded to the current COVID 19 pandemic or existing groups that have been directly impacted by the Coronavirus. 

Applications can be made by any voluntary / community group or local people within High Peak who have come together to support the health and wellbeing of their community during the pandemic.  Applications that support the following High Peak Connect focus areas will be prioritised but all applications will be considered;

• Supporting expectant or new families
• Supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Supporting children and young people 

Grants of up to £500 are available.  Consideration will be given to requests for help with core costs and operational expenditure where evidence shows this will aid the longer term sustainability of the group. 

Pre- application advice and the application form / application guidance is available from High Peak CVS.  Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Deadline – none

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Vulnerability Fund 

The purpose of this fund is to provide support for families and communities to address vulnerability in recognition that the PCC has a role in tackling wider social issues as they impact on crime and community safety. This could include issues arising from the current COVID 19 pandemic, which has brought many community challenges, but the fund is not limited to this.  People may be living with or having to tolerate the effects of crime or anti-social behaviour in their community and this fund exists to provide the help that they need.

The focus of the PCC’s Vulnerability Fund is on policing and crime, community safety and helping to create safer and stronger communities. Applications should consider alignment to the Police and Crime Plan priorities and broader community safety objectives in local communities. Consideration may be given to contributing to broader health and social care programmes but only where match funding is already agreed from other partners and there are linked crime and policing-related outcomes which make individuals or communities safer and stronger. 

In principle, the Commissioner will be looking for projects:

• That help individuals to live safely and without fear of crime in their homes;
• which empower the local community to tackle problems in their neighbourhood areas;
• are organised by (and involving) community/neighbourhood groups;
• can demonstrate that they can make a difference to local communities;
• that take a new and sustainable approach to tackling long term problems;
• that foster good relations between partner agencies and communities and do not work in isolation.

In taking decisions to fund particular projects or proposals the PCC will look for: 

• Partnership and intelligence available at the local level – this may include a joint assessment between local CVS organisations, local policing teams, community safety partnerships, local NHW organisations and other statutory and voluntary provision – avoiding duplication.
• Practical solutions to preventing crime and maintaining safer and stronger communities.
• Target hardening and implementation of local security measures – both on an individual household basis and for local non-profit making groups/organisations.
• Signposting and connecting to other sources of appropriate local service through the CVS network – existing support groups – avoiding duplication.
• Evidence that people are coming together to form new local community groups wherever possible. 

The types of people/projects the PCC may consider funding:

• Where there are crime related risks or vulnerabilities such as increased likelihood of victimisation - those who are unable to go out due to age, frailty, poor health, mobility issues or mental health conditions. E.g. Practical solutions to make individuals feel safer in their own homes – target hardening – Trusted traders, local handyman schemes, crime prevention advice. Initiatives or services that would prevent individuals from becoming either a victim of / or perpetrator of crime
• Support for vulnerable people coming out of lockdown, who face practical barriers, lack confidence, or are afraid, or whose conditions have been made worse due to reduced activity/mobility, to support and help them engage with the outside world and the ‘new normal’. We would be looking for practical solutions where there is a gap in service or where local groups are struggling financially to continue to provide initiatives or services that would prevent individuals from becoming either a victim of / or perpetrator of crime.
• Support services, advice or self-help groups and services offering emotional, practical and other support to particular vulnerable groups, either online, by telephone or appropriately social distanced face to face support. The focus should be on reduced likelihood of individuals or communities becoming victims or perpetrators of crime or on broader community safety outcomes.
• Projects which support and encourage target groups of vulnerable people who have lost their jobs or lost income as a result of the pandemic to get back into work, training opportunities or other programmes which minimise the risk of victimisation or involvement in crime, where there is a demonstrable link to crime reduction and improved community safety outcomes. 
• Activities to ensure vulnerable people have access to reliable, accurate information and are able to access support services – including those who are digitally excluded or who face barriers due, for example, to their disability, health condition, language barriers making them more vulnerable to becoming victims of crime or Anti-social behaviour.
• Groups offering positive social, leisure, artistic, cultural, spiritual or physical activities which enable people to make positive use of their time and bring them together remotely or in appropriately socially distanced ways to prevent individuals from becoming either a victim of / or perpetrator of crime.
• Groups which have had to close facilities or put services/activities on hold during lockdown, who need a small amount of additional resource to enable them to reopen safely or deliver services in new ways – for example protective equipment, barriers/screens, IT equipment or software or mobile phones. We will want evidence of community safety outcomes or how this will benefit people from becoming victims or perpetrators of crime.
• Diversionary activities and support for young people, particularly those who are most vulnerable to becoming a victim or perpetrator of crime, due to their family or life circumstances; people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or mental health conditions, or with a history of or vulnerability to substance misuse;
• Projects from the following list who are wishing to prevent victimisation, repeat victimisation or create safer local community outcomes - local residents’ groups, self-help or support groups working with vulnerable people, youth groups, village halls and community centres, mental health groups, user-led organisations representing and supporting people with specific protected characteristics (such as disabled people’s groups, BAME community groups, LGBTQ groups). 

The fund:

• is Derbyshire-wide including the City
• can be used for meeting capital or revenue costs 
• is available to the Voluntary and community sectors, charities and non-profit making associations on behalf of the individuals and communities they work with.  

The Fund will be administered in 2 ways: small grants of up to £1000) are being distributed through the CVS organisations in each locality so High Peak based groups wishing to apply for under £1K should contact Donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk. 

Larger grants between £1,001 and £25,000 are being administered by the office of the Police and Crime commissioner.   www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk

Deadline February 2021

DCC COVID-19 Emergency Fund

An extra £50,000 is being allocated to groups in Derbyshire who are supporting local communities during the coronavirus pandemic. The money will be available to local community groups via the Public Health COVID-19 fund which was set up in June 2020.

This money will be allocated to a number of local Derbyshire organisations who have supported the health and wellbeing of local residents, including some of the most vulnerable members of the community.

The COVID-19 Emergency Fund aims to support voluntary and community sector organisations with funding to allow them to continue to play a key role in the local response to COVID-19.

Organisations able to apply to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund include both formally constituted and non-constituted organisations.  Organisations with an existing contractual arrangement in place with the Public Health department should contact a member of the Public Health department initially to determine whether they would be eligible to apply.

Individuals, schools, local government departments, statutory bodies such as the police and the NHS, and organisations that make a profit are all ineligible for the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must:

• not have an existing contractual agreement in place with the Public Health department
• be supporting the response to COVID-19
• be known to the Public Health team through previous partnership working, be known to our Community Response Unit, or be known to the network of District Forums that support the work of the Community Response Unit
• provide a minimum level of detail, including geographic area covered, contact details for lead individual, and bank details for transfer of funding.

Grant amounts are;

• Formally constituted organisations can apply for a maximum of £2,000.
• Non-constituted organisations can apply for a maximum of £250.

To make an application to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund contact: iain.little@derbyshire.gov.uk or sue.rattigan@derbyshire.gov.uk

Deadline -  Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. No date has been set for closing the fund, but we would recommend that organisations submit their application as soon as possible.

Aviva Community Fund

www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk

Small charities, schools and community interest groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for funding of up to £50,000 for projects that build more connected, more resilient communities; and give people the tools to become more financially independent. The funding is being made available through the newly re-launched Aviva Community Fund. Every three months from January onwards, £250,000 will be split equally among Aviva’s UK employees to donate to the projects that matter to them most. Applications are open on a continuous basis and are reviewed every three months. 

Grant Amounts – up to £50K 

Deadline: 19 January 2021

Buttle Covid 19 Response Fund 

www.buttleuk.org

This is a new COVID-19 Response fund from Buttle UK of £5m for up to £2,000 per family to support children who’ve had a crisis situation and are in financial hardship.  There’s no definitions on those, but they are happy to take questions and applications from support organisations up to the end of March 2021.

Deadline end of March 2021

UK Youth Announces £2million COVID Relief Fund

www.ukyouth.org

Grants of up to £50,000 to be awarded to Small Youth Organisations based in England which have been hardest hit by the impact of Covid .

UK Youth announced that it has secured £2,000,000 in funding to support small youth organisations who have not had access to the crisis funding they require to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK Youth Fund – Covid Relief is funded through the DCMS Community Match Challenge scheme, with funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), Pears Foundation and Paul Hamlyn Foundation as part of the Government’s £750m charities package.

The grants are available to organisations that have lost funding, face the threat of closure, or had to reduce delivery or services supporting young people, and will directly support young people. Awarded organisations can use the funds to cover staff salaries, project running costs, organisational development and goods and equipment which supports delivery.

Organisations which are based and deliver work in England, with a turnover of less than £250,000, will be eligible to apply for grants of up to £50,0000 to ensure the fund can reach as many organisations as possible.

Deadline  The application process will be open until midday on 25th November.

ASDA Foundation - Feeding Communities Grant

www.actiontogether.org.uk

Priorities: In response to coronavirus/COVID-19, the Foundation has created the Feeding Communities Grant scheme. The funding is to be used to provide meals for those in need in the run up to Christmas. This includes individuals, families, meals at children's healthy holiday clubs.  The grants can support the following:

• Food parcel for a family/individual
• Christmas Hamper (food only)
• School Holiday Clubs (food only)
• Soup kitchen/homeless centre (food only)
• Christmas meal deliver or collection
• Local Community Centre providing meal deliveries

Who can apply: Applications are accepted from not-for-profit registered charities, registered not-for-profit companies, community interest companies and unincorporated clubs or associations in the UK.

Grant amount: Up to £1,000.

Deadline: Sunday 6 December 2020.

The Community Response Unit is for residents with no friends or family to call on who are:

• Self-isolating because either themselves or a member of the household is at risk.
• Struggling to meet basic needs because of financial, social or health restrictions.
• Pregnant.
• Have underlying health conditions.
• Aged 70 or over.

Volunteers could be asked to help with food shopping and delivery, collecting and delivering prescriptions, or checking up on people who are isolated with a phone call or online help to prevent loneliness, and checking whether there is anything they need.

To volunteer, under current restrictions, you must be aged from 18 to 70 and be considered fit and well to help out. To volunteer residents need to contact their local volunteer service and register their interest.  If you registered your interest earlier in the year and were not contacted, please get back in touch with your local volunteer centre.

Residents in need of  help and with no friends or family to call on can register for help online, or phone 01629 535091 to request support. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/call-for-volunteers-to-support-the-most-vulnerable.aspx

Domestic abuse is an issue that affects millions across the country. In 2019 alone, an estimated 5.7% of the national population had experienced some form of abuse, according to the Crime Survey for England and Wales.

In rural regions, the effects of this abuse are often even more severe. The National Rural Crime Network has found that domestic abuse lasts 25% longer in the most rural areas, with social isolation and a lack of adequate support services making it difficult for victims to escape or find refuge.

Those suffering in rural areas are also half as likely to report their abuse to others, live in communities that are noticeably more protective of perpetrators, and are generally more reluctant to leave their situation because they may have animals to care for or possess skills that make it difficult to find alternative employment.

To help raise awareness of the domestic abuse issues in our own county, Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) is teaming up with Mothers’ Union Diocese of Derby for White Ribbon Day, a national event which aims to eradicate male violence against women.

On Wednesday 25 November, RAD will support Mothers’ Union in the delivery of a special church service which will welcome representatives from key organisations across the region, including the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Police. Hosted on Zoom, the service will include a welcome from Bishop Libby, organ music from Dr Stephen Oxley and prayers led by RAD’s Rural Chaplain, Rev’d Alan Griggs. The service is being streamed live at 10.00 am. To receive the link to be able to join the service, email Emily Brailsford, e.brailsford@ruralactionderbyshire .org.uk.

Founded in February, the Willow Project delivers training events for volunteer Champions, giving them the knowledge and confidence to spot signs of abuse, work within their local communities to challenge attitudes which perpetuate the issue, and refer victims to vital support services.

Emily Brailsford is project lead for RAD’s Willow Project which aims to increase people’s understanding of the different challenges faced by rural victims of domestic abuse.​

Emily highlights the importance of volunteers for helping victims across the county, saying, "Willow Project Champions make such a difference to our work. It’s vital that we raise awareness around the different challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse in rural areas and our champions will help to do this.”

After completing the online training, these Champions will receive a certificate and invitations to online networking events, ensuring they have all the necessary support to help eradicate this urgent problem.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/news/say-no-to-violence-against-women

www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk

Work is underway in the NHS to set up appropriate clinics for people who require clinician managed support, but this website is good for self-management.

A key priority will be supporting the vaccination of health and care staff, and the wider population, with the newly developed Covid-19 vaccine.

Are you:

• A professional seeking to return to practice?
• A medical/nursing student seeking a new experience and a paid role?
• A member of the public looking to help out on a short term basis, possibly following furlough?
• A member of health and care staff possibly looking for more hours?

They are looking for healthcare assistants, registered professionals, care workers, support workers, administrators, and marshals to help support the vaccination programme. 

PPE and t­­­raining will be provided. Locations will be across Derby and Derbyshire. Flexible hours required including evenings and weekends. Agenda for Change pay scale rates. Roles to be operational from December 2020. They reserve the right to close vacancies when the sufficient number of applications have been received.

Register your interest in these roles at joinedupcareers.co.uk/careers/call-arms

In addition to the general business of the meeting, there will be the presentation of the annual Derbyshire Dales CVS Award to a local voluntary organisation.

This year, our AGM will again be combined with a Networking Event for local voluntary and community groups and statutory partners, where you can meet other local organisations, and promote your own services. 

The networking event will begin after the AGM at around 10.40am with talks from:

• Louise Champion about the Hurst Farm Food Project
• Debbie Rushworth and Harriet Brown from New Connections the Social Prescribing service
• John Titterton (Ashbourne Heritage Society) about how the group have adapted to working online

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They want to speak to families in the High Peak who are affected so that the right measures can be put in place in the future. All information will be treated anonymously. 

The Zink Project is the local charity that runs High Peak Foodbank. They have teamed up with The University of Sheffield to investigate issues around school holiday hunger and look at how it can be prevented. Recommendations will be shared with High Peak Financial Inclusion group facilitated by Derbyshire County Council.  

Paul Bohan from Zink explained, "This October there was a lot of discussion about school holiday hunger. Zink, through High Peak Foodbank, has always supported affected families and the last school holidays were no exception.” 

"We have worked with the University of Sheffield before. They are going to look into how holiday hunger in the High Peak can be prevented and report back. The report will be shared with Derbyshire County Council and other local organisations so that things can be put in place by Christmas.” 

If your family has experienced school holiday hunger and you are willing to discuss the issues anonymously, you can contact Zink on 07811 684299 or message High Peak Foodbank on Facebook. 

You are advised to first consult your local pharmacist, who is an integral part of the health service and the most appropriate first choice for you, if you need treatment for common conditions such as an acute sore throat, infrequent cold sores of the lip, conjunctivitis, coughs, colds and nasal congestion plus more.

Find out more about self-care here:
www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/news/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-this-winter

Take care of yourself and your family this winter and visit your local pharmacist if you need help and advice for common conditions such as a cold, cough, score throat and minor conditions associated with pain.

One of the major benefits of pharmacies is that no appointment is needed, and a pharmacist will be available for confidential health advice. Your local pharmacy is the best place to go for the treatment of common healthcare conditions, keeping GP services and A&E free to see patients with more serious conditions. 

Find out more about self-care here: www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/self-care

Blythe House Hospicecare is here to help and here to stay throughout the duration of the national lockdown and beyond. The hospice, based in Chapel-en-le-Frith, is providing services across the local community.  

From July to September, the expert and compassionate team delivered over 3,100 hours of palliative and end of life care in the comfort of patient’s homes – with 98% of people dying in the place of their choice at home with their loved ones. 

Usually face-to-face support groups for carers, people who are bereaved and those who are affected by prostate and breast cancers, have been taking place monthly via online platform, Zoom with an average of 12 attendees per session. 

During quarter three, the counselling and bereavement team delivered over 120 support sessions for local adults and children, including 42 Covid-19-secure face-to-face meetings. Hospice staff also provided over 670 telephone or online support sessions.

To access support during the ongoing lockdown: 

Call: 01298 815 388 

Email: bhh.referrals@nhs.net 

www.blythehousehospice.org.uk

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Contents:

Mutual Aid Groups - Coming together to help local people:

• Connex Community Support & Buxton Street by Street
• Chapel-en-le Frith Mutual Aid Group
• Hague Street/Cliffe Road Mutual Aid Group
• Tintwistle Together Community Support
• Whaley Bridge Mutual AidGroup
• Community Help - Chinley, Buxworth & Brownside

If so, Connex Community Support can help you to identify and apply for volunteering opportunities, whether this is with us as a Telephone Befriender or Volunteer Driver or with other charities, community groups, non-profit or public service organisations.

Will it cost me anything?

The service is free to members of the public.  You may incur some expenses when you start volunteering, such as travel.  Many organisations will be able to help with these costs, but not all, so if this is important for you, it is worth asking before you commit your time.

Why Volunteer?

By volunteering you can:

• meet new people, make new friends
• develop your skills and CV
• change the lives of people in your community
• improve your confidence
• gain a sense of self achievement

Do I need any experience or qualifications?

This will depend on what you wish to volunteer to do.  However, we can usually help to find a suitable volunteering role for most people, whether they have experience or specific skills or not, and regardless of age, gender or ability.

How do I apply?

Contact our Volunteer Coordinators at the Buxton or Ashbourne offices by email – see the contact details below. They will arrange to talk you to discuss local volunteering opportunities.  They will help you consider what you want to gain from your volunteering experience and help you match your interests, skills and development needs to an opportunity that will help you achieve your personal goals.

Do you have a volunteer vacancy that you need to fill?

Are you a community group, a non-profit organisation, a public sector body or charity?  If so you can register with Connex for free. Your potential volunteers need to be able to find your vacancy, so let Connex support you in promoting your opportunity. They will advertise your volunteering opportunity on the website, at the offices and through a network of contacts. Additionally, if you need support and advice on volunteer recruitment Connex would be happy to talk to you.  

