News & Developments

Active Communities is a funding programme for community groups and not-for-profit organisations, with an income of less than £350,000 a year or an average of £350,000 over two years, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects lasting up to two years. They are looking for small and local projects, genuinely designed and run by local people. By small, they mean just a small group of people on an estate, in a few streets or villages.

They target funds at the neighbourhoods which are the most affected by health inequalities: in High Peak the areas this funder is interested in include Central Glossop, Whitfield, Gamesley, parts of Hadfield, New Mills East and Fairfield in Buxton.

They are also looking for great ideas from communities of interest. By this they mean a group of people who have things in common and wish to come together to address something that is important to them. These ideas could be based in one neighbourhood, or cover a wider area.  

​Applying couldn't be easier. It's an online process with a step by step guide from start to finish.

Using money raised by society lotteries through The Health Lottery, Active Communities is currently open in Derby and Derbyshire under the HealthCalm banner.

For more information see www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/apply-for-funding 

To apply go to www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/apply-for-funding/detailed-guidance?cic=56

If you would like to discuss your idea before making your application, contact Foundation Derbyshire (who are acting as support agency for this fund) on  01773 514850

Closing date for applications is 25 November at 1pm.

Note: This fund has a 2-stage application process, and stage 1 may close before 25th November if the programme is over-subscribed.

Safe and Sound’s new Hub & Spoke project are offering a comprehensive free service to the voluntary/community sector in Derby city and Derbyshire who wish to upskill their practitioners in identifying and responding to cases of child sexual exploitation and by providing support and guidance when working with children and young people.

They can offer a package of support including:

• Training to raise awareness of CSE, risk indicators, how to work effectively with young people, and how to report concerns and information.
• Advice on how to manage complex cases and engage young people.
• Advice and guidance to implement or update organisational policies around CSE in line with LSCB and national guidance.
• Guidance on best practice to support victims of CSE and advice on police involvement and the court process.
• Support agencies in raising awareness of the risk of CSE amongst their young people and with parents/carers and families.

They would be happy for you to contact them should you have any questions about their roles or if you have any specific queries you may want to talk through. 

Contact details at sdcvs.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/free-child-sexual-exploitation-support/

This year 3 organisations were highly commended – High Peak Foodbank, Furness Vale Community Centre and Social Club and Glossop Arts Project.

The winner was G52, a women’s group based in Gamesley working for the benefit of the community 52 weeks of the year, providing low or no cost activities and opportunities for all to join.

This summer, the group brought the seaside to Gamesley for a family fun day, sand, barbecue, ice cream, music and even donkey rides arrived for all to enjoy!

A particular project 'Bellies Not Bins' regularly collects perfectly good food about to be thrown away by local supermarkets and food outlets. The group distributes this food to the local community and often puts on cookery sessions and demonstrations including ingredients and recipe cards for people to take away with them. 

G52 made the delicious buffet for the High Peak CVS AGM; tasty, impressive and very good value. If anybody is interested in booking the catering service, please call Pat Javenaud on 01457 858035.

We’ll be providing workshops, surgeries, and lots of 1-1 help to enable people to switch to get a better deal and / or apply for energy-related benefits and generally save money on their energy bills.

We are looking for people who like talking to and helping people, and who have at least a little experience of using the internet. 

You don’t need any energy-related knowledge as we’ll provide relevant training, nor will you be asked to lead workshops or training sessions unless you would like to.

Interested? Want to know more? Contact Esther Jones at High Peak CVS via 01663 736 429 or esther@highpeakcvs.org.uk as soon as possible.

Friday 20 November 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm at Clifton Smith Village Hall.  Booking is essential.

This seminar is aimed at rural communities that lack a village shop or at risk of losing an existing village shop. This VSOS seminar will explain how they can find a solution to address this problem.

Across the country, communities are increasingly coming together to find ways to restore or rescue much-needed services such as shops, pubs, libraries, etc. Many talented communities are meeting the demand for services, by creating viable community-owned-and-run businesses that are called social enterprises.

This FREE Seminar will:

• Explain how VSOS can help in the development of a community enterprise
• Present the ‘Speedy Shop’ solution - Peter Fox, CEO VillageVending
• Visit Clifton’s own ‘Speedy Shop’ at the Cock Inn
• Hear how a Community Shop was established at Grindleford  - Sarah Battarbee
• Look at potential ways to establish a community-owned enterprise

For more information about the VSOS Campaign, visit the website, www.villagesos.org.uk 

For further information please contact Helena Stubbs on 0845 3138800 or 01629 592973 or email h.stubbs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk   

This is a free five session course delivered over five weeks - 6pm – 9pm, Tuesdays commencing 10 November at Glossop Volunteer Centre.

The training sessions will cover:

• Keeping adults safe (Safeguarding and Mental Capacity)
• Health and safety
• Introduction to first aid
• Putting people first, communicating well 
• Equal, Diversity and Inclusion

Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate and identity badge as an accredited volunteer recognised by Derbyshire County Council.

Open to all those currently volunteering and those who would like to volunteer to support adults.  No previous qualifications required

If you would like to take part in either course or want further information please contact: Jo Baines at Volunteer Centre Glossop, Howard Town House, High Street East, Glossop, SK13 8DA   Tel; 01457 865722      E-mail jo@vcglossop.org.uk

He’s raised nearly £9,000 of his £10,000 target for The Stroke Association but his JustGiving page closes in a few weeks. He hopes his upcoming 31 October ‘Dusk ‘til Dawn’ 50 mile Peak District ultra-marathon will encourage more donations.

Asked why he was fundraising, Aleks said, "We lost my grandfather as a result of multiple strokes and I witnessed my mother have a stroke when I was very young. That’s why I'm supporting The Stroke Association in their work to improve the outlook for those who are affected by strokes. It’s also why I’m really pleased by what Buxton Rotarians are doing.”

Websites: Aleks www.justgiving.com/barefootlejog Rotary Club of Buxton www.buxtonrotaryishere.co.uk

All orders for a 908g (2lb) Ultimate Christmas Pudding, serves 8, costs £10 (all profits go to The Stroke Association) should be with Buxton Rotary c/o Buxton Podiatry Practice, 1A The Savoy, Hallbank, Buxton SK17 6EW by 26 October, along with cheque to 'Rotary Club of Buxton' and contact details. (Their bulk order is being placed on 30 October so there is a few days grace.) Last year Buxton Rotary sold 204 Christmas Puddings towards the £14,000 raised for the Stroke Association by the 2014  Christmas Pudding Appeal. Orders are delivered to addresses in Buxton, Dove Holes, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Earl Sterndale by early December. Arrangements are made with those outside these areas to collect their orders in Buxton.

More information: www.buxtonrotaryishere.co.uk T: 01298 26406  E: rotarypuds@gmail.com

HPCVS Annual Report 2015 - Underpinning Community Action 

Annual Accounts 2015 

NCVO has joined forces with the experts at JustGiving to create a brand new digital fundraising hub on their KnowHow website.

It's full of great resources to help you grow your charity online through social media, mobile and other digital tools. 

knowhownonprofit.org/funding/digital-fundraising