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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/