Buxton office email:  lynns@connex.org.uk
Ashbourne office email: gaynor@connex.org.uk

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Asda Foundation

Getting schools back on track

www.asdafoundation.org

Funding for stationery, breakfast, uniform/PE kit, PPE, healthy holiday activities. Charities, community groups and CICs. 

Deadline 15 November 2020

The Petplan Charitable Trust (PPCT) 

www.petplancharitabletrust.org.uk

PPCT has joined together with World Horse Welfare and the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) to create a Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund.

The purpose of the fund is to help smaller equine welfare organisations across the UK who are being significantly impacted by the current crisis and is now live.

Support for the Fund comes from PPCT, the RSPCA, The Donkey Sanctuary, Redwings, World Horse Welfare, the British Horse Society (BHS) and the Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust.

The maximum grant will be £5,000 with the expectation that the average grant will be around £2,500. Grants will be decided by a Committee comprising representatives from NEWC, the supporting charities and an independent member, with PPCT administering the fund.  Applicants need not be NEWC members, but rescue and rehoming of equines should be the primary focus of the organisation. If more applications are received than funds available, priority will be given to NEWC members and those smaller organisations that have not received emergency funding from other emergency funds (e.g. Support Adoption for Pets Emergency Fund).

Final round – Deadline: 15 January 2021.

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

www.phf.org.uk

Paul Hamlyn Foundation has created a £20m Emergency Fund, in addition to the £30m already allocated to grant-making programmes for 2020/2021. The Fund addresses inequalities of opportunity to access and participate in the arts.

Grants from £30,000 – £400,000 and lasting between 12 months and 4 years

Deadline - rolling application cycle – no deadlines. Decision making panels meet approximately 5 times a year.

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation has launched a new strategy with 3 aims: improving the natural world, tackling injustice to deliver a fairer future, and nurturing creative, confident communities. Funds about £40m a year. Focus on larger and longer-term grants.  Has a focus on long term impact and creating change for the future.  Take their eligibility test to see if you meet their criteria.  Minimum grant of £30K, average grant £130K. 

Deadlines – none 

Homelessness Winter Transformation Fund

www.homeless.org.uk

The £2 million Homelessness Winter Transformation Fund is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and will award grants of between £10,000 and £100,000. It will be distributed by Homeless Link in partnership with Housing Justice, offering much needed support to the sector at a time when many services are at risk due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

The Fund aims to ensure that faith and community groups who provide winter accommodation can this year provide single room COVID-19 secure accommodation, and will also support services that prevent rough sleeping and work with people sleeping rough in innovative ways. These will build on proven approaches such as hosting, shared houses, support working and accessing the private rented sector.

The funding cannot be used to support traditional, dormitory-style night shelter provision and will seek to produce a legacy for the future of winter homelessness support.  Grants £10k to £100k. 

Deadline is 1pm 2 December 2020. 

Rank Foundation

www.rankfoundation.com

New £10m programme, with £5m from government’s Community Match Challenge. Funds up to 200 small and medium sized charities/social enterprises, primarily those in the RankNet network. Organisations must be in urgent and immediate financial need and either be facing unprecedented demand for their services or a significant reduction in income due to the pandemic.   Deadline – none  

Sylvia Waddilove Foundation

www.pwwsolicitors.co.uk

Small to medium organisations struggling to manage the financial impact of COVID. The fund is targeted at organisations in a critical position: education relating to non-domestic animals; visual and performing arts; medical research; the relief of disability or severe illness; the accommodation of those in need. Up to £1000. 

Deadline – none 

Youth Futures Foundation

youthfuturesfoundation.org

A rolling grants programme designed to find, fund, support and evaluate promising practice. Funding will go to organisations working with young people aged 14-24 to help them overcome barriers to finding meaningful work. They are looking for approaches that can be tested, evaluated and, where proven to be effective, expanded to reach more young people.

Take their eligibility quiz to see if you meet their criteria.

Development grants of  £30,000 - £150,000 pa over 1- 2 years to support work with 50-150 young people per year.

Impact grants of circa £100,000 - £1.2m pa  over 1 – 5 years to support work with  150+ young people per year.

Deadline 9th November 2020. 

Other forms of help

Ethical Angel

www.ethicalangel.com

Allows charities to submit project bids for a wide range of corporate volunteer support. From the high tech app development, through to websites, but also a wide range of other areas, such as design (logo, leaflets), and professional support; Google Ads, analytics, branding, marketing, HR, data protection etc. About 100 categories to choose from. 

Deadlines – none

Festival of Trusteeship 

If you haven't worked with Getting On Board, they're a charity that supports charities in sourcing trustees from corporates; for free.  Their Festival Of Trusteeship (2 - 6 Nov) has sessions for aspiring trustees about becoming a trustee, and for charity leaders about trustee recruitment and diversity. Sessions start at only £5.

Chartered Institute of Fundraising

www.new.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is providing small charities and community groups with income under £1m/year free access to over 90 training sessions and presentations from this year’s Fundraising Convention until the end of the year.

For more information about the event, and to see the full programme of sessions, please visit their website and address any questions to Alex Wells at iofconvention@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk.

Get Grants

www.getgrants.org.uk

Get Grants have a range of upcoming webinars subjects include:

• Bid Writing for Charities and Community Groups
• Trusts and Foundations Fundraising
• Corporate Fundraising
• Bid Writing for Sport & Physical Activity

They also run FREE meet the funder events and virtual fundraiser networking events.

 

Giving Tuesday : Give Back 2020

Giving Tuesday is the global generosity movement and is happening on 1 December this year. If you want to know more about how it can help your charity and get some exclusive partner resources to help with your planning, including how to get the most from the exciting new fundraising initiative GiveBack2020.

www.givingtuesday.org.uk/giveback2020/

Want to be part of the movement? Sign up as a partner, it is completely free!

HPCVS Annual Report 2020 - Empowering Our Community

We are all incredibly proud of the achievements, but even more so the fantastic and collaborative effort that our High Peak community offer in dealing with the challenges that face us all in the current climate.

The last 12 months has seen volunteers, organisations and services come together to support those that need it the most and we give a huge thank you to everyone who has not only supported us but has supported their friends, families, neighbours and colleagues.

Please do take some time to read through the Annual Report and we hope to see you on Monday 2 November for our online AGM.

Police and Crime Commissioner Vulnerability Fund

A new 'Vulnerability Fund' has been set up by Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa.  The fund aims to help vulnerable people at risk of harm, to provide  support to solve their problems and increase their safety.  It's part of an effort to tackle the social problems known to increase the risk of crime or victimisation.

The scheme will "unlock the door" to funding worth up to £25,000 for community organisations, charities and non-profit groups who look to "build safer and stronger communities and to reduce the risk of crime". 

It's designed to empower communities to develop practical solutions to the problems occurring in their areas and take fresh approaches to old issues to protect individuals and families.

Micro-grants from £50 to £1,000 will be available from local councils for voluntary services for projects such as target hardening to improve security at the homes of vulnerable people including repeat victims of crime and those who are isolated through age, frailty, poor mental health or mobility issues.

Larger grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 will be available for communities, charities, voluntary and non-profit organisations to make a real and lasting difference in their areas. This may include projects providing support for vulnerable people coming out of lockdown; services, advice or self-help groups offering emotional and practical support to prevent people from becoming victims or perpetrators of crime and those that help and encourage vulnerable people who have lost their jobs or income during the pandemic to get back into work or training to minimise their risk of becoming involved in crime.

Deadlines

Larger grants (£1K - £25K) -  applications for larger grants can be made up until 13 November 2020.  For more information and to download an application form, visit the PCC's website at www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/VF

Smaller grants - £50 - £1K can be applied for from High Peak CVS – details of the application process and deadlines will be released shortly.   

Charities Aid Foundation Resilience Fund

This fund of £20 million is aimed at charitable organisations in England supporting those hardest hit by Covid-19.

The CAF Resilience Fund will deliver grants of between £10k and £100k. Both registered and unregistered small and mid-sized charitable organisations, including community interest companies and community education organisations can apply. The grants are also flexible, so organisations can spend them on core costs such as rent and utilities.

The causes and communities the fund aims to help include people living in poverty, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, children and young people, the unemployed, the homeless, people with physical or learning disabilities and those pushed into crisis because of Covid-19.

Due to anticipated high levels of demand, CAF expects to focus on:

• Charities and other organisations whose established charitable activities have been severely reduced or are at risk of being severely reduced to the detriment of vulnerable or disadvantaged groups

• Organisations that are having to deliver core services in fundamentally different or unusual ways in order to respond to the crisis and still reach their beneficiaries within vulnerable or disadvantaged groups

• Organisations that are deeply embedded  with communities and have established networks to deliver their charitable activities

Charities applying must deliver their services in England and be able to spend the grant money before 31 March 2021

Application deadline no later than midday on 10 November 2020.

Sport England Return to Play Fund

This fund of £16.5m  has 3 parts - Small Grants, Community Asset and Active Together crowdfunding,  - with all three focusing on a safe return to play and narrowing the inequalities gap in sport and physical activity. 

The fund is to support the Return to Play during the Autumn and Winter. This is a rolling fund with no specific deadline. Groups that received Emergency Funding or Tackling Inequalities Funding previously from Sport England can still apply.  

The fund will be competitive, with priority given to organisations working in areas classed as 1-3 from the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) and those working with key beneficiary groups such as BAME and Disability.

Organisations who have a venue outside of areas 1-3 IMD can apply but they MUST have strong evidence of engagement with participants who live in 1-3 IMD areas. 

You don’t have to be a sports organisation to apply, however, sport should be an established and significant part of your core offer.

If you have not applied to Sport England before you will need to register with them, visit their website www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/our-funds

Deadline – none, this is a rolling programme 

Smallwood Trust Women's Sector Resilience Fund

This £2.1m fund it inviting applications for Grants to English women’s organisations, with a turnover under £1m pa, to safeguard frontline jobs and services as well as help women at risk of poverty and financial hardship. Grants £20k to £30k, can include core costs, with priority to areas hardest hit by COVID and disadvantaged groups, such as BAME, LGBTQI and disability. No deadline, but funds are to be spent by 31 Mar 21. 

Fund now open, applications being assessed on an ongoing basis. You are advised to  apply early.

Deadlines are as follows:

If you apply by 5pm on 23 Oct they aim to get you a decision by 13 Nov 

If you apply by 5pm on 30 Oct they aim to get you a decision by 23 Nov

If you apply by 5pm on 6 Nov they aim to get you a decision by 9 Dec

Completed applications and supporting documents should be emailed to grants@smallwoodtrust.org.uk

Gamesys Foundation

The main focus of the Gamesys Foundation is to preserve and protect the wellbeing of individuals suffering from mental health issues through the provision of grants and funding to organisations who care for these individuals directly, as well as those who focus on research in the mental health field.

Applications are open to UK-based organisation with a minimum annual income of £50,000.  

To apply visit the Gamesys Foundation website on www.gamesysfoundation.org

Landmark Trust 

Landmark Trust are offering free holidays in historic buildings for charities.  This programme offers fifty midweek (four nights) and weekend (three nights) breaks in March, at selected Landmarks across England, Wales, Scotland and even a trip by helicopter to the island of Lundy.

They are inviting applications for 50 for Free 2021, trusting that Covid-19 conditions will allow the stays to go ahead in March 2021.  Short breaks in March 2021 in some of our most treasured Landmarks across England, Scotland and Wales. Stays must of course be contingent on local and national government guidance in force at the time of the stay.

To apply visit the Landmark Trust website  www.landmarktrust.org.uk

Deadline midday 3 December 2020.

The Resilience & Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF)

The Resilience & Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) is a new fund for social enterprises and charities that are improving people’s lives across the UK who are experiencing disruption to their normal business model as a result of COVID-19. It has been established to make an existing government scheme (the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS - see below) more easily accessible to charities and social enterprises.

The fund is intended for those organisations who face a problem because expected income and activity has been delayed or disrupted and the loan size will be £100,000 - £500,000. It has £15m to invest and further £4m in grants is available alongside loans to organisations in England from Access – The Foundation for Social Investment.

 Applicants will be considered on a first come first served basis and the closing date of the fund is subject to constant review, at the moment the RRLF closes to new applications at 5pm on Friday 13 November. 

To apply visit the Social Investment Business website on www.sibgroup.org.uk

Working with Derbyshire County Council to deliver this course, as part of a mental health framework to better support residents in Derbyshire. The training is a fantastic opportunity to benefit from and an insight into mental health awareness and support. 

See session dates through to December below, and visit Eventbrite page to sign up, here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/harmless-lets-talk-training-14795237737

• Friday 30 October 2020, 09:00-13:00
• Wednesday 4 November 2020, 13:00-17:00
• Wednesday 11 November 2020, 09:00-13:00
• Tuesday 24 November 2020, 13:00-17:00
• Thursday 3 December 2020, 13:00-17:00

This training session will develop understanding and knowledge of:

• The continuum of mental health and dual axis model
• Signs and symptoms of mental health problems
• Prevalence of mental health problems
• Populations at higher risk
• Protective and risk factors
• Impact of mental health problems
• Stigma and discrimination
• Approaches to incorporate into own practice in order to support interaction
• Resources and services available both nationally and locally (Derbyshire)

Note that you must work with people in Derbyshire county in order to meet eligibility criteria for this free training session. 

As part of the appreciation being shown to local people and organisations that have come together during the recent Pandemic, High Peak CVS were proud to receive notice that we had been nominated for a High Peak Hero Award for going ‘above and beyond to help local people in the High Peak’. 

The awards were launched by High Peak MP Robert Largan in April 2020 to provide greater recognition for those local people who have supported others during this unprecedented national challenge.

Many individuals, volunteers and organisations have already celebrated their awards and everyone at High Peak CVS are delighted to join that incredible list. 

Robert Largan MP Said: "I have received a huge number of nominations and it has been wonderful to learn about the efforts of some truly extraordinary people. This includes [High Peak CVS]… in co-ordinating local charities’ responses  to the pandemic, and continuing to support the vulnerable access the essential services they need. Through the countless messages of support I have received, I know just how much you have done for the people of High Peak”. 

Many have found themselves isolated from family and friends during recent months, and the work of those like High Peak CVS in keeping us connected is vital”.

In response to the award James Bromley, CEO at High Peak CVS added "This was a lovely surprise for everyone at High Peak CVS. The staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly over the last few months in difficult circumstances, along with all our partners, groups, volunteers and members, to deal with the challenges that come with COVID-19. This award means so much to us all simply because it was through nominations from the local community and those that we look to support.   

Thank you to everyone that took the time to nominate us and congratulations to all those winners that have and continue to receive their awards. The High Peak community have come together and supported each other incredibly and we are proud to be part of that.” 

High Peak CVS will continue to support local groups and individuals during this pandemic and in the future so if you need any support or would like to learn more about how we can help please contact us at:

hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk or call 01663735350

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The #FestiveFightback  - 100+ Christmas fundraising ideas, links to dozens more, plus lots of resources and people who will help (for free). To help you fight back against COVID, these include lots of virtual and digital ideas and resources. 

www.charityexcellence.co.uk/Home/BlogDetail?Link=Christmas_Fundraising_Ideas

The advice is to only order/buy the medicines needed and to utilise the pharmacy delivery service if they have no other means of collection.  This will enable the service to meet the demands for delivery support to those who need the help the most.

Ordering Medicines

Medicine stocks within the system are sufficient to meet the needs of all residents.  People are asked to not stockpile medication and only order the prescriptions and buy the medication they need.   This includes not ordering medicines early and sticking to ordering/buying the amounts of medicines they normally would. 

There are online services available to order a repeat prescription such as the: 

NHS App available on iOS and Android.  For details search NHS App. 

GP Online  access is given by a patient’s GP practice.  Patients can choose who has proxy access (giving another person access to their GP online services). A GP cannot choose who can access information without the patient’s permission.

Using proxy access to GP Online services may help patients manage their care if they are not in a position to use it due to language barriers or health conditions which may prevent them from digitally accessing their records.  It is also helpful to support anyone under the age of 12 who has repeated medications as it enables the parent or guardian to control on their behalf.

Deliveries

Pharmacies are under immense pressure due to receiving an increase in the number of support requests for the delivery of medicines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are working around the clock to ensure that patients receive their medication.

Local people are advised to only use the delivery of medicines service if they have no other option to collect their medication. This will help to ensure that pharmacies have the ability to deliver to those who are in need.

Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g. high temperature; a new, continuous cough; a loss of or change in your normal send of taste of smell) are asked to avoid going in to a pharmacy and should ask a family member, friend, neighbour or other nominated person/local volunteer to collect their medicines in the first instance.

For those most in need there are a number of pharmacies in Tameside and Glossop offering the delivery service www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/dom

www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/coronavirus/pharmacyservices

The Derbyshire County Council (DCC) COVID-19 Emergency Fund aims to support voluntary and community sector organisations with funding to allow them to them to continue to play a key role in the local response to COVID-19.

Formally constituted organisations can apply for a maximum of £2,000 and non-constituted organisations can apply for a maximum of £250.

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. No date has been set for closing the fund, but DCC would recommend that organisations submit their application as soon as possible.

Visit the DCC website to download the application form and find out more about the Fund:  www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund/covid-19-emergency-fund.aspx

Work-Based Wellbeing; The New Normal – Thursday 22 October @ 6pm.

Looking after our mental health has never been so important. This workshop provides information and tools to navigate a new normal.

Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/122214213001

Introduction to Mindfulness – Thursday 29 October @ 6pm.

Open to all, this is an Introduction to mindfulness workshop to gain awareness and tools to begin your mindfulness journey.

Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/122211204001

Emma: Tel: 01629733915  emmadaniels@dfmh.co.uk

Healthy Mind 24/7 is the first component of the trademarked training package, PEGS – Personal Employment Goals.

