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We are looking for volunteers to help with this project. Training and support will be given - you don't need any previous knowledge, just a desire to help people and a little experience of using the internet.

If you are interested in helping with this project, please get in touch with Esther Jones via esther@highpeakcvs.org.uk or 01663 736 429

Nearly four-fifths of households have used at least one charitable service in the last 12 months, half in the last month, and over ninety per cent of households at some time in the past.

www.ippr.org/publications/charity-street-the-value-of-charity-to-british-households

www.socialenterprise.org.uk/social-economy-alliance

Throughout the campaign, Localgiving will match one-time donations pound-for-pound up to £10, and monthly donations up to £10 per month for 6 months. All groups with active Localgiving.com memberships are eligible to receive match funding, and the campaign will run across the whole of the UK.

localgiving.com/gyt/about

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

Grants range from £200 to £3,000.  Funding is for one-off grants, but two-year funding can be considered in exceptional cases.

Contact: Head of Democratic Services, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Tel: 01629 761302, email: grants@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Awards are available for amounts from £300 to £10,000 and the total project cost should not exceed £50,000.

Contact: Funding Enquiries, Sport England, Tel: 08458 508 508, email: info@sportengland.org

Open for Applications tp maximum value of £10,000 and minimum value of £1,000

Contact: Grants Team, Derbyshire Community Foundation, Tel: 01773 514850, email: info@derbyshirecommunityfoundation.co.uk

You must have a proven track record of working with people who are unemployed and / or with health conditions, evidence of CPD and PTLLS or equivalent minimum. You must also be prepared to travel. 

Please send your CV with a brief covering letter including your day rate to Serena Bradshaw serenabradshaw@goddardconsultants.com

Following the success of the ‘Derbyshire Young Adventurer of the Year’ Awards, won last year by 16 year old Peak District cyclist Tom Craig, this year the awards are open up to applicants from anywhere in Britain.

The winner of the new, nationwide ‘University of Derby Young Adventurer of The Year’ competition will be announced at an awards ceremony at Oaklands Manor Outdoor Leadership Centre on Friday 10 October with special guest speaker, pro climber, Shauna Coxsey.

Do you know a young person who is excelling in adventure sports?  Are they pushing their boundaries? Or have they overcome a challenge or demonstrated great progress in the face of adversity?  Perhaps they are leading by example, volunteering or coaching to help others reach their potential?  University of Derby want to hear their story.

Tell in 250 words or less why you want to nominate your son, daughter, young relative, friend or classmate, student or club member, fellow team member or even yourself!   Click here to nominate.

www.buxtonadventurefestival.co.uk/young-adventurers-awards