Community groups can apply to be part of a new scheme to map out a more prosperous economic future. The CED is about local people coming together to make a difference, and offers an excellent package of support including grant funding.

Whether it's working on a strategy to promote local spending, exploring the possibility of developing a rural broadband co-operative, or working with key organisations to promote community-led housing, the CED programme wants passionate people who are committed to working together on a local economic strategy that can deliver real local benefits.

The CED programme will assist 50 communities to develop their own economic action plan. The package of support includes a dedicated adviser, six days of specialist support, and grant funding of up to £5,000. Full information on the CED support package can be found at mycommunity.org.uk/programme/community-economic-development/

Bids of up to £40,000 are invited. Funding will be limited to three projects - one project per policing area to achieve geographical coverage.

Examples of such projects could be facilities such as an outdoor gym, play equipment, seating or a community classroom. 

All applications must provide clear evidence of need for the project together with evidence of support for the project from the local community. Applications must also provide examples of proposed community involvement in the delivery or maintenance of the project.

Applications should be emailed to cpgrants@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk by 12 noon on 1 May 2015. 

Application Form

Maritime - hints of salty water, which shows their roots as they evolved from the Royal Navy Auxiliary Service.  Today however the water can be very fresh and sometime not even permanent. They have a number of inland Units

Volunteer - From the very top to the newest recruit - each one is a volunteer.

Service - the strap line says it all "We Change Lives by Training People in Maritime Skills and We Support Communities in and around All UK Waters and Waterways."

As MVS open more Units within the inland waterways they are asking community volunteers groups if there is a use for the MVS locally? Could they assist the community in time of flooding as an example?

If you would like to know more about MVS visit their website www.mvs.org.uk

This year instead of speakers there will be a Conversation Tent, where you will be able to book a slot and share your message with small groups of people.

The fundraising event, New Mills Under the Hammer, a promises auction, will take place on Saturday 25 April at the Beehive, Albion Road, New Mills. 

The volunteers will provide an administrative service for the Prevention & Inclusion department and duties will include providing a key point of contact between schools, Community Safety officers and the administration team.

The main responsibilities will include the planning and recording of the Derbyshire Community Safety Officer School visits. Booking school visits for our Community Safety Officers, Contacting schools to make appointments, Planning the most efficient routes and timings for our Community Safety Officers, Recording appointments on our DFRS electronic systems.

For more information please contact Helen Marriott Volunteer Coordinator on 01332771221 Ext 7928 Monday to Wednesday or visit www.derbys-fire.gov.uk

The Fund has 3 Key Strands

1. Improving people’s understanding of crime, alcohol, drug and solvent abuse. Addressing these social problems through educating communities and offering projects reducing the risks. The panel will prioritise projects targeting children and young people affected by these issues or at risk.

2. Projects that help create safer communities and help prevent crimes in neighbourhoods. There will be a particular focus on supporting young people to keep safe and providing solutions to anti-social behaviour.

3. Consideration will also be given to projects and organisations, which the High Sheriff Fund panel, at their discretion, believes to be worthwhile.

The maximum grant is currently £1,000.

www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/the-derbyshire-high-sheriff-fund/

The Fund makes one grant of around £500-£1000 every year, selected from the hundreds of applications received from across Derbyshire.

There are no closing dates for the fund, the decision is made by the grants committee meeting once every 12 weeks. All groups are encouraged to speak to Foundation Derbyshire before applying.

www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/hazel-ken-greig-fund/

They want to know what you think about their performance and explore any suggestions you may have that could support them in achieving their goals.

The results of the questionnaire will help them to identify what they are doing well and not so well, and will be used to influence the way that they work in the future.

www.surveymonkey.com/s/H6KBHLY

Closing date 31 March.

Lots of stands, goody bags, advice, freebies and more…

Free lunch and  refreshments available during the day. 10am – 3pm at Bradbury Community House, 10 Market Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8AR.

For more information, please contact Healthwatch Derbyshire on 01773 880786 or email enquiries@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk

The online survey can be accessed through the link below and should take no more than five minutes to complete:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/DerbyshirePCCvictimservicessurvey

The survey is anonymous and confidential. Your views will not be attributed to you in any reports produced on the basis of this research. The survey will close on Thursday 2 April.

If you have any questions about the survey please contact Jono Taylor by telephone: 020 7330 9170 or by email jonotaylor@cordisbright.co.uk.

Community Survey

In order to reach as many people as possible the Police and Crime Commissioner are keen for voluntary groups to conduct surveys within their community. Participants would be involved in collecting the views of family and friends and would receive £2 for every questionnaire that they complete. If this is something that you would be interested in getting involved with please contact Jono Taylor by telephone: 020 7330 9170 or by email jonotaylor@cordisbright.co.uk.