An interactive 6 week personal development course covering: Motivation, Confidence and self esteem , Communication and assertiveness, Positive thinking, Resilience and Mental health

All participants who complete the course will receive a 12 month subscription to 24 hour advice line, doctor line and Togetherall.

The Wellbeing Way - The ‘Five ways to wellbeing’ are evidence-based actions that people can do in their daily lives to improve wellbeing: Connect, Give, Learn, Take notice, Be Active.

6 week training course involves interactive sessions based in the community including:
Connect – Build relationships, personal connections and communication.
Give – Interactive session supporting local community groups.
Learn – session on learning the mental skill of mindfulness.

Take notice - Session around Sheffield City centre, recognising to slow down pace, be in the moment and be mindful. Be active - Leader led group walk implementing skills learnt in sessions 1 and 4.

All participants who complete the course will receive a 12 month subscription to Togetherall.

Eligibility - A resident in the UK, unemployed or Economically Inactive.

Contact  0114 276 0039, enquiries@bigambitions.org.uk
Exchange Brewery, 2 Bridge Street, Sheffield, S3 8NS

Deadline extended to 1 Sep 2021

In an innovative move, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa has developed a new Vulnerability Fund worth £485k, as part of a dedicated effort to tackle the social problems known to increase the risk of crime or victimisation.

The scheme will unlock the door to funding worth up to £25,000 for community organisations, charities and non-profit groups who share the PCC's vision to build safer and stronger communities and to reduce the risk of crime.

It is designed to empower communities to develop practical solutions to the problems occurring in their areas and take fresh approaches to old issues to protect individuals and families.

Micro-grants from £50 to £1,000 will be available from local Councils for Voluntary Services (CVS) for projects such as target hardening to improve security at the homes of vulnerable people including repeat victims of crime and those who are isolated through age, frailty, poor mental health or mobility issues.

Larger grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 will be available for communities, charities, voluntary and non-profit organisations to make a real and lasting difference in their areas. This may include projects providing support for vulnerable people coming out of lockdown; services, advice or self-help groups offering emotional and practical support to prevent people from becoming victims or perpetrators of crime and those that help and encourage vulnerable people who have lost their jobs or income during the pandemic to get back into work or training to minimise their risk of becoming involved in crime.

"This is a hugely ambitious scheme and will provide help for communities in a way that has never been done before," said Mr Dhindsa.

"Social isolation, poor health, lack of opportunity and disability increase the risk of exploitation. The pandemic has exacerbated those challenges and created additional pressure for those on low incomes, the unemployed and those shielding.

"This fund will directly target vulnerability as means of protecting people and lessening the threats they are exposed to. It focuses on the individuals, families and communities that require urgent support to safeguard lives and prevent harm. It also empowers communities themselves to take action and work together on the issues which impact on residents most.

"Having police officers who are accessible and visible in our communities is critical for public safety but there are valuable and effective community services out there which can help build resilience in individuals, promote cohesion and prevent personal crisis. It's all about teamwork."

Information and guidance to help people understand how the fund can help them is available on the PCC's website and there will also be opportunities to discuss problems and potential solutions with neighbourhood policing teams, Neighbourhood Watch groups and local CVS in the coming weeks.

The PCC will also be working closely with Derbyshire Constabulary and local CVS' across the county to identify areas of local need where vulnerable people face a higher risk of crime or disadvantage.

The scheme will allocate funding to Amber Valley CVS, Bassetlaw CVS (Bolsover), Links Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire CVS, Derbyshire Dales CVS, Erewash VA CVS, High Peak CVS, Community Action Derby and South Derbyshire CVS for distribution of local grants. 

Support will be provided to help groups offering positive social, leisure, artistic, cultural, spiritual or physical activities that bring people together remotely or in socially distanced ways to prevent people from becoming victims or perpetrators of crime. 

Other grants will provide help for young people, particularly those who are vulnerable to becoming a victim or perpetrator of crime due to their family or life circumstances, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or mental health conditions, or those with a history of or vulnerability to substance misuse.

Applications for larger grants can be made between 15 October 2020 and 13 November 2020 via the PCC's Office while smaller grants can be applied for from CVSs between 14 October and 1 March 2021.

For more information and to download an application form, visit the PCC's website by following this link: www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/VF

For applications for the Small Grant you can access the application form below:

CVS Vulnerability Fund Application Form

Emergencies Partnership also see the increasing demands made on the sector and are here as a safety net: 

✓ to boost and enhance support from national to VCS organisations, and to help raise the profile of grassroots organisations.
✓ to further strengthen coordination of national and local response efforts during emergencies.
✓ to provide a single access point between government and the voluntary and community sector. 

What does the Emergencies Partnership do? 

The Emergencies Partnership has four strands of work:

1. A national platform to gather intelligence on unmet need at national, regional and local levels 

2. A request for support service for when the demand for support outstrips the supply available to meet it 

3. Five regional multi-agency cells, with representatives from national and local voluntary organisations across England, to facilitate a more collaborative and coordinated response across the voluntary and community sector 

4. One national volunteering cell which has national overview and provides a single point of contact for requests for large-scale volunteer support 

The role of local infrastructure 

Each regional multi-agency cell is built on a network of ‘Liaison Leads’ drawn from local infrastructure. Your local infrastructure organisation can connect to the Liaison Leads, who can then draw on the Emergencies Partnership network and resources to support need in the local area. 

As leaders of local charities and infrastructure organisations, the understanding they have of local needs and capacity is a key factor in the Emergencies Partnership being able to operate effectively. 

Your local contact is: James Bromley - james@highpeakcvs.org.uk

You can also request support directly by visiting vcsep.org.uk/request-support

They are committed to working with the Emergencies Partnership to support the local VCS by: hearing where demand at a local level outstrips supply 

✓ Feeding this in as a request for support to the Partnership. 
✓ Keeping you updated with this request and the support. 
✓ Sharing insights on emerging needs in our area. 

VCS Emergencies Partnership

Information about the coronavirus restrictions in place across Derbyshire and how to check the local restrictions in your area.

For the latest news, guidance and support following the new coronavirus high alert level restrictions placed on your area, sign-up to receive Derbyshire County Council’s Glossopdale e-newsletter:

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/restrictions/coronavirus-restrictions-and-measures.aspx

Hello, I’m Dean Wallace, Director of Public Health for Derbyshire.

It’s my job to protect the health of Derbyshire people and a huge part of mine, and my team’s work, is to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in our communities.

Despite all of our best efforts in sticking to the rules and doing the right thing, confirmed cases continue to rise across the county as they are nationally.

Parts of the High Peak have now been placed on ‘high’ alert under the Government’s new three tier Covid system.

This means the following restrictions are now in place in Glossopdale:

• Different households or support bubbles should not mix indoors – at home, someone else’s home, pubs, restaurants, hotels or other hospitality venues, leisure centres or shops
• Outdoors people should stick to the Rule of Six, including children
• If going on holiday, this should only be with the people they live with or that are in their support bubble
• Family and friends can provide informal childcare as part of a childcare bubble. The bubble is limited to two households only so informal childcare is provided by the same carers each time
• Only visit care homes in exceptional circumstances
• All businesses, leisure facilities and other places that are allowed to open by law can remain open providing they meet Covid-19 secure guidance
• Pubs, bars and restaurants and other hospitality venues close at 10pm. Drive-through services, click and collect and delivery services can continue after 10pm
• You can take part in sport and physical activity outdoors but organised indoor exercise classes are only permitted if it’s possible to avoid mixing with people you don’t live with or share a support bubble with. There are exceptions for people with a disability.

You can read the full restrictions at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/restrictions

Test and Trace data should continue to be collected in venues including pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels and hairdressers and also cinemas, theatres and concert halls.

Of course we should all continue to wash our hands, stay 2 metres apart where possible and wear a face covering, unless exempt to avoid contracting the virus and passing it on.

I’d like to ask you all to follow this guidance to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. For parents and carers it also means making sure teenagers and young people are following the rules as they can pass the virus on to elderly or vulnerable relatives.

We all have a duty to do everything we can to stop the spread. I’m really proud of the way our communities have supported each other through this epidemic but this isn’t over – we simply cannot afford to take our eye off the ball.

I understand that it is frustrating but it is more important than ever that we all stick to the rules.

You can find the latest information about cases in Derbyshire -
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronaviruscases

Information on how to stay safe - www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

Due to the ongoing restrictions in place and ever changing circumstances we have made the decision for the safety of everyone to hold this meeting via Zoom Webinars.

Click the link below to register your place and further details will then be sent directly to you. If you have any questions regarding this, have trouble accessing this webinar or will need assistance during the webinar contact donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk and we will do our best to assist you.

Guest Speaker - We are delighted to be joined by Caitlin Bisknell from Buxton Street by Street who will talking to us about the incredible work of volunteers and mutual aid groups throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crompton & Woodcock Award - The decision has been made to postpone the awards this year due the current restrictions. At High Peak CVS we have witnessed first-hand the amazing community spirit that has been shown over the recent months and we will be looking at celebrating these efforts at a later date so please do watch this space.

Board of Directors - There are  vacancies on the Board of Directors; if you are interested in representing members on the Board, contact James Bromley, High Peak CVS Chief Executive Officer via email at: james@highpeakcvs.org.uk.

The Annual Report will be available at our AGM and afterwards on our website, the audited accounts will be available on our website from 22 October or on request. 

If you have any organisational or financial questions, submit them by 29 October using the contact form.

Link to register: 

AGM 2020 Agenda

AGM 2020 Members Letter

AGM 2019 Minutes

Trustee Nomination Form

Annual Accounts 2020

HPCVS Annual Report 2020 - Empowering Our Community

Her Majesty’s representative in Derbyshire, the Lord Lieutenant, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE DL, visited High Peak charity, The Zink Project on Friday 9 October to present The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.  

The Zink Project started as High Peak Foodbank but quickly expanded to support families in crisis to resolve issues that caused them to need a foodbank through Advice @Zink. To prevent families falling into poverty-related crises, Employability @Zink was introduced and has supported nearly 400 High Peak people into work.

During the pandemic, Zink has been more active, distributing four times as many emergency food parcels as usual with the help of Chapel-en-le-Frith Covid-19 Mutual Aid and Buxton Street by Street. Zink’s Covid-19 employability service supported people back to work and distributed refurbished laptops so participants could look for work or do online training at home thanks to the generosity of the local community and IT Solutions in Buxton.  

At a ceremony limited to six attendants due to Covid 19 restrictions, The Lord Lieutenant explained how The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award a charity can receive. She said it ‘recognises outstanding work done in communities’ and is the equivalent of an MBE'. 

To find out more about Zink: www.highpeakfoodbank.co.uk

How has the pandemic affected your life?

The coronavirus pandemic is still affecting many aspects of our lives here in Derbyshire.  Along with other public sector partners, DCC want to find out what the pandemic has meant for you and your community.

Public sector partners across Derbyshire and Derby are running a consultation to find out how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the lives of residents. The information gained will help partners to understand more about what can be done to support residents over the coming months.

The survey is on the county council’s website and closes on 6 November. It takes around 10 to 15 minutes to fill in.

>> SURVEY

This questionnaire may also be available in other formats by emailing haveyoursay@derbyshire.gov.uk

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Today, there are no dementia survivors, but research can change this and our mission is to bring about the first life-changing dementia treatment by 2025. ARUK fund research across the UK, and have funded over £3m of research here in the East Midlands. 

Here in Derbyshire, ARUK are looking for local volunteers who can support the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK. The volunteering roles include:

Community Speaker – pro-active individuals who are ready to connect with community groups and organisations in their local areas to help spread awareness of the charity and breakdown stigmas surrounding dementia - www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/community-speakers/

Collection Tins Coordinator – volunteers who help raise vital funds by placing and maintaining collection tins in local shops and businesses - www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/collection-tin-coordinator/

To find out more about the charity or any of our volunteering roles, contact Naomi Walters, Regional Fundraising Officer for the East Midlands, on 07469 852 501 or naomi.walters@alzheimersresearchuk.org

In just a few weeks, you will get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt.

Whether you feel pretty organised or whether it's like a lucky dip every time you try to withdraw cash from your account, the CAP Money Course will help you take complete control of your finances. 

Building a balanced budget is vital in taking control of your money. It will help you see exactly what you are spending, how you could save money and prioritise your spending to include the things you really need or want to do.

The CAP Money system will give you a practical way of sticking to your budget. The system uses three accounts, so you can make sure your money is going towards the things you planned for in your budget.

Using cash for your everyday living expenses is counter-cultural, but has many advantages. It’s a powerful tool to enable you to stick to your weekly budget for food and living costs. After all, when it’s gone, it’s gone! Cash enables you to see exactly where you are with your money at all times and adds more value to what you buy.

CAP Money Plus - If you find that you can’t afford your essential living costs or meet your contractual repayments on your debts, then CAP Money Plus is for you. CAP Money Plus will negotiate with your secondary creditors (things like bank loans, credit cards or store cards) and give advice about any priority debts (mortgage, rent, council tax, etc.) to help you achieve a debt free future. 

The local CAP Money Course is run in partnership with Christian Revival Church, High Street, New Mills. 
CAP Money Coach: Mark Wilbourne
Email: markwilbourne@capuk.org
Call: 07401 947609

capuk.org/i-want-help/courses/cap-money-course/introduction

It's a relaxed environment with the chance to meet other jobseekers, get support and gain the tools you need to find work.

Being unemployed can be hard to deal with on your own, but being part of one of the 156 CAP Job Clubs means you face the challenge with other people in similar situations. 

Your local CAP Job Club meets weekly. You’ll follow an eight week course that will give you all the tools you need to find work, from writing a CV that employers won’t be able to resist, to brushing up on those all important interview skills.  Job Clubs are completely free.

The local CAP Job Club is run in partnership with Christian Revival Church, High Street, New Mills. 
CAP Job Club Coach: Mark Wilbourne
Email: markwilbourne@capuk.org
Call free: 0800 328 0006

capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-job-clubs/introduction

Committee member Mary Craner recalls;

"We had a wonderful open afternoon in brilliant sunshine, and more than 50 local residents attended. Tina, our town’s most generous baker, baked a delicious selection of cakes for people to enjoy and we spent the afternoon telling people about our plans, which were approved of very enthusiastically by most. On the day we had ten volunteers keen to get involved.”

Planning for the garden commenced in January 2019, with approval from Chapel Methodist Church who own the field. As the field is part of the church conservation area, there were a few initial difficulties getting planning permission, but that was granted in July and the project has gone from strength to strength since then. Mary continued;

"The church started our funds off with a generous £5,000, which enabled us to build the raised beds and begin saving for the bigger projects. Local fundraising events such as two meals cooked by Tina, held in the church, a raffle by Chapel Haberdashery and Waitrose token scheme brought in more. Grants by the Freemasons, the Parish Council, Methodist Insurance, All Churches Trust and latterly a large Derbyshire Action Grant have given us enough to build a low wall around the communal area and lay safe paths to enable full access for wheelchair users and other people with limited mobility. The wall is already built, the paths should be in before the end of October. We had started filling raised beds and planting in the autumn and spring but everything stopped as we went into lockdown. Once we were able to reduce restrictions, we set to work to get some vegetables in and prepare areas for wild flowers.”

The garden boasts an enthusiastic group of volunteers, ranging from just 2 to 84 years old! Everyone helps to care for the garden and enjoys the social aspect of the project. Being an outdoor resource has made it invaluable to residents and volunteers while Covid restrictions have been in place and the group have received lots of positive feedback;

"It’s brought a fantastic feeling of community pride in what we have achieved” 

"I am so happy my children have been part of it” 

If you would like to get involved with the project there are lots of ways you can help, or simply come and enjoy meeting other local people in a safe, tranquil outdoor space. A grant from a local Councillor has enabled the group to buy adapted tools for people with disabilities, so if you love gardening but find it difficult to use conventional tools come and try them out.

The group are aware that Covid-19 has meant they have not been able to do as much as they had hoped, in particular working with other local groups such as the schools, youth groups and Alderbrook centre, who had been enthusiastic about getting involved but are positive that while this work has been delayed the enthusiasm for it is still there. Mary said;

"Recently we have had invaluable support and guidance from our local infrastructure charity, High Peak CVS, in particular advice about making our provision more inclusive and accessible, liaising with social prescribers to identify local people who may benefit from our project and other voluntary groups we can work with. We look forward, hopefully in the spring if not before, to working with the schools, girls and boys brigades and local support groups for people with particular needs, as well as more individuals from the local community, to make the garden a wonderful long-term resource for the benefit of all in Chapel and the surrounding area.”

As part of our focus on World Mental Health Day 2020 we spoke to group Secretary Helen Cochrane about how the group has persevered and continued to grow through the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Since the start of lock down at the end of May, we have managed to keep our Group going.  I think because we are a small, close-knit peer support group, it has been somewhat easier to support each other than it would be for larger organisations.

At first, we used our WhatsApp group chat to stay in touch with each other, and offer support where we could. We then started using Zoom video conferencing for virtual meetings once a fortnight. While some group members really enjoyed the Zoom meetings it wasn’t for everyone, some people just didn’t feel comfortable using it.

In July, we then started to meet outdoors.  One of our members invited us to her garden, and we sat and chatted, socially distanced of course.  We then took advantage of the "eat out to help out” scheme in August and had lunch at a cafe (outside).  Our members really enjoyed this and it did feel like we were getting back to "proper meetings”.

In September, the Methodist Church in Buxton where we meet, opened its doors again.  There were new rules to follow for hiring the meeting room, and we had our own risk assessment to follow.  We were able to meet officially and were exempt from the 6 person rule as we are a support group.  We ensured that we followed all the rules, and met in a safe way.  All our members commented that it is the peer support that we all give and receive, which is the most important factor.  Also a short break from your caring role is invaluable.  

