News & Developments

The first deadline is 30 June 2018, so groups hoping to get funding for schemes in the school summer holidays are advised to apply before that date.

More information and application pack can be found at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/new-grants-scheme-for-community-groups-goes-live.aspx

Nigel Caldwell General Manager of High Peak CVS wants to bring everyone up to date with the position regarding the proposed merger discussions that have been taking place between High Peak CVS and the Bureau over the past few months.

The two charities have, as you will be aware, been considering merger. However, after a number of meetings and in-depth discussions we have jointly concluded that alternative options for cooperation, short of full merger, are in the better interests of both organisations and the communities they support.  

High Peak CVS remains committed to providing high quality support to the voluntary and community sector in High Peak now and in the future. We are continuing to review the most effective way of delivering that support and will be mindful of the needs of the sector in these more challenging times.

The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation support four main categories:

• Jewish Life and Learning
• Performing Arts (excluding music)
• Music
• Medical Research Travel Grant

www.wingatefoundation.org.uk/

The Foundation supports projects working under the general headings of; Community Support; Arts, Heritage and Education; Disability and Healthcare. The Foundation offers the following levels of support:

Small Grants: of between £1,000 and £6,000.
Standard Grants: of between £6,001 and £12,000.
Large Grants: of between £10,000 and £45,000 for capital projects only.

trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/grants/

The Music in the Community grants programme is administered by Music for All, which is the charity of the UK musical instrument industry, and is also supported by the NAMM Foundation in the US and endorsed by a number of musical celebrities.  Grants are typically around £2,500.

The grants programme is intended to act as a helping hand to projects and initiatives across the UK that seek to bring music to their community. The funding is aimed at groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in developing truly sustainable music programmes.

Funding is available for musical instrument costs, using music to break down barriers, providing a variety of educational opportunities as well as helping to find ways to integrate many diverse and minority groups positively into society.

www.musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/

To celebrate its anniversary and the vital role of volunteers and community charities, the Foundation has created an additional fund that is aimed at small charities and community organisations across the UK. The Foundation is offering grants to provide new or improve existing community facilities.

The Foundation, one of the UK’s largest charitable institutions, is warning that small community organisations, which provide many vital services in local areas, are at risk if they do not receive more support.

The Weston Anniversary Fund will provide capital grants of between £30,000 and £150,000 to UK registered charities, CIOs, places of worship and state schools to support capital projects that make a difference to local communities across the UK. Applicants must have a total income of less than £3 million and the total project cost must not exceed £300,000. Grants will need to be spent and projects fully completed by the end of 2020.

anniversary.garfieldweston.org/weston-anniversary-fund/about-the-fund/

Organisations interested in applying for a grant (up to a maximum of £40,000) to deliver substance misuse recovery outcomes in Derbyshire can do so via the Funding and Grants section of the Derbyshire County Council website  www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/funding-and-grants.aspx

On the following dates at the Glossop Adult Education Centre.  

Friday 3 August 9.30am – 12noon
Friday 10 August 9.30am – 12noon 
Friday 31 August 9.30am – 12noon (this date tbc)
Friday 7 September 9.30am – 12noon 
Friday 14 September 9.30am – 11.30am 
Friday 21 September – reserve date if session on 31st does not go ahead

The course is free and gives learners helpful techniques, skills and strategies when they are losing their hearing, in a supportive and friendly group, with others who are experiencing similar issues.  It is open to absolute beginners in lip reading or more experienced/confident learners.

Find out what advice and support is available for older people in Derbyshire:

• Leaflets and resources
• Free refreshments
• Signposting and information

It is hoped to be able to speak to members of the public and provide lots of information around the variety of support and initiatives available for older people to access in Derbyshire. We are focussing on all safeguarding issues that may affect older people but in particular financial abuse as it is also Scams Awareness Month in June.  Staff supporting the event will be wearing something purple as this is the colour theme chosen by the Charity ‘Action for Elder Abuse’ as it reflects royalty; how elderly people should be treated.

• Learn how to bring a garden back to life when the weeds have taken over! 
• Learn how to spot which plants are weeds and get rid of them, dig over a bed, make choices about what crops to plant, and to make slate signage. 
• A trip is planned to an established community garden or garden centre 
• The course finishes with a pizza-making party using the fantastic clay outdoor Pizza oven

The course is free to anyone who is experiencing emotional difficulties, psychological issues or mental health issues or who is socially isolated as part of DCC’s Bright Side programme.  Adult Education are planning to run accredited gardening qualifications from their Adult Education site in future, so Bright Side learners could gain the confidence and be able to progress to a hobby or future career 

For more information contact Rachel Harman (Rachel.harman@derbyshire.gov.uk)