High Peak CVS is very pleased to have been awarded funding from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to run a Big Energy Saving project to help people on low incomes to cut their energy costs.
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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
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A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research, with help from the Charities Aid Foundation, "attempts to measure the value of charities to British households in a uniquely holistic way, by estimating the overall impact of all the charitable services that a family accesses".
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The Social Economy Alliance has launched its manifesto for next May's general election, asking for support for community energy schemes, social enterprises and co-operative housing.
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Localgiving.com has announced that they will be running their Grow Your Tenner scheme again from 14 October.
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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
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The Charity Commission's website has now been moved onto the central gov.uk website. Old links should forward to new pages, but it may be worth checking and updating anything important
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Financial assistance is available to community groups and organisations working in Derbyshire Dales for projects that benefit the people of Derbyshire Dales.
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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
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Financial assistance is available to help not-for-profit sports clubs, local authorities and schools in England to carry out local community sports projects.
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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
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Grants for sports projects and community projects in Derbyshire that empower local people and enable them to create lasting change in their communities.
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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
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Bakewell-based Goddards Consultants are Soft Skills Specialists working throughout the UK and are looking to expand their pool of talented self-employed Soft Skills Trainers.
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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
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The search is on for the UK’s most adventurous young person. University of Derby are looking for the best runners, bikers, climbers, cavers, skiers, skateboarders, free-runners, kayakers and sailors in the country.
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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
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