Sometimes the nature of our discussions can be of a very sensitive nature.  Our loved ones who we care for can quite often have very complex needs due to the nature of their mental illness.  Having a private, non-judgemental and empathic group to share your experiences is so vital, and we will keep going.”

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is 'mental health for all'.

A diverse range of local employers have joined with High Peak charity The Zink Project to sign up to the government’s Kickstart programme. The scheme supports employers who create jobs for young people age 18-24 to give them a start in the labour market and is a response to reduced opportunity resulting from the pandemic. 

Zink was set up to support people out of poverty in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. It runs High Peak Foodbank, Zink Employability, Zink Advice and Buxton Community Eco-Café. Zink’s CEO, Paul Bohan said "Kickstart is a unique opportunity for businesses to help young people get a great start in life by giving them what is essentially paid work experience for six months. We’ve been amazed at the response of local businesses to do what they can to help the community by signing up to Kickstart.” 

Zink was keen to lead the way in setting up Kickstart in the High Peak not only because it helps young people into work but also so that local businesses could benefit from it. A government grant pays employers the costs of employing and supporting young people for up to six months. After six months they can take another young person in the same role. 

More information: Paul Bohan 07811 684299  paul@zink.org.uk

Transition New Mills are an active group working to reimagine and rebuild our world for a changing climate, and to create a resilient, sustainable and ethical future for New Mills.

Can you bring an understanding of finances, a fresh perspective and passion to help us to deliver on this vision?

If so, then contact  transition.newmills@gmail.com

www.transitionnewmills.org

The aims are:

• To increase awareness of mental health issues in targeted populations.
• To reduce male suicide rates, particularly in young to middle aged men.
• To embed a positive culture for mental health and wellbeing within organisations.
• To reduce self-harm.

Men are 3 times more likely to take their own life than women.  In Derbyshire 80% of people living with a mental illness never seek treatment.  Poor mental health costs workplaces up to £45billion per year.  Less than 1 in 5 men take time off work due to poor mental health.

The Offer:

• Fully funded Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Training.
• Expert support to develop a tailored Mental Health Policy and Action Plan.
• Exclusive access to a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Toolkit.
• Support in signing up to national mental health charters and accreditations.

The programme will support children, young people and young to middle aged men in nonclinical settings such as: Amateur football clubs; Amateur rugby clubs; Amateur cricket clubs ;Independent boxing gyms and fitness centres; Routine and manual workplaces particularly in rural settings.

For more information please contact Christie and Andrew
Phone: 0115 9466740
Email: mentalhealth@erewashcvs.org.uk
Website: erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk

RAD need digital volunteers:

• Do you enjoy helping others and would like to help change lives?
• Are you reasonably confident with using computers, tablets and the internet?
• Would you like to develop your own digital skills?
• Do you have some time available to help others?

Volunteering as a Cyber Buddy is a great way of making a real difference to other people, helping them gain confidence using digital technology. You don’t have to be an IT whizz, you just need a bit of spare time and enthusiasm to support others with using digital technology.

Typical tasks for a ‘Cyber Buddy’ include: 

• Teaching someone to use Google
• How to find Covid-19 information and support
• Helping someone set up an email account
• Explaining how easy shopping and banking online can be
• Setting someone up on Skype or other video call platform
• Helping someone research their family history or other hobby online
• Accessing Government services online
• Showing someone how to stream music, TV or films
• Finding their way around YouTube
• Setting someone up on Facebook

Contact Rural Action Derbyshire:
Joe Dugdale - j.dugdale@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk  or call 01629 592970

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

A total of £5m is available, before the end of March 2021, to provide an emergency response directly to children living in poverty and crisis who are at risk of being left behind by the pandemic.

Buttle UK is encouraging frontline support workers to make applications for support if they are working with children or young people in crisis who meet the Fund’s criteria.

Chances for Children grants of up to £2,000 are for those who have experienced a recent crisis or significant change in their life. They can fund items and activities to improve:

• social and emotional wellbeing; and
• capacity to engage in education and learning

www.buttleuk.org

If you would like to attend register through Eventbrite

Foundation courses aim to raise awareness and knowledge around eating disorders and disordered eating and the range of presenting factors which often effect people struggling with their conditions.

Additionally, these course’s demonstrate a range of support tools that can be adapted in various professional settings. It will not train you in a specific eating disorder instead the training will equip you with the information and skills to spot the signs and take an evidenced based approach to support someone at risk of eating difficulties and eating disorders.

Any professional working with children and young people in Derby and Derbyshire is offered this fully funded CPD accredited training programme which has been commissioned by NHS Derby Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group.

The programme offers five different modules, each of 90 minutes in duration and delivered online via Microsoft Teams (you do not need to have a Microsoft Teams account to join the training modules).

• Eating Disorders All Ages and Genders
• Compulsive Exercise, Sport and Steroid Abuse
• Eating Disorders in Boys and Men
• Body Image and Perception
• Food and Mood

firststepsed.co.uk

The service is for anyone who can’t visit a library and does not have anyone who can borrow and return items for them. This could be due to:

• disability
• limited mobility
• illness
• caring responsibilities

When you apply for the service, they will contact you to talk about your needs, and find out what you like to read and listen to. There is a waiting list due to the Covid pandemic.

Currently the frequency of visits will be once every 8 weeks by a home library assistant. They will no longer come into your home. 

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/services/home-library-service/home-library-service.aspx

It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day of fundraising content, sharing and learning.

It’s completely free.

More info and to sign up:
charitydigital.org.uk/events/events/-bemoredigital-fundraising-day

If you're one of them, this may be of interest (but not if you just have basic BI cover):  www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/result-fca-business-interruption-test-case

A virtual week of employability events at the University of Derby from 15- 23 October. The week of activity will be entirely online and will include two fairs, webinars, alumni panels, social media takeovers, virtual employer insight visit, employer skills sessions and more!

Virtual Volunteering Fair 

Thursday 22 to Friday 23 October 2020 - online.

The Volunteering Fair will feature stands, social media takeovers and webinars and is for registered charities to promote your volunteering opportunities to our students and recent graduates. As this year's fair is all being held online, there is no requirement for you to be 'present' on the days of the fair meaning very little time commitment and zero travel commitments! You don't have to 'attend' to run your stand, you could simply provide the information for students to browse, or you may want to be available to answer questions in a live chat, run an Instagram takeover or deliver a webinar on your charity and the opportunities to volunteer. 

There are many different ways you can get involved. Book your virtual stand at unihub.derby.ac.uk/employers/Form.aspx?id=813760

Although a slightly different format this year, the annual Volunteering Fair is always an absolute highlight in our calendar and fantastic opportunity for charities to raise awareness amongst attendees as well as recruit volunteers. To see for yourself how successful the fair has been in previous years, search #DerbyVolFair on Twitter.  

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, and follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date. If you are currently looking to recruit volunteers don't forget you can list your opportunities on our website unihub.derby.ac.uk/employers/

Following on from the success of the first phase of A Necklace of Stars, Arts Derbyshire are looking for older adults who are housebound (aged 65+) from across Derbyshire to join in a creative writing and embroidery project.

Arts Derbyshire is running a remote embroidery and creative writing project where participants receive weekly one to one phone calls with artists ‘arthur + martha’ (for approximately 4 weeks or until you are happy with the work you have created). The artists will guide people through the process of creating beautiful embroidered stars or creative writing themed around lullabies, for free.

The embroidered stars will be brought together to create a quilt which will be exhibited alongside the creative writing and lullaby soundtrack around Derbyshire’s cultural venues in 2022. 

A Necklace of Stars hopes to increase confidence and wellbeing, reduce loneliness, forge connections and re-ignite creativity.

If you are interested in taking part in this project (whether you have no experience or plenty), or know of someone who might enjoy getting involved, please contact Sally Roberts on 07395 904386 or email sallyartsderbyshire@gmail.com  

A Necklace of Stars is an Arts Council England supported collaboration between Arts Derbyshire, DCC Public Health, Derbyshire Library Services and arts organisation arthur+martha. 

The Buxton group is for adults who are suffering the effects of bereavement – who may benefit from some support from others in the same situation.

Our meetings are safe, friendly, welcoming and confidential. We offer a chance to share experiences and feelings, to swap useful information and, above all, to be there for each other.

Due to current restrictions we are having to limit the number of people that can attend our face to face meetings. We are asking people to book their places in advance by contacting Liz on the details below.

Please call us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support or if you were bereaved some time ago and still feel stuck.

Liz Fletcher, High Peak CVS: 01663 736426 / 07702 168187

Bereavement Support Group Buxton

Bereavement Support Group Chapel

Bereavement Support Group Glossop

Since lockdown, many of these projects which provide cooked food to those who are unable to purchase food for themselves, have relied on the use of school appliances to store ingredients and ready-made meals. 

Now that the new school year has started, these storage spaces are no longer available. 

As a result, 11 kitchens across Derbyshire are now searching for upright fridges and/or freezers to safely keep food before distribution. This includes an urgent call for a freezer in Cresswell (Bolsover district) and a fridge in Chesterfield. 

Through Rural Action Derbyshire’s Batch Cook-Deliver scheme, and using ingredients from local producers, community kitchens cook and package batches of ready meals using small, socially distanced groups of volunteers. These meals are then distributed by charities and community groups to those unable to access, afford or cook healthy food. 

In July and August, these batch cook projects provided 32,878 meals to vulnerable people in Derbyshire. 

With infection rates rising and another lockdown still a possibility, demand for these services could continue to grow over the coming months, making the work of these local food groups more important than ever. 

To try and make sure this demand can be met, RAD is asking local businesses to donate fridges and/or freezers to some of the 11 food projects most in need. Or to be able to offer some significant discounts to make them affordable.  It is also hoped that delivery could also be part of any generous offer.

Beverley Parker, CEO of RAD, says: "We really hope Derbyshire businesses can help us provide these vital items to ensure the food projects can continue to get healthy, freshly cooked meals out to people who find themselves struggling during these difficult times.”

For those able to help with this appeal, please contact Samantha Mumby-Harrison on 0785 7613004 or  office@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

Joint Presidents Sue Barber and Jo Holdway welcomed Jasmit Phull, Region President who gave a fascinating, informative, heart warming and very personal talk about her arranged marriage.  At the end of the talk Jasmit stressed that arranged marriages such as hers are  far removed from forced marriages, which Soroptimists worldwide are fighting against.

Some business was discussed. The Region Centenary Celebration 2021 Calender is in print. Proceeds will help girls in Nepal.  Buxton's lovely winter weather features in the month of February. 

RNIB will benefit from used  postage stamps, which are being gathered by members. If anyone would like to help, the stamps should have a small margin of paper around them, cut neatly. Members will be grateful to receive them to pass on.

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts has helped 869 people with employment issues since lockdown.

Welfare benefits, debt, employment and housing are the top issues it has dealt with during the pandemic.

Melanie Mallinson, Senior Operations Manager of Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts, said:

"We have helped people with a huge range of issues since lockdown, but we know that as the furlough scheme draws to an end, lots of people may be feeling worried and need advice.

"If you’re at risk of redundancy, it’s important to know you do have rights to help protect you from unfair dismissal and to ensure you’re paid what you’re owed.

"It’s completely understandable that you may find the rules and procedures overwhelming, but you don’t have to face redundancy alone. We are here to help.”

• For information and advice, contact Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts Our telephone adviceline is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. 0300 4568390 (Calls are charged at the same rate as 01 or 02 numbers)

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts : Seven things to check if you’re at risk of redundancy

1. Check if your redundancy is fair. There are rules to protect you from being discriminated against, and for being picked for redundancy due to an unfair reason. For example, although you can be made redundant while pregnant or on maternity leave, you cannot be made redundant because you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. If you are this counts as "automatic unfair dismissal” and discrimination.

Examples of unfair reasons for redundancy can include being picked because you work part-time or you made a complaint about health and safety. See Check if your redundancy is fair for more information.

2. Check how much redundancy pay you get. You’re entitled to statutory redundancy pay, which is the minimum the law says you’re entitled to, if you’ve been an employee for two years. The amount you will get depends on your age and how long you have worked for the company. You won’t get statutory redundancy pay if you’ve worked for the company for less than two years, are self-employed or are in certain professions such as the armed forces or police. You may also lose out on statutory redundancy pay if you turn down a suitable alternative job from your employer without a good reason. Your employer may also pay extra money on top of the statutory amount you’re entitled to - this is called contractual redundancy pay. Some employees may be entitled to contractual redundancy pay even though they are not entitled to statutory redundancy pay.

3. Furloughed? Make sure you get 100% redundancy pay. If you were furloughed and then made redundant, your redundancy pay should be based on your normal wage. If you were paid 80% of your wages while on furlough, your redundancy pay should be based on your full wage.

4. Check your notice period. If you’ve worked for your employer for at least a month you’re entitled to a paid statutory notice period. If you’ve worked there for more than a month but less than two years, you have to be given a week’s notice. For two years or more, it’s a week for each full year you have worked, up to a maximum of 12 weeks. You may be entitled to a longer notice period as part of your employment contract.

Your notice period only starts when your employer says you'll be made redundant and gives you a finishing date - not when your employer says you’re at risk of redundancy. Your employer might decide to give you notice pay instead of your notice period - this is called ‘pay in lieu of notice’.

5. Check your holiday pay. You’ll be paid for any holiday you have left over when you leave. This should be at your normal rate’s pay, even if you’re currently furloughed on 80% of your pay. You can ask to take holiday during your notice period, but it’s up to your employer to decide if you can take it then. Your employer can also tell you to use up any holiday you have left over, but they must give you notice. The notice must be at least twice as long as the holiday they want you to take.

6. You might be entitled to paid time off to look for work. If you’ve worked for your employer for two years at the end of your notice period, you’re likely to be entitled to ‘reasonable’ time off to apply for jobs or go on training. You can take the time off at any time in normal working hours and your employer can’t ask you to rearrange your work hours to make up the time off. When taking time off to look for work, you’ll be paid at your normal hourly rate, but only for up to 40% of a week’s work - for instance for up to two days if you work a five day week. See preparing for after redundancy for more information.

7. Check if you’ve got legal help via your home insurance. Often people get 'legal expenses cover' as part of their home insurance package, but many don't realise they can get free legal help to challenge their redundancy if they think it’s discriminatory or unfair. It’s worth checking the terms and conditions and speaking to your insurer if unsure.

If you have a trade union at work, you could also contact them. Your union can help you work out if you’ve got a claim, and support you through the process, for example by going to meetings with you or negotiating on your behalf.

You can visit Citizens Advice’s pages on leaving a job for further information and advice.

For more information contact - adminteam@ddcab.org.uk

Due to the change in landscape from coronavirus, Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts are evaluating service access to ensure local communities can safely get the help they need.  Deadline is 25 September.

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The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health is a local charity that has been delivering Mental Health support to local people for over 30 years. Over that time our service delivery has helped in the development of our mental health resources to reach individuals across many areas and contexts.

One resource is the practising of mindfulness, which helps to give us vital skills when navigating the often stressful and overwhelming aspects of life. Within the current climate it is therefore important to develop tools to navigate this new way of life.

This introduction is aimed to provide information and tools to begin, or continue your mindfulness journeys. Being mindful is a science-based practice that can be used daily to improve all aspects of our physical and emotional wellbeing.

The workshop will be delivered via Zoom in which a link will be provided on your booking. 

Book at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-mindfulness-tickets-93464860915?aff=affiliate1

Email emmadaniels@dfmh.co.uk  or Tel: 01629733915

Local charity PCrefurb are looking for donations of mobile phones, tablets and laptops, that you no longer use, to help people in our communities who are at a disadvantage when it comes to access to technology.  

In addition to refurbishing and redistributing electronic devices, PCrefurb will also provide training to support people to grow their skills and confidence in using devices to for day to day activities that improve their health and wellbeing through, for example:

• Accessing online information and support 
• Reducing loneliness by keeping in touch with friends and family 
• Accessing health services such as GP appointments and repeat prescriptions
• Accessing online banking and ordering groceries 
• Undertaking further education 
• Greater access to employment opportunities and housing
• Accessing health apps to improve wellbeing or manage long term conditions

If you think you can help, for more information about how your device will be used, the types of devices you can donate, how to delete personal data, and a list of drop off locations across Tameside and Glossop see:
pcrefurb.org.uk/training/digitalwellbeing-devices/

You can follow the progress of this project on Twitter @PCrefurbCharity and @CWTandG

It’s estimated that in Derbyshire, around 70,100 people aged over 65 fall every year, resulting in 11,000 ambulance call outs and 6,000 hospital admissions

Derbyshire County Council is running a falls prevention campaign is to improve awareness of the risk of falls and how to prevent them.   Many falls can be avoided by simple measures people take themselves.  Note this is a relaunch of the previous Small Grants round after it was paused for Covid-19.  

Small Grants are available to help local groups and teams to get creative, reach local people, have fun and raise awareness of falls prevention.

Who: This small grant fund is for voluntary and community groups, businesses and teams across Derbyshire County.

What: Around 20 groups, businesses or teams can receive up to £150 in grant funding, and for more ambitious proposals up to £300.

Groups can apply for funding to run an activity, or put on an event(s), or extend a current meeting/event, that will raise awareness around the risks of falling. To adapt to the current social distancing regulations, we will be looking to support approaches that are remote/online. The emphasis will be on engaging family, friends and staff who can support older people.

Get creative!  Run events, quizzes, talks, with existing groups or with new audiences.   You will be supported to plan your activity, receive free campaign resources, offered training and help to complete a simple evaluation to share your work.

The closing date for applications is: Monday 21 September 2020

Application Form and more information:
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/help-to-live-at-home/falls/falls-prevention-grants/falls-prevention-grants.aspx

The traineeships are based in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Sheffield and Rotherham. 

The Working for Nature traineeship is for people from harder to reach backgrounds to train alongside a Reserves Officer, learning practical conservation skills and to study for a Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation. 

