News & Developments

High Peak Nightstop is appealing to all its friends, supporters and service users to vote online to help them receive a £25,000 Community Award from the Freemasons.

As part of Freemasonry’s 300th anniversary celebrations, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is distributing three million pounds to 300 charities across the country, and High Peak Nightstop is one of those selected.

Each of the nominated charities will receive a grant, but the public vote will determine how much they receive, ranging from £4,000 to £25,000. Those who want to vote should visit the MCF website www.mcf.org.uk/vote select the Derbyshire page and vote for the charity of their choice. The voting period is from Monday 12 June until Monday 31 July.

mcf.org.uk/vote

Inviting the people of Glossop and surrounding areas to share ideas about how we can help the people of Glossop with their mental health.

10.0am Registration and Welcome.  Coffee/ tea.
10.05am  An Introduction to Diabetes
11.10am  Diagnostic Dogs
12 noon Discussion
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm  Wellbeing, Volunteering, Caring
2.0pm   Mental Health In Diabetes
3.0pm Coffee/tea
3.15pm Genetics of Diabetes
4.0pm Plenary session and overview
4.20pm Presentation of certificates
4.30pm Close

If you require any further information, phone 10298 871644 between 9am and 6pm or email sooby@rocketmail.com

This is funding from Derbyshire County Council Public Health.

There are two opportunities to apply: in July and November 2017. 

First deadline is July 14 2017

Who can apply to this fund?

Small to medium organisations with an annual turnover of £50,000 or less.

You can apply for a maximum of £2,000 for any voluntary and community project that addresses the ‘5 ways to wellbeing’; particularly for people with a higher risk of experiencing mental health and wellbeing problems.

For further information or to get your application form email jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk or telephone 01663 735350

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2017/june/news_items/driver_training_for_older_motorists.asp

Volunteers are needed to sit on a grant panel and make decisions about applications to the SWP Community Grants Scheme.

www.southwestpeak.co.uk/how-to-get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering/ 

Goods range from cleaning products, toiletries, clothes, toys and a range of other items that can be used to:

• Give to people you support 
• Clean and maintain facilities
• Fill goody bags for events

Items are all new and good quality but may be short dated, have slight defects in the packaging or branding.  Charities register online, for free, and order products via an online catalogue. 

Although not a traditional funder, In Kind Direct helps charities to save money on everyday essential items. Charities can then use the money they save for other more important projects/outgoings.

Charities pay a small handling charge for the service. This helps contribute towards the costs of running a warehouse, staff, packaging and delivery. There is no extra charge for delivery. Registration is free!

www.inkinddirect.org

Organisations interested can apply for a grant (up to a maximum of £40,000) to deliver substance misuse recovery outcomes in Derbyshire (usually aimed at people who are exiting drug and alcohol treatment services).

They will  have 4 weeks to complete the application form in full and return it - the deadline will be Friday 30 June 2017 at midday.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/

Sight Support Derbyshire (formerly Derbyshire Action for Blind) is a charity, dedicated to giving advice and support to people in Derbyshire, who suffer from sight loss. They offer Low Vision Aids, Home Support Aids and a Rehabilitation Service.

They work alongside other partner organisations such as, The Royal National Institute for the Blind, Library Services, Talking Books and Newspapers, The Macula Society and many others.

They invite partner organisations to have a table at the event, so that they can meet visually impaired people and their families.  The aim is to give people as much information, help and advice in one place.

For more information contact 01332 292262.

Everyone who is affected by dementia is invited from 2 - 4pm every other Wednesday at the Community Centre, Lower Lane, Chinley.  June 7  and 21, July 5 and 19 - further dates to follow.

Contact Victoria on 0779 454 5195  vic_kayee@hotmail.co.uk