Trainees are based either in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Sheffield for 44 weeks and receive a bursary of over £11,000 to complete the traineeship. 

Applicants need to be 18 or over, be reasonably IT literate, have access to a means of transport to travel, willing to work outdoors in all weathers and most importantly, be really passionate about wildlife.

More information and the link to fill in an Expression of Interest form can be found at www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/working-nature. They will be running Zoom sessions for all interested applicants later this month / early October.

Two Derbyshire charities are joining forces to extend Hospice at Home services to more patients across the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire. 

Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust, based in Chapel-en-le-Frith and Bakewell respectively, have been discussing their organisational compatibility for over 12 months, and this formal partnership – officially launched on 7 September 2020 - is the natural progression of the special relationship. 

The charities have been working closely together since April throughout lockdown, delivering over 1,800 hours of care to patients across the Dales and North East Derbyshire , in addition to those in the High Peak, who have life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and motor neurone disease.  

After receiving 120 patient referrals from April to August 2020, 75 patients died in the comfort of their own home with their loved ones by their side – achieving a 100% outcome for the patient’s preferred place of death.

The need for this fundamental care in patient’s homes has never been clearer. A survey found that 82% of people wanted to die at home, but 50% of us die in hospital. Other research found that hospices could help reduce hospital deaths by 50,000 every year, generating £80m of savings for the NHS .

Blythe House’s Hospice at Home service launched in 2016 and since then, has delivered over 48,000 hours of day and night-time care in the comfort of patient’s homes across the High Peak. 

Referral processes for both charity’s services will remain the same and can be made by: 

• Calling 01298 813007 or 01298 811770 for Blythe House 
• Calling 07780 331715 for Helen’s Trust 

To find out more visit: www.blythehousehospice.org.uk

Allchurches Trust (UK)

Name of Fund: Hope Beyond

In response to the coronavirus, the Allchurches Trust is making funding available to churches, Christian Charities, cathedrals and Christian denominational bodies to enable them to meet changing needs within their communities and to adapt to challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic. The Hope Beyond Programme are making grants of up to £50,000 available to help religious organisations implement new ways of working and introduce new and/or enhanced support and activities to meet changing need. The Programme will look to address three themes: the issues of loneliness and isolation; growing community resilience and promoting mental and emotional health and wellbeing; and growing technological capability and resilience. Funding can be used for capital projects and some revenue costs. Applications can be made at any time.

CLA Charitable Trust

Grants for organisations in England and Wales to provide facilities for the disabled to take part in country sports and recreation, and training in agriculture and horticulture. It also promotes education in the countryside for disadvantaged children and young people. Applications can be made at any time.

Comic Relief (UK)

Change Maker

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Comic Relief has launched a new funding programme to support changes in the way which community and voluntary sector organisations work. Funding of between £150,000 and £600,000 will be available for projects lasting up to 3 to 5 years. The focus is on work in areas that are of particular interest to Comic Relief. This includes addressing homelessness, forced migration, gender justice, mental health, and early childhood development. Organisations will be able to apply in one of two categories. Grants for small and medium-sized organisations that focus on equalities and are user-led; and grants for medium-sized organisations. 20% of the available funding is ring-fenced for efforts led by and working with BAME communities. Application deadline 12pm on the 25th September 2020.

Capacity Building Grants Scheme

Charities, voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises and CIC’s in England which have been negatively impacted by Covid-19 can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help them rebuild their capacity to meet the needs of their local community. The funding is being made available through the Comic Relief’s Capacity Building Grants Scheme and will support projects within their four strategic themes and can be used for a wide range of activities, such as: training; increasing delivery capacity through additional volunteer recruitment; and developing strategies to help rebuild and move forward such as fundraising strategies, and developing new delivery plans. To be eligible, applicants will need to have an annual income of less than £250,000. Applications can be made at any time.

Derbyshire County Council Public Health Covid 19 Fund 

The Public Health COVID19 Fund has been established to support voluntary and community sector organisations and groups in improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of Derbyshire during the ongoing pandemic.   Constituted organisations and groups can apply for up to £2,000 in funding, and non-constituted organisations and groups up to £250.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must:

• not have an existing contractual agreement in place with the Public Health department 
• be supporting the response to COVID19
• be known to the Public Health team through previous partnership working, be known to the Council’s Community Response Unit, or be known to the network of District Forums that support the work of the Community Response Unit
• provide a minimum level of detail, including geographic area covered, contact details for lead individual, and bank details for transfer of funding

 Any proposed use of the Emergency Funding must be linked to an existing Public Health work programme/theme, for example to support mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase social connectedness, or to prevent demand on statutory services.  To apply for Emergency Funding, organisations will need to return the attached application to the Assistant Director of Public Health giving details of the funding they require, its purpose, and confirmation that they meet the eligibility criteria. Application forms to be returned by email only to: Iain.Little@derbyshire.gov.uk and Sue.Rattigan@derbyshire.gov.uk.  No deadline set as yet.

DM Thomas Foundation for Young People - Central Grants

Grants are available to UK registered charities that are working with young people (up to 25 years) for projects supporting young people in the vital areas of education, awareness and training. Education funding generally will be given for training/re-training, educational equipment, activity-based learning leading to accreditation and sports equipment.

Application deadline: 6th October 2020

The Fore - RAFT Transition Fund

Unrestricted grants to help small charities and social enterprises in the UK plan for the longer term and gain a stronger footing in the post-coronavirus world. The unrestricted grants can be used for any purpose, including core costs. A webinar to prepare you for application can be viewed here. (max. £15,000) 

Round 2 applications open 21 September (first come first serve)

The Gordon Trust

Grants are available for registered charities working in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire in the areas of disability, social deprivation, homelessness, substance and alcohol abuse and prisoner education and rehabilitation. Application deadline: none specified

LGBT+ Futures Fund

Grants are available for non-profit LGBT+ organisations across the UK to address the additional needs of LGBT+ people and communities most adversely impacted by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. All funds must be fully spent by 31 May 2021. Applications can be made at any time.

Tudor Trust

Grants are available to smaller community-led groups that support people at the margins of society in the UK, encouraging independence, inclusion and integration.  The Trust remains open for non-emergency applications from organisations that they do not currently support. The trustees want to provide support to voluntary and community groups to continue their core work in the medium and long term, and don't have funding allocated specifically for 'emergency' or 'recovery'. Applications can be made at any time.

Volant Charitable Trust - COVID-19 Response Fund

Grants are available to UK charities that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  The activity must be specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic and can be for project and administrative costs, as the Trust does not usually fund capital expenditure. However, applications for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE may be considered.  Application deadline: 31st December 2020

This document aims to summarise the current guidance but any decision to return to face to face meetings is up to you and your committee, taking the best interests of your members into account and subject to your group’s risk assessment.

Contents:

• Guidance for multi-use community buildings 
• Meeting basics
• Track & Trace 
• First Aid and Waste Precautions
• Stay safe and Have fun!!
• Alternatives

Download >> Resuming Community and Voluntary Activities

Posters:

Catch-Bin-Kill Poster

Respiratory and Cough Hygiene Poster

Although the programme does contain elements of interacting with the community and going on outdoor activities, they will still be offering that opportunity but will be doing so whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines so there will be changes made that differ between team locations. Therefore they will still be offering the same opportunities as usual but within a safe environment for all involved.

Main Qualifications: Level 1 Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills.  Additional Qualification: Edexcel Level 1- Personal and Social Development.  Other Qualifications:  Leadership Training Award Outdoor Education Activity Award  

Other Certified Workshops to be included as per individual team demand:  Disability Awareness Training, Drugs Awareness, Managing Your Money, Dragons Den Day, Sexual Health, Diversity, Food Awareness and more…      

Course: 12 weeks  Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm (except Residential week)  

Chesterfield: Ashleigh Shearsby, Team Leader – 07858300247
Derbyshire:    Mandy Devit, Team Coordinator– 07799843721 or Joshua May, Assistant Team Leader – 07858 300256

The scheme pays employers to give jobs to young people. Zink’s three work coaches have been supporting unemployed High Peak and Derbyshire Dales people into work, education and training for six years.

The Kickstart scheme will pay employers the equivalent of 25 hours per week minimum pay plus National Insurance and pension contributions for every 18-24 year old they take on in a new job for up to six months. Employers can pay more than minimum pay and/or more hours but this is at their own expense. Jobs must be genuine and fulfilling but not require extensive training. Employers are also required to provide employability support but Zink are offering to do this element for employers in The High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Also, Zink will work with young people before they apply for vacancies so that they are more prepared for work.

After the six month placement is over, the employer can take the young person on permanently or end the placement. They can then take another person on in the same job.

Employers who will have more than 30 Kickstart vacancies can apply for the funding directly but those with fewer can only apply in partnership with a lead representative. Zink are willing to be the representative for businesses in the High Peak.

Paul Bohan, CEO at Zink said "Kickstart is a great opportunity for employers to offer jobs to young people at no cost to themselves. Zink is giving smaller employers in the High Peak the chance to take part in this opportunity”.

More information is available at www.gov.uk, search Kickstart. High Peak or Derbyshire Dales businesses who are interested in the scheme and want to partner with Zink, should email paul@zink.org.uk.

Photo attached: Paul Bohan, CEO at Zink

More info: paul@zink.org.uk or 07811 684299

Do you have tact, diplomacy, leadership skills and the ability to run a meeting?
Do you care about mental health?

The Chair whose responsibility will be to:

• Plan and prepare board meetings and AGM with others as appropriate
• Chair board meetings ensuring a balance is struck between timekeeping and space for discussions; business is dealt with and decisions made; the implementation of decisions is assigned and monitored.
• Act as a channel of communication between board and staff
• Ensure adequate support and supervision arrangements are made for staff
• Act as a figurehead for the charity (for example, representing it at functions, meetings or in the press).
• Help to develop the culture and values of the charity

II you would like to know more about this role contact Janis on janisOl@msn.com .

It is now open every Monday to Friday  11.30am - 12.30pm, 1-2pm, 2.30-3.30pm at 15 Scarsdale Place. Buxton SK17 6EF.  Phone 01298 72965

www.grapevinebuxton.com

The response to the COVID19 pandemic has seen many community and voluntary sector organisations and groups across Derbyshire working to ensure the needs of local residents are met.   In addition, national guidance on shielding, social isolation and social distancing has required organisations and groups to quickly adapt to work in new and innovative ways, while also meeting an increase in demand for support. 

Constituted organisations and groups can apply for up to £2,000 in funding, and non-constituted organisations and groups up to £250.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must:

• not have an existing contractual agreement in place with the Public Health department 
• be supporting the response to COVID19
• be known to the Public Health team through previous partnership working, be known to the Council’s Community Response Unit, or be known to the network of District Forums that support the work of the Community Response Unit
• provide a minimum level of detail, including geographic area covered, contact details for lead individual, and bank details for transfer of funding

Any proposed use of the Emergency Funding must be linked to an existing Public Health work programme/theme, for example to support mental health and emotional wellbeing, increase social connectedness, or to prevent demand on statutory services.  

To apply for Emergency Funding, organisations will need to return the application form to the Assistant Director of Public Health giving details of the funding required, its purpose, and confirmation that they meet the eligibility criteria. 

Application forms to be returned by email only to: Iain.Little@derbyshire.gov.uk and Sue.Rattigan@derbyshire.gov.uk

Public Health Covid19 Fund Application Form

The Peak District National Park presents some of the most challenging terrain for mountain bikers in England. As a focus of fund raising, Alan's plan is to get on his bike to try and get us all motivated to raise money to help our community whilst bringing attention, publicity and hopefully much needed visitor numbers to the stunning area in which we live.

Help us to help our community.  The intention is to raise the funding to help community agencies continue with their great work and create a website dedicated to connecting people, businesses and volunteer agencies. A true community portal to provide information to everyone about the new circumstances we find ourselves in and help us navigate our way through this new and challenging world together. You can help by sponsoring a ride, spreading the word, offering support to help in our fundraising efforts or simply making a donation.

If you would like to sponsor Alan in his challenge then you can find his justgiving page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/alans-challenge 

It's the process for testing people who have coronavirus symptoms and tracing people they have been in close contact with, so that they can get a test and self-isolate if they test positive.

Joined Up Care Derbyshire have more about how test and trace works. If you have coronavirus symptoms then you need to book a test and start isolating immediately, together with all other members of your household.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/test-and-trace/test-and-trace.aspx

 

Public Health England have a number of resources:
coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk

If you need any information on guidance visit:
www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

Social Distancing 
www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing-after-4-july

Face coverings:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

High Peak CVS are incredibly proud to run Bereavement Groups across the High Peak. Unfortunately, current restrictions mean that we are unable to offer face to face meetings currently, but we are working alongside Blythe House Hospicecare to host our support group via Zoom.

The next meeting is due to run on 27 August 2020, please get in touch with Liz on 01663 736426 / 07702 168187 or Louise at Blythe House if you would like to attend this Zoom based group or to discuss attending the other groups when restrictions are lifted.​

Our group is for people who are suffering the effects of bereavement – who may benefit from some support from others in the same situation.

Our meetings are safe, friendly, welcoming and confidential. We offer a chance to share experiences and feelings, to swap useful information and, above all, to be there for each other.

Contact us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support or if you were bereaved some time ago and still feel stuck.

To find out if the group could help you please contact Liz Fletcher at High Peak CVS: 01663 736426 / 07702 168187 or Louise Furmston at Blythe House 01298 875080.

Bereavement Support Group - Chapel

www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk/young-carers-service

>> SURVEY - by Monday 31 August

Over the past 12 months Glossop Creative Trust have been working hard to establish as a Community Interest Company and secure a 5-year partnership agreement with High Peak Borough Council, as well as secure some seed funding for their work.

GlossopCreates! is the campaign to ensure the creative and cultural community plays a key role in the future of the town.

Their goal is to be as inclusive as possible, involving the wider community in Glossop to have a voice in how to move forward together, to help identify the most important activities to take over the next 18 months, to help the town thrive and grow.

Glossop Creative Trust would welcome your feedback on how they can, together, support Glossop's Creative Industry and Hospitality sector at this incredibly challenging time. Please complete this SURVEY by Monday 31 August. It will take around 20 minutes to complete.

This is for anyone who makes and creates, writes and films, curates and produces from advertising, design, visual arts, writing novels, illustration, photography, film and editing, digital and technology, museum and heritage and many more creative disciplines!  Also self-employed, employed, retired, amateur, hobbyist or studying. Anyone who lives, works or practices within a 6 mile of Glossop including Hayfield, Broadbottom, Tintwistle, Mottram, Hyde and Stalybridge.

If you are unsure if this survey is for you or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact  claire@placeshakers.co.uk 

It’s £1 per ticket per week for both draws paid monthly (£4.34 per month).

Visit www.onelottery.co.uk/support/high-peak-foodbank or phone  01865 678679 to join in!  Sign up now ready for the first draw on 3 October. Good luck!

>> Download Leaflet

Mental Health Support Line - A new mental health support line run by the NHS and operating seven days a week between the hours of 9am and midnight (24/7 coming soon) has been set up to provide access to support for people of all ages in Derby and Derbyshire. Call 0800 028 0077 for free where mental health professionals will be on hand to help.

The new Derby and Derbyshire Emotional Health and Wellbeing website has been set up to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, parents/carers and professionals in Derby and Derbyshire. On the website you can find a range of information including local and national support, training and resources.

derbyandderbyshireemotionalhealthandwellbeing.uk

Below are the links to up to date information and a contact email address if you have any concerns or queries:

Latest information about changes to health services -joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/public-info-covid-19

Changes to Derby City Council services www.derby.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid19/

Changes to Derbyshire County Council services - 
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

If you have any questions or concerns or feel that other information may be best to communicate to the people you work with contact ASCH.TestandTrace@derbyshire.gov.uk

Launching in autumn 2020, the Blythe House Hospicecare Community Hub will continue to provide a wide range of services, but deliver them in a different way: a more modern, post-COVID-19 way, which will help many more patients and their carers. 

A multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, counsellors, a physiotherapist and occupational therapist, will provide programmes of care, education and support during the day, in the evenings and weekends. There will be more support groups and clinics, working alongside clinicians and therapists to offer a wider range of much-needed services.

Local people who are affected by illnesses such as cancer, motor neurone disease, advanced heart, kidney and respiratory diseases– including patients, their families, carers and medical professionals – will have access to the Community Hub. 

New horizons – maintaining excellence and improving where needed 

Innovative services on offer will include educational and support programmes for fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness; dementia care; parenting through grief; well-being and physical activity. 

In addition to the hospice’s current offering of outpatient clinics, there will be more sessions for local patients to receive care, guidance and medical advice closer to home, avoiding lengthy travel to hospitals or other healthcare providers. This will include nurse advice clinics for information, support, and symptom management advice, as well as a carer’s surgery.  Specialist colleagues, including Dr Sarah Parnacott, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, will offer their clinics from the Community Hub. 

The hospice will continue to enjoy strong links and relationships with local partners including Ashgate Hospicecare; GPs; community and specialist nurses; and other care providers, so that patients receive the most comprehensive care. 

An all-day community cafe on Fridays will provide light refreshments including breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, for patients and families to enjoy the hospice’s unique environment and atmosphere.

Working in unison with the Community Hub, the Hospice at Home service will continue to provide 24/7 care to local patients, who wish to die in the comfort of their own home with their family and loved ones by their side.

Hospice transformation and volunteer power 

To coincide with the launch of the new service model, the hospice building, based on Eccles Fold in Chapel-en-le-Frith, is currently undergoing a major transformation to ensure it is accessible to all visitors. Managed and co-funded by national charity, CRASH, the project is drawing on the professional skills, materials and financial generosity of the construction industry.

Alongside this, stimulating training opportunities will be available to new and existing hospice volunteers. The current team of almost 300 volunteers donate hundreds of hours of their time every year, to ensure that Blythe House can continue to provide free care and services to local people. 

The Community Volunteer team - supporting local patients with light tasks and companionship - continues to grow and expand, building on its initial success and the invaluable support provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Career opportunities

As part of the exciting launch later this year, the hospice will be recruiting its own physiotherapist, occupational therapist and two care navigators, who will assess referrals and direct them to the appropriate in-house services. 

The timing of the Community Hub launch is dictated by government restrictions given the current COVID-19 situation, but it is hoped that the new service provision will be available to local people by October 2020. 

www.blythehousehospice.org.uk

Derbyshire Youth Activity Grant

Derbyshire County Council have extended their Youth Action Grants programme and injected an additional £221,000. The grants are aimed at projects for children and young people aged 0 to 19 years and up to 25 years if they have a disability.

Eligible organisations include voluntary and community groups, social enterprises and parish councils providing services in Derbyshire.

Examples of the projects that will be considered include;

• Short term holiday programmes
• New equipment
• New activities
• Events
• Training
• Service quality improvement action such as staff training, equipment, improvements to buildings.

To check your eligibility email yag@derbyshire.gov.uk

Applications must support the wellbeing priorities in the DCC Council Plan which are;

• Support young people’s physical, mental and emotional development
• Help young people to understand how to protect themselves from harm and neglect
• Help young people to get more personal satisfaction out of their education, training and recreation time
• Enable young people to make a contribution to society through volunteering programmes
• Help young people to become socially responsible and economically independent adults

Applications should be made ASAP and DCC have committed to responding to all

applications within 6 weeks. Application forms can be downloaded here or from the DCC website and should be emailed to yag@derbyshire.gov.uk

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/youth-activity-grants-now-on-offer.aspx

Cash4Clubs

Cash4Clubs is a sports funding scheme giving clubs in the UK and Ireland the
chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain
coaching qualifications, and invest in the sustainability of their club. A flexible, no-
fuss way to help get your club or team to the next level. (max. £5000)
Application deadline: 08/09/2020 @23:59

Fat Beehive Foundation​

Grants are available to small UK registered charities for building websites or digital
products that enable them to carry out their work in a more efficient and effective
way, resulting in positive social benefit.
Who can apply: UK registered charities with an annual income of less than £1
million
Amount: Up to £2,500
Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered at the
quarterly trustees' meetings, which are normally held in January, April, July and
October

Lloyds Bank Foundation - Covid Recovery Fund

Lloyds have announced new funding for small and local charities helping people
overcome complex social issues and recover beyond the immediate Covid-19 crisis.
Charities can apply for a two-year unrestricted grant of £50,000. To ensure this
funding is distributed equitability, a minimum of 25% of the grant will be awarded to
charities led by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Application deadline: 11/09/2020

Rosa Covid 19 Response Fund

Rosa funds grassroots women’s organisations to help make the UK a fairer and 

safer place for women. Rosa’s Covid 19 Response Fund will provide up to £10K for
specialist women’s organisations across the UK.

Rosa priorities applications from women’s organisations that:

• Address the critical needs of women and girls that miss out the most
• Operate in less economically resilient towns, cities and rural areas.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

The Green Recovery Challenge Fund

In September a new Government fund of £40m aimed at restoring nature and 

tackling climate change will open for applications. The fund is being managed by
National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The aim of the fund is to support projects that are ready to deliver and focus on
nature restoration, nature-based solutions and engagement with nature. In addition
projects will be expected to support and create a range of jobs in the sector to help
sustain and build capacity whilst delivering against the goals of the Governments 25
year Environmental Plan.

The fund will be open to applications from

• Environmental charities​
• Partnerships involving at least one environmental charity.

Grants will be available from £50K upto £50M and will cover capital and revenue
costs. Priority will be given to projects that are fully planned and ready to start
delivery this financial year and complete by March 2022.

Details of the application process will be released by National Lottery Heritage Fund
in September.

heritagefund-updates.org.uk/t/12AA-6ZG4F-25E27C6425FE4EED5RVIDK825736E2BA47B2AE/cr.aspx

I’m Dean Wallace, the Director of Public Health for Derbyshire.

I know you will be aware new restrictions have been introduced in a number of areas in the north of England and Greater Manchester – some of which border northern Derbyshire.

As the High Peak is close to some of the areas affected by coronavirus outbreaks it is natural that you may be concerned as I’m sure many of you need to travel to and from these areas for work or have friends and relatives who live there.

The extra lockdown measures around Greater Manchester don’t apply in the High Peak, but like everyone else across the country it is really important we continue to be alert.

We have seen a slight increase in the numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus in parts of the High Peak, including Buxton and Glossop. We would expect this given the close proximity to the areas affected by the extra restrictions, but I’d like to reassure you that we’re closely monitoring the situation and will take action if needed in the future.

Understanding the rates of infection across Derbyshire is essential for us to act quickly to manage any local outbreaks and can help you to take precautions by knowing the infection rates in your area. Each week we publish the latest statistics on our website here: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronaviruscases

Here are the most important things we should all continue to do to avoid contracting the virus and passing it on:

• Keep your distance from people not in your household or support bubble
• Wash your hands regularly 
• Wear a face covering in shops, on public transport or when visiting the hospital or GP and from 8 August it will also be compulsory to wear one in other indoor venues, such as cinemas and places of worship
• ​Two people from different households can meet indoors, but you still need to keep your distance and keep windows and doors open where possible for ventilation
• Outside you can get together with up to 30 people from two households or a maximum of six people from different households
• If you have symptoms, it’s easy to get a test. Simply ring NHS 119 for an appointment at your nearest drive-through or walk-through centre, to request a home testing kit or book online at   www.nhs.uk

I’d like to ask you all to keep doing what you have been doing over the last few months to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. I understand that sometimes this might be difficult but we need to summon our famous Derbyshire community spirit so we can all get back to doing the things we enjoy more quickly.

This virus has not gone away - we’re still in the middle of an epidemic on our doorsteps.  If we all take sensible everyday precautions we can prevent the spread in the High Peak.

Thank you for your time reading this and for doing the right thing to protect family and friends.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

Yours sincerely

Dean Wallace

Director of Public Health

This issue affects local stations at Chinley and New Mills Central.

The petition will be presented to parliament if sufficient signatures are obtained, and must then be considered.  Deadline 28 January 2021.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/322460

The chance to sign up to an online peer support session, offered by The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR). Dates are currently available up to the end of September.

These 90 minute sessions, for up to 10 voluntary sector leaders at a time, will give you the opportunity to explore and discuss the challenges you are currently experiencing, precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. You may be facing huge stress and uncertainty, and hope that these sessions will offer a space to share experiences, dilemmas and worries.

As a by-product of this work, IVAR will also feedback to funders the kinds of challenges that voluntary sector organisations are currently facing. This will help funders to think about what kind of support they need to be offering, and how.

If you are unable to attend, but would like to be kept informed about future dates email vanessa@ivar.org.uk.

calendly.com/ivar-social-change

They politely ask that people do not leave donations outside the shop – this is classed as fly-tipping and is a punishable offence.  The volunteer team are so eager to help with your very kind donations, when the shop is open. To check or ask any questions in advance call 01298 814587.’ 

For more information about Blythe House shop services during the current situation, visit blythehousehospice.org.uk/our-shops/

This is a wonderful achievement for Rural Action Derbyshire staff, trustees and volunteers and they are very proud to continue to serve the rural communities throughout Derbyshire.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/news/charity-times-awards-2020-shortlist

If you want to talk to someone about your emotional wellbeing the Derbyshire Mental Health support line is on 0800 028 0077 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).  It's staffed by mental health professionals and is for all ages.

If you are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide The Samaritans can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on telephone 116 123 or contact Samaritans online www.samaritans.org

A broad range of advice, support and information on emotional wellbeing and mental health is available at -
joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/public-info-covid-19/your-wellbeing-during-pandemic

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/benefits-debt-and-legal-matters/welfare-benefits/preventing-homelessness/preventing-homelessness.aspx

High Peak Borough Council

Complete online enquiry at www.highpeak.gov.uk/Homeless
Tel: 0345 605 3010 Email: Homeless.Enquiries@highpeak.gov.uk

We are living through unprecedented times and like many organisations have been doing our best to navigate the strange new worlds of Zoom, Skype, Webinars and teleconferencing and while we have all learned some new skills and had some fun with the new technology, there’s no substitute for face-to-face contact with your teammates – albeit at a safe social distance. So when local Nordic Walking expert Phill Alcock of Derbyshire based fitness organisation Lifefit offered us the chance to try out the sport for ourselves, we jumped at it.

The team spent an enjoyable afternoon in Whaley Bridge Memorial Park getting to grips with the basic techniques, all under Phil’s expert eye and learning about the huge health benefits that Nordic Walking can bring.

Phill said  "I have Nordic Walking classes for Parkinson's, Arthritis, in fact anyone with movement issues plus the able bodied. In addition, weight management, balance and fitness for the over 55’s."

Phil is currently working with High Peak CVS to develop new self-help walking groups in Whaley and Buxton under the banner of 'Cando'. Cando aims to enable members to lose weight, increase fitness and improve mental health without the aid of gyms or special clothing. Phill added "We are currently piloting a course in readiness for any Government campaigns, which would include Eco therapy walks with or without poles."

Group’s development worker Rob Baker said "HPCVS are delighted to be working with Phill on this exciting project. The team have seen first-hand how Nordic Walking can benefit not only fitness but improve mental health as well". 

Keep tabs on the HPCVS website and social media channels for more information about Cando and Nordic Walking in the coming days.

If you are interested in getting started with Nordic Walking in the High Peak then you can get in touch with Phill at britishnordicwalking.org.uk/pages/phill-alcock

You can find general information about the benefits of Nordic Walking on the British Nordic Walking website and facebook page www.facebook.com/britishnordicwalking

Young people from Glossop and Buxton have been taking part in the Tall Tales performing arts project since May, with more than 20 workshops being run online by writer Lucy Jackson, musician Gareth Carbery, dancer and performer Trixi Bold, artist Frances Walker, filmmaker Mark Turton and sound designer Kris Gjerstad.  They have worked with nearly 20 young people on a theme of Voices of a Changing Earth. Collectively, they have created a story about the choices we are making now, different future worlds and humorous reflections on the unexpected events of 2020.

 Now it is time for the summer school, where they will work more intensively to produce a finished work, which this year will be broadcast online as a live event on 28 August. Sessions began on the 3 August but it is not too late to join in.

The lockdown and social distancing rules have put so many restrictions on the way we work, but necessity is the mother of invention, so High Peak Community Arts are taking the opportunity to offer activities out to everyone in the High Peak.

High Peak Community Arts have come up with 4 activities which will be shared with online videos, and some with written instructions which can be requested in the post.  Anyone interested should visit the website or phone 01663 744516 and leave their details to receive more information. 

The activities include; help create soundscapes for the event using your phone or a recorder to collect unusual noises; design posters that represent either the events of 2020 or your imagined best possible world; help make landscape installations by crafting people, animals and plants; learn and film yourself in a dance choreographed by young member, Georgia Tyler.

www.highpeakarts.org/category/youthprojects/tall-tales/

Feeding Derbyshire has secured funding from Feeding Britain for School Holiday Food Projects and FareShare Midlands who have received support from Central England Co-operative to provide food to 18 different clubs around Derbyshire this summer. 

The Summer Holiday food offer will deliver up to four days of supplies each week to every child registered with participating clubs over the six week summer holiday period.

Packages include staples such as breakfast cereal, pasta, rice, tinned goods, fruit, and healthy snacks, allowing families to take food away and make meals at home. There will also be the option for chilled foods, allowing clubs to make meals in bulk, as Feeding Derbyshire attempt to accommodate the food requirements of all of those in need. 

The project aims to reach at least 1,400 disadvantaged children across Derbyshire, providing over 100,000 meals and 85,000 pieces of fruit over the summer holidays. 

These packages are being delivered in reusable bags which can be returned, helping to promote a culture of recycling and refilling. 

Feeding Derbyshire has also provided a cash grant enabling clubs to purchase additional items for children, including toiletries, sanitary items and craft materials. Groups will also have access to virtual activity bundles to keep kids entertained while schools remain closed. 

By providing healthy, balanced food packages to children during the break, the Summer Holiday Food Project will boost Feeding Derbyshire’s ambition of ensuring the most vulnerable people have access to nutritious meals. 

This is just one of many crucial programmes organised by Rural Action Derbyshire, which creates and champions sustainable solutions to tackling food insecurity and rural poverty, and works with 28 food banks and 22 community cafes across the county. 

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/news/feeding-1400-children-through-the-school-holidays-in-derbyshire

This qualification aims to develop learner understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals (adults and children) with autism - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

It’s useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:

• healthcare
• social care
• leisure
• entertainment
• education and training
• nursing

The course may also be of interest to parents and carers of young people with autism.

When: Mondays from 6:30 pm until 9 pm every fortnight. This course will be delivered via distance learning. Start date: 28 September 2020. Course length: 24 weeks. Cost: Contact the centre for more information.  This course may be FREE is you are employed and earn under £17,004.00 per year. Fee remissions are also available for people on certain benefits. Contact the centre to discuss your circumstances.

New Mills Adult Education Centre email - newmills.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk

Support the service can offer:

• Support people to seek and develop coping strategies to help them deal with additional pressures as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.
• Whilst they have temporarily suspended home visits and community-based groups, they continue to support people over the phone, via email and virtually.
• Help people living with dementia to cope with isolation, loneliness and to feel safe.
• Support carers to access respite, discuss dementia specific strategies to support them to  understand behaviours and explore alternative approaches which help them in their caring role.
• Provide welfare calls to active service users to determine the level of support people may need and to establish the level of risk in coping with the coronavirus.
• Provide companion calls for people who are in receipt of our service, these calls are provided by volunteers; they do not involve assessments, they are purely informal friendly conversations aimed at reducing isolation.
• Deliver virtual Singing for the Brain, Dementia cafés, and carers support across Derbyshire.

What do I need to know before I call Derbyshire Dementia Support Service?

• Anyone who is worried about their memory or have a diagnosis of any type of Dementia can refer into the service.
• Anyone who is seeking information and advice for themselves or others can contact the service
• Carers supporting people living with dementia can be referred for support in their own right.

How to refer:

Contact Telephone number: 01332 208845

Email:  derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk

joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/public-info-covid-19/other-news/derbyshire-dementia-support-service-covid-19-update

The changes mainly reflect the Government guidance around the opening of performance and sport/exercise venues (see revised Appendix D: Management of Social Distancing – a risk based Approach) which are areas that many halls have recently been seeking clarification on. Three new Appendices specifically address these concerns as well as what actions to take if someone using the hall has suspected Covid-19 symptoms.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/news/new-acre-information-sheet-for-the-re-opening-of-village-community-halls-post-covid-19-closure

Up to 15 awards of £1,000 will be offered to successful groups in the East Midlands region.

This funding is aimed at health, social care, charities, voluntary and third sector organisations and groups, who want to involve patients and citizens in research and healthcare. 

Applications for the funding will be considered by a panel including representatives from the East Midlands Patient Public Involvement Senate, an independent group of patients and carers with varied health and service user experience.

Applications to the scheme are now open and the deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020.

For more information, for terms and conditions and to apply you can visit www.emahsn.org.uk/ppifund.

Or contact Emma Coates by email emma.coates@nottingham.ac.uk  or call 0777 361 0744.

Zink Advice is available to anyone who is having problems with welfare, finance or housing. It is primarily aimed at people who use High Peak Foodbank  at Zink and runs alongside Employability at Zink.

"Having an advice service and employability programmes in a foodbank makes good sense" said Paul Bohan, Zink’s Area Coordinator, "we are able to help resolve the issues that cause foodbank need, then help people get a job so the issues don’t happen again".

High Peak Foodbank usually issue around 30 parcels a week but during the pandemic, this has risen to over 150 with volunteers from Buxton Street by Street and Chapel en le Frith Mutual Aid drafted in to help. Whilst families in need receive food parcels, Zink’s advice worker will help to resolve the issues that are causing them to struggle.

To do this, Zink has teamed up with six other projects and Nottingham Catholic Diocese in a regional partnership to head off hardship, hunger and homelessness. The diocese’s Catholic Partnership for Covid Emergency Relief shares funding from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation. This is being used to fund Advice @Zink. 

You can donate to help High Peak Foodbank at Zink to continue to support struggling local families at www.highpeakfoodbank.co.uk 

Carers in Derbyshire website  www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk

They periodically release an update e-bulletin:

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk/carers-newsletters

Derbyshire Voluntary Action are working on an exciting project to publish a book 'Life in Lockdown', documenting the Covid-19 Pandemic as seen through the eyes of Chesterfield and surrounding areas residents, and they need your help in doing this.

As an organisation Derbyshire Voluntary Action proudly supports hundreds of voluntary sector organisations and community groups. They are passionate about championing the work of the community and its volunteers. They are incredibly proud of their strong working relationship with Public Health, NHS, local businesses, and our funders. With this in mind they feel truly able to make a powerful book that represents how the community has responded to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Submissions are welcome from amateur and professional artists, poets, photographers, creative writers, crafters and song writers. Allow your creativity to record your experience, the ups and the downs, the feelings of isolation and let’s not forget the heart-warming stories, the acts of kindness and elements of lockdown we may not want to lose! This book aims to celebrate how we rose to an unprecedented challenge and showed that community spirit is alive and kicking.

The  book will be for sale to the public with the proceeds going towards supporting local charities or the community.

dva.org.uk/covid-19-book-project/

A number of alternative options are available if you are unable to shop for yourself.

If you are on the official shielding list, you can get access to a priority supermarket delivery slots offered by seven supermarkets. If you have already signed up for these supermarket deliveries they will continue beyond the end of July. If you have not already signed up you can still register as a vulnerable person to get coronavirus support before Friday 17 July 2020.

The NHS Volunteer Responders can pick up your shopping that you have paid for and deliver it to you. Tel: 0808 196 3646 between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week to register. When you call, mention that you received information about NHS volunteer responders in your food box.

Many food retailers are also selling their own set food boxes or can deliver prepared meals for you. Other commercially available options include telephone ordering, food box delivery, prepared meal delivery and other non-supermarket food delivery providers. You can check online or try calling local stores to see what is available.

DCC Community Response Unit can also help if you have no friends and family to call on for support.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/community-response-unit/emergency-food-supplies/emergency-food-supplies.aspx

Tell us about your experience of the last few extraordinary months, and what support you need – and win a £25 supermarket voucher!

Closing date 31 July 2020

>>> www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3D2020 

We want to hear community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises of all kinds and all sizes, from all parts of Derby City and Derbyshire. 

This includes established organisations (whether or not you have been able to provide services during the lockdown), as well as new informal mutual aid / neighbourhood groups; and faith organisations, parish councils and food banks responding to the crisis.

All completed surveys will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 x £25 supermarket vouchers!

We want to find out, capture and share:

• All the good work that you have been doing to make sure that people affected by COVID, especially the most vulnerable, have been supported.
• What you have learned and experienced.
• What the impact has been on your organisation.
• Crucially, we also want to know what support and resources you will need in future, so that we can make sure that you get this.

The survey should take about 20 minutes, and will ask questions about:

• Your organisation (what you do, where you work, who you support and your annual income).
• What you have been doing (if anything) to support people during COVID (including the kinds of support you have provided, the numbers of people you have helped and the number of volunteers who have been involved). 
• The impact of COVID on your organisation, including your income, staff (if any), volunteer numbers, levels of demand, needs and geographical differences.
• Your experience of COVID – what the challenges have been, what you have learned – and what support you will need going forward.

Click here to start the survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3D2020 

This survey is being carried out by the 3D (Third Sector Support for Derbyshire) network of local CVS, Volunteer Centres and other local voluntary sector support organisations working in partnership with public sector colleagues.

High Peak CVS are working in collaboration with our partners at The Bureau, New Mills and District Volunteer Centre and Connex Community Support to collate information locally and so we can support you and the local community together.

If you have any questions, or if would rather complete the survey on paper or as a Word document, or if you need someone to help you fill it in please email: 3derbyshire@gmail.com

If you have any particular queries related to the High Peak please contact us at: hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk  

Due to the current situation this Forum will be held online via Zoom.

The agenda includes:

Mental Health and Wellbeing during the pandemic, James Creaghan, Public Health Lead for Mental Health, Derbyshire County Council

State of the Sector (Voluntary and Community updates and feedback), Join us to reflect on the last 3 months impact on local groups and communities, plans to move forward and lessons learnt

Test and Trace, Jane Careless and Abid Mumtaz, Derbyshire County Council will update us on how test and trace is developing in Derbyshire

Question Time Panel, Q & A session with the morning’s speakers and some additional key panel members tbc. If you have a question you would like to ask about any of the agenda items please email these to info@dva.org.uk by Friday 17 July. The Question Time Panel will have sight of any questions submitted prior to the Forum, this is with the aim of making the Forum run efficiently.

If you would like to attend, please register through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/derbyshire-voluntary-action-health-social-care-voluntary-sector-forum-tickets-111798678858

Each person attending must be booked on separately via Eventbrite. The name/email used to book must be for the person attending. If you can no longer attend please cancel your place to allow others to book. The Zoom link to access the meeting will be sent to you before the Forum – when you receive this link please do not share it with anyone else.

If you need any further information contact info@dva.org.uk

www.ashbournect.org.uk/contact

Social distancing has become the norm for all of us. Keeping in touch through Zoom, telephone, email, and Snapchat are all good ways to communicate, but what says "Hello", "Welcome" and "Be happy" better than a banner. The Soroptimist dynamic S logo has been created by joint President Jo, and is a part of Buxton's colourful display.

Soroptimists everywhere send best wishes to people who are isolating, shielding and caring.

The changes include making some pavements wider by taking away a small number of parking bays, making some roads one way or closed to give more space for shoppers or offer a safe cycling and walking route, and putting up signs reminding people to keep their distance from others.

Towns that have now had changes made include:

• Ashbourne
• Bakewell
• Belper
• Buxton
• Chesterfield
• New Mills
• Ripley

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/we-make-changes-to-town-centres-across-derbyshire.aspx

Residents must book an appointment to visit their library if it is one of those set to reopen, and people are being urged not to turn up without having arranged their appointment first.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/county-libraries-to-roll-out-reopening-with-safety-a-priority.aspx

The service is delivered by Remploy and funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.

• Specialist advisers provide:
• Tailored work-focused mental health support for nine months
• Suitable coping strategies
• A support plan to keep them in, or return to work
• Ideas for workplace adjustments to help them fulfill their role
• Practical advice to support those with a mental health condition.

If you or your colleagues would like support, call us now on 0300 456 8114 or email a2wmhss@remploy.co.uk

www.remploy.co.uk/employers/mental-health-and-wellbeing/workplace-mental-health-support-service-employers

During these COVID19-affected times, there will be no closing date for applications.  They aim to get back to you with a decision within two weeks of receipt of your form. 

The maximum amount you can apply for is £1,000, but grants awarded are likely to be in the region of £500-£600.  Applications will be paused or closed if necessary.

Groups can only receive funds from this scheme once in any 12 month period – therefore if you have previously received a Derbyshire Voluntary Action Small Grant you have to wait a year before applying again.  

dva.org.uk/small-grants

Numbers using foodbanks have increased hugely and presenting reasons have changed.  People awaiting furlough payments from struggling employers, self-employed people and families awaiting school meal vouchers are among those now needing emergency food aid. The three foodbanks are gearing up to cope with more demand as people start to lose jobs when the furlough scheme is withdrawn.

Generosity across the High Peak from individuals, businesses and organisations given as food and money has kept the foodbanks open and able to support those in need. Volunteers from other organisations like Buxton Street by Street and Chapel en le Frith Covid 19 Mutual Aid have been helping to distribute much needed food parcels.

To use a foodbank in the High Peak, people generally need a referral. These are available from any kind of support, health or social worker, Citizens Advice etc. One self-referral is allowed but after that recipients of food parcels usually must be working with a service that will help resolve the underlying cause of emergency food need.

The three foodbanks referral numbers are:

High Peak Foodbank  @Zink  (Buxton, Chapel, Hope Valley, Hartington, Bakewell): 07811 684299

Helping Hands Foodbank (New Mills, Whaley Bridge, Furness Vale, Hayfield, Chinley and Buxworth): 07425 177999

Glossopdale Foodbank (Glossop, Hadfield, Gamesley, Tintwistle): refer to children’s centres in Glossop or Hadfield or The Pantry in Gamesley. 

As things are getting back to normal, foodbanks are ready to offer support to people so they no longer need emergency food. 

High Peak Foodbank is part of Zink. 

Advice @Zink will help people sort out problems related to benefits, housing, finance, furloughing etc; contact: julie@zink.org.uk.  

Employability @Zink can help people get work, training, education or go self-employed; contact: jane@zink.org.uk. 

Glossopdale foodbank’s Citizen’s Advice worker is on hand to help, contact: ghazala.darr@ddcab.org.uk   

At the very beginning of the pandemic, High Peak CVS put together a database of services and organisations that could offer support to those that needed it the most. This has been an essential tool for individuals and professionals to refer into and has been shared amongst the local community and our partners. As guidance changes and society slowly but surely tries to return to some form of normality, we recognise the importance of still being available for support for those that need it. Whether it’s continuing support that has developed during lockdown or new issues that arise during this recovery process, we wanted to ensure that if anyone needs support they know where to look.

So, our database is still available and can be accessed here: highpeakcvs.org.uk/directory.asp 

We will be working hard on continuing to update this with changes in services and new support that becomes available over the coming weeks and months. If your group or organisation is offering help to those during this period please do let us know and we can get you added to this directory. If your services have changed please do notify us. Most importantly, if you need some help or advice please do make use of the resources available or if you can’t find what you’re looking for get in touch and we can help.  

In addition to this, we have adapted our social media accounts to offer a new ‘Community Recovery’ group and thread to publicise the support that is out there across the district. Our original community response campaign was hugely successful and helped engage more people into the incredible work going on in the High Peak. Please do join these groups and share any information that you feel can help.

These can be accessed here:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/2878019722241277/?ref=bookmarks

Twitter – twitter.com/HPCVS/status/1274990820874244100

Once again, thank you to every individual, volunteer, group and organisation that has worked so hard to help us all through this pandemic. There are still going to be many challenges ahead but by working together we can all ensure that those that need support can get it. 

Take Care - James Bromley, Chief Executive at High Peak CVS

The High Peak Connect COVID-19 Support Grant is a small grant scheme aimed at supporting new groups that have responded to the current COVID-19 pandemic or existing groups that have been directly impacted by the Coronavirus.

The Health and Wellbeing Partnership in the High Peak is a core strategic group that comprises representatives from a wide range of organisations to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across the High Peak. A sub group of the Health and Wellbeing Partnership has been developed which is looking at ways to develop and encourage social connectedness across the High Peak. 

How much can you apply for?

Up to £500  

Who can apply?

Any voluntary/community groups or local people within the High Peak area who come together to support the health and wellbeing of their community during the pandemic are eligible to apply for funding.

For example, your group might be a neighbourhood watch, mutual aid, a social group, a self-help group or another type of community group that provides help and support.

We want to hear from people who’d like to make a difference to their community.  Whether you are a formal group with working rules or a group of neighbours that have got together to support your local community, please think about applying. Speak with HPCVS for advice and if the application is successful they can support you to deliver your project.      

Grants that support the following High Peak Connect focus areas will be prioritised but all applications will be considered:

 Supporting Expectant or New Families

 Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

 Supporting Children and Young People

We are aware of the restrictions and pressures COVID-19 has had on small groups and organisations and we want this grant to help where it’s needed. We are willing to consider supporting groups with CORE costs and operational expenditure where appropriate where evidence is provide that proves this will help the immediate and long term sustainability of the group.

What do you need to show on your application form?

 Information on what you will deliver with the grant money. This needs to be specific about what you plan to do and what you will spend the money on.

 Evidence of how the project meets the needs of people in your community. This can be as simple as having a list of people already waiting to get involved in the project.

 How you will know if your project has been successful. For example, what impact do you expect the project to have on people in your local community?

 How the project will contribute towards one or more of the High Peak Connect Priorities.

 How your project/group will continue to benefit local people into the future.

Monitoring and Evaluation

As a condition of funding all successful applicants will be expected to complete a short End of Project Report on the impact of their project.  This will be provided with the Decision Letter if you are successful and will provide guidance on the type of information we are looking for.  This report must be returned to High Peak CVS at the end of the funded project/activity and demonstrate that the funding was used for the purpose it was intended.  This information will allow High Peak Connect to assess the impact and overall effectiveness of projects for future funding.

Process

Completed application forms (with all supporting documentation) should be submitted to High Peak CVS as detailed in the application form. There is no deadline but the funding is restricted so will close when it has been fully allocated.

A small grant panel comprising of representatives from High Peak CVS, Public Health and another Partnership member will meet on a regular basis to make decisions on the applications.

If you are a formal constituted group or a group with working rules payment will be made to the successful applicants via cheque or BACS within 2 weeks of the panel’s meeting.  If you are not a formal constituted group or a group with working rules High Peak CVS will reimburse you for receipted expenditure or process invoices on your behalf.

On completion of the project, successful applicants will be required to submit their End of Project Report. The grant scheme will be administered by High Peak CVS.

Applications should be returned to:High Peak CVS via email to Donna Wren:
donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk

High Peak Connect COVID-19 Support Grant - Application Form May 2020

High Peak Connect COVID-19 Support Grant - Guidance Notes 2020

As many people across the county start to return to work, vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours could find themselves with limited or no support.

Residents who are on the shielded list and are in need of help because their circumstances have changed are being urged to register on the national list for supermarket food deliveries.

And residents are also being reminded that DCC Community Response Unit can also provide help to deliver food, prescriptions or even a friendly phone call to those living alone and feeling isolated.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/help-still-available-for-those-in-need.aspx

The East Midlands Charity Awards ceremony took place on Thursday 11 June 2020. The Winners and Highly Commended charities were announced online. All staff and Management Committee members at Deaf-initely Women are celebrating after they heard that they were finalists for two East Midlands Charity Awards: The Best Social and Digital Media award and Small Charity: Big Impact award.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk

They want to use this knowledge to advocate for groups and put in place support that will help help communities.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/COVIDCommunities

One of the areas that we at High Peak CVS are particularly proud of is our work in supporting community groups and organisations across the whole district. This ranges from helping a new group set up, developing a constitution and committee through to accessing funding and promoting their success. It is vital that we are able to offer this level of support to our members as it empowers groups to offer essential services and support to local people and communities.

We are delighted to welcome Rob Baker to the team as our new Development Worker (Groups) and we did a short Q&A to get to know him better and introduce him to you all:

What was it about the role of Development Worker (Groups) that attracted you to the position?

I believe that the best way to support community groups is to equip them with the tools to help themselves. The desire, need and passion for a community group, event or project is out there in abundance but the knowledge of how to put that idea into practice is not so easy and that’s why organisations such as High Peak CVS are so vital in offering the expertise, advice and guidance required to support new groups to form and existing groups to grow and thrive. The opportunity to be a part of that and help to tackle serious issues that affect communities in the High Peak is tremendously exciting. I passionately believe in communities working to help themselves, to deliver the essential services and facilities that they need and to build a sense of pride and achievement in what can be done when people work together.

What are you looking forward to the most?

Working with any of the fantastic voluntary groups across the High Peak will be incredibly rewarding but I am particularly excited to work with the smaller, community based groups that grow out of a single good idea or need and blossom into an essential part of the communities they serve.

Tell us something about you?

I am involved with several small community groups, through which I developed my interest in community activism and volunteering. I am the Secretary of the Friends of Conduit Street Playing fields, one of the organisers of Tintwistle, Hadfield and Padfield Litter Action and the elected High Peak Borough Councillor representing Tintwistle ward. As part of the friends group, I have spent the last few years working on a project to redevelop a piece of public land in Tintwistle Village creating a new children’s playground and social meeting space. We have installed new play equipment and picnic benches and organise regular events for the community.​

Rob will be getting in touch with all our members over the coming weeks and months to introduce himself and understand more about your group and how we can support you. In the meantime, if you have any queries or feel you would benefit from some help and advice please do get in touch directly with Rob on: rob@highpeakcvs.org.uk

The Community Volunteer team has been on hand to help with tasks including shopping, prescription collections, transport to medical appointments, telephone companionship and pet walking, over the last three months. 

Dedicated volunteers have also collected personal protective equipment, kindly donated by local individuals and businesses, for the hospice’s nurses and healthcare assistants to continue providing palliative and end of life care safely. 

The Community Volunteer programme provides support and companionship to Blythe House patients, who are affected by life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neurological conditions like motor neurone disease. 

Following the lockdown announcement in March, the team offered to help anyone across the local community, who needed extra support during the unprecedented circumstances. 

Volunteers helped to spread the word about the service by giving their time, in-line with Government exercise restrictions, to post over 5,000 Here to Help leaflets in more than 300 residential streets and 65 essential shops.   

Vicci Wild and Julie Forrest have taken the huge task of coordinating the volunteer efforts across the High Peak, including in Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chinley, Combs, Dove Holes, Furness Vale, Hayfield, Longnor, New Mills, Quarnford, Tunstead Milton and Whaley Bridge. 

Read more about the hospice’s services during the coronavirus pandemic: blythehousehospice.org.uk/keeping-you-safe-information-on-coronavirus/  

Find out more about the Community Volunteer team, including how to volunteer: blythehousehospice.org.uk/community-volunteer-programme/

• The Best Social and Digital Media award
• Small Charity: Big Impact award

Deaf-initely Women is a local charity for all deaf females including BSL users, deafblind and hard of hearing women. The charity is run by deaf women and delivers services to their peers across Derby and Derbyshire through provision of accessible events, workshops and classes.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk

This programme will be open to anyone aged 18-30, not in education, employment or training, and looking to learn new skills in self-employment.

Programme:     22 & 23 June 2020 9.30am-4.30pm
Location:           Log in from smart phone, tablet device or computer.

If you have someone that might benefit from this FREE course, contact  0800 842 842, or the local team on 07919 221 443.

This qualification aims to develop learners understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals (adults and children) with autism - covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives.

It’s useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:

• healthcare
• social care
• leisure
• entertainment
• education and training
• nursing

The course may also be of interest to parents and carers of young people with autism.

When: Mondays 6:30 - 9pm every fortnight
Start date: 14 September 2020
Course length: 24 weeks
Cost: contact the centre for more information

This course may be FREE is you are employed and earn under £17,004.00 per year. Fee remissions are also available for people on certain benefits. Please contact the centre to discuss your circumstances.

Email New Mills Adult Education Centre newmills.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk

People across the High Peak and surrounding communities are invited to commemorate the memory of a loved one by helping to raise funds for Blythe House Hospicecare, hosting its Sunflower Memories appeal throughout this month, where supporters can dedicate a flower in memory of someone special, and make a donation to support care and services. 

Usually the special event every June sees the hospice garden in Chapel-en-le-Frith come alive in a blaze of bright yellow and orange sunflowers, but this year, due to the ongoing situation, donors will receive a personalised sunflower plaque, to plant in their own home or garden. 

There are plans to re-create the hospice’s field of sunflowers virtually; and people are invited to send a photo of their planted plaque, so that the Blythe House fundraising team can share tributes and reminiscences on social media. 

Katie Holt, Supporter Engagement Officer, explains: 'The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of us, but at Blythe House, our nurses and healthcare assistants are continuing to provide end of life care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Our hospice team is also on hand to give telephone support, counselling and guidance, to patients, families and carers throughout the ongoing situation. 

'We are very proud to be supporting hundreds of members of our local community who are elderly, lonely or isolated; helping with shopping, medication deliveries, transport to hospital for chemotherapy or other treatments, and walking pets.' 

blythehousehospice.org.uk/support-us/sunflower-memories-appeal/

Charities and social enterprises are playing a vital role up and down the country, meeting the needs of vulnerable people affected by the current crisis. At the same time many have been experiencing significant challenges as they have had to close shops and other revenue-generating services, and cancel fundraising activities. 

To ensure that our charities and social enterprises can continue to step up to respond to the crisis, and keep their doors open to those most in need, the government has made available an unprecedented package of support, including £750m targeted specifically at these sectors. 

The £200m Coronavirus Community Support Fund forms a central part of this package, and is being administered through the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF). Charities and Social Enterprises in England can submit applications through the NLCF website (www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk). 

The Fund has two key objectives:
1. To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the Covid-19 crisis, through the work of civil society organisations.​
2. To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by Covid-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services. 

Grants will allow organisations to meet service costs, where they are experiencing increased demand and/or short term income disruption. Grants will also allow organisations to refocus services to address more immediate beneficiary needs in light of Covid-19.

Other Funding

The following funds are also currently open for organisations to apply to:
● The £3.45m  Covid-19 Food Charity Grant Scheme to provide  immediate support to keep food charities and front-line food aid charities open and supporting the vulnerable, due to the economic impacts of Covid-19, with a continual supply of food otherwise not accessed through usual routes.
● A £10m  Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Fund  COVID-19  emergency support fund to support domestic abuse safe accommodation services who provide beds and offer the critical help victims and their children need.
● The £6m  Covid-19 Impact Programme  to ensure that people from Armed Forces communities can keep accessing important services, where resources for these services have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
● The £5m  Loneliness Covid-19 Grant Fund National organisations  working to tackle loneliness and build social connections are invited to apply for a share of £5 million of funding, which the government is investing to help them to continue and adapt their critical work.
● The £6m  Covid-19 Homelessness Response Fund to provide  emergency funding to homelessness charities directly affected by the Coronavirus. 

The Government also matched the £35m raised by the BBC’s Big Night In, with the first £20m of this match funding going to the National Emergency Trust, to distribute through local community foundations, and the remainder to support the work of Children in Need and Comic Relief.  Details on how it is being distributed and how to apply can be found on each organisation’s website:
● www.ukcommunityfoundations.org/our-network
● www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/apply/
● www.comicrelief.com/the-big-night-in-how-you-are-helping

High Peak Borough Councillors Kath and Shannon-Kate Thomson for Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale have announced that they will be using their Initiative Fund to support the work of High Peak CVS and in turn help those groups in the local area during these difficult times. 

Councillor Kath Thomson said: 

"From listening to people in the village and hearing stories In the news about voluntary workers and food banks having to beg for donations and government funding, we asked ourselves what we could do to help the community via the voluntary sector. We approached High Peak CVS for advice on how the community voluntary sector could be helped best in our ward and, after talking to James we concluded that the money was best going to the CVS as they have a more in depth understanding of the best ways to use the funding to maximise the help given.”

Councillor Shannon-Kate Thomson added: 

"Setting up these organisations can be difficult at the best of times, but in a crisis like this we need to help the voluntary sector more than ever as we rely on volunteers to help the community get through challenging times. 

High Peak CVS are key in working and supporting various groups such as Food Banks and those dealing with Mental Health issues which we are incredibly passionate about. We are fully aware that many people are negatively affected financially due to COVID-19 and more people are looking to food banks to feed their families. In addition, mental health support groups that people can go to if they're struggling to cope - both those with existing mental health issues and  those who have had their mental health detrimentally impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. There is no doubt the current pandemic has caused a lot of anxiety and distress among both of the above groups of people and if they can get support then we'd love to help”. 

Both Councillors have allocated £250 each to the work of High Peak CVS, who are based in Whaley Bridge, and this will be used to engage and support local groups over the coming weeks and months.  

James Bromley, CEO at High Peak CVS said: 

"The current COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges to the people, groups and organisations across the High Peak and the last few weeks have shown how the community has come together to support those that need it the most. High Peak CVS is established to support these groups but we face the same financial challenges and donations like this make a huge difference to enable us to continue supporting the groups that so many people rely on. On behalf of High Peak CVS I’d like to say a huge thank you to Councillors Shannon-Kate and Kath Thomson for this contribution and we will work hard to continue supporting groups in Whaley Bridge, Furness Vale and beyond”. 

The two local Councillors concluded by saying: 

"We feel helping these voluntary groups is a no brainer - especially during the COVID-19 crisis. We would like to thank all the voluntary sector and its staff. They have worked hard to aid our community in spite of funding cuts. Without voluntary workers, we'd struggle to run a lot of services that some families so desperately need”.

If you are part of a local group within Whaley Bridge or Furness Vale and you would like to talk to High Peak CVS about the work we do and how we can support you please do get in touch.

Councillor Kath Thomson and Councillor Shannon-Kate Thomson

Some individuals have been helping elderly, sick or vulnerable people, by doing errands.  Many have contributed, sewn and provided aprons and fabric facemasks. 40 of these have been donated to the local Scrum Hub charity, who will distribute them to local carers who need them desperately.

Joint President Sue and her husband have been growing and selling vegetable plants to local people in Tideswell.  So far they have donated £90 to Tideswell First Responders, £30 to Chesterfield Hospital (Calow), £60 to Tideswell Surgery and have £70 to donate to Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital shortly.

In all these efforts the Soroptimists have abided by the distancing guidelines, but still been able to help others.

Offering 5 different non-PPE products. Items are made of 100% recycled material - mostly cotton, with some elastic. You can reuse all products by washing at home at 60 degrees at the end of a shift and they’re ready to go again. 

All products are donated to you free of charge with free delivery of the items either via a team of drivers, or by bicycle.

• Laundry  bags– these are really convenient and have proved really popular, allowing for easy separation of work clothes from your clean ones at the end of a shift and clothes can freely tumble inside. 
• Face masks – comfortable, breathable cotton for sessional use.
• Scrub hats – cool cotton for comfort and style.
• Mask extenders and headbands – help take the pressure of elasticated masks off the ears. 
• Aprons – useful for care home residents to enable them to carry on participating in their activities, as well as kitchen staff to maintain hygiene.

The group are keen to reach as many in our community as possible so would love you to get in touch if  you think their items could be of any benefit to you.  This project is time-limited and as there is limited stock they can't necessarily respond to all requests. Therefore please get in touch as soon as possible. 

Just email us on: highpeakscrubhub@gmail.com 

To make a donation www.gofundme.com/f/high-peak-scrub-hub

As we cannot get together to run a funding workshop in person just yet, Sue Heyes, fund officer for the Severn Trent Community Fund, is offering a virtual workshop which will take you through the Community Fund, what it will support and how to apply.

The workshop will be from 10am on Wednesday 17 June and you will need a laptop or tablet and access to WiFi. To book a place and receive the details of how to log into the session please email Sue at sue.heyes@severntrent.co.uk or phone 07814803337.

Each session will be limited to 25 people so depending on demand Sue may need to add another date.  Once you have booked your place you will be sent all the details you need to access the session.

First check that you are within the Severn Trent area by using the postcode checker on their website  www.stwater.co.uk

A leaflet filled with advice and guidance about palliative and end of life care is being distributed across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales to support primary care staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Janet Dunphy, from Blythe House Hospicecare in Chapel-en-le-Frith, has drafted the document to offer advice and support to local colleagues, who may be experiencing more conversations about death and dying due to the current situation. 

Janet, who has over 35 years of experience as an end of life care specialist, said: 'Originally I devised the leaflet with care home staff in mind, but having written it, I hope it will be beneficial to colleagues across the healthcare sector during the current times. 

'I just wanted to share some useful phrases that I have learnt over the years of working with dying people and their families. The leaflet has advice on having difficult conversations and answering tricky questions on subjects including what to expect when someone is dying, as well as medication and treatment issues. There is also some mental health and well-being guidance, which could not be more important now. I sincerely hope local healthcare professionals have and will find the leaflet helpful.'

blythehousehospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Thinking-of-you-booklet-for-care-homes.pub_.pdf

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Relate Derby (www.relatederby.org.uk) are delivering all counselling services remotely via webcam and telephone.   Contact them on 01332 349177 or 07741193484  email info@relatederby.org.uk

Support for children and young people’s (age 5-18) emotional health and wellbeing.

If you know a child or young person who is experiencing depression, low mood, stress, panic or anxiety, or need wider emotional support due to the impact of the Covid -19 pandemic then please refer them to Relate Derby. Specially qualified counsellors are ready to assist. This is a free service, currently with no waiting list, so people can get access to a qualified counsellor straight away.

Counselling for people affected by Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Relate Derby has a special project called ‘Living Well with Autism’ (LWA) which supports people with ASC who are wanting to explore their own relationships and people who have a family member with ASC. This service  is free to people who are living in Derbyshire. For more information  please  visit  the dedicated website  www.livingwellwithautism.org.uk

Free Telephone Helpline (0808 178 9363)

This has been extended and is now running on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am -1pm.  Thanks to Foundation Derbyshire for their financial support. The helpline gives people the opportunity to speak directly to an experienced Relate trained counsellor without having to make an appointment.  Calls are free from landlines and most mobiles. If you are not sure whether or not you will be charged, check with your mobile provider to confirm that 0808 calls are free before calling.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes in the way we live and the pressure we are under – isolation, job risk, financial strain and bereavement are amongst just a few issues that people are dealing with on a daily basis.

Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity to not only raise awareness of the risks associated with mental health problems but to also celebrate the incredible work that is going on across the district in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in Derbyshire. High Peak CVS work daily with amazing volunteers and organisations that work tirelessly to help their local community and we want to take this opportunity to say thank you to every single one of you. Between Monday 18 May and Sunday 24 May 2020 we would like to hear from you about the work you and/or your organisation are doing to support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of our community.

The theme this year is around Kindness and we know there is plenty of this going around the streets and community of High Peak  

If you are on Facebook or Twitter please share with us your story and service that we can celebrate by using the hashtag #HighPeakKindness and tagging in High Peak CVS so we can share this with the world!  If you are not on social media please do send us your stories to hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk

If you or someone you know is struggling at the moment please do have a look at our database which has a number of local services available that can help and are ready to hear from you – highpeakcvs.org.uk/directory.asp

Mind – the Mental Health Charity also offers some fantastic sources of information, guidance and support and can be accessed here: www.mind.org.uk

Finally, on behalf of everyone at High Peak CVS, thank you again for all your hard work and dedication in an incredibly difficult time.

Level 2 – Certificate in Counselling

This course is designed for those who want to learn counselling skills to help and support others in a voluntary or employed capacity, providing skills for a variety of roles. This course will be a useful progression route for those interested in furthering their study or widening their role. To ensure that learners get the most from the course and can achieve the qualification, there is an induction. 

Level 3 - Diploma in Counselling

This course is designed for those seeking to enhance their functional role through counselling skills. Learners will gain an understanding of a range of skills and examine schools of thought/theoretical models. This course is a useful progression route to Level 4 counselling, and for those interested in furthering their study or work role. In order to enrol on this course, you will need to hold a GCSE or equivalent in English.  To ensure you get the most from this course and can achieve the qualification, there will be an induction.

To book your place on the information session email: 
glossop.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk 
or telephone Glossop centre on 01629 535895 and leave a message. 

Applications to the Hardship Fund will be by referral and individuals will need to meet the criteria  to qualify. 

The fund will provide regular food parcels and assistance with some critical household expenses. People will also be able to access information on other support available to them relative to their specific needs.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/rural-hardship-fund

Rethink Mental Illness are the lead provider of Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support service and their focus in challenging times is the safety of everyone, while they recognise the impact the situation may be having on people’s mental health.

They are now providing an Emotional Support Helpline, using a single point of access contact centre. This Helpline is for anyone feeling they need emotional support. This might be due to ongoing support needs, worries about the current situation, feelings of anxiety or loneliness – or any other reason. The Helpline will run during normal office hours 9am to 7pm but will be monitored and times changed to meet growing need.

Rethink and partners continue to support their existing client group, through telephone and digital contact.

www.rethink.org

High Peak people affected by life-limiting illness are set to benefit from a virtual fundraising quiz hosted by the borough’s MP. Robert Largan MP is set to host a general knowledge quiz on Friday 5 June, to raise money for Blythe House Hospicecare. 

A suggested minimum donation of £5 per household will ensure that the hospice can continue to provide free services to local people who are affected by life-limiting illnesses including cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and motor neurone disease. 

Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 situation, hospice nurses and healthcare assistants continue to deliver palliative and end of life care to patients and families across the local community. The hospice team is also delivering counselling, advice and support over the phone. 

Robert said: ‘Blythe House do amazing work and I’m really pleased to be able to help support them during this difficult time when a lot of traditional fundraising efforts are not possible. I look forward to testing the people of High Peak on their pub quiz skills!’ 

Alistair Rogerson, Business Development Manager at Blythe House Hospicecare, added: ‘We are very grateful to Robert for giving his time for free and offering to host this quiz in aid of the hospice. If 50 households take part, donating just £5 each, the money raised will pay for 15 hours of Hospice at Home care for a local patient who wishes to die in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by their loved ones.’  

The quiz winner will receive a hamper of gifts including biscuits, activities and a House of Commons bottle of whisky donated by Robert. 

Registrations are limited so to avoid disappointment, find out more and sign up online now blythehousehospice.org.uk/event/quiz-night-with-robert-largan-mp/

Download:

Banks during Covid-19

Paying Utility Bills during Covid-19

Shopping Advice for Individuals during Covid-19

Shopping Advice for Volunteers during Covid-19

What is on offer

• Telephone/online support for householders and case workers
• Supported e-learning for frontline staff

They can help you with

• Warm Home Discount and Priority Service Register information
• Support with gas and electricity accounts including fuel debt
• Switching suppliers
• Energy efficiency 
• Trust fund applications
• Water rates
• Benefits advice and income maximisation
• Information for frontline workers on current advice agency and fuel supplier support for customers in relation to Covid-19

www.nea.org.uk

Or email donna.senghore@nea.org.uk or call  0800 304 7159

Whilst working remotely, their team will be supporting 143 beneficiary families.

www.reubensretreat.org

Download the Small Grant application form and guidance notes

During these COVID19-affected times, there will be no closing date for applications.  Derbyshire Voluntary Action will aim to get back to you with a decision within two weeks of receipt of your form.  The maximum amount you can apply for is £1,000, but grants awarded are likely to be in the region of £500-£600.  Derbyshire Voluntary Action will pause or close applications if necessary.

Be aware that groups can only receive funds from this scheme once in any 12 month period - therefore if you have previously received a Derbyshire Voluntary Action Small Grant you have to wait a year before applying again.  Contact them if you are unsure when you last received a Small Grant.

If you are applying for the first time and new to Derbyshire Voluntary Action complete the membership and database forms at:

www.ndva.org.uk/learn-more-about-us/funding

Support for those self isolating:
volunteering.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/nhs-volunteer-responders-portal/isolating

Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills:
theskillstoolkit.campaign.gov.uk

Derbyshire County Council - Doing more for those in danger of domestic abuse:
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/doing-more-for-those-in-danger-of-domestic-abuse.aspx

Free distraction pack from Derventio Housing:
derventiohousing.com/about-us/news/free-distraction-pack-with-tips-and-ideas-for-lockdown/

There are two schemes:

• Emergency Loan Scheme – aims to support affiliated cricket clubs by providing funding to assist clubs to cover any shortfall in essential day to day running and maintenance costs.  Awards are up to £5,000 for clubs with a junior section and up to £3,000 for clubs with an adult section only.
• Return to Cricket Grant Scheme – aims to provide cricket clubs and leagues with assistance in exceptional circumstances

Applications can be generated from Clubs that are prevented from taking out an Emergency Loan by their own constitution or articles, Cricket leagues (open age or junior), and Clubs that have an annual turnover of less that £15,000

www.ecb.co.uk/be-involved/club-support/club-funding/emergency-support-programmes

For the current round customers can nominate an established charity or group which is either:

• Providing support to those that been affected by coronavirus
• Struggling to maintain their usual services due to coronavirus

Nominations close on Tuesday 12 May 2020.

www.onefamily.com/your-foundation/community-grants/

The Alpkit Foundation supports projects that champion education, participation, environment, diversity and health.  The Foundation are currently prioritising their funds to support projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by Covid 19.

Eligible projects include:

• Help to elderly or vulnerable people
• Minimising the impact of self isolation
• Supporting food banks
• Supporting those who are homeless or in temporary accommodation
• Bringing adventure indoors

alpkit.com/pages/foundation#apply

You can get engaged with some Mindfulness sessions, learn new skills at Mental Health Training, get creative at Art Workshops or join one of the wellbeing groups where you can talk and discuss different topics with other people.  The groups are open to everyone and free to attend.

firststepsed.co.uk

Mindfulness Monday with Clair 9:00  us02web.zoom.us/j/84718082662

Art Workshop Monday 11:00  us02web.zoom.us/j/83462854711

EDISS Group Tue 18:00  us02web.zoom.us/j/89641868542

Live Stream Mindfulness session with Clair Tuesday 19:00 - live on Facebook + Instagram

Feeling Good Wednesday - email samr@firststepsed.co.uk to receive registration form and a link

Mental Health Training Thu 15:00  us02web.zoom.us/j/872366597

Yoga -  email lisa@firststepsed.co.uk to receive the link

AA Group- link available after attending an initial assessment

Friday Art Workshop 11:00  us02web.zoom.us/j/86911694649

Stress Free Friday 14:00  us02web.zoom.us/j/87526087606

Saturday group - email rose@firststepsed.co.uk and you will